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7/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
2603386
Dietetics Educator (FFTL)
Salary
$47,531.28 - $71,298.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health
Description
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to work a telecommuting schedule. The agency may terminate or
modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.Develops nutritional standards of care for the WIC Program, including nutrition education, nutritional risk, and food eligibility.
Ensure the Approved Products List (APL) meets the nutritional requirements of federal and state guidelines.
Serves as subject matter expert (SME) on nutritional risks, food package assignments, formula and medical foods, and breast pump rentals.
Provides guidance and technical assistance to professional staff in state and local agencies as necessary.
Creates and updates manuals for standard operating procedures, staff development, and ensures compliance.
Serves as a liaison and SME between the state WIC office and local WIC programs and state and federal officials to maintain and provide consistent guidance and assistance to agencies.
Assists in preparing and submitting federal grant and state administrative reports. Registered and Licensed Dietitian
Ability to multitask while maintaining quality standards.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and in various settings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient use of computers, tablets, smartphones, Microsoft Office, Teams and Outlook for daily tasks.
Public Health Nutrition and WIC experience.
Ability to travel, as needed, throughout Kentucky, including overnight stays. https://www.e-verify.gov/
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: None
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: None
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed as a dietitian by the Ky. Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists http://bdn.ky.gov Must be registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association. http://www.cdrnet.org Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office setting.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Debra Houk at Debra.Houk@ky.gov or 502-564-2907.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
