SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64054252

Requisition No: 838807 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64054252

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64054252 

Salary:  $54,000.00 - $55,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/02/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate. This position reports to the Public Health Nutrition Program Director of the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.

This is a professional position requiring a person with training and experience in nutrition/dietetics who is licensed to practice in the state of Florida.  The employee implements, coordinates, and supervises Nutrition Services, including Women’s, Infant’s, and Children’s (WIC), in a satellite clinic.  This employee functions independently and has responsibility for promoting nutrition services and evaluating the provision of service delivery.  Other responsibilities include serving as a consultant to County Health Department staff and allied community health and social agencies, consulting with group feeding facilities, providing peer in-service and community education.  This position has a primary work site; however, the employee may work at other locations for training and/or staff relief.

1. Plans and implements WIC and Nutrition Services, including the direct supervision of employees, at the main clinic and a satellite clinic.  This is performed in accordance with Department of Health Manual (DHM) 150-24, the
   1. Routinely monitors and evaluates the performance of other employees through record reviews/audits as directed by program policies and procedures, observations of daily performance, and conferences at least monthly for each employee, more frequently if necessary.
   2. Completes annual performance evaluations, including a 6-month review, for all direct reports. Completes position descriptions every three years for all direct reports.
   3. Participates in Quality Assurance Monitoring as assigned by the Nutrition Program Director and the State WIC Office.
2. According to DHM 150-24, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC, agency policies and supervisor’s instructions, provides nutrition services to WIC clients.
   1. Certifies/recertifies women, infants and children to participate in the WIC program.
3. According to agency policy and supervisor’s instructions:
   1. Performs related work as required
   2. Attends professional meetings, conferences and workshops.
   3. Maintains professional licensure and required CEU’s
   4. Completes supervisory training within 6 months from date of hire
4. Acts as designated Information Custodian for WIC Records – Ringling Clinic data sets.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to use program-related software
• Knowledge of dietetic practice
• Ability to organize and direct the work of others

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in dietetics, clinical nutrition, nutritional science, community nutrition, food and nutrition, or public health nutrition
• Licensed Dietitian as 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
• Work experience providing nutrition education

Preferred –

• Experience providing breastfeeding education and support
• Previous WIC employment

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:

North Port Family Health Center

6919 Outreach Way

North Port, FL 34287

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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268

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.