Nutrition Educator - 64006163

Requisition No: 870129 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64006163

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006163 

Salary:  $46,800 - $49,615.59 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/20/2026 

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This is an Open Competitive Advertisement

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position in the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and reports directly to the Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. Primary duties are to provide nutrition assessment and counseling to clients; assistant and guidance to the clerical and technical support staff of the WIC program; and to work in conjunction with subsection supervisors and other professional team members within the agency, as well as other providers involved in the care and on the provision of services to WIC clients. The incumbent must demonstrate good communication skills, professional ability and a high degree of expertise in the education and training processes. Will be tasked to support and promote excellent customer service. Compliance with all standards associated with this position is required, along with adherence to security, integrity and confidentiality regulations, policies and procedures related to information under the direct control of this position. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the integrity and confidentiality of data sets under their control. Incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.

Certifies clients for participation in the WIC program in accordance with federal requirements and Florida DOH WIC policies and guidelines as stated in DHM 150-24. Accurately determines a nutritional/health risk reason for certification through individual nutrition assessments and evaluations of health data obtained. Provides appropriate WIC food packages to clients based on individually assessed information and current rules in place. Documents all utilizing SOAP method of Problem Oriented Recording. Provides processional nutrition counseling and follow-up to clients in accordance with established care plan, nutrition education and breastfeeding promotion requirements in DHM 150-24.

Provides nutrition assessment and appropriate nutrition counseling to high-risk clients as well as low-risk clients. Participates in VENA (Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment) principles that include thinking, open-ended questions, readiness for change and client centered goal setting.

Completes all required reports such as EARS, documentation requirements, requests and assignments correctly and within needed time frames. Will be cross trained and will be expected to foster teamwork and assist staff when clinic and staffing is short. This will include training of hematological and anthropometric measurements. Will perform these duties to obtain clients’ laboratory values as needed.

Attends staff meetings, in-service trainings, and other professional and staff development activities. Supports and encourages participation in DOH Bay committees as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor per clinic and department need.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to provide own transportation to assigned work sites and have a valid driver’s license.


• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and interact professionally with the public.


• Ability to assist clients in accessing community resources services.


• Ability to interview clients to identify needs.


• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.


• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with other.


• Basic computer skills; excellent computer skills; and organization skills

Qualifications:

Must possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition. Must posses a current and valid driver’s license.

Must be willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work.

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:

Panama City, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;


• Tuition waivers;


• 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.