Requisition No: 821832

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64004815

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004815

Salary: $2,000.00 - $2,100.00 bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2024

Total Compensation Estimator

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Your Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Come join team DOH-Duval. The incumbent for this position is responsible for advanced and complex professional public health nutrition and dietetic work for Duval County residents. This employee plans, conducts, and monitors a generalized nutrition program in a designated area. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. This position is responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions. Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance, and direction. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and discipline action, if needed. Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training. Provides services in the WIC Program in accordance with the policies of the state WIC Program and regulations as stated in DHM 150-24. Responsible for caseload management as set forth by the nutrition plan. Responsible for supervising staff and monitoring nutrition programs in assigned area.

The following Public Health Domains are applicable to this position:

Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills

Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy development/Program planning skills

Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills

Public Health Competency Domain 4: Cultural Competency skills

Public Health Competency Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice skills

Public Health Competency Domain 6: Public Health Sciences skills

Public Health Competency Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking skills

Nutrition Education:

Gather and assess anthropometric, hematological and nutrition data. Provide comprehensive nutrition and breastfeeding assessment for low-risk, high-risk, and medical high-risk WIC clients. Provide nutrition counseling with SMART goal setting and follow up with clients at future appointments. Document all counseling using the SOAP format in the FL-WISE system appropriately in accordance with department policy. Provide client-centered nutrition and breastfeeding education in individual and/or group settings to promote good eating habits, physical development and good health as needed. Conduct Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to clients as prescribed by the medical care provider. Communicate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. Coordinate other services for clients and make referrals to appropriate agencies as needed.

Clinic Management:

Monitor site compliance with DHM 150-24 and FL-WISE regulations. Comply with the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422 Florida Statutes and Chapter 3A-24 Florida Administrative Code. Responsible for overseeing ongoing voter registration activities as outlined under Voter Registration General Procedures, DHM 150-24. Report all participant and vendor complaints concerning program abuse as assigned and conduct follow-up activities. Responsible for security and privacy procedures ensuring the security of confidential client information and protect data integrity and access to information. Create site appointment schedules and monitor daily to maintain state mandated processing standards to ensure program integrity. Act as point of contact for fire and infection control inspections, general maintenance repairs, technology needs, and other building concerns.

Staff Supervision and Management:

Create and conduct staff trainings based off local agency program review data and clinic needs. Assist with new employee on-boarding and training. Use chart reviews, program service delivery tool, Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment (VENA), productivity data, and anthropometrics/hematologic monitoring tool to continuously evaluate staff performance and conduct annual performance appraisals. Responsible for planning & directing employees’ daily tasks, including daily huddle meetings client services flow, and employee management to ensure optimal performance. Approving and monitoring attendance and leave requests, including FMLA and FSWP, and taking disciplinary action, if needed.

Eligibility:

Certify clients for participation in the WIC Program. Obtain client’s height, weight and hemoglobin as needed. Review immunization record for all infants and children participating in the WIC Program and document appropriate information in the FL-WISE system.

Interns and Outreach:

Act as preceptor for future registered dietitians and dietetic interns: Pasco County DOH, Mayo Clinic, UNF, and other participating internship programs. Provide interns with experiences in community nutrition education, case studies, calculations, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and various disease states and therapeutic diets. Familiarize interns with WIC program policies and procedures and educate on other community programs. Conduct outreach visits to other appropriate agencies, offices, and organizations to describe the benefits of the WIC Program, eligibility requirements and service locations. Participate in health fairs and provides nutrition information as needed. Plan, develop, and conduct education classes for the community in relation to Community Nutrition Programs. This includes presentations and speaking engagements in numerous settings such as schools, community agencies and organizations, churches and faith-based organizations, health fairs, and corporations.

Other Employee Duties:

Attend mandatory and scheduled trainings. Submit accurate and timely Employee Activity Record (EARs), time records, travel logs, monthly report of activities and other reports are submitted to the NCDP Administrative Office. Answer telephones, file records and perform travel in relation to above duties and for professional development. Participate in the FDOH in Duval County – Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention Disaster Plan as required. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action. Ability to effectively communicate with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience. Ability to teach others. Ability to talk to others to effectively convey information. Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Ability to develop approaches for implementing an idea. Ability to actively look for ways to help people. Ability to persuade others to approach things differently. Ability to identify the things that must be changed to achieve a goal. Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions. Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. Ability to listen to what other people are saying and ask questions as appropriate. Ability to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do. Ability to provide counseling and/or referral services to promote health and normal nutrition. Ability to enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information. Ability to observe and evaluate the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts. Ability to determine how money will be spent to get the work done, and account for the expenditures. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles. Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. Knowledge of the science and current practice of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health, or disease. Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This may include strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods. Knowledge of the procedures for maintaining sanitary working conditions. Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including one or more of the following: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating. Knowledge of computer software including applications. Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements
- State of Florida Dietitian/nutritionist license is required.

Preferred:

Registered Dietitian preferred.
2 years of leadership experience managing and/or supervising employees.

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 Duval County

Jacksonville, Florida (Multiple Locations)

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working 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:

Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click );
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!

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

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:

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.

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

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). 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.

VETERANS’ 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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.