Ops Senior Public Health Nutritionist

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is part-time remote work planning, developing, implementing, conducting and/or evaluating food service or nutrition programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provide public health and clinical nutrition or food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutrition research.

The incumbent will assist with the certification of WIC clients, provision of nutrition counseling and education, distribution of WIC food instruments, and preparation of routine reports.

Performs nutrition assessments, WIC certifications and provides nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education. Provides technical assistance for Maternity, School Health, and other Health Department programs as needed.

Develops, implements, and evaluates plans for the provision of nutrition services in coordination with other Health Department activities. Prepares reports related to nutrition program activities.

Informs the public, medical community, and social service agencies about WIC services. Cooperates with county-level civic, educational, and governmental agencies interested in nutrition. Keeps abreast of community resources having the potential to benefit clients. Attends meetings and seminars related to WIC Program.

Develops, documents, and implements nutrition care plans based on assessments of nutrition needs and other current health plans, and provides follow up and referral as needed.

Provides WIC nutrition assessments and counseling to clients on normal and therapeutic diets. Provides 2nd nutrition education contacts for all clients in the family record and high risk/medical.

Assist with outreach activities, health fairs and other community activities as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to provide counseling and/or referral services to promote health and normal nutrition.
• Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health or disease.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications:

• A registered dietitian as defined by the American Dietetic Association; or
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or food service management.
• Must be licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 21M, Section 48.001, 48.002, or 48.003, Florida Administrative Code, or be working toward satisfactory completion of the required supervised experience component of Section 468.509, Florida Statutes.

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:

This is a Remote Position

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:

• And more!
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• 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)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

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.

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.