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Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Roxboro, NC Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2025-00104 Department: Health Department / Environmental Health Opening Date: 11/26/2025 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 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. For the detailed job description, click To learn more about the Health Department, click 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 RequirementsRegistered 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 LicensesMust 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 BenefitsNC 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 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 PROGRAMSCOUNTY 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 $1100 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date) Employee - $0.00/month Employee + 1 child - $200.00/month Employee + children - $260.00/month Employee + spouse - $741.00/month Family - $976.00/month HEALTH INSURANCE - TRADITIONAL PLAN - CIGNA Employee - $50.00/month Employee + 1 child - $400.00/month Employee + children - $480.00/month Employee + spouse - $1,216.59/month Family - $1,580.79/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 FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE) MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY 01 This application is the official document (not your resume) that will be reviewed to determine the next step in the process. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application? Failure to complete the work experience section will lead to an incomplete application. Please note that initialing this section results in an incomplete application. Yes No 02 Did you attach your resume and cover letter? Yes No 03 Did you fully complete the education section of this application? Failure to complete the education section will lead to an incomplete application. Please note that initialing this section results in an incomplete application. Yes No 04 Did you list your current or most recent employer on your application? Yes No Required Question