Nutritionist

Nutritionist

Salary

$67,483.85 - $118,096.49 Annually

Location

8190 Port Tobacco Rd., Port Tobacco, MD

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00273

Department

CS AGING- SENIOR SERVICES FT

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

The hiring salary for this position is 67,483.85. annually.

Telework eligibility is determined by county policy and the approval of the hiring department.

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Nutritionist to provide nutrition services for programs serving older residents of the County. Nutritionist will provide professional nutrition services in menu planning and food service management for programs serving older residents and provides educational and related health/nutrition services to program participants, staff, and others.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides menus planning and food service management services for food service programs serving older adults in the County.

• Analyzes nutrient value of menus to ensure that meals meet all state menu standards as well as federal requirements.

• Coordinates licensing for kitchens associated with the senior nutrition program.

• Plans monthly menus for congregate and home delivered meals verifying that they meet all state and federal menu standards and guidelines.

• Manages catering contract and responds daily to food service operational concerns to ensure safe and accurate deliveries of meals countywide.

• Receives home delivered meal referrals and then assesses those clients for nutritional risk and eligibility for nutrition services, coordinates congregate or in-home services as necessary based on assessment.

• Ensures all serving kitchens adhere to health department regulations while monitoring food safety, quality, and proper serving techniques; Completes applications and maintains all necessary program licenses.

• Develops and presents nutrition education programs for older adults in community.

• Develops and leads nutrition/health education programs at Senior Centers and provides nutrition and health information to home bound clients through assessments. Leads programs on diabetic self- management, etc.

• Facilitates training of volunteers and staff on safe food handling procedures and program operations. Advises staff as well as addresses inquiries from the community regarding nutritional health matters.

• Collects and maintains data regarding nutrition programs, services, revenue, and expenditures, and prepares reports, correspondence, and proposals related to the nutrition program.

• Completes and maintains billing and donation tracking for nutrition and home delivered meal organizations.

• Oversee state level nutrition program monitoring requirements for the county's senior nutrition program.

• Creates and implements new cycle menus 3-4 times per fiscal year for congregate program and home delivered meal programs.

• Manages budget comprised of federal, state, and local funds and ensures meals meet all program and dietary guidelines.

• Supervises staff and provides oversite and coverage for the county's senior center plus program as needed.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in nutrition or similar food science or health services. Three (3) years of experience in the field of nutrition/food service or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

Possession of a certificate or license as a registered dietitian is preferred but not required. Food safety and sanitation training certificate per Health Department Guidelines preferred.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

May be required to make home visits and drive to various locations in the County.

Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

Subject to Criminal Background check.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity, and is performed in office surroundings, community centers and food service sites. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Staff may be at risk for burns or chemical exposure during work performed onsite at kitchen facilities. Field work in community facilities and client home visits as needed.

Department/Division: Community Services/Aging and Human Services

Pay Grade: 114

FLSA Status: Exempt

Telework Eligible: Yes

Reports To: Chief of Aging and Human Services

Supervises: Aging Program Specialist, Senior Nutrition Program Specialist

Charles County Government

BENEFITS SUMMARY

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Health Insurance

Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account

Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products

Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance

No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month.

Life Insurance

No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan

457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave

• Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
• The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave

New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules

• Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
• Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
• House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full-time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
• Free, Employee Wellness Programs
• Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2026

01

What steps would you take to create a positive work environment as a person in leadership?

02

What is your definition of aging well?

03

Are you familiar with any human services resources in the county and how did you gain this knowledge?

04

The hiring salary for this position is $67,483.85 annually. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the salary for this position.

• I acknowledge this is the salary for this position.

05

The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.). According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

06

For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

• I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

07

Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Charles County Government