Public Health Nutritionist

Responsibilities

Performs nutritional assessments for prenatal, postpartum, breastfeeding women and children from birth to five years.

Provides evidence-based nutrition counseling to the same population.

Determines nutritional risk factors and eligibility for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program.

Performs anthropometrics (heights and weights) and hematological testing as needed.

Accurately documents assessments, care plans, and notes in the electronic medical record.

Promotes WIC through community outreach events and assists with reporting.

• Entry‑level dietitian/nutritionist knowledge of evidence‑based nutrition principles, assessment, counseling, education, SMART goal setting, and documentation in narrative and SOAP format.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Computer skills for data entry, Microsoft Office, and electronic medical record use.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, or dietetics.
• Current active license as a Dietitian or Nutritionist in the State of Florida issued by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance.
• Willingness to travel to various clinic locations and community partners in Brevard County throughout the day.
• Availability to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours in emergencies.

• Previous nutrition‑related work experience.
• Experience working in WIC.
• Fluency in English and Spanish or Creole.

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:
Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.

Titusville, FL

• 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 supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and tuition waivers.

Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

Security background check and drug screening required. Social Security Number required for background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety‑sensitive positions.

Applicants must be able to learn and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Eligible veterans receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Veterans must attach supporting documentation with each submission. Documentation due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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