Nutritionist II (WIC Lead Registered Dietitian) – TLT/SDA

Posting number: 2026SMD27481

Department: DPH - Public Health

Division: Community Health Services

Job classification: Nutritionist II (C9A : PROTEC17-DPH, DCHS-Health Prof)

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Health, Health Education

Summary

Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a Nutritionist II (Lead Dietitian) to provide leadership and services at our Auburn Public Health Center based with the Southeast King County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) team. This position will lead Nutrition Assistants and Registered Dietitians and collaborate on the Auburn Public Health leadership team. WIC is for pregnant individuals, new and breast/chest-feeding parents, and children under age five. 

WIC supports families and children through healthy foods, nutrition education, breast/chest-feeding support, and connections to additional resources and programs like First Steps (Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management).

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last 12-months. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Workdays, hours and location may vary depending on business need. Work schedule may include occasional Saturdays based upon clinic service needs and may be required to work these hours. These hours are subject to change with advance notice. This is a non-exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.

Work Location

This position will be based at the Auburn Public Health Center located at 901 Auburn Wy N, Auburn, WA 98002. There may be need for this position to provide coverage at the other Southeast King County WIC sites: Birch Creek, Enumclaw, Health Point-Auburn, Health Point-Kent, and Muckleshoot. This is an in-person 5 days a week position.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. 

Examples of duties

• Conduct individual sessions t