PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64085753
State of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Job Title
Public Health Nutritionist
(Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64085753)
Requisition & Salary Requisition No:
870038 Agency:
Department of Health Position Number:
64085753 Pay Plan:
Career Service Salary:
$49,680 - $54,648 Posting Closing Date:
02/20/2026
Location Florida Department of Health in Duval County 921 N. Davis Street Jacksonville, FL 32209
Responsibilities Join Team Duval. At DOH-Duval, we work every day to protect, promote, and improve the health of our community. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. Our programs are recognized across Florida for their impact and effectiveness, and we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a real difference. If you are passionate about creating healthier communities, your future starts here.
The Public Health Nutritionist is responsible for advanced and complex professional public health nutrition and dietetic work in the Florida Department of Health in Duval County. This employee helps plan, conduct, and monitor a generalized nutrition program in a designated area. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Health Education Program Consultant. Provides services in the WIC program in accordance with the policies of the state WIC program and regulations as stated in DHM 150‑24. Responsible for caseload management as set forth by the nutrition plan.
Public Health Domains applicable to this position include the following:
Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills
Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy development/Program planning skills
Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills
Public Health Competency Domain 4: Cultural Competency skills
Public Health Competency Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice skills
Public Health Competency Domain 6: Public Health Sciences skills
Public Health Competency Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking skills
Nutrition and Education
Gather and assess anthropometric, hematological and nutrition data. Provide comprehensive nutrition and breastfeeding assessment for low‑risk, high‑risk, and medical high‑risk WIC clients. Provide nutrition counseling with SMART goal setting and follow up with clients at future appointments. Document all counseling using the SOAP format in the FL‑WISE system appropriately in accordance with department policy. Provide client‑centered nutrition and breastfeeding education in individual and/or group settings to promote good eating habits, physical development and good health as needed. Conduct Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to clients as prescribed by the medical care provider. Communicate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. Coordinate other services for clients and make referrals to appropriate agencies as needed.
Eligibility
Certify clients for participation in the WIC Program. Obtain client’s height, weight and hemoglobin as needed. Review Immunization records for all infants and children participating in the WIC Program and document appropriate information in the FL‑WISE system.
Formula
Assess formula needs and make referrals for formula recommendations as appropriate. Assess formula amounts provided by the WIC program. Assist with obtaining up‑to‑date and accurate prescriptions from providers. Follow procedures for issuing and reconciling special formula including direct distribution and EBT. Ensuring formula inventories are accurate.
Interns and Outreach
Act as preceptors for future registered dietitian and dietetic interns. Provide interns with experiences in community nutrition education, case studies, calculations, medical nutrition therapy, and various disease states and therapeutic diets. Familiarize interns with WIC program policies and procedures and educate on other community programs. Conduct outreach visits to other appropriate agencies, offices, and organizations to describe the benefits of the WIC Program. Participate in health fairs and provide nutrition information as needed. Plan, develop, and conduct education classes for the community in relation to Community Nutrition Programs.
Other Employee Duties
Attend mandatory and scheduled training. Submit accurate and timely Employee Activity Record (EARs), time records, travel logs, monthly reports of activities and other reports to NCDP Administrative Office. Answer telephones, file records and perform travel in relation to above duties and for professional development. Participate in the FDOH nutrition and chronic disease prevention disaster plan as required.
Qualifications
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Florida or a Registered Dietitian per F.S. 468.509
Able to work in a position that requires a flexible schedule including attending weekend events and events after normal working hours (after 5:00pm)
Valid Driver’s License
Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
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 (see www.myfrs.com)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more
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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(Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64085753)
Requisition & Salary Requisition No:
870038 Agency:
Department of Health Position Number:
64085753 Pay Plan:
Career Service Salary:
$49,680 - $54,648 Posting Closing Date:
02/20/2026
Location Florida Department of Health in Duval County 921 N. Davis Street Jacksonville, FL 32209
Responsibilities Join Team Duval. At DOH-Duval, we work every day to protect, promote, and improve the health of our community. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. Our programs are recognized across Florida for their impact and effectiveness, and we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a real difference. If you are passionate about creating healthier communities, your future starts here.
The Public Health Nutritionist is responsible for advanced and complex professional public health nutrition and dietetic work in the Florida Department of Health in Duval County. This employee helps plan, conduct, and monitor a generalized nutrition program in a designated area. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Health Education Program Consultant. Provides services in the WIC program in accordance with the policies of the state WIC program and regulations as stated in DHM 150‑24. Responsible for caseload management as set forth by the nutrition plan.
Public Health Domains applicable to this position include the following:
Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills
Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy development/Program planning skills
Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills
Public Health Competency Domain 4: Cultural Competency skills
Public Health Competency Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice skills
Public Health Competency Domain 6: Public Health Sciences skills
Public Health Competency Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking skills
Nutrition and Education
Gather and assess anthropometric, hematological and nutrition data. Provide comprehensive nutrition and breastfeeding assessment for low‑risk, high‑risk, and medical high‑risk WIC clients. Provide nutrition counseling with SMART goal setting and follow up with clients at future appointments. Document all counseling using the SOAP format in the FL‑WISE system appropriately in accordance with department policy. Provide client‑centered nutrition and breastfeeding education in individual and/or group settings to promote good eating habits, physical development and good health as needed. Conduct Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to clients as prescribed by the medical care provider. Communicate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. Coordinate other services for clients and make referrals to appropriate agencies as needed.
Eligibility
Certify clients for participation in the WIC Program. Obtain client’s height, weight and hemoglobin as needed. Review Immunization records for all infants and children participating in the WIC Program and document appropriate information in the FL‑WISE system.
Formula
Assess formula needs and make referrals for formula recommendations as appropriate. Assess formula amounts provided by the WIC program. Assist with obtaining up‑to‑date and accurate prescriptions from providers. Follow procedures for issuing and reconciling special formula including direct distribution and EBT. Ensuring formula inventories are accurate.
Interns and Outreach
Act as preceptors for future registered dietitian and dietetic interns. Provide interns with experiences in community nutrition education, case studies, calculations, medical nutrition therapy, and various disease states and therapeutic diets. Familiarize interns with WIC program policies and procedures and educate on other community programs. Conduct outreach visits to other appropriate agencies, offices, and organizations to describe the benefits of the WIC Program. Participate in health fairs and provide nutrition information as needed. Plan, develop, and conduct education classes for the community in relation to Community Nutrition Programs.
Other Employee Duties
Attend mandatory and scheduled training. Submit accurate and timely Employee Activity Record (EARs), time records, travel logs, monthly reports of activities and other reports to NCDP Administrative Office. Answer telephones, file records and perform travel in relation to above duties and for professional development. Participate in the FDOH nutrition and chronic disease prevention disaster plan as required.
Qualifications
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Florida or a Registered Dietitian per F.S. 468.509
Able to work in a position that requires a flexible schedule including attending weekend events and events after normal working hours (after 5:00pm)
Valid Driver’s License
Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
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 (see www.myfrs.com)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more
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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