Person County, Nc

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 304 South Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2025-00104
Department: Health Department / Environmental Health
Opening Date: 03/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Grade: 115
Hiring Salary Range: $53,584 - $68,662 annually
Additional Information: Posting may close without notice. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.
Hours: 7.5 hours per day; Monday - Friday
"Everything is Better in Person"
Summary Objective
Person County Government is seeking a dedicated WIC Supervisor (Nutritionist III) to join the Person County Health Department. This leadership-driven role plays a pivotal part in advancing community health through the effective administration and oversight of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
This is an exceptional opportunity for a mission-driven nutrition professional who is passionate about maternal and child health, public service, and leading a high-performing team making a meaningful difference in Person County.
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The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
Posting may close without notice. Applications are reviewed upon receipt.
This is an exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• The Essential Functions are listed under Description of Responsibilities and Duties on the complete job description by clicking

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Nutrition from an accredited college or university and one year of experience;
• or Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education and two years nutrition experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

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 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024.
EMPOWER 401K & 457
County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.
No county contribution for part-time
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.
WELLNESS DAY
1 day per year
PAY PROGRAM
MERIT INCREASES - Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)
LONGEVITY PAY (Part-time & full-time)
Based on years of service
1 year, but less than 5 years - .50% of annual salary
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 - (County contributes $1,200 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date)
Employee - $0.00/month
Employee + 1 child - $217.80/month
Employee + children - $283.14/month
Employee + spouse - $806.95/month
Family - $1,062.86/month
HEALTH INSURANCE - TRADITIONAL PLAN - CIGNA
Employee - $54.45/month
Employee + 1 child - $435.60/month
Employee + children - $522.72/month
Employee + spouse - $1,324.87/month
Family - $1,721.48/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
?MET LIFE CANCER
FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE)
MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE
SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY
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