State of Florida
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64005647
State of Florida, Ocala, Florida, United States, 34470
Job Title
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST – 64005647
Job Details
Requisition No: 863250
Agency: Department of Health
Position Number: 64005647
Pay Plan: Career Service
Salary: $55,534.55 annually
Posting Closing Date: 01/19/2026
Employment Type: Full‑time (Mid‑Senior level)
Location: Marion County Health Department, 1801 SE 32nd Ave OCALA FL 34471
Your Specific Responsibilities
Certify clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with State WIC office policies and regulations.
Provide nutrition education to low, high, and medically high‑risk clients in the Ocala Clinic and, when required, to outlying clinics.
Provide assessment, nutrition education, counseling, and breastfeeding support to clients using approved materials and formats, assist clients in goal setting, evaluate progress, and document in SOAP format in FL Wise.
Accurately complete reports and data entry into EARS, HMS, People First, and FL Wise System by required deadlines.
Deliver services efficiently to assure smooth clinic flow and even caseload distribution; follow sanitation, safety, computer, and phone use policies.
Attend staff meetings, professional and staff development activities; complete required state and WIC trainings and maintain certificates.
Participate in preparation and presentation of in‑service trainings, bulletin board displays, and other activities as assigned; may present nutrition programs to healthcare professionals and community organizations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Develop high‑risk care plans.
Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition and dietetics.
Knowledge of nutrition and diet assessment techniques.
Analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical data.
Plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (or Master of Science) in Nutrition or Dietetics.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to travel to clinics using own vehicle.
Florida license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
Preferred: Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration.
Experience completing nutrition counseling, assessments, and writing nutrition care plans.
Bilingual (preferred).
Experience with FL‑Wise application.
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 – health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition waivers.
And more (see www.myfrs.com and www.mybenefits.myflorida.com).
Additional Information The position requires a security background check and/or drug screening, participation in direct deposit, and successful completion of a drug test. Applicants must provide SSN for background check. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Services System before turning 26 or have an exemption letter.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Veterans’ preference applies under Chapter 295, Florida Statutes; disability accommodation procedures are available. The workplace is drug‑free; employees may be subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
This role is not expired.
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Job Details
Requisition No: 863250
Agency: Department of Health
Position Number: 64005647
Pay Plan: Career Service
Salary: $55,534.55 annually
Posting Closing Date: 01/19/2026
Employment Type: Full‑time (Mid‑Senior level)
Location: Marion County Health Department, 1801 SE 32nd Ave OCALA FL 34471
Your Specific Responsibilities
Certify clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with State WIC office policies and regulations.
Provide nutrition education to low, high, and medically high‑risk clients in the Ocala Clinic and, when required, to outlying clinics.
Provide assessment, nutrition education, counseling, and breastfeeding support to clients using approved materials and formats, assist clients in goal setting, evaluate progress, and document in SOAP format in FL Wise.
Accurately complete reports and data entry into EARS, HMS, People First, and FL Wise System by required deadlines.
Deliver services efficiently to assure smooth clinic flow and even caseload distribution; follow sanitation, safety, computer, and phone use policies.
Attend staff meetings, professional and staff development activities; complete required state and WIC trainings and maintain certificates.
Participate in preparation and presentation of in‑service trainings, bulletin board displays, and other activities as assigned; may present nutrition programs to healthcare professionals and community organizations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Develop high‑risk care plans.
Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition and dietetics.
Knowledge of nutrition and diet assessment techniques.
Analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical data.
Plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (or Master of Science) in Nutrition or Dietetics.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to travel to clinics using own vehicle.
Florida license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
Preferred: Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration.
Experience completing nutrition counseling, assessments, and writing nutrition care plans.
Bilingual (preferred).
Experience with FL‑Wise application.
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 – health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition waivers.
And more (see www.myfrs.com and www.mybenefits.myflorida.com).
Additional Information The position requires a security background check and/or drug screening, participation in direct deposit, and successful completion of a drug test. Applicants must provide SSN for background check. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Services System before turning 26 or have an exemption letter.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Veterans’ preference applies under Chapter 295, Florida Statutes; disability accommodation procedures are available. The workplace is drug‑free; employees may be subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
This role is not expired.
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