Senior Public Health Nutritionist - 64029898

Senior Public Health Nutritionist

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Requisition No: 871323 Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

Senior Public Health Nutritionist -  Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:  Salary: $55,534.70 annually Posting Closing Date: 07/13/2026

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Certifies clients in Sumter County (Bushnell and Wildwood) for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with the policies of the State WIC Program and regulations stated in DHM 150-24.
• Provides high and low risk nutrition education contacts as defined by agency policies.
• Travels to other outlying clinics as needed and maintains the same client service standards as in the main clinic.
• Provides assessment, nutrition education, counseling and breastfeeding support using approved materials and format.
• Assists clients in setting goals for behavioral changes and evaluates client progress in meeting goals.
• Makes referrals as appropriate.
• Correctly documents nutrition assessment and care plan in FL WiSE using SOAP or another approved format.
• Accurately completes reports and data entry into HS (EAR), People first, and the FL Wise system by required deadlines using the FL WISE manual and DHM 150-24 policies and procedures.
• Participates in preparation and presentation of newsletter, bulletin boards, in-services training, and other activities as assigned by supervisor.
• May be required to present nutrition programs to healthcare professionals and community organizations.
• Provides service to clients in an efficient manner to assure smooth clinic flow and even caseload distribution among nutrition staff.
• Adheres to department policies for sanitation, safety, phone and computer use.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, and professional and staff development activities.
• Completes required states and WIC training as evidence by completion certificates or TRAIN transcript.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• May be required to use personal vehicle for transportation to assignments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the science and current practice of food and nutrition, dietetics or food service.
• Knowledge of normal nutrition principles and food needs throughout the life cycle.
• Ability to provide nutrition education to others in groups or individual instruction.
• Ability to determine nutritional needs and develop nutrition education plans for individuals who are not at medical high nutritional risk.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to use computers, printer, copier and fax machine.
• A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required for this position.

Qualifications:

• MINIMUM
  - Bachelor of science Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Valid Driver License
• Current / Active Florida License as a Dietitian / Nutritionist
• Experience completing nutrition counseling, assessments and writing nutrition care plans
• PREFERRED WIC experience
• Experience working FL WISE
• Bilingual

Where You Will Work:

Sumter & Wildwood County WIC Department 104 Rutland Ave Wildwood 34785; 415 E Noble Ave Bushnell 33513

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;
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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…