Nutritionist

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: June 11th, 2026

Required documents uploaded by: June 11th, 2026

• Recruiting for a candidate that is Registered as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in accordance with (KSA 65-5906) at time of hire and two years' experience as a dietitian with local WIC experience.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

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About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $27.68 - $29.15
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0230044)

Local Agency Support

Serve as the primary point of contact for nutrition and client services assigned local WIC agencies. Provide responsive support via email and phone on nutrition assessment, education, breastfeeding, client-centered services, and program implementation. Communicate policy updates, program expectations, and best practices. Build collaborative relationships to support service delivery and continuous improvement. Offer technical assistance and guidance to ensure consistent interpretation of WIC nutrition and client service policies. Host webinars and distribute newsletters to share program and nutrition updates, training opportunities, and resources. Collaborate with the WIC training coordinator to develop and deliver statewide training. Support onboarding and skill development for new nutrition staff. Share tools and evidence-based practices to enhance service quality. Communicate local agency performance and data trends to the state WIC team and external partners to support data-informed improvements.

Local Agency Monitoring and Evaluation

Conduct in-person, local agency management evaluations (MEs). Independently plan and conduct evaluations covering both administrative and nutrition components of client services. Oversee the development, updating, and maintenance of the ME process, including tools and internal policies and procedures. Schedule and coordinate MEs in collaboration with local agencies. Assess compliance with state policies and federal WIC regulations. Prepare evaluation reports with findings and recommendations for corrective action. Review and assess local agency responses to evaluations; propose modifications to ensure compliance. Monitor agency performance through data analysis, site visits, and regular communication. Continuously evaluate service delivery using reports, observations, and participant feedback.

Nutrition Services

Participate in the multi-state consortium to design, test, and implement changes to the WIC Management Information System (MIS) related to job responsibilities. Assist with direct ship formula orders. Manage contracts as assigned. Facilitate accomplishment of program objectives through WIC state and local agency personnel. Promote coordination of program services with various agency programs and stakeholders at the state, local, and regional level through oral and written communication and participation as a member of internal and external committees as assigned. Develop or participate in the development and periodic review and implementation of WIC nutrition services standards, nutrition management guidelines, quality assurance standards, risk factors, and nutrition education standards. Ensure all WIC nutrition related standards are consistent and justified, especially with assigned program areas. Collaborate in the development of interagency information and referral systems. Interpret and transmit current scientific information regarding areas such as food, diet, nutrition, and breastfeeding to WIC and other professionals through various media and professional training as assigned.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Policy and Procedure Review and Development

Research Federal regulations and creates new policies and procedures for implementation on a statewide basis, especially related to nutrition and client services. Revise current statewide policies and procedures to improve the delivery of services to WIC participants, especially related to nutrition and client services. Provide written comment and response to appropriate State and Federal agencies for proposed regulations, especially relating to nutrition and client services.

Learning

Participate in trainings, workshops, and conferences relevant to WIC responsibilities. Engage in continuous learning with a focus on applying knowledge to improve unit and program outcomes. Continue learning about the WIC program to stay current on policies, practices, and participant needs. Share new knowledge with colleagues to strengthen the program collectively and enhance services for participants.

Qualifications

• Education:

• High School, GED

• Licensing & Certification:

• Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

• Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered as a Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association at the time of hire.

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration at the time of hire. Requires two years of local agency WIC experience.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Dietetics, Food/nutrition, Public health nutrition

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail

• Knowledge of maternal, child and clinical nutrition

• Ability to use critical thinking and make judgments based on both facts and situational information.

• Ability to remember facts, numerical data, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to read and understand documents written at the university level.

• Experience working at the local agency level of the WIC Program

• Ability to take professional initiative to achieve set goals and objectives.

• Public speaking and training.

• Experience in compiling data and and composing presentations.

• Graduate school coursework may substitute for some experience.

• Experience with the Kansas WIC Program.

• Interpreting and presenting nutrition health topics accurately and effectively to groups.

• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Dietetic License with the appropriate State of Kansas agency within 6 weeks of job acceptance.

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at .... Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Kyle Sanders

Email: ...

Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

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Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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