Senior Public Health Nutritionist

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Date:
Oct 7, 2026

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Requisition No:884963

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

NUTRITION DIVISION
- Senior Public Health Nutritionist

9827 Sheldon Road, Tampa, Florida

Thank 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.

Join 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.

The 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 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.

Senior Public Health Nutritionist

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is a member of the Quality Assurance and Training Team for WIC/Nutrition division of the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. Primary responsibility for performing the Local Agency Program Reviews (LAPR) and providing training and technical support to the nutrition staff. Works as a team member to meet and exceed established guidelines for the program. The incumbent provides services for the WIC/Nutrition Division in accordance with DHM 150-24.

• Plans and schedules local agency program reviews for at each WIC site and provides report to Nutrition Program Managers and the State WIC office. Prepares, maintains and submits program review reports and documents the findings. Based on findings, the incumbent develops and provides training/guidance to nutrition staff. Presents report of the Local Agency Program Review (LAPR) to nutrition management.
• Travels to WIC sites to perform Local Agency Program review and corrective action follow-up reviews.
• Assists in the completion of the Nutrition Program Plan.
• Ensures the timely completion of the Corrective Action Plan following Central Office Monitoring visits.
• Is the FL-WiSE subject matter expert and provides training and evaluation of the FL-WiSE for the Nutrition/WIC staff. The incumbent is the local contact for staff regarding the FL-WiSE system.
• With the Human Services Program Analyst, coordinates mandatory training for new clinic staff. Monitors and maintains the required proof of trainings, certifications, program requirements and competencies for all Nutrition / WIC staff. Develops presentations, training material, work samples and training exercises.
• Assists with the annual Quality Improvement (QI) project for the Nutrition/WIC Division and is the backup to the Division’s Quality Council representative. Identifies the problem, the improvements; develops the action plan and communicates observations on the QI project.
• Responsible for generating Nutrition Reports. Monitors the Nutrition Reports for the division. Monitors indicators and…