SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV

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SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV -

nDate: Sep 17, 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: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV -

nPay Plan: Career Service

nPosition Number:

nSalary: $62,700.00 - $69,300.00

nPosting Closing Date: 10/02/2026

nTotal Compensation Estimator Tool (

nSENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPERVISOR

nDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HILLSBOROUGH

nDIVISION OF WIC/NUTRITION

n9827 Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL 33635

nThank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

nJoin an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.  From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.  There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee.  If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.  We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. 

nThe Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

nT itle of Position: Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor

nOpen Competitive

nThis position spends more than 50% of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees’ work. The incumbent will also be required to meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

nConducts and documents clinic staff meetings monthly. Conducts audits on direct reports using the appropriate tool and completes monthly productivity reports. Reviews the Local Agency Program findings and develops clinic Corrective Action Plan. Monitors and addresses key process indicator reports to meet program goals. Reviews and approves Employee Activity Record System, and travel of direct reports.

nMonitors and addresses key process indicator reports to meet program goals. Reviews and approves Employee Activity Record System, and travel of direct reports. Interviewing and screening participants for WIC eligibility determination. Identifies nutrition risks based on the assessment of the nutrition questionnaire, health data and health history. Provides and documents client centered nutrition education, goal(s) and refers to outside programs. Assigns food packages based on nutrition assessment and program criteria. Focuses on meeting the needs of medically high risk clients following the Women, Infants, and Children Procedure Manual, Nutrition Care Manual and the Women, Infants, and Children Competent Professional Authority Guidebook.

nCompletes and submits time in Employee Activity Record System (EARS), travel, timesheets, assignments and reports in accordance with established agency and division guidelines. Email communication must be maintained on a daily basis. Communicates with courtesy, respect, and understanding when dealing with clients, the public and staff. Attends staff meetings, trainings and meetings as required. Adheres to assigned work duties as designated by supervisor and performs other related tasks as necessary.

nYour Specific Responsibilities:

nnnAs a supervisor, trains, motivates, evaluates and monitors the daily work activities of the Public Health Nutritionist, Nutrition Educators, Public Assistance Specialist(s), Senior Clerk(s) and Health Support Technician(s). Reviews and analyzes worker productivity and performance on a monthly basis in assigned clinics.

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nnCompletes WIC certifications by providing nutrition assessments and counseling to clients on normal and therapeutic diets. Provides breastfeeding education and support to WIC clients.

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nnConsults with health care practitioners to determine nutrition or health needs and diet prescription of WIC clients. 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.

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nnReviews annual Q/A team audit results and completes corrective action plan addressing all clinic deficiencies. Monitors clinic key process indicators and corrective action steps to ensure goals of clinic and nutrition division are being met.

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nnPrepares materials and reports pertaining to Nutrition Education as requested by Federal and State auditors. Coordinates with the Senior Human Services Program Manager regarding the Nutrition Education plan for WIC participants.

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nnConducts and/or attends health-related meetings, staff meetings, committees, and work groups. Assists with outreach activities, health fairs and other community activities as needed.

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n nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

nnnEffective verbal/written communication and telephone etiquette skills.

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nnKnowledge of local, state, and federal WIC Program policies and procedures.

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nnKnowledge of current science and practice of food, nutrition and dietetics; normal nutrition principles and dietary needs throughout the life cycle.

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nnAb ility to access appropriate and effective feeding for women, infants and children.

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nnKnowledge of medical terminology.

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nnEffectively counsel using the Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment (VENA) techniques.

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nnNutrition charting techniques using the designated format

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nnAbility to use office equipment (computer, digital scale, stature board, Hemocue machine, copier, telephone, etc). Knowledge of medical terminology.

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nnComputer skills: thorough knowledge, skills and ability to use Excel, Word

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nnExcellent customer service skills, maintains client confidentiality and effective working relationships.

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nnAbility to lift and transfer all supplies required to perform job duties.

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n nQualifications:

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nnnBachelor of Science degree or master's degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Home Economics with emphasis in Nutrition per WIC Federal Regulation, CFR, Title 7, Part 246 .

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nnThis occupation requires that the incumbents meet the requirements outlined in Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.

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nnValid State of Florida License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist issued by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance .

nPreferred -

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nnBi-lingual, fluent in both English and Spanish

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nnBi-lingual, fluent in both English and Haitian Creole

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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:

n9827 Sheldon Rd. Tampa, FL 33635

nThe Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

nWorking for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

nnnAnnual and Sick Leave benefits;

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nnNine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

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nnState Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

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nnRetirement plan options, including employer contributions

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n n(For more information, please click );

nnnFlexible Spending Accounts;

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nnTuition waivers;

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nnAnd more!

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

nFor a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (myflorida.com)

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.

nIf there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: .

nService Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call .

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.

nVETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

nLocation:

nTAMPA, FL, US, 33634

nNearest Major Market:Tampa

Worksite address

tampa, FL, 33646, US

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