Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Position exists in the Dietetics department of Porterville Developmental Center (PDC). Under direct supervision of a registered dietitian, the incumbent assists in the development and implementation of medical nutritional therapy for clients or patients in PDC facility and performs other related work.

The classification of Pre-Registered Dietitian is a temporary appointment classification used for recruitment of professional dietitians. All appointments in this class are made on a temporary basis and are not to exceed six months. Incumbents, upon becoming registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association, will then become eligible for appointment to the class of Registered Dietitian.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

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Working Conditions

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires working with all levels of personnel within the organization. Incumbents will be exposed to all Clinical and Support services areas of the facility. Incumbents must have the ability and knowledge to use a Personal Computer. Ongoing interaction with facility personnel, stakeholders, vendors, etc. Position requires problem solving skills and ability to communicate effectively. Travel may be required. May work around wet surfaces. As situations arise, may be required to work extended hours or alternate shifts/days as necessary to complete required work. Like all employees of Porterville Developmental Center, may have contact with clients who have unpredictable behaviors and may be required to assist as trained with client containment/restraint. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, pesticides and cleaning chemicals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement. Extensive use of telephones, computers and other office equipment. May require continuous walking and standing within an 8-hour period, and prolonged sitting in front of a computer. Occasional test kitchen assignments will require use of kitchen equipment. Work site audits may require visits to unit kitchens and client dining areas.

Special Requirements

Selected candidates are subject to special requirements. This position is required to complete a medical evaluation.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. 

Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678), copy of degree/transcripts, and verification of application to take the registered dietitian examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History” section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with “see resume” are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.   Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at .

You MUST provide a legible copy of your degree or transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) as proof of meeting the education requirement as listed in the Classification Specification (please see the Class Specification located under “Minimum Requirements” on the left-hand side of this job posting). An official transcript will be required prior to being appointed. Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts   Note:  All foreign  transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation.
***Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. PDC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Cutoff Dates

Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. The first cutoff date will be 09/19/2025 with cutoffs every month thereafter and may be processed as conditions warrant to meet hiring needs.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Proof of application for Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Second job, Work at office, Remote work, Shift work,

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