Registered Dietitian

Salary

The County of Santa Barbara Health Department is offering a salary range of $40.18 - $48.26 hourly, which translates to $83,578.56 - $ annually. A bilingual allowance may be provided when applicable.

The County of Santa Barbara Health Department is accepting applications to fill one (1) Registered Dietitian position within the Nutrition Services Program. This position will be based in Lompoc and may also fill future vacancies in the Behavioral Wellness Department.

The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate may be available to applicants from other public sector employers.

• Provide individual and group nutrition and breastfeeding education to WIC participants using participant-centered education principles and techniques.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients in the Health Care Center and counseling to perinatal women enrolled in the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program.
• Determine participants’ eligibility for WIC program service by reviewing applications, nutrition questionnaires, and medical documents.
• Enroll and recertify WIC participants; document income and address verification, medical information, and health questions.
• Provide referrals to community resources and document appropriately.
• Assist with staff training and outreach; supervise daily operation at the WIC site in the absence of the Nutrition Site Supervisor.

• Experience working in a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
• Experience working in Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Primary Care out-patient clinics.
• A dietitian registration from the American Dietetic Association.
• Ability to provide nutrition and breastfeeding education and support using participant-centered education principles and techniques.
• Experience and a desire to work with low-income families.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred, although not required for this position.

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (R.D.) and obtain dietitian registration from the American Dietetic Association within one year of appointment as a condition of continued employment.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.
• Incumbents must be willing to travel to various clinic sites and may be required to work evenings and weekends.
• Fluency in Spanish may be required for some positions.

Applicants will be reviewed based on qualifications and supplemental questionnaire responses. The minimum supplemental questionnaire score to be placed on the employment list is a percentage score of at least 70.

Veteran’s preference credit is applicable for this recruitment. Veteran applicants must submit a Form DD-214 and pass all phases of the examination process to receive preference points.

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit‑based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates.

The County has a long‑standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

01/30/26 at 4:59 PM PST. For more information, visit

Farrah Medrano, Talent Acquisition Lead, County Health, PHD Recruiter