PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST II, III

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i's Department of Health is seeking Public Health Nutritionists to provide nutrition services in Kauai. This role involves nutrition assessments and education for WIC participants, requiring a degree in nutrition or related fields and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for Public Health Nutritionist II.
• Master’s degree required for Public Health Nutritionist III.
• Eligibility for Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nutrition services to WIC participants.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and diet counseling.
• Develop high-risk care plans.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Diet counseling

Breastfeeding promotion

Education and support to WIC participants

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food and nutritional science or related field

Master’s degree in public health nutrition or applied human nutrition

Job description

Please be advised that the hiring process for this position is part of the Department of Health’s Hiring Innovation for Rapid Employment (HIRE) Pilot Project. The Pilot Project will defer the traditional screening of applications for minimum qualifications until after a selection has been made. Therefore, the referral of an application to the hiring manager and the opportunity to interview for the position do not indicate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position, nor do they guarantee employment. If selected for the role, a comprehensive review of the application packet will occur to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. If the selectee is deemed qualified, a conditional offer will be issued.

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Kauai District Health Office.

The position is located on the Island of Kauai, (Lihue).

Salary:

• Level II $4,495 - $5,472 per month (SR-18, Step D to I)
• Level III $4,858 - $5,918 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Health.

This position is responsible for providing direct nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, diet counseling, and high-risk care plans, as well as breastfeeding promotion, education, and support to WIC participants.

Education:

• Public Health Nutritionist II – A bachelor’s degree with a major in food and nutritional science, community nutrition, or clinical and community dietetics, from an accredited college or university in a curriculum including field work or internship which would render the graduate eligible to take the American Dietetic Association registration examination.
• Public Health Nutritionist III - A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health nutrition, or in applied human nutrition with coursework in public or community health (biostatistics, epidemiology, health administration and health planning), and eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.

Specialized Experience Requirement: None for the II & III level.

Substitutions in Lieu of Education Allowed: None for the II level. The education requirement for Public Health Nutritionist III will be deemed to have been met by an applicant possessing a bachelor’s degree with a major in food and nutritional science, community nutrition, or clinical and community dietetics, from an accredited college or university in a curriculum including field work or internship which would render the graduate eligible to take the American Dietetic Association registration examination; and an additional one and one-half (1-1/2) years of Specialized Experience as described above.

Who May Apply

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Application packet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/

Recruitment deadline is 07/06/25.