State of Florida
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64045894
State of Florida, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64045894
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: 02/24/2026
Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809
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.
Supervise staff of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and provide WIC and Nutrition services within an assigned geographic area in Orange County.
Maintain vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and complete timesheets.
Ensure all staff complete required training and are offered additional training.
Monitor quality and quantity of work of the direct reports and assess employee time utilization.
Prioritize work assignments and work objectives, reassign work as necessary, and meet deadlines.
Communicate regularly with employees individually and in staff meetings; motivate employees to improve quality and quantity of work.
Perform monitoring and quality assurance activities, review and approve EARs, time and attendance reports, and travel reimbursement for site staff.
Prepare records and reports, summarize and analyze statistics of WIC Program services at regular intervals.
Work on FL WiSE reports and distribute client lists to Nutrition and Support staff.
Delegate supervision coverage to Licensed Nutrition staff for medical food orders, inventories, leave time, and work schedules.
Participate in staff hiring processes.
Perform nutrition assessment, provide culturally relevant counseling, develop nutrition care plans, and complete necessary documentation.
Determine nutritional risk, evaluate program eligibility, and certify participants to the WIC Program.
Issue WIC electronic benefits and schedule appointments.
Answer questions regarding access to WIC program services.
Coordinate overall site management and program activities with other WIC and departmental supervisors, community agencies, and organizations.
Serve as a consultant on nutrition and dietetics.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current theory and practice of nutrition and dietetics.
Perform related duties as requested/required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to supervise employees.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures.
Knowledge of current science and practice of nutrition and dietetics.
Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.
Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary and clinical data.
Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.
Minimum Qualifications
Verifiable license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.
3 years of professional experience in Public Health Nutrition, or master’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university.
Verifiable experience working with the FL‑WiSE in the last two years.
Required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in an emergency, including responses in Special Needs or Red Cross Shelters.
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage (health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options)
Retirement plan options with employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
Additional Information Secure background check and drug screening are required. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and the information will be verified using the E-Verify system. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Services System or obtain a Letter of Registration Exemption.
The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Veterans’ Preference is available to eligible candidates.
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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.
Supervise staff of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and provide WIC and Nutrition services within an assigned geographic area in Orange County.
Maintain vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and complete timesheets.
Ensure all staff complete required training and are offered additional training.
Monitor quality and quantity of work of the direct reports and assess employee time utilization.
Prioritize work assignments and work objectives, reassign work as necessary, and meet deadlines.
Communicate regularly with employees individually and in staff meetings; motivate employees to improve quality and quantity of work.
Perform monitoring and quality assurance activities, review and approve EARs, time and attendance reports, and travel reimbursement for site staff.
Prepare records and reports, summarize and analyze statistics of WIC Program services at regular intervals.
Work on FL WiSE reports and distribute client lists to Nutrition and Support staff.
Delegate supervision coverage to Licensed Nutrition staff for medical food orders, inventories, leave time, and work schedules.
Participate in staff hiring processes.
Perform nutrition assessment, provide culturally relevant counseling, develop nutrition care plans, and complete necessary documentation.
Determine nutritional risk, evaluate program eligibility, and certify participants to the WIC Program.
Issue WIC electronic benefits and schedule appointments.
Answer questions regarding access to WIC program services.
Coordinate overall site management and program activities with other WIC and departmental supervisors, community agencies, and organizations.
Serve as a consultant on nutrition and dietetics.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current theory and practice of nutrition and dietetics.
Perform related duties as requested/required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to supervise employees.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures.
Knowledge of current science and practice of nutrition and dietetics.
Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.
Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary and clinical data.
Knowledge of basic mathematical calculations.
Minimum Qualifications
Verifiable license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.
3 years of professional experience in Public Health Nutrition, or master’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university.
Verifiable experience working with the FL‑WiSE in the last two years.
Required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in an emergency, including responses in Special Needs or Red Cross Shelters.
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage (health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options)
Retirement plan options with employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
Additional Information Secure background check and drug screening are required. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and the information will be verified using the E-Verify system. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Services System or obtain a Letter of Registration Exemption.
The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Veterans’ Preference is available to eligible candidates.
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