Job Description Summary

Department - Health

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5916 - Nutrition Education Specialist I
 

Salary Grade: 2

Pay Range:

Hiring Range: $17.90 - $21.03 Per Hour

Pay Range: $17.90 - $24.16 Per Hour 

Range Explanation: 

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.  
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. 

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING SEPTEMBER 2028.

The Pima County Health Department, Women Infants and Children (WIC) program, is seeking a motivated and team-orientated Nutrition Education Specialist I to join our team. 

This position provides client centered nutrition and breastfeeding services to program participants. Additional duties include conducting WIC certifications and obtaining anthropometric and hemoglobin levels for WIC participants. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills.

If you enjoy being a part of a diverse work group and working in a fast-paced environment, this may be the opportunity for you. 

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Collects information from client related to health history, nutrition status, household income and residency and enters into computer-based software to determine eligibility for government nutrition programs for certification periods ranging from one month to one year;
• Obtains client information using standard scales, such as height and weight of women, infants and children, enters information into an automated system that determines the presence of health risks used in determining eligibility, benefits, and nutrition education plan;
• Performs capillary finger punctures for hemoglobin screening, enters results into an automated system to determine client health risks, nutrition education plans and program benefits;
• Instructs clients on appropriate policies and procedures, determines food benefit packages;
• Maintains security and inventory of food benefit supplies;
• Documents in computer based clinical client file of services provided;
• Selects, implements and documents client nutrition education care plans and objectives;
• Refers clients to other agencies and programs for additional assistance;
• Answers basic questions and resolves simple complaints from applicants;
• Assists in nutrition office by participating in nutritional classes, setting up client exam and interview rooms, scheduling return appointments and answering phones;
• May be required to participate in Public Health emergency events, exercises and training.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED (required for certification in capillary finger punctures) AND completion of a college level basic nutrition course OR one year of experience working in the health, nutrition, health education or social services fields.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One year with Pima County in a Public Health Aide or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Associates degree or some college education.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Minimum six (6) months experience in nutrition education counseling in a maternal/child or clinical setting, including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
• Experience in the use of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, and data entry.

​Selection Procedure: 

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.      

Supplemental Information: 

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Some positions require County-provided certification in capillary finger punctures and/or venipuncture within six months of appointment.

Special Notice Items: Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. In accordance with OSHA and Pima County guidelines Tuberculin (TB) screening, Hepatitis B vaccinations and safety training and equipment will be provided. Employee must provide own transportation between facility locations.  All positions require competence using the Women Infant and Children (WIC) automation system within six months of appointment due to state and federal regulations, policies, procedures and contract requirements for WIC. Failure to acquire/demonstrate the required competence within six months of appointment may be grounds for termination. Some positions may require bilingual abilities in English and a second language, as determined by the Department. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty pounds and properly wear require safety clothing and equipment. Additional physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position. Action Activity: bending; Motion Activity - grasping, fine movement; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio and behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone and on a radio; Vision - may be required to operate a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions: This position works in extremes of heat, moisture and humidity. Additional working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.