Job Description

Requisition No: 849416 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64004874

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004874 

Salary: $1846.00 - $2230.00 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/27/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

INTERNAL APPOINTMENT

Class Title: Senior Public Health Nutritionist 

Position Number: 64004874

Base Salary: $1846.00 - $2230.00 Biweekly

Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive

Orlando, FL 32809

DOH/Orange is a tobacco free agenc y .

*NOTE: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. All questions will be verified and must be documented on your application for it to be considered valid. *

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position with the Orange County Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is primarily responsible for providing nutrition education and counseling for high risk and medically high-risk clients, as well as breastfeeding promotion, education, and support for WIC clients. 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.

Performs nutrition assessment, provides culturally relevant nutrition counseling, develops high risk nutrition care plans, and completes appropriate

documentation of services provided in the WIC data system and/or medical file using SOAP format. Provides specialized care for medically high-risk

clients, assist with management and issuance of Medical Foods as needed. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation and selection of nutrition

education materials for use in nutrition and breastfeeding individual counseling sessions and group presentations. Determines nutritional risk and/or

income eligibility and certifies eligible participants to the WIC program in accordance with DHM 150-24. Whenever possible, the determination of income

eligibility and/or nutrition risk eligibility and issuance functions must be separate in order to ensure program integrity as stated in DHM 150-24, page 3-1,

section 3-2c.

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. Provides information on WIC and Nutrition program services to clients, departmental staff, community organizations/agencies and the public to facilitate access to program services.

Acts as the Lead Public Health Nutritionist during the absence of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor/ Senior Public Health Nutrition Supervisor. This will include reports to the Senior Managers daily updates on clinic staffing situation, facilities problems, meeting attendance, urgent decision making as needed.

Participates in quality assurance and monitoring activities. Maintains up to date knowledge in the current theory and practice of nutrition, dietetics, and breastfeeding. Prepares and/or assists in the preparation and selection of nutrition education lesson plans and materials for use in nutrition and breastfeeding individual counseling sessions and group presentations. Prepares employee activity reports of time and services provided and summarizes nutrition services and activities at biweekly intervals. Participates in community outreach events and comprehensive nutrition program activities as requested.

Performs other related duties as requested or as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the current science and practice of nutrition and dietetics. Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others. Ability to develop educational/training techniques to learning. Ability to apply educational plans and materials. 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 policy regarding financial eligibility. Ability to communicate effectively and accurately. Knowledge of WIC program policies. Ability to work independently.

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. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work. Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures. Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Knowledge of the principles of Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment, Anthropometric Assessment. Ability to analyze data. Ability to learn new concepts and apply them.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One years of professional experience in the nutrition and dietetic field; or have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in public health nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or food service management and one year of experience.
• A verifiable license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.
• Current experience with the Florida WIC Program .
• Current Florida Department of Health Employee
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the evernt of an emergency. This many  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. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.

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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.

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

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!

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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:  

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. 

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