DIETETIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
San Bernardino County, CA, USA
USD 3,914-4,903 / month
Job Posting: Dietetic Technician (Safety)
Department of State Hospitals
DIETETIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$3,914.00 - $4,903.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Job Description and Duties
Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-Time, Dietetic Technician (Safety) position in the Nutrition Services Department under the direct supervision of the Dietetics Assistant Director.
The Dietetic Technician position is responsible for:
- Assisting the Registered Dietitians in the development and implementation of nutritional interventions for the patient population.
- Monitoring client/patient tolerance and acceptance of the diet.
- Developing and presenting training programs for food service staff.
- Running Computrition computer software for food production reports, and other related work.
In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Dietetic Technician (Safety) classification, please follow the link below and apply to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully:
Dietetic Technician (Safety) Exam Bulletin
Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application to Human Resources – Employment Unit no later than Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
DSH – Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # (523563) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
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
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Benefits
Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Dietetic Technician (Safety) classification.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources - Employment Unit
(909) 742-5551
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Rachel Guerrero
(909) 742-5243
Rachel.Guerrero@dsh.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
