Job Description
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Location : Roxboro, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00035
Department: Health Department
Opening Date: 08/14/2024
Closing Date: 8/28/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Salary Grade: 112
Hiring Salary Range: $44,809 - $57,419 annually
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Monday - Friday
"Everything is Better in Person" General Statement of Duties Person County Government is recruiting for a Nutritionist II for the Health Department. The primary purpose of this position is to serve the public with respect, courtesy, dignity and compassion while providing comprehensive and hands-on nutritional services for the target population of low- to high-risk participants of all ages that need dietary counseling for the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) as required by Federal and State WIC Program guidelines. This employee will be responsible for fulfilling the duties of the Breastfeeding Coordinator and the WIC-Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE) to oversee the planning and implementation of breastfeeding promotion and support activities within the local agency and community.
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This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.
The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.
Previously received applications for this position are still being considered.
Minimum Education and Experience Required Minimum Training: - Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration;
- or Master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition;
- or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education-approved Didactic Program in Dietetics and two years nutrition experience;
- or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience;
- or a Bachelor's of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university and two years nutrition experience.
Additional Training/Experience: - North Carolina WIC Program Crossroads Training
- Ongoing North Carolina WIC Program Trainings
- Ongoing Person County Government Trainings
- Breastfeeding Coordinator: Completion of 20 Hours of Continuing Education in Breastfeeding Every Five (5) Years
- WIC Designated Breastfeeding Expert (DBE): Completion of the WIC Breastfeeding Support Curriculum Levels 1 -4 Within One (1) Year of Assuming the Role
- WIC DBE Continuing Education Offered by the Local Agency's Regional WIC Lactation Area Training Centers for Health (LATCH)
Special Requirements/Qualifications Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following: - A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
- Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
- Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.
Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for
full-time employees.
Employee Benefits NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 13.65% for county employees and 15.04% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2023.
EMPOWER 401K County contributes 5% of your salary and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.
NATIONWIDE 457 Deferred compensation plan that allows you to save money for retirement on a pre-tax basis.
PAID LEAVE ANNUAL LEAVE 0-2 years - 12 days per year
3-4 years - 15 days per year
5-9 years - 17 days per year
10-14 years - 20 days per year
15-19 years - 22 days
20+ years - 25 days per year
SICK LEAVE 12 days per year
HOLIDAYS 12 paid holidays per year
PARENTAL LEAVE 30 paid days of new parent leave
VOLUNTEER LEAVE Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational
institution or non-profit organization.
PAY PROGRAM MERIT INCREASES - Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)
LONGEVITY PAY Based on years of service
5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary
10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary
15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary
20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary
25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year
CERTIFICATIONS 1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job
DIRECT DEPOSIT Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit
WELLNESS PROGRAMS COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM $25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty".
WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes
PERSON COUNTY SAFETY Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.
INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE - HSA - CIGNA Employee - $0.00/month
Employee + 1 child - $200.00/month
Employee + children - $260.00/month
Employee + spouse - $741.00/month
Family - $976.00/month
(County contributes $1000 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date)
HEALTH INSURANCE - TRADITIONAL PLAN - CIGNA Employee - $50.00/month
Employee + 1 child - $400.00/month
Employee + children - $480.00/month
Employee + spouse - $1,216.59/month
Family - $1,580.79/month
DENTAL INSURANCE Employee - $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium)
Employee + child(ren) - $54.91/month
Employee + spouse - $38.11/month
Family - $94.27/month
VISION Employee - $7.28/month
Employee + child(ren) - $16.62/month
Employee + spouse - $14.54/month
Family - $25.62/month
LIFE INSURANCE $10,000 Policy provided by the County
Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies
SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES AFLAC
FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE)
MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE
SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY
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