PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64081932

Requisition No: 858458 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64081932

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64081932 

Salary:  $53,449.50 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/24/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position performs professional public health nutrition work at the Okaloosa County Health Department. It provides direct client services and coordinates nutrition services of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program.

Assess, develop, evaluate, implement, monitor and revise nutrition care plans for individual clients who are at low risk, high risk and medically high nutritional risk. Documents accurately, and according to WIC guidelines, the assessment of nutritional status and client centered goals, and follow up needed. Works with WIC leadership and clinic staff to ensure that appropriate nutritional care and WIC services are provided to clients.

Collects, records, and assesses anthropometrical and hematological, dietary, and medical data on women, infants and children. Certifies clients for participation in the WIC program in accordance with policies of the state WIC Program and regulations as stated in the HRSM 150-24. Consults with health care practitioners to determine nutrition or health needs and diet prescription of patient or client. Makes referrals as needed.

Prepares and disseminates educational and informational materials to clients. and revises Nutrition Notebooks. May conduct surveys to ascertain health needs, develop desirable health goals, and determine availability of resources. Conducts quality assurance audits on nutrition education and administrative functions quarterly. Summarizes and analyzes nutrition activities and services at regular intervals. Evaluates, develops, and recommends nutrition education materials.

Provides breastfeeding promotion, support, and counseling to prenatal and postpartum women. Works collaboratively with Breastfeeding Peer Counselors on education and promotion of breastfeeding benefits.

Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency’s mission and vision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Job duties require the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Job responsibilities require individual development of priorities for effective performance of duties, including re-prioritization in response to changes in circumstances.
• Employees are expected to devise effective solutions to situations encountered based on the general goals and objective of the function.
• Duties require the compilation, interpretation, and reporting of information.
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women; infants; and children under the age of 5.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to counsel clients individually as well as conduct group education classes.
• Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Effectively communicate basic or non-technical information to coworkers and others.

Qualifications:

• Licensure as a Dietician/Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 21M, Sections 48.001, 48.002, 48.003, Florida Administrative Code.

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:

Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County

221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: