NUTRITIONIST CONSULTANT

NUTRITIONIST CONSULTANT

Salary

$2,612.35 Biweekly

Location

11903 Bellaire Blvd

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39573

Department

Houston Health Department

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Houston Health Department

Section: Office of Chronic Disease

Location: 11903 Bellaire Blvd (position will rotate DAWN Locations)

Workdays & Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM, occasional weekends, evenings*

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Health Department seeks a skilled Nutritionist Consultant to support the Office of Chronic Disease's Diabetes Awareness & Wellness Network (DAWN) and food access programming. The position will provide individual and group nutrition counseling, nutrition education, and diabetes selfmanagement education and support (DSMES), while also supporting billing and reimbursement activities, program documentation, quality assurance, and reporting. Preference will be given to candidates who are Registered Dietitians (RD/RDN) in Texas.

Duties include the following:

• Provide individual nutrition consultations, assessments, counseling, and follow-up services to clients and their families, with an emphasis on diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, weight management, and other chronic conditions.

• Plan and facilitate individual and group nutrition education, including nutrition classes, food demonstrations, grocery store tours, meal planning activities, and other practical nutrition education opportunities.

• Deliver evidence-based chronic disease and diabetes curriculum (DSMES, DPP, CDSMP, etc.) and serve as a nutrition subject matter expert in the implementation and delivery of curriculum.

• Assist with DSMES accreditation and ongoing program requirements, including curriculum updates, documentation, quality assurance activities, record reviews, and preparation for accreditation and monitoring activities.

• Support OCD food access programming through nutrition education, healthy food demonstrations, community-based nutrition activities, and other initiatives designed to increase access to and use of healthy foods.

• Maintain accurate and timely client documentation, including nutrition assessments, care plans, counseling notes, education provided, follow-up activities, and outcomes in designated electronic systems.

• Conduct chart and record reviews to assess documentation completeness, service delivery, quality, and compliance with program and reimbursement requirements.

• Assist with billing and reimbursement activities by reviewing documentation, identifying eligible services, supporting billing processes, and ensuring services are appropriately documented to support reimbursement.

• Collect and maintain program data and assist with reports related to nutrition services, food access programming, client participation, outcomes, billing, and program performance.

• Perform other duties and special assignments as requested.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; and the successful completion of an internship which meets the approval of the A.D.A. is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three (3) years of experience as a nutritionist, dietitian, or closely related field are required

A Masters degree in Dietetics or Nutrition may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Texas drivers license and comply with the City of Houstons policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential preferred.
• Directly related professional experience or training in diabetes, nutrition counseling, chronic disease prevention and management, or community nutrition preferred.
• Experience providing individual and group nutrition counseling, health education, DSMES, or health coaching preferred.
• Experience with clinical documentation, chart reviews, billing/reimbursement, or DSMES accreditation preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese, as well as experience using Microsoft Office and electronic health records, preferred based on program needs

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 19

SALARY INFORMATION

GENERAL FUNDED

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4882.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-4882). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Texas Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate your level of education.

• PhD in Nutrition or Dietetics
• A Masters degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
• A Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• An Associate degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• None of the above

04

How many years of professional verifiable experience do you have directly as a nutritionist, dietician, teacher, or home demonstration agent (county agent) ?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• At least one (1) year, but less than 2 years of experience
• At least two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
• At least three (3) years, but less than four(4) years of experience
• Four (4) years or more

05

Do you hold a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and/or an active Texas Licensed Dietitian (LD/LDN) license?

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)
• Licensed Dietitian (LD/LDN) in Texas
• RD/RDN and Texas LD/LDN
• None of the above

06

If you answered yes to the having a RD/RDN or LD/LDN license, please enter your license number.

07

Which of the following functions do you have working knowledge or professional experience? (Check all that apply)

• Nutrition experience in a public health setting
• Developed and implemented nutritional plans for moms/babies
• Customer service experience
• Experience working with and for an ethnically diverse group of individuals
• None of the above

08

Please select the language(s) you speak, read and write fluently? (Check all that apply)

• English
• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Chinese
• Urdu
• French
• Other

09

Are you willing and able to work non-traditional hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, and in nontraditional settings, including outdoor community outreach events and mobile units?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you able and willing to travel to various HHD locations and community sites as required to perform the duties of this position?

• Yes
• No

11

Please indicate your level of proficiency in using Electronic Health Records.

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

12

Please describe your experience providing patient education, health coaching, or motivational support? If No experience, please type N/A

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/