Job Description

Posting number: 17086

Department: Public Health Services

Division: Health Prevention & Coordinated Care

Job classification: Nutritionist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Nutrition

Summary

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If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values:

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department’s cornerstone values guiding our work to improve the community’s health and well-being.

• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview:

The Nutritionist is responsible for providing high quality nutrition education, alongside Registered Dietitians, to Harris County residents. The Nutritionist will collaborate amongst the team effectively in order to continually improve programs geared toward chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and physical activity. The position responsibilities also include building and maintaining relationships with community partners.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Delivers engaging, evidence-based nutrition education to groups of children, adolescents, and adults within Harris County. Including cooking and physical activity demonstrations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of nutrition and physical activity curriculum, trainings, and presentations to meet the needs of the target population.
• Plans and performs outreach activities to increase program’s engagement and participation.
• Attends community events and builds partnerships with local organizations to promote nutrition and physical activity education.
• Keeps abreast of current research, approaches, theories, and practices related to nutrition and physical activity.
• Collect and analyze program data to provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress and outcomes.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Examples of duties

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition or related field.

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid Texas Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Ability to work well with public and staff members
• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process

Core Competencies:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Qualifications

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of experience in community nutrition or related field

Language:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Supplemental information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends
• Expected to travel within Harris County jurisdiction

Work Environment:

• This job operates in both a professional office and community environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time. This role requires ability to model different kinds of exercises during physical activity classes.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health: 3204 Ennis St Houston, TX 77004

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.