Job Description

Requisition No: 869853

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64950299

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64950299

Salary: $35.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 03/04/2026

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OPS Senior Public Health Nutritionist

Specific Responsibilities:

• This is an OPS Senior Public Health Nutritionist position in the public health nutrition and dietetic position involving planning, conducting and evaluating clinical and community nutrition services.
• This position function as a "Floater" and will travel or use telehealth to provide services between health centers as needed or as directed by the supervisor.
• Plans and manages comprehensive nutritional care component of a large, designated caseload of clients in the County Health Department primary care services including maternity, family planning clinics and HIV/AIDS. Conducts nutrition assessments and individual counseling, Medical Nutrition Therapy on normal and therapeutic diets. Provides nutrition consultation for contracted agencies. Provides group nutrition in specialty clinics. Educates clients on glucose self-monitoring. Coordinates any assigned food assistance programs. Document client contacts and client services in the Electronic Health Record. Participates in client case management conferences with other health center staff.
• Coordinates and evaluating the diabetes care program for the Comprehensive Nutrition Program.
• Research current American Diabetes Association guidelines for diabetes, including gestational diabetes and assist the supervisor in designing protocols and procedures. Coordinates nutrition education programs for community agencies at worksite locations through presentations, health fairs and community nutrition classes. Identifies and develops nutrition resources for community projects. Interprets current scientific information of food, nutrition, diet and health to professionals, agencies and the public
• Assists with coordinating the Therapeutic Nutrition Treatment (TNT) food assistance program for HIV/AIDS clients. Manages program design, food procurement, inventory control and EHR documentation. Coordinates TNT program with Medical Nutrition Therapy services and follows all critical control procedures and guidelines established by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Ryan White Program. Monitors and evaluates TNT Program with nutrition staff.
• Perform blood glucose testing according to Palm Beach CHD Laboratory Procedure Manual and DHM 150-24 as required. Performs finger sticks to obtain blood sample using universal precautions. Cleans and sanitizes blood collection area and equipment
• Evaluates effectiveness of nutritional care. Participates in quality improvement activities. Summarizes and analyzes nutrition activities and services at regular intervals.
• Serves as consultant and resource person on nutrition for health department staff. Assists in planning and supervising field experience for nutrition students, interns and medical residents. Participates in staff meetings, in-service training and other staff development activities. Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Interprets current scientific information of food, nutrition, diet and health to professionals, agencies and the public. Provides nutrition education and consultation to community food groups and agencies.
• Plans and/or participates in outcome studies and surveys on nutritional aspect of health and disease. Collects and maintains data relating to studies and surveys. Assists in data analysis and prepares summarizing data.
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements ( If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• This 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 and/orRegistration as a dietitian as defined by the American Dietetic Association

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:

225 S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach, Fl 33445

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

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: http://www.sss.gov

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.

All 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.

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.

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.