SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64001757

Requisition No: 861480 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64001757

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001757 

Salary:  $55,485.00 To $59,485.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/21/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Career Service position as a Senior Public Health Nutritionist with the Department of Health in Hendry and Glades Counties (FDOH- Hendry and Glades) and is responsible for administering and coordinating activities related to breastfeeding support, education and promotion consistent with state and federal regulations (DHM 150-24).     The imcumbent is expected to  collaborate with community partners and programs within the Florida Department of Health. Employee plans and provides comprehensive nutrition care and education services within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in health clinics and other community settings. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Program Director. The incumbent is expected to work with a high degree of independence and must be relied upon to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA guidelines, while providing excellent customer service.           This position reports to the Public Health Nutritionist Program Director and Headquatered in Clewiston.

NUTRITION: 

Determines nutrition risk eligibility of clients in accordance with DHM 150-24.  Provides individual nutrition education contacts, adapts nutrition education content based on need of the client using the VENA concept to provide appropriate nutritional counseling. Documents services provided in accordance with State WIC Office documentation guidelines. Correctly identifies all high-risk clients, completing an individual high-risk/medical high-risk care plan using the SOAP format. As necessary, refers client to appropriate outside agency, documenting referral.  Assigns appropriate food packages. Completes  May conduct a group nutrition educaiton class. FL-WiSE System data entry ensuring to complete all required screens before the end of the day services are provided. As needed: Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations. Determines client eligibility. Provides interactive newsletter contact. Adheres to all WIC regulations, policies and procedures set forth in DHM 150-24.  

BREASTFEEDING:

Performs duties as the WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator. Obtains and maintains credentials as a CLC, to be designated as a breastfeeding expert.  Acts as one of the lead contact persons for breastfeeding support and promotion activities. Refers WIC participants to appropriate WIC staff, comunnity agency, organization and/or health care provider. Assists Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator in recruiting, training, and mentoring WIC Breastfeeding Counselors. Provides Breastfeeding outreach services as assigned. Participates in monthly state Breasfeeding Coordinator conference calls. Assists with organization and maintenance of breastfeeding supplies for site and issues manual breastpumps per Local Agency guidelines.  Provides breastfeeding education to all pregnant clients served. Coordinate and track all prenatal clients; assigning WIC clients to Breastfeeding Peer Counselors; responsible for ensuring all breastfeeding clients have access to timely, skilled postpartum breastfeeding support. Conducts group breastfeeding education class as needed. When applicable, submits the WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence Application and makes every effort to qualify for the award. Monitors WIC Staff documentation for clients who have been issued breastfeeding equipment monthly or as needed. Provides on-going and annual breastfeeding training for local WIC staff.

ADMINISTRATION:

Complies with the mandatory requirements of Section 215.422, Florida Statutes and Chapter 691-24, Florida Administrative Code. Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required. Participates in end of the month inventory. Participates in quarterly WIC Quality Assurance monitoring using monitoring tools. Accurately and promptly completes all administrative forms, including but not limited to timesheets, employee activity reports (EARS), and travel forms. Provides professional and administrative support to Nutrition Program Director. Completes assigned administrative projects and assigned reports in a timely fashion     

OTHER:                                                                                                                                                                   Fosters a positive environment for promoting breastfeeding as the norm and preferred method of infant feeding. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. All employees are also required to have periodic screening for tuberculosis infection. Travel to all sites may be involved in the performance of duties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition and dietetics.

Knowledge of prenatal, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant and children nutrition.

Knowledge of the concepts and theories of preventative health care, the current science and practice of nutrition.

Knowledge of breastfeeding benefits and ability to promote and educate on it.

Knowledge of Statutes and Rules and Regulations that pertain to the WIC program.

Knowledge of principles, practices & office procedures.

Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage.

Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms.

Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.

Knowledge of the principles & techniques of records management.

Knowledge of planning principles & techniques.

Skill in operating a personal computer and operating within FL-WiSE for daily clinic function.

Skill in basic lactation management.

Ability to work with a variety of ethnic backgrounds.

Ability to develop educational/training plans and support materials.

Ability to use various communication channels to provide education/training.

Ability to interview and counsel clients.

Ability to provide nutrition education for individuals and groups.

Ability to assess nutritional status and develop basic and high-risk care plans.

Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.

Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate work assignments, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.

Ability to understand, interpret and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to follow instructions, office procedures and practices.

Ability to operate general office equipment.

Ability to organize and maintain filing systems.

Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner.

Ability to prioritize individual workload, prepare reports and maintain records.

Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e., Stapler, scissors, etc.

Ability to work with occasional loud noises.

Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.

Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Required:

1-3 years professional working experience as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian.                                       

Bachelor’s degree or higher in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).        

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist - Incumbents must meet the requirements outlined in Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.

Have a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.

Professional work experience helping mothers with lactation management.

Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of a disaster or as needed. EMERGENCY DUTY:  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

1100 South Olympia Street, Clewiston, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.