Posting number: 26-191
Department: Public Health - PR_7034 - WIC
Job classification: Assistant WIC Director
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Nutrition, Health Education
The Assistant WIC Director performs supervisory and administrative work assisting in direction of the Women, Infants, and Children supplemental nutrition program. Employee is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, coordinating WIC services with other human services agencies and health care professionals, and responding to complaints pertaining to program staff, clients, and vendors.
Supervise employees; schedules and coordinates clinic employees and clients; interviews and trains new employees.
Provides nutrition education to clients and provides referrals to clients as necessary.
Performs lab work for clients in the program; analyzes results and makes recommendations as necessary.
Teaches nutrition and breastfeeding to clients to ensure they are educated on healthy nutritional habits as well as the correct way to use breast feeding equipment; issues breast pumps as necessary.
Prepares and submits accounting and financial reports and records as required by local, state, and/or federal oversight agencies.
Compiles and consolidates requests for purchases gathers pertinent information regarding requested items and submits purchase requests with approval of appropriate WIC budget authority, tracking process until item is received.
Assists in planning, developing, implementing and maintaining policies and procedures for operation of WIC program.
Assists and advises subordinates, as necessary, resolving problems as non-routine situations arise.
Communicates with the WIC State Agency, local Health Department Administrator, and other County offices to coordinate fiscal compliance with state, local, and federal guidelines.
Reviews employee time sheets and new policies as necessary; ensures that new policies are enforced.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum five years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days of employment.
The position is based in Denton, however, travel to all Denton County WIC clinics will be required.
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Denton County is located on the north side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Denton County was established by the Texas legislature on April 11, 1846. In 2024, Denton County's population was over 1 million residents, and it is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Denton County has a total area of 951 square miles. As of 2025, Denton County has 1,987 employees and 43 elected officials. Denton County has one of the lowest county-wide tax rates of the top 15 counties by population in the State of Texas.
Denton County residents enjoy three lakes, beautiful city parks and trails, museums, and other attractions. The county’s proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex offers residents access to several nationally recognized entertainment attractions, including nine other North Texas water bodies, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars, the Fort Worth Zoo and the Fort Worth Stockyards.
MISSION: Denton County will be recognized as the leader in local government through its excellent service to citizens and quality workforce. We will carry out our duties by respecting citizens, maintaining fiscal responsibility, demonstrating accountability, and fairly and equitably allocating resources.
For employment opportunities, please visit: https://dentoncounty.gov/jobs.
