Registered Dietitian; Port Arthur, TX

Position: Registered Dietitian (Port Arthur, TX)

SALARY: $34,8119 - $43,1750, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT

OPENING DATE: 10/14/2025

CLOSING DATE: 10/20/2025, Open Continuous until Filled Externally

DEFINITION

The Registered Dietitian serves as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) to ensure that qualified nutrition professionals are available to assess and certify nutritional risk, determine WIC eligibility, and prescribe/modify food packages in accordance with HHSC WIC policy. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing and coordinating nutrition and breastfeeding education, including individualized care for high-risk participants, and for documenting referrals and conducting timely follow-up.

The RD ensures that WIC services are delivered in compliance with USDA and HHSC standards and that participant care promotes positive maternal and infant health outcomes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the WIC Director, under the overall administrative direction of the Department of Health Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES WIC SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Serve as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) to determine nutritional risk, certify WIC eligibility, and prescribe/tailor food packages in accordance with HHSC WIC policy.
• Provide individualized nutrition and breastfeeding education, counseling, and follow-up for participants, with special focus on high-risk conditions.
• Approve non-contract formulas and special nutritional products requiring Registered Dietitian authorization.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Nutrition Education Annual Plan, including coordination of group classes and individual counseling sessions.
• Document assessments, care plans, referrals, and follow-up in the TXIN system in compliance with HHSC WIC requirements.
• Provide in-service training and technical support to WIC staff on nutrition, risk condition management, anthropometrics, breastfeeding, and dietary assessment.
• Support and train WIC peer counselors and nutrition staff to ensure consistent and accurate service delivery.
• Participate in quality assurance, monitoring, and compliance activities, and assist with implementing corrective action plans as required.
• Attend workshops, trainings, and continuing education activities to maintain professional credentials and ensure up-to-date practice.

CITY-MANDATED GENERAL DUTIES

• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capacities to:
• Exercise sound judgment and rational thinking under stressful circumstances.
• Evaluate various options and alternatives and choose appropriate and responsible course of action.
• Prepare complex policies and recommendations.
• Operate effectively in an economically and culturally diverse environment.
• Maintain physical condition which will allow the capability to perform the following:
• Running, walking, or standing for extended periods of time
• Climbing stairs or ladders
• Maintaining effective audio-visual discrimination and perception for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Operating necessary and assigned equipment
• Communicating with others
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current Texas state license (LD) as a Licensed Dietitian, in accordance with state law.
• Completion of State Agency-required training within designated timeframe after hire, as required by HHSC WIC.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of maternal, infant, and child nutrition, including breastfeeding promotion and support.
• Ability to assess and document nutritional risk and develop individualized care plans.
• Ability to prescribe and tailor WIC food packages according to HHSC WIC policy.
• Knowledge of federal and state WIC regulations, policies, and the Texas Administrative Code.
• Strong communication and counseling skills; ability to work effectively with economically and culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to provide training, in-service education, and technical support to WIC staff and peer counselors.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain current RD/RDN credential and LD license through continuing professional education as required by CDR and Texas state law.
• Maintain valid driver’s license (if city requires for off-site duties).
• Ability to travel to training or conferences as required.

Health Department – WIC
-Registered Dietitian, #25-066.

CITY OF PORT ARTHUR

Attn:
Hiring Manager
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas
(EEO/AA/V/F/RC/H) The City of Port Arthur is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Department:
Health Department
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Requisition Number: #25-066

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