SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64000374

Requisition No: 862416 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64000374

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000374 

Salary:  $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/19/2025 

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Job posting category: Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, and counseling, including documenting high risk and medically high-risk care plans, when appropriate, to clients enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This position requires independent judgement based on information found in the DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedure Manual for the WIC Program, and in the FL-WISE (WIC Database System), Clinic Manual, FL-WiSE Training Manual and Modules, and WiSE Notes.

Certifies and recertifies clients for the WIC Program, including nutrition assessment and assignment of nutrition risk factors based upon procedures found in the DHM 150-24 Policy and Procedure Manual. Prescribes WIC food packages for clients, making changes when necessary. Has a working knowledge of the FL-WiSE system.

Provides high risk and medically high-risk nutrition care plans, when appropriate, for clients enrolled in the WIC Program. Documents the high risk or medically high-risk nutrition care plan in FL-WISE clearly and completely, using Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) method. Provides close follow-up to high risk and medically high-risk clients, ensuring that the required number of high-risk contacts are met. Provides participant-centered nutrition counseling that is pertinent to the needs of the client.

Responsible for overseeing direct distribution formula at the Umatilla WIC office. Responsible for the maintenance of spreadsheet with clients receiving direct distribution formula and sending it to the Office Operations Manager I before the end of each month. Conducts a monthly inventory of direct distribution formula, sending to the Office Operations Manager I when complete. Ensures that the formula is available on the benefits start date for WIC clients that are receiving directly distribution formula.

Collects and evaluates information from the FL-WiSE system that can be used for Quality Improvement purposes, including the monthly High-Risk report. The High-Risk report is completed and analyzed monthly to ensure that all high risk and medically high-risk clients receive the required number of nutrition education contacts, and that alerts are placed for follow-up appointments with nutrition staff.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition, dietetics, and medical nutrition therapy.
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health, and disease.
• Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary, and clinical data.
• Ability to provide nutrition education to others.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop comprehensive nutritional assessments and individualized nutrition care plans with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and minimizing errors.
• Ability to provide counseling and/or referral services to promote health and normal nutrition.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, scanner, fax machine, and calculator.
• Ability to type proficiently.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and resolve conflict while providing outstanding customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Must be licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-45, Florida Administrative Code.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Currently have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nutrition science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition.  An official transcript is needed or verifiable documentation for equivalent work experience to confirm your qualifications for this position.
• Willing to travel to different WIC sites in Lake County.

Preferred –

• Work experience performing Nutrition Education duties in a health care setting.
• Work experience certifying or recertifying clients in a WIC program.
• Work experience providing training to staff or co-workers.
• Experience speaking, writing and reading the Spanish language.

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:

Umatilla, FL

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

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• 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.

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.

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.