Nutrition Consultant - Jefferson County Health Department

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

09/19/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 21

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Jefferson County Health Department is seeking qualified Nutrition Consultants to plan, design, and implement nutrition and dietary modification programs for clinic patients and community groups. Incumbents in this role will assess clients to determine eligibility for specific nutritional services, provide guidance in making informed dietary choices, and monitor progress to ensure optimal outcomes. In addition to direct client support, Nutrition Consultants will assist with administrative functions such as inventory management, staff training, and customer service. The position also involves conducting educational programs and training sessions for the general public and various community organizations.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Jefferson County Health Department provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below:

Health Department $52,104 - $80,828

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
 

Option A:

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Possession of licensure by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition Practice.

Option B:

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Valid license to practice Dietetics/Nutrition from another state with the requirement to obtain Alabama licensure within 90 days of hire.

Option C:

• Possession of licensure by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition Practice.

• Must obtain registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) within six months of the hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County Health Department. These qualifications may be considered by the hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Experience providing nutrition education in a public health setting.

• Experience assessing the nutritional needs of individuals in various life stages (e.g., infants, children, pregnant women).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Interviews, councils, and provides instruction to clients, including answering client questions. Determines client program eligibility.

• Prescribes and/or provides supplies to eligible clients.

• Maintains laboratory according to federal guidelines.

• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

• Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.

• Conducts training to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

• Participates in the education and training of the general public, patients, clients, and/or their families.

• Provides customer service, internally and/or externally, via phone, email or face-to-face interaction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting within medical or healthcare facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work involves use of medical tools and equipment necessary for the care and/or diagnosis of healthcare patients.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.