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

“The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.”

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

                How can I make my community a better place?

                Who will need my help and protection?

                How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

Apply today and join our Team.

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.

Posting Date: December 22, 2025                                   Closing Date: *Open Until Filled

*All applications received by January 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office.  Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview.  The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.

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

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: 724

Starting Pay: $30.74 - $35.35 per hour

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

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Job Qualifications:

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.

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.

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