Public Health Dietitian
PUBLIC HEALTH DIETITIAN - Range 14 / AMEA
Salary
$31.48 - $46.69 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2026-00008
Department
Anchorage Health Department
Division
WIC Program
Opening Date
01/08/2026
Closing Date
2/1/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Health Department
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 825 L Street Anchorage, AK 99501
Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
Provide nutrition education, high risk individual nutrition counseling, and eligibility certification for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients. Develop and facilitate nutrition education discussion groups for WIC eligible clients. Maintain current and complete client records according to the State of Alaska and Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) WIC policies and procedures. Participate in outreach activities. Provide leadership and direction for the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Dietetic Interns during their WIC rotation at the MOA. Provide guidance in clinic operations in the absence of Program Managers. Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD's employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field, a Dietitian or Nutritionist license - and one (1) year experience in dietetic or nutritional services.
All applicants must possess or obtain:
· Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
· Current certification as either a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or equivalent at time of application. (MUST BE ATTACHED TO APPLICATION)
· Current State of Alaska Dietitian or Nutritionist license within 30 days of hire.
· Current American Red Cross/American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) or equivalent within 90 days of hire.
· Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.
Preferences:
Certified Lactation Counselor or International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant