OPS SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST

Job description

OPS SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -

nDate: Sep 23, 2026

nThe State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .

nRequisition No:

nAgency: Department of Health

nWorking Title: OPS SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -

nPay Plan: Temp

nPosition Number:

nSalary: $22.00/hr - $24.42/hr

nPosting Closing Date: 10/09/2026

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nJob posting category: Open Competitive

nYour Specific Responsibilities:

nAssists in the planning, conduction, and administration of a generalized nutrition program in a designated health clinic/site.

nWorks 100% in Women, Infants, & Children’s Program (WIC).

nPerforms nutrition risk assessments according to WIC policy and procedures. Provides nutrition counseling and education to clients including infants, children up to 5 years of age, pregnant women, postpartum women, and breastfeeding women.

nAssists clients with goal setting to improve nutrition and health status. Documents assessment, education and referrals in FL-WiSE. Ensures proper documentation as required by policy, local procedures, and quality improvement chart audits.

nCoordinates and performs reassessment and education to high-risk clients and other clients according to state and local protocol. Assigns appropriate tailored food packages. Provides group education as needed.

nCertifies clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with the policies of the state WIC Program and regulations as stated in DHM 150-24.

nReviews medical documentation and foods forms and WIC referral forms. Refers clients to community resources as needed. Obtains anthropometric and hematological data for WIC certifications, recertifications, and rechecks as needed.

nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

nnnExcellent time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills

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nnAbility to work effectively with a health care team to maintain an effective working relationship

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nnAbility to perform procedures common to the position

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nnKnowledge in writing policies, procedures, and protocols

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nnAbility to recognize areas of own practice that need improvement

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nnAbility to teach other staff in the theory and practice of the position

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nnKnowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication and ability to apply them

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nnKnowledge of clinical practices, policies, and procedures and ability to apply them

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nnComputer knowledge and ability to include patient electronic records

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nnLeadership skills

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nnKnowledge to recognize situations in which intervention is needed to improve clinical efficiency and/or patient care

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nnAbility to record a clear, understandable, and legally defensible account of care or services provided

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nnAbility to teach clients specific health issues, promotion of wellness, maintenance of health and prevention of disease

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nnKnowledge base in nutrition and breastfeeding

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nnIndividual counseling skills

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nnAbility to provide group education

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nnAbility to bend, squat, or stand for prolong amount of time and lift items up to 35 pounds

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n nQualifications:

nMinimum:

nnnCurrent License in the State of Florida as a Dietitian/Nutritionist

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nnWillingness to provide coverage at all Nassau WIC sites

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nnValid Driver’s License

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nnMust be able to bend, squat, or stand for prolonged time, and lift items up to 35 pounds

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n nPreferred:

nnnPrevious or current employment with WIC

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nnProficient in the use of FL-WiSE

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nnBilingual in Spanish and English

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n nFlorida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

nMission:

nTo protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

nVision:

nTo be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

nValues:

nI nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

nC ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

nA ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

nR esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

nE xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

nWhere You Will Work:

nYulee and various locations in Nassau County, FL

nThe Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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

nnnState of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)

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

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nnWorkers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

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nnReemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

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nnDeferred Compensation (voluntary)

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nnEmployee Assistance Program (voluntary)

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nnAnd more!

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n nFor a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .

nPlease be advised:

nYour responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

nThis 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.

nMale 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:

nIf 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.

nThe 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.

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

nAll 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.

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

nApplicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

nThe State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

nFlorida 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.

nCandidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

nThe State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

nLocation:

nCALLAHAN, FL, US, 32011 YULEE, FL, US, 32097

nNearest Major Market:Jacksonville

Worksite address

callahan, FL, 32011, US

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