SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64000374
Florida Department of Financial Services, Umatilla, FL, United States
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64000374
Date: Mar 20, 2026
Requisition No: 868997
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64000374
This position provides nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, and counseling, including documenting high risk and medically high‑risk care plans when appropriate, to clients enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The role requires independent judgement based on information found in the DHM 150‑24 Policy and Procedure Manual for the WIC Program, and in the FL‑WiSE (WIC Database System), Clinic Manual, FL‑WiSE Training Manual and Modules, and WiSE Notes.
Responsibilities include certifying and recertifying clients for the WIC Program, providing nutrition assessment and assignment of nutrition risk factors, prescribing WIC food packages, maintaining a working knowledge of the FL‑WiSE system, providing high‑risk and medically high‑risk nutrition care plans, documenting using the SOAP method, following up with high‑risk clients to meet required contact numbers, delivering participant‑centered nutrition counseling, overseeing direct distribution formula at the Umatilla WIC office, maintaining the spreadsheet of clients receiving direct distribution formula, conducting monthly inventory of formula, collecting and evaluating FL‑WiSE data for quality improvement, completing the monthly High‑Risk report, and performing other duties as 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.
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.
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, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, including emergency duties such as responses to disasters or threats.
Currently hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nutrition science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, or dietetics. Official transcript required.
This is an in‑office position only. Willing to physically come in the office to perform duties.
Willing to travel to different WIC sites in Lake County.
Preferred
Work experience providing nutrition counseling 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 Spanish.
Mission, Vision, and Values (Florida Department of Health) 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:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety‑sensitive positions.
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 requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center (1‑877‑562‑7287) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.
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Requisition No: 868997
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64000374
This position provides nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, and counseling, including documenting high risk and medically high‑risk care plans when appropriate, to clients enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The role requires independent judgement based on information found in the DHM 150‑24 Policy and Procedure Manual for the WIC Program, and in the FL‑WiSE (WIC Database System), Clinic Manual, FL‑WiSE Training Manual and Modules, and WiSE Notes.
Responsibilities include certifying and recertifying clients for the WIC Program, providing nutrition assessment and assignment of nutrition risk factors, prescribing WIC food packages, maintaining a working knowledge of the FL‑WiSE system, providing high‑risk and medically high‑risk nutrition care plans, documenting using the SOAP method, following up with high‑risk clients to meet required contact numbers, delivering participant‑centered nutrition counseling, overseeing direct distribution formula at the Umatilla WIC office, maintaining the spreadsheet of clients receiving direct distribution formula, conducting monthly inventory of formula, collecting and evaluating FL‑WiSE data for quality improvement, completing the monthly High‑Risk report, and performing other duties as 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.
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.
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, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, including emergency duties such as responses to disasters or threats.
Currently hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nutrition science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, or dietetics. Official transcript required.
This is an in‑office position only. Willing to physically come in the office to perform duties.
Willing to travel to different WIC sites in Lake County.
Preferred
Work experience providing nutrition counseling 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 Spanish.
Mission, Vision, and Values (Florida Department of Health) 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:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety‑sensitive positions.
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 requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center (1‑877‑562‑7287) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.
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