Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in human nutrition, dietetics, education, or any public or community health field and possession of proof of registration in active status as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional nutrition work, two years of which must involve supervisory or program management experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Possession of proof of registration in active status as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained during employment in the Nutritionist 4 classification. A valid vehicle operator’s license may be required for employment in some positions.
Note: A transcript is required for a proper evaluation for this class.
 
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Summary

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for professional nutrition education work of considerable difficulty and supervisory work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features:  An incumbent in this class is the central office coordinator of a nutrition program or service. This class differs from that of Nutritionist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is a regional program manager for a nutrition program. This class differs from that of Nutrition Director in that the incumbent of the latter is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all nutrition programs and services statewide.

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