Registered Dietician

County of Mendocino; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Mendocino seeks a skilled supervisor to lead the WIC program, coordinating nutrition services and staff development. You will conduct research, monitor grants, prepare reports, and collaborate with community partners to improve nutrition education and service delivery across sites in Mendocino County.

Eligibility includes a Bachelor's in Nutrition related field and RD certification; supervision and program evaluation experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science, Clinical Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics or related field and two years of progressively responsible experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Current RD registration is required or preferred depending on position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate WIC program staff and activities.
• Plan, organize, and evaluate nutrition services and education.
• Coordinate WIC staffing at multiple sites.
• Prepare narratives and reports; monitor grants and contracts.
• Develop and disseminate culturally appropriate nutrition materials.
• Collaborate with health partners and community organizations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Nutrition program management

Grant research & development

Communication

Report preparation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science / Dietetics or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Tools

WIC computer program

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Salary has been updated to reflect the salary increase effective August 2, 2026.

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur.

Under direction performs, develops and coordinates, supervises and implements the Women Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program. Performs a variety of clerical, analytical, and technical tasks related to nutrition programs, including, but not limited to, research, program development, assessment, contract monitoring, and grant proposal development.

Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and controls work production and activities, to include procedures, allocation of resources, problem resolution, and training of employees.
• Coordinates W.I.C./nutrition staffing at other sites.
• Researches state and federal laws regulating provision of nutrition program services; evaluates and interprets recent nutrition research; prepares comprehensive narrative reports on issues related to nutrition.
• Researches grants, develop proposals and completes project and grant evaluation requirements related to assigned duties.
• Compiles, reviews, and develops nutrition reference and education material that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for dissemination to the public, including reports, pamphlets, exhibits, and news releases.
• Assists with preparation of the WIC grant reapplication and budget.
• Provides consultation to physicians, public health nurses and other department personnel regarding nutritional requirements and problems of the public and individual patients.
• Contacts community agencies and groups to plan, develop, and promote nutritional health programs.
• Collaborates with surrounding counties and communities on nutrition and health education.
• Gathers, evaluates, and completes quarterly, annual, and final reports.
• Plans and develop community events to promote assigned health programs.
• Prepares, coordinates, schedules, and conducts presentations before school groups, community organizations, youth groups, and other interested people.
• Participates in assessing community health needs and resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition Science, Clinical Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics or related field; and, two (2) years of progressively responsible experience;

Or,

An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License is preferred but not required. Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Current registration as a Registered Dietitian, issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association.

Knowledge of:

• Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
• Clinical nutrition and human physiology.
• Nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating women, infants, and children to age of five (5) years.
• Strategies for nutrition/breast-feeding education and counseling.
• Basic methods of assessing nutritional status of clients.
• Community agencies and resources.
• Internal departmental policies and procedures.
• Interviewing techniques.
• State W.I.C. computer program.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as knowledge general office equipment.

Skill in:

• Planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the WIC program
• Interpreting policies and contractual agreements and communicating same to staff
• Supervising and training staff
• Communicating nutritional information to a diverse group of individuals
• Speaking and writing effectively to individuals as well as large groups
• Preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports
• Analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Utilizing personal computer software applications for word processing and spread sheet

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Addressing problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to: stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; and push, pull, move, or lift above and below the neck objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer