Senior Nutrition Consultant - Jefferson County Department of Health

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

10/30/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 23

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Nutrition Consultant to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of staff providing nutrition and diet consultation services for patients, professional staff, and community groups. These individuals are responsible for ensuring that the clinic area runs efficiently and that the work performed within the unit meets all program requirements, policies, and procedures. Individuals in this classification are responsible for ensuring their staff maintains a level of professional development and engagement. Individuals in this job class are also responsible for general personnel management. Their work is performed under administrative supervision of the Health Center Administrator and Nutrition Coordinator.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Jefferson County Department of Health provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below:

$64,604 - $100, 214

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Option A:

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensure by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition Practice OR valid license to practice Dietetics/Nutrition from another state with requirement to obtain Alabama licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Experience working as a Nutrition Consultant within the merit system.

Option B:

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensure by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition Practice OR valid license to practice Dietetics/Nutrition from another state with requirement to obtain Alabama licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Experience providing nutrition guidance to clients/program participants in health-related environments (i.e., interpreting Federal and State guidelines, policies, and/or procedures; providing feedback to colleagues; implementing new processes).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Ensures clinic runs efficiently and per guidelines by monitoring and directing client flow, providing technical assistance, updating staff on new directives, tracking program activities, and preparing reports.

• Participates in the education and training of the general public, patients, clients, and/or their families.

• Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.

• Maintains laboratory according to federal guidelines.

• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

• Oversees the internal and external (e.g., State, Federal) audit process to ensure program guideline compliance. program activities, and preparing reports.

• Interviews, councils, and provides instruction to clients, including answering client questions.

• Prescribes and/or provides supplies to eligible clients.

• Determines client program eligibility.

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

• Manages time, attendance, leave processes, and submission of payroll information.

• Conducts training to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting within medical or healthcare facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work involves use of medical tools and equipment necessary for the care and/or diagnosis of healthcare patients.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.