DIETITIAN/OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64906944
State of Florida, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Requisition No:
874273
Agency:
Department of Health
Title:
DIETITIAN/OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64906944
Position Number:
64906944
Salary:
$34.66 hourly
Posting Closing Date:
04/30/2026
Position Duties & Responsibilities
Provides nutrition assessment, education and counseling to WIC medical high risk, high risk and low risk clients. Develops nutrition care plans.
Provides breastfeeding promotion, education and support to WIC clients. Responsible for documenting all client contacts in the WIC FL-WISE Data System. Determines client program eligibility. Work is performed following DHM 150‑24 rules and regulations.
Assists in the in‑service education for WIC staff.
Acts on behalf of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor or Senior Public Health Nutritionist during their absence.
Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients following DHM 150‑24 rules and regulations.
Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required. Completes leave, attendance, EARS, travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have required registration in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8‑40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.
Must have a Florida Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
Preferred Qualifications
Must be able to work early morning, late evening, and Saturdays.
Location
Broward County, Florida.
Benefits
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
Equal Opportunity and Legal Requirements
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
The position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.
Applicants must successfully complete a drug test as a condition of employment for safety‑sensitive positions.
All Florida Department of Health positions may require emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
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.
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874273
Agency:
Department of Health
Title:
DIETITIAN/OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64906944
Position Number:
64906944
Salary:
$34.66 hourly
Posting Closing Date:
04/30/2026
Position Duties & Responsibilities
Provides nutrition assessment, education and counseling to WIC medical high risk, high risk and low risk clients. Develops nutrition care plans.
Provides breastfeeding promotion, education and support to WIC clients. Responsible for documenting all client contacts in the WIC FL-WISE Data System. Determines client program eligibility. Work is performed following DHM 150‑24 rules and regulations.
Assists in the in‑service education for WIC staff.
Acts on behalf of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor or Senior Public Health Nutritionist during their absence.
Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients following DHM 150‑24 rules and regulations.
Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required. Completes leave, attendance, EARS, travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have required registration in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8‑40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.
Must have a Florida Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
Preferred Qualifications
Must be able to work early morning, late evening, and Saturdays.
Location
Broward County, Florida.
Benefits
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
Equal Opportunity and Legal Requirements
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
The position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.
Applicants must successfully complete a drug test as a condition of employment for safety‑sensitive positions.
All Florida Department of Health positions may require emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
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.
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