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Community Nutrition Specialist Senior

Mohave County

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Aug 2026

💰 $61,800/yr($56,560/yr – $61,800/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 05980

Department: Public Health

Division: Nutrition & Health Promotion

Job classification: Community Nutrition Specialist Senior

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Public Health, Miscellaneous, Community Development, Health Education, Health Care Support

Summary

Join a mission-driven public health team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and families throughout Mohave County. The Registered Dietitian will lead the Nutrition and Health Promotion Division within the WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program, overseeing clinic operations, staff support, nutrition services, and program coordination. This role combines office responsibilities, direct client interaction, and team leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced community clinic environment focused on providing exceptional care to families with young children.

Salary Range: R19/S1-4 $28.28 - $30.90

Hours: Monday - Thursdays from 7 a.m. - 5p.m. & Fridays from 8 a.m. - 12p.m

Work Environment

Community/public health clinic setting within the WIC Program
Combination of office work, client interaction, staff supervision, and program administration
Fast-paced environment during clinic operations with frequent public interaction
Primarily office-based with occasional travel within Mohave County during work hours

Pround to Offer:

Paid Time Off (PTO):

10 Paid Holidays.
1 Floating Holiday.
End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits:

Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
- Contribution rate of 11.98% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

Comprehensive Wellness Program:

Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events
Marketplace Discounts
Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care).

Examples of duties

An employee in this class series is responsible for the direct supervision of assigned professionals and the activities within an assigned area and may be responsible to perform or participate in any or all duties and responsibilities required of the assigned area.
Direct supervision of assigned professional staff. Supervises, coordinates and performs a variety of administrative staff work of an area of the Nutrition Services Division of the Health Department. This work includes: scheduling; maintaining records; responding to requests for information or services; performing related administrative, planning and research activities; and preparing correspondence, reports, statistical information and budget materials.
Provides high risk nutrition counseling to individuals (i.e. Women, Infants, Children (WIC) clients and follow-up as required.
Coordinates nutrition education activities for maternal and child health programs, cardiovascular risk assessments and interventions.
Completes performance evaluations; may make hiring recommendation; recommends disciplinary actions; approves vacations and time off; prepares work schedules and assignments; supervises the activities of assigned personnel; monitors reports and record keeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy and procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provides technical assistance and training for Professional subordinates.
Documents, collects and interprets data for reporting to state and federal agencies; liable for accuracy of statistical data in state and federal