Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supv

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Date:
Jan 4, 2026

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Requisition No: 851253

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV -  1

• Supervisory duties including hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing work, approving leave, and disciplinary action as appropriate. This position reports to the Public Health Nutrition Program Director of the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.
• Plan and supervise WIC and Nutrition Services at the main clinic and a satellite clinic, in accordance with Department of Health Manual (DHM) 150-24.
• Routinely monitor and evaluate the performance of employees through records/audits, daily observations, and monthly conferences; provide annual performance evaluations and three-yearly position descriptions for direct reports.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Monitoring as assigned by the Nutrition Program Director and the State WIC Office.
• Provide nutrition services to WIC clients per DHM 150-24, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC, and agency policies; certify/recertify women, infants and children to participate in the WIC program.
• Perform related work as required; attend professional meetings, conferences and workshops; maintain licensure and required CEUs; complete supervisory training within 6 months from date of hire.
• Act as designated Information Custodian for WIC Records – Ringling Clinic data sets.

• Basic computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to use program-related software
• Knowledge of dietetic practice
• Ability to organize and direct the work of others

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in dietetics, clinical nutrition, nutritional science, community nutrition, food and nutrition, or public health nutrition
• Licensed Dietitian as 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
• Work experience providing nutrition education

Preferred

• Experience providing breastfeeding education and support

Florida Department of Health 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:

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Collaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

North Port Family Health Center

North Port, FL 34287

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

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Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

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