OPS SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64964489

Requisition No: 862119 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64964489

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64964489 

Salary:  $34 to $35 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2025 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

As a Senior Public Health Nutritionist, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Interviewing WIC clients to perform nutritional assessment screening for medical high risk, high risk and low risk clients.
• Analyzing medical and anthropometrical data to determine nutritional risk eligibility.
• Developing client nutritional care plans and at least one client centered goal for each contact.
• Prescribing food packages documented in the medical record.
• Monitoring accuracy of growth grids by lab clinic staff.
• Referring clients and families as needed to other health and social service agencies.
• Assessing, educating, and promoting positive breastfeeding practices to WIC participants and referring clients to Peer Counselors, CLC and IBCLC, as needed in accordance with WIC State standards.
• Participating in health fairs and WIC outreach activities with community-based organizations in Volusia County aimed at increasing WIC participation and clinic caseload.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology, ability to interview patients and obtain a complete medical history.
• Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics.
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health, or disease.
• Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum -

• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Florida
• Willing and able to travel to outlying clinic or community sites in Volusia County, utilizing your own vehicle if needed (mileage will be provided in accordance with agency policy)

Preferred –

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
• Experience working in Public Health/Community Nutrition/WIC
• Master’s Degree in Dietetics, Public Health, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience providing medical nutrition counseling and education to clients

 

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:

775 Harley Strickland Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763

 

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)