OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST – 64959344 Position Available In Seminole, Florida

OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST – 64959344

Date:

Apr 30, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

Requisition No:

850287

Agency:

Department of Health Working Title:

OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST – 64959344

Pay Plan:

Temp Position Number:

64959344

Salary:

$30.00 hourly

Posting Closing Date:

05/18/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN SEMINOLE COUNTY JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE

Class Title:

OPS Senior Public Health Nutritionist Salary:

$30.00 an hour

Location:

Florida Department of Health in Seminole County 400 W. Airport Blvd Sanford, FL 32773 This is a part time position working nights and weekend 10 to 15 hours per month. This position does not meet the mininum requirement to participation in state group insurance. Provides individual nutritional counseling and education to parents and youth in elementary and middle school, referred by the school health program for underweight and overweight screening results. Support families in setting and reaching identified health goals. Completes data entry in HMS and data tracking systems. Evaluates the clinical and anthropometric data and dietary histories of children and families participating in the School Health nutrition referral program. Schedules appointments with clients needing consultation, reviews screening results, completes health assessments, provides education and resources, and follows-up with correspondence and communication with clients. Maintains notes and accurate data in tracking systems. Ensures client services are provided efficiently and timely. Communicates with School Health program manager via e-mails, phone calls or meetings, regarding client scheduling progress and needed support Promotes healthy nutrition, physical activity and wellness education. appropriate educational materials are provided. Provides nutritional counseling support following professional state and national standards. Participates and attends virtual or in person staff meeting as needed. Completes any mandatory trainings and professional development trainings as appropriate. Accurately completes and submits Employee Activity Reports (EARs) and People First timesheets by required deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to maintain an appropriate follow-up contact schedule and complete documentation in SOAP or narrative format. Ability to accurately document services provided and input data into HMS and other tracking systems system. Ability to effectively facilitate education in group or individual setting. Ability to provide evidence- based nutrition and wellness information and education materials. Knowledge of and ability to use the nutrition counseling techniques. Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure timely completion of reports. Ability to travel to other worksites.

Qualifications:

Minimum Must be licensed dietitian/nutritionist in the state of Florida. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in dietetics or food and nutrition related subject required. Verifiable experience developing and implementing nutrition plans based on assessments of clients or patients. Verifiable experience consulting with Physicians and health care personnel to determine healthcare needs of the clients and patients Florida Department of Health is 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 shelter or performing other emergency duties including but not limited to, response to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural

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:

400 West Airport Blvd, Sanford Florida 32773 The 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. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department’s VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 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.

Location:

SANFORD, FL, US, 32773

Nearest Major Market:

Orlando