SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64064098

Requisition No: 828160 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64064098

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64064098 

Salary:  $54,000.00 to $58,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

ANTICIPATED POSTING

POSITION TITLE: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST POSITION NUMBER 64064098

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is Tuesday- Friday 7 am – 5:30 pm.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Clay County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation.  Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

This position serves as the Senior Public Health Nutritionist and works under the general supervision of the Public Health Nutrition Program Director, position #64067271. This position is responsible for the secure collection and/or access to records containing social security numbers and is responsible for implementing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) at several clinic sites throughout the county as directed by the Public Health Nutrition Program Director. This position is responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning, and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such action. Duties include:

Assess anthropometric and dietary data to determine client’s eligibility for the WIC program in accordance with policies of the State WIC program and regulations stated in DHM-150-24.  Conduct client nutrition SMART goal setting and provide nutrition counseling to WIC participants using VENA competency. Monitor and follow protocols for nutrition assessment and follow up for high risk/medically high-risk WIC participants. Develop, monitor, evaluate and revise nutrition care plans for individual clients at nutritional risk. Document services in FL WISE System using SOAP charting method. Discuss client’s progress with other professionals.  Provide referral and coordinate services to other health care and social service programs such as the FDOH programs, including immunizations, primary care, Healthy Start, etc. Evaluate WIC children immunization records and perform voter’s registration activities, anthropometrics, and hemoglobin measurements as needed. 

Supervise Nutrition Educator and Public Health Nutritionist positions, ensuring staff meet program expectations in a timely and accurate manner (i.e. management, training and oversight of Nutrition Educator and Public Health Nutritionist which includes interviews, certification of clients, and food issuance within the guidelines of federal and state regulations). Review and monitor records on each staff supervised monthly and report the results to Public Health Nutrition Program Director. Supervise the preparation of reports and verify accuracy of data to ensure compliance.

Update the annual nutrition program plan and complete reports such as the Milk, Formula Inventory, Equipment Inventory, and Formula Usage reports by the required deadline and distributes the findings to the Public Health Nutrition Program Director and appropriate staff in a timely manner

Complete all required forms and reports such as Employee Activity Reports, attendance and leave records, travel expenses, etc. by the required deadlines. Approve and monitor employee FMLA/FSWP.

Participate in breastfeeding promotion (via one-on-one education or outreach), breastfeeding training and activities (including World Breastfeeding Week), and participate in WIC outreach events, as needed.

Provide assistance with training of Dietetic Interns as specified by Public Health Nutrition Program Director. Assign/oversee coverage at the Keystone Heights WIC clinic.

Participate in the preparation and selection of information materials, including secondary nutrition education resources, for use in the WIC nutrition program and for various community groups. Participate periodically in WIC and other health surveys as required.

Provide technical assistance on program policies and current nutrition information to FDOH staff.  Attends required FDOH meetings and continuing education events to fulfill requirements of Florida Dietetic Licensure. Visits assigned WIC clinics using a county vehicle to ensure adequate program oversight.

Perform other related duties as assigned and within the realm of the Classification Specifications of a Senior Public Health Nutritionist.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Knowledge of States of Florida Personnel Rules and applicable Florida Statues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports timely.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Skilled at data entry.
• Skilled at being able to prioritize and organize a heavy workload.
• Detailed-oriented.
• Skilled at exceptional customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Must have a licensed dietitian/nutritionist with the State of Florida.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or a food and nutrition related subject.
• Must have any experience working for WIC/Public Health/Community Nutrition.  
• Must be willing and able to carry up to 25 lbs over uneven ground.

Preferred –

• At least 1 year of experience supervising.   
• At least 3 years of WIC experience.
• Have a Master’s Degree in Dietetic, Public Health, or related subject.                                                                                               

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:

Clay County Health Department

1845 Town Center Blvd, Ste 400, Fleming Island, FL 32003

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.

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.