Nutritionist - Grant Funded

Company Description

The City of San Antonio's mission is to deliver quality City services and commit to achieve San Antonio's vision of prosperity for our diverse, vibrant, and historic community.

Our approximately 12,000 employees are critical in the delivery of quality services to the residents of the City of San Antonio. The commitment our employees demonstrate to their jobs and to the advancement of the City's goals is the key to our success in mission accomplishment.

Job Description

Job Summary

Under direction, is responsible for supervising and directing the operation of a clinic and/or program site of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).  Working conditions are primarily in an office environment.  Exercises functional supervision over assigned personnel.

This position is a "grant funded" position, therefore unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy. 

SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.

 Work Location

6723 S Flores St, San Antonio, TX 78221

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday
7:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Friday
7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 2nd Saturday of month

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition or Home Economics with a Food and Nutrition major (24 semester hours credit in Human Food and Nutrition). No substitutions of experience in lieu of education allowed due to State WIC requirements.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English & Spanish.

Additional Information

For a complete job description and to submit your on-line application, visit the City of San Antonio’s employment website at the following link.  Only applications submitted through the City of San Antonio's on-line application process will be considered.

https://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/careercenter

Note: While there is a posted closing date, the City reserves the right to close a position at any time. So, make sure you submit your application ASAP!