State of Florida
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64000374
State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64000374
Requisition No: 864423
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64000374
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64000374
Salary: $52,000.00 - $56,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 12/04/2025
Job posting category: Open Competitive
Responsibilities
Provide nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, and counseling, including documenting high risk and medically high‑risk care plans as appropriate, to clients enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Certify and recertify clients for the WIC Program, including nutrition assessment and assignment of nutrition risk factors, prescribe WIC food packages and make necessary changes, and maintain working knowledge of FL‑WiSE.
Develop and document high‑risk and medically high‑risk nutrition care plans in FL‑WiSE, using the SOAP method and provide participant‑centered nutrition counseling.
Follow up with high‑risk and medically high‑risk clients to ensure the required number of contacts.
Oversee direct distribution formula at the Umatilla WIC office, maintain a spreadsheet of clients, conduct monthly inventory and ensure formula availability on benefit start dates.
Collect and evaluate FL‑WiSE information for quality improvement, complete and analyze the monthly High‑Risk report, and trigger alerts for follow‑up appointments.
Perform other duties 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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, 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.
Willing to travel to different WIC sites in Lake County.
Preferred Qualifications
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 qualifications.
Work experience performing Nutrition Educator 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.
Mission, Vision, and Values 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: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.
Benefits
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
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Equal‑Opportunity Statement 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 in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace.
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.
Applicants who do not meet the English communication requirement will not be considered.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible candidates will receive preference in employment. Documentation is required. Refer to Florida Statutes Chapter 295 for details.
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Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64000374
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64000374
Salary: $52,000.00 - $56,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 12/04/2025
Job posting category: Open Competitive
Responsibilities
Provide nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, and counseling, including documenting high risk and medically high‑risk care plans as appropriate, to clients enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Certify and recertify clients for the WIC Program, including nutrition assessment and assignment of nutrition risk factors, prescribe WIC food packages and make necessary changes, and maintain working knowledge of FL‑WiSE.
Develop and document high‑risk and medically high‑risk nutrition care plans in FL‑WiSE, using the SOAP method and provide participant‑centered nutrition counseling.
Follow up with high‑risk and medically high‑risk clients to ensure the required number of contacts.
Oversee direct distribution formula at the Umatilla WIC office, maintain a spreadsheet of clients, conduct monthly inventory and ensure formula availability on benefit start dates.
Collect and evaluate FL‑WiSE information for quality improvement, complete and analyze the monthly High‑Risk report, and trigger alerts for follow‑up appointments.
Perform other duties 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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, 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.
Willing to travel to different WIC sites in Lake County.
Preferred Qualifications
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 qualifications.
Work experience performing Nutrition Educator 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.
Mission, Vision, and Values 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: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.
Benefits
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
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Equal‑Opportunity Statement 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 in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace.
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.
Applicants who do not meet the English communication requirement will not be considered.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible candidates will receive preference in employment. Documentation is required. Refer to Florida Statutes Chapter 295 for details.
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