OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64852796

Requisition No: 887347

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64852796

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64852796

Salary: $26.00/hour

Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2026

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC) is part of a statewide public health system.

Our Mission – To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

Our Vision – To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Our Values – Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE)

This is an entry-level licensed dietitian position providing nutrition assessment, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, and counseling to clients enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). This position requires independent judgement in a clinical setting.

Completes client certification by assessing anthropometric and hematological data to determine eligibility for the WIC Program in accordance with state and federal policies and procedures outlined in DHM 150-24. Provides nutrition counseling to WIC participants and documents in FLWiSE. Assesses immunization status of WIC children. Provides referrals to community partners as needed. Develops, monitors, evaluates and revises nutrition care plans for high-risk and medically high-risk participants. Discusses clients’ progress with other professionals as needed. Provides nutrition counseling to participants after receiving and reviewing medical records.

Provides breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and post-partum women.

Maintains client records, generates and monitors WIC reports to promote quality assurance. Monitors and reconciles WIC EBT cards daily.

Responsible for overseeing direct distribution of formulas for the public mobile unit. Will maintain all site inventory transfer spreadsheets, monthly inventory counts, and issuance logs. Conducts monthly inventory reviews and alerts Program Director of any discrepancy.

Participates in outreach activities for County Health Department as needed. Ensures confidentiality of all data sets in program, comply with the information security protocols and procedures from DHM 150-24.

Completes quality assurance record reviews quarterly to ensure program integrity.

All other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

- Knowledge of current science and practice of food and nutrition, dietetics, and medical nutrition therapy.

- Knowledge the concepts and theories of nutrition and dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health, and disease.

- Knowledge of nutrition and dietary assessment techniques.

- 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 communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite) 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.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event Other job-related requirements for this position: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of a public health emergency or public health concern. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Working Hours – 40 hours per week, 8:00 – 5:00. This position may work weekends and/or after hours for outreach events. This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Florida Department of Health 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:

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.

Where You Will Work:

St. Johns County

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)

- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

- And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Please be advised:

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. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made 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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made 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.