SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64085754

Requisition No: 839912 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64085754

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64085754 

Salary:  $58,612.00 - $64,473.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2024 

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***Open Competitive Job Opportunity***

Your Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Come Join DOH-Team Duval!  If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.

This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employee’s work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

This is work planning, developing implementing, conducting and/or evaluating food service or nutrition programs to assist in the promotion of health and control disease. May supervise activities of a department providing public health and clinical nutrition or food services, counsel individuals or conduct nutrition research.

Some positions in this occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees.

The Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor is responsible for the planning, implementation, promotion, coordination, and evaluation of community nutrition related programs, providing nutrition education and counseling to individuals and groups, writing grant proposals and reports, monitoring budgets, and supervising staff. Work is performed both independently with professional freedom and in interdisciplinary teams. This position includes a combination of providing managerial direction and oversight to assigned sites within the nutrition division and implementing community nutrition education initiatives. Ensure the provision of services in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program are in accordance with the policies of the state WIC Program and regulations as stated in DHM 150-24. Direction is received from the Director of Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention (NCDP) policies and objectives.

The following Public Health Domains are applicable to this position:

Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills

Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy development/Program planning skills

Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills

Public Health Competency Domain 4: Cultural Competency skills

Public Health Competency Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice skills

Public Health Competency Domain 6: Public Health Sciences skills

Public Health Competency Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking skills

The Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor is responsible for the planning, implementation, promotion, coordination, and evaluation of community nutrition related programs, providing nutrition education and counseling to individuals and groups, writing grant proposals and reports, monitoring budgets, and supervising staff. Work is performed both independently with professional freedom and in interdisciplinary teams. This position includes a combination of providing managerial direction and oversight to assigned sites within the nutrition division and implementing community nutrition education initiatives. Ensure the provision of services in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program are in accordance with the policies of the state WIC Program and regulations as stated in DHM 150-24. Direction is received from the Director of Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention (NCDP).

Provide direct supervision, coordination and evaluation of the work performed by assigned Senior Public Health Nutritionists, Public Health Nutritionists, Nutrition Educators, paraprofessionals, and other staff at assigned site(s). This position will be trained to perform as a WIC Nutritionist and will fill in as needed based on clinic demands and staffing needs. Responsible for conducting monthly quality assurance reviews at WIC site(s) and monitor WIC and other nutrition programs, as assigned, for compliance with appropriate regulations. Responsible for assigned site(s) reaching and maintaining its participation level at each site. Assure that the facility is equipped with all equipment and furnishings necessary for daily operations. Ensure the timely submission of daily employee activity records, timesheets, and performance evaluations. As a member of the NCDP management team, provide site and staff coverage for other supervisors when on leave.

Complete/update the Nutrition Program Plan, Local Agency Program review, etc. as assigned. Complete and submit assignments in a timely manner. Develop and/or update program related manuals and other documents. Assure that all program activities are relevant to the objectives of the division, agency, and community.

Assist in the development of professional and career development for the professional and paraprofessional staff with in the NCDP Division. Develop work plans, monitor, and evaluate services provided by interns, volunteers, students as assigned. Monitors the delivery of other nutrition programs as assigned. Coordinate activities with community leaders and other FDOH in Duval County programs to ensure the inclusion of the various nutrition services.

Attend mandatory and scheduled trainings. Accurate and timely submission of Employee Activity Record (EARs), time records, travel logs, monthly report of activities, referrals, and other reports are submitted to the NCDP Administrative Office. Answer telephones, filing, purge records, and perform travel in relation to above duties and for professional development. Maintain a courteous and cooperative working relationship with the staff, clients, and other Health Department staff at all times. Participate in the FDOH in Duval County - Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention Disaster Plan as required. Performs all other duties assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action. Ability to effectively communicate with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience. Ability to teach others. Ability to talk to others to effectively convey information. Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Ability to develop approaches for implementing an idea. Ability to actively look for ways to help people. Ability to persuade others to approach things differently. Ability to identify the things that must be changed to achieve a goal. Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions. Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. Ability to listen to what other people are saying and ask questions as appropriate. Ability to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do. Ability to provide counseling and/or referral services to promote health and normal nutrition. Ability to enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information. Ability to observe and evaluate the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts. Ability to determine how money will be spent to get the work done, and account for the expenditures. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles. Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health, or disease. Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This may include strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods. Knowledge of the procedures for maintaining sanitary working conditions. Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including one or more of the following:  arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating. Knowledge of computer software including applications. Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions

Qualifications:

  Minimum:

• Valid Driver License/Reliable Transportation
• Florida License as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist is required. Must be a Registered Dietitian. 

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:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

Locations may vary

Jacksonville, 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.

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.