SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64045894
People First Service Center, Sky Lake, Florida, United States
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64045894
Requisition No: 864750
Agency: Department of Health
Position Number: 64045894
Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orange County, FL
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise staff of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), including performance reviews, training, vacation and attendance scheduling, and disciplinary actions.
Provide WIC and nutrition services, including eligibility determinations, nutrition assessments, culturally relevant counseling, care plans, and documentation in WIC administrative and medical files.
Manage program operations: prepare and analyze service reports, distribute client lists, maintain inventories, and ensure staff comply with training requirements.
Coordinate with WIC and departmental supervisors, community agencies, and organizations to integrate services within the assigned geographic area.
Serve as an information and security delegate; oversee site activities and ensure compliance with food safety and state regulations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to supervise employees and staff.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign tasks, and ensure completion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the 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.
Basic mathematical calculation skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Verifiable license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in Florida (Chapter 468).
Three (3) years of professional experience in Public Health Nutrition, or a master’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited institution.
Verifiable work with the Florida WIC program since 2014.
Availability to work beyond normal hours, including emergency duty (special needs or disaster response).
BENEFITS
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays plus one Personal Holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental).
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS This position requires a security background check, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. The successful candidate must complete Form I-9 and submit verification through the E-Verify system.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Services System before age 26, or obtain an exemption letter.
The State of Florida provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants must notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time for accommodation.
Veterans’ Preference.
Eligible veterans will receive preference in employment; supporting documentation is required.
The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Florida Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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Agency: Department of Health
Position Number: 64045894
Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orange County, FL
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise staff of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), including performance reviews, training, vacation and attendance scheduling, and disciplinary actions.
Provide WIC and nutrition services, including eligibility determinations, nutrition assessments, culturally relevant counseling, care plans, and documentation in WIC administrative and medical files.
Manage program operations: prepare and analyze service reports, distribute client lists, maintain inventories, and ensure staff comply with training requirements.
Coordinate with WIC and departmental supervisors, community agencies, and organizations to integrate services within the assigned geographic area.
Serve as an information and security delegate; oversee site activities and ensure compliance with food safety and state regulations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to supervise employees and staff.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign tasks, and ensure completion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the 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.
Basic mathematical calculation skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Verifiable license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in Florida (Chapter 468).
Three (3) years of professional experience in Public Health Nutrition, or a master’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited institution.
Verifiable work with the Florida WIC program since 2014.
Availability to work beyond normal hours, including emergency duty (special needs or disaster response).
BENEFITS
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays plus one Personal Holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental).
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS This position requires a security background check, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. The successful candidate must complete Form I-9 and submit verification through the E-Verify system.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Services System before age 26, or obtain an exemption letter.
The State of Florida provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants must notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time for accommodation.
Veterans’ Preference.
Eligible veterans will receive preference in employment; supporting documentation is required.
The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Florida Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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