REGISTERED DIETITIAN - Tulare County
- Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters
- Porterville Developmental Center, Avenue 140, Porterville, CA, USA
- Jun 24, 2026
Job Description
The statements contained in the duty statement reflect the general details as necessary to describe the principal function of this job. It should not be considered an all inclusive listing of the work requirements. The incumbent plans, develops, coordinates and evaluates the clinical component of Dietetic Services.
Under direction of Dietetics Assistant Director, the incumbent provides medical nutrition therapy to forensic clients or patients; participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team; and performs other related work.
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.
Individuals interested in applying must take and pass the Registered Dietitian (Safety) examination. To view the instructions on how to apply for the exam, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser to be taken to the Exam Bulletin:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1296
This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.
Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
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. Incumbent may be working on a personal computer extended periods of time to develop spreadsheets, presentations and data dashboards to meet the needs of Dietetic Services. 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. Worksite audits may require visits to unit kitchens and client dining areas.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Porterville Developmental Center
HR/Recruitment and Exams
P.O. Box 2000
Porterville, CA 93258
(559)782-2087, or (559) 782-2322
Contact Evangelina Valle or Laura Medina Jimenez for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only.
Special Requirements
Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.
Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and proof of registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 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 www.calhr.ca.gov.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
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DDS serves more than 330,000 individuals, also known as consumers, who have developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, autism, epilepsy and related conditions. The programs, services and resources here are designed to empower consumers who have developmental disabilities and help guide the families, advocates and professionals who help them live their best lives.
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