PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER F-SES - 64041864 1

Requisition No: 853068 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER F-SES - 64041864 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64041864 

Salary:  $75,400 - $76,000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/19/2025 

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This position is a senior management position requiring a high degree of independent judgment. The incumbent is responsible for the overall operation, management, supervision & quality assurance of the WIC and Nutrition division and its initiatives. 

•               Develops implements and monitors local agency policies and procedures to assure compliance with federal regulations and

                state policies/procedures as described in the WIC Procedure Manual, DHM 150-24. 

•               Promotes and supports breastfeeding among WIC clients and pregnant women in general. 

•               Responsible for the use of WIC kitchens and food demonstrations for clients.

•               Oversight of vending machines located within Health Department facilities.

•               Supervises and manages the Weight Management Program.

•               Follows policies and procedures for collection, entry and management of data as well as operation of the WIC Data System

                according to the WIC Data System User guide.

•               Monitors program activities and progress toward programmatic goals at least bi-monthly to ensure compliance and alignment

                with the Organizational Strategic Plan.

•               Oversees the federal budget and implements a countywide program offering services to eligible prenatal clients and children. 

•               Has overall fiscal responsibility for the WIC and Nutrition program budget and is instrumental in developing and implementing

                new initiatives, as increased participation results in increased funding.    

•               Ensure the provision of direct nutritional services within CHD & satellite sites. 

•               Directly supervises assigned staff and indirectly supervises WIC division staff.

•               Takes necessary action(s) to correct any problem areas identified. 

•               Attends meetings and seminars as needed for the WIC Program. 

•               Communicates with, motivates, trains, disciplines, evaluates and recruits.

•               Evaluates staff performance through on-site observation, review of records and reports, team meetings and individual

                conferences. 

•               Completes and submits EARs reports, (EARS, leave/attendance, travels logs, etc.)  Nutrition education activity reports, etc.

•               Provides feedback to supervisors and program staff.  Keeps Clinical Services Director informed.

•               Serves as an Active member of the Operations Management Team (OMT), Performance Management Council (PMC) and on

                interdivisional committees.   As a member of the Clinical Services Division, collaborates with Medical Services, Dental

                Services and School Health and Community Health Promotion. 

•               Monitors activities at all CHD service sites and directly supervises the WIC administrative staff to ensure the provision of WIC

                & Nutrition services consistent with the mission and vision of the Pinellas County Health Department.

•               Ensures that all programmatic, expenditure and management reports are completed accurately and submitted to the WIC

                Program Office by established deadlines.

Attends and participates in the OMT and PMC meetings. Attends and participates in the Health Department Staff monthly meeting.  Obtains all mandatory trainings annually.

Performs other related duties and special projects within specified timeframes as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of administration and management
• Knowledge of management of personnel resources
• Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the life cycle.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of data collection & data analysis.
• Knowledge and ability to implement operational policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform presentations (both speaking and presentation skills).
• Ability to determine nutritional risk and needs and nutrition education plans for individuals including low risk, high risk and medical high risk.
• Ability to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion to others in groups or individual instruction.
• Ability to use anthropometric equipment, and hematology equipment.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments for self and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to provide staff training (train and track training).
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food & nutrition, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited program AND four or more years of nutrition experience, of which THREE years is in a management/supervisor capacity AND Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics AND Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Florida. Preference will be given to candidates with Two or more years of WIC experience, of which one or more years is in a supervisory role. 

OR

Master’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food & nutrition, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited program AND two or more years of nutrition experience, one year of which is in a management/supervisor capacity AND Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics AND Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Florida. Preference will be given to candidates with Two or more years of WIC experience, of which one or more years is in a supervisory role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher
• 5 or more years of supervisory experience
• Program management experience

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:

Department of Health in Pinellas County: 205 Dr MLK Jr St. N, St. Petersburg FL 33701

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, 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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. 

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.