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Klamath County approves temporary part‑time RD coverage and additional clinic nurse for WIC
Summary
County staff approved increasing the WIC program manager to 1.475 FTE with remote work and authorized a 0.475 FTE part‑time registered dietitian for six months at an estimated cost of $22,013, covered by existing WIC funds; the board also approved hiring an additional part‑time nurse for clinic backup at no net fiscal impact.
Klamath County commissioners approved staff requests to ensure continuity at the county’s WIC program after the current program manager resigns effective 07/31/2026.
Staff (Speaker 4) told the board the WIC manager role requires a registered dietitian license and that the departing employee agreed to remain part time and work remotely during recruitment. "The fiscal impact for 0.475 FTE, which is 19 hours per week, part‑time registered dietitian for 6 months would be $22,013," the staff member said, adding WIC funds saved from the vacancy will cover the cost. The board voted to increase the WIC program manager to 1.475 FTE and authorize remote work.
The board separately approved a request to hire one additional part‑time nurse to provide as‑needed clinic coverage. Staff said the $4,550 for supplemental coverage is already budgeted, so there will be no additional fiscal impact. A motion to approve the hire was made and carried.
Next steps: staff will proceed with recruitment and onboarding under the approved FTE and hiring authority. The board did not set additional conditions on the temporary RD contract beyond the six‑month coverage plan stated by staff.
