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 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 825 L Street 

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.

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.