Nutritionist I - Los Angeles County, CA, United States - Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
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Los Angeles County, CA, United States

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Description

EXAM NUMBER:


  • F4802C-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:


  • Open Competitive Job Opportunity

WHEN TO APPLY:


ABOUT THE ROLE:


  • The Nutritionist role involves implementing a nutrition program by conducting surveys or studies and providing individual or group counseling or instruction on nutrition and its effect on health to a particular segments of the County's population or designated groups.
This position receives administrative supervision and technical direction from a Physician, Program Manager, or supervisory-level health professional.

Incumbents serve at the entry level and assist higher-level nutrition personnel in the planning, development, and implementation of a nutrition program by conducting studies and surveys on the diet patterns and the incidence and severity of medical problems identified with inadequate nutrition among a specific population or group, and providing individual or group counsel to meet the identified needs.

Incumbents are distinguished as entry-level positions by their routine responsibility for the assessment of nutritional needs, development of nutrition care plans, and counseling clients on nutrition and its effect on health.


Essential Job Functions:


  • Participates in the development of nutrition standards/guidelines
  • Develops, organizes, and conducts training sessions and workshops for staff and other stakeholders (e.g., Probation Department partners)
  • Compiles/prepares statistical data and reports
  • Conducts facility inspections
  • For more information, please review the classification specification: Nutritionist I

Requirements:


HOW DO YOU QUALIFY:


  • Registration as a registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:


WITHHOLD INFORMATION:


  • No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Requirements must be fully met at the time of filing.

LICENSE:


  • A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out jobrelated essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:


  • Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information:


EXAMINATION CONTENT:


  • This examination consists of two (2) parts,
    weighted 100%.

PART I:

_ _Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) measuring:

  • _
  • Achievement, Professional Potential, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Reading Comprehension._

MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

PART II:
An Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) assessing competencies gained in the following areas:

  • Possession of current professional certifications and/or degrees in nutrition and dietetics
  • Completion of an accredited supervised practice, internship program, or coordinated program in nutrition and dietetics
  • Experience performing various functions in a food or nutrition related area
**_


Transfer of Test Components:


  • Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
  • This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.

Test Preparation

Eligibility Information

Vacancy Information

  • The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies in the Probation Department.

Available Shift

  • Any

Application and Filing Information

Important

Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

  • The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Antiracism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Social Security Number

  • Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries

No Sharing of User ID and Password

Testing Accommodation

California Relay Services Phone:


Teletype Phone:


Department Contact Name:
Kyle Lent


Department Contact Phone:


Exam Number:
F4802C-R


Type of Recruitment:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity


COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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