SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64045894

Requisition No: 864750 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64045894

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64045894 

Salary:  $2,300.00 - $2,464.59 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/06/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT

Class Title: Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor

Position Number: 64045894

Base Salary: $2300.00 - $2464.59 Biweekly

Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive

               Orlando, FL 32809

**DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.

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

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning and directing work, approving leave, and having the authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions. 

This position is responsible for supervising staff of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and for providing WIC and Nutrition services within an assigned geographic area in Orange County.  Travel may be required.  Licensure by the Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance as a licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist is mandatory. A Registered Dietitian or eligibility to take the examination for the Registered Dietitian is desirable. This position serves as the information and security delegate for their assigned site. 

Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance and direction. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and discipline action, if needed. Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training.  Monitors quality and quantity of work of the direct reports. Assesses employee time utilization. Prioritizes work assignments and work objectives. Reassigns work as necessary. Meets deadlines. Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings. Motivates employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed. Performs monitoring and quality assurance activities at predetermined intervals.  Reviews and approves EARs, time and attendance reports and travel reimbursement for site staff, prior to submission.

Prepares records and reports, summarizes and analyzes statistics of WIC Program services and activities at regular intervals.  Works on FL WiSE reports and distribute client lists to Nutrition and Support staff regularly to ensure clients benefits and services. Medical, office supply and food inventories requisitions and reports are submitted monthly and as requested.  Delegates to Licensed Nutrition staff the supervision coverage including medical food orders and arrival, inventories reports, staff leave time and work schedules. Work on direct reports position descriptions updates to ensure accuracy.

Participates in staff hiring processes.Performs nutrition assessment, provides culturally relevant nutrition counseling, develops nutrition care plans and completes appropriate documentation of services provided in WIC administrative and/or medical file.  Determines nutritional risk and/or income eligibility and certifies eligible participants to the WIC Program in accordance with DHM 150-24. Evaluates program eligibility status of each client to ensure that a valid issuance of electronic benefits can be performed.  Issues WIC Program electronic benefits to certified participants in accordance with procedures outlined in DHM 150-24 and the Florida WiSE System Manual. Schedules appointments for participants through the WIC appointment system.  Reviews use of electronic benefits in approved grocery stores.

Answers questions regarding access to WIC program services. Oversees the integration of WIC and Nutrition program services within the assigned geographic area.  Coordinates overall site management and program activities with other WIC and departmental supervisors, as well as community agencies and organizations. Serves as a consultant on nutrition and dietetics for health department staff, community agencies and the public.  Maintains up to date knowledge of current theory and practice of nutrition and dietetics.  Participates in comprehensive nutrition program and/or outreach activities, as requested.

Performs related duties as requested/required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: 

Ability to supervise employees.

Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.

Ability to supervise employees.

Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of current science and practice of nutrition and dietetics.

Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary and clinical data.

Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.

Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures.

Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 Have a verifiable license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.

3 years of professional experience in Public Health Nutrition, or have a master’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university recognized by the “Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Verifiable experience working with the Florida WIC program since 2014.

Required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in event of an emergency. Emergency duty require the incumbent to work in Special Needs or Red Cross Shelters, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster, man-made or natural.

Where You Will Work:

Work Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809

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.

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) 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. 

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.

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.