Public Health Nutritionist II - Non-Exempt

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov

http://www.utahcounty.gov

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.

POSITION: Public Health Nutritionist II   POSTING #: 2026-1225ksa

*May underfill as a Public Health Nutritionist I

This position may be filled as a Three-Quarter Time [.75 FTE] or a Part Time [.50 FTE] position with benefits.

Position may be located in Payson, Provo, or Saratoga Springs.

Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

The Opportunity:

Under general guidance and direction of the Division Director- WIC, determines client eligibility and priority for WIC services by assessing medical and nutritional risk.  Develops nutrition care objectives and provides individualized counseling, class instruction, and referrals to other agencies to meet identified needs.  Documents interventions, goals, and progress towards meeting identified needs.  

Grade:

Public Health Nutritionist II - 724

Public Health Nutritionist I - 721

Starting Pay:

724 - $30.74 - $35.35 per hour

721 - $24.95 - $28.67

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Job Qualifications- Public Health Nutritionist II:

1. Master’s degree in Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Integrated Studies with a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours nutrition, or Home Economics with an emphasis in nutrition.  If a bachelor's degree was completed prior to January 2024, degree holders may be grandfathered in under national requirements.

2. Completion of an approved dietetic internship.

Job Qualification- Public Health Nutritionist I:

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Integrated Studies with a minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours in nutrition or Home Economics with an emphasis in nutrition. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

1. Applicants must be registered as a Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

2. Applicants must be a Certified Dietician with the Utah State Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

3. Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) year of work experience performing community nutrition counseling or an approved dietetic intership.

Click https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Public_Health_Nutritionist_II_2026_6b26a96650.pdf for a full job description

Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER