Registered Dietitian​/Nutritionist , or ; Columbus

Position: Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3 (Columbus)
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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility– Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work witha Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As a Dietitian/Nutritionist 1within the WIC Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health,you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.You

will support the department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Provide nutrition services to clients in the WIC Program as assigned
• Complete nutrition screening, assessment, and education for eligible WIC clients.
• Will be required to travel to the surrounding 16 counties as assigned.
• *At least one year of WIC experience is preferred.
• This position is housed in Columbus.

Nutritionist/Dietitian 1 - (Hire-in salary - $41,064.48)
Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition
education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited
college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program
accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Nutritionist/Dietitian 2 - (Hire-in salary - $45,170.93)
Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition
education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited
college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program
accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AND Two years of experience
providing nutrition care to groups and individuals.

Nutritionist/Dietitian 3 - (Hire-in salary - $51,946.80)
Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition
education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited
college or university from an Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited program
AND One year of experience as a dietitian/nutritionist AND registration as a Dietitian
by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration AND
licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia.

NOTE:
According to Georgia Public Health WIC Program Guidelines, candidates
without a verification statement, who can comply with the following requirements,
may be eligible for consideration in this position
:

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a nutrition field from an ACEND accredited Didactic
Program in Dietetics (DPD) but did not earn a verification statement. A letter from the
DPD program director stating the individual successfully completed the program but
did not earn a verification statement can serve as coursework verification OR
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical
Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or
university that meets specific coursework…