VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT SURRY COUNTY HEALTH & NUTRITION CENTER NUTRITIONIST III POSITION NUMBER 545-52-701 COUNTY POSITION NUMBER 516703

SALARY GRADE: 68 SALARY RANGE: $44,188-$73,860 LOCATION: Dobson, NC

Description of Work: Surry County Health & Nutrition Center is hiring a full-time Nutritionist III—an exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitian passionate about making a meaningful impact in the community. Join a dynamic team delivering Diabetes Self-Management Education and Medical Nutrition Therapy to high-risk populations, including adults, children, and pregnant women. This role offers a unique blend of clinical counseling, group education, community outreach, and program development. You'll engage with diverse audiences through school and workplace wellness initiatives, media outreach, and public presentations. If you're a motivated RD looking to expand your influence beyond the clinic—into policy, prevention, and community health—this position offers both purpose and professional growth.

Minimum Education and Experience: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a Master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Nutrition from an accredited college or university and one year experience; or Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education and two years nutrition experience Candidates should provide documentation of registration status from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CADE Certificate) and unofficial university or college transcripts.

County Benefits Include: Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays per year, flexible scheduling, a robust employee wellness program, and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Benefit from a merit-based salary increase system that recognizes employee performance and contributions, along with comprehensive insurance options and an annual $800 reimbursement for dental, vision, and hearing expenses. Additional perks include inclement weather time allowances and consistent cost-of-living adjustments, approved by commissioners 10 out of the last 10 years.

Application Process: Applications will be taken at NC Works Career Center, 942 W. Pine Street, Mount Airy, NC (336-415-6120), by going online to the Surry County Human Resources job posting page, printing the application and e-mailing back to the indicated email, SCJobs@co.surry.nc.us or by contacting Surry County Human Resources at 336-401-8221. A complete list of duties and analysis of physical demands will be available upon request.

SURRY COUNTY IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE SURRY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Posted: October 30, 2026 Closing Date: November 27, 2026

Posted: October 30, 2026 Closing Date: November 27, 2026