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Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00169
Department: Health Services Agency
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
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Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.
SALARY
(A-E Steps)
Registered Dietitian I:
$28.96 - $35.21 Hourly/$2,316.80 - $2,816.80 Biweekly
Registered Dietitian II:
$31.97 - $38.86 Hourly/$2,557.60 - $3,108.80 Biweekly
Bilingual Incentive!
Bilingual Incentive Pay is +7.5% above the Registered Dietitian I or Registered Dietitian II base salary.
About the Position: Under the direction of the Supervising Registered Dietitian, provides nutrition counseling, education, training and consulting services to participants in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, including high-risk clients; provides technical assistance, consultation, training and education to agency staff; provides educational presentations to the community.
Examples of Duties

• Assists in the development and maintenance of the nutrition education policies and procedures.
• Plans, develops, implements and teaches classes on nutrition, infant feeding, breast feeding education and support, and general nutrition.
• Provides training to WIC employees in nutrition assessment and nutrition education plans.
• Conducts nutrition assessments and develops nutrition education plans.
• Conducts nutrition education programs for individuals, families and private and public agencies throughout the county.
• Bilingual Candidates: Translates, interprets and otherwise communicates with members of the Spanish speaking community.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State, County, Department, and Division laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Human nutrition and its relationship to health and disease.
• Health and nutritional issues concerning pregnant or nursing women, infants and children.
• Principles and techniques of nutrition counseling including menu planning and food preparation methods.

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Education, Experience & Licenses
Required Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in nutrition sciences, community, clinical, or public health nutrition or dietetics.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Registered Dietitian I:No experience required.
Registered Dietitian II: A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience within a community nutrition clinic setting is desirable.
License & Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Certification as a Lactation Educator is desirable.
• Bilingual Candidates: Must pass a written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or another appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.

Registered Dietitian I:Must be eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association and must obtain registration within one year of date of appointment Failure to obtain registration as outlined will result in the incumbent becoming disqualified for further employment as a Registered Dietitian I.
Registered Dietitian II:Must possess a Registered Dietitian (RD) title as registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
Recruitment Information
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Registered Dietitian I/II or a Registered Dietitian I/II - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Testing Dates: August 19-23, 2026. Tests will be provided via email (excludes bilingual exam).
Tentative Interview Dates:1st - Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.2nd - Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 1:00pm.
*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment please contact:
Emily Unger | 530-527-8491 x.3830 |
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.
*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.
This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.
SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01
What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02
If you indicated having a degree, what field is your degree in? If you do not have a degree please write "N/A"
03
Please indicate the number of years of relevant experience that you have (if any).

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

04
If you indicated having experience, in what environment/setting did you gain this experience? If you did not indicate having any experience, please write "N/A".
05
Do you possess a Registered Dietitian (RD) title as registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association?

• Yes
• No

06
If you answered "No" to question #5, are you eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association?If you answered "Yes" to question #5, please select "Yes" or "N/A"

• Yes
• No
• N/A

07
Are you a certified Lactation Educator?

• Yes
• No

08
Please indicate your bilingual proficiency level in Spanish.

• Non-Bilingual
• Speak Only
• Read Only
• Speak, read and write

09
Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

Required Question