Ops Public Health Nutritionist
Job Location:
Naples, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition No:881165
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number:
Salary: $39.80/hour
Posting Closing Date: 09/08/2026
Total Compensation EstimatorTool
Open competitive opportunity
Locations: Naples and Immokalee
This is a part-time position anticipated to work 28 hours per week. The incumbent provides direct client service to Collier Women Infants and Children (WIC) program participants. Incumbent is expected to assess the nutrition status of WIC applicants/clients provide pertinent nutrition education and counseling assign appropriate WIC food packages provide indicated referrals and adequately document all items listed above. This employee is required to have an annual assessment for TB which may include a tuberculin skin test. This employee is at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Employee will be immunized in accordance with State Health Program Office Immunization Recommendations for Health Care Workers or employee provides proof of immunity for recommended immunizations. The incumbent will work at both facilities located in Naples and Immokalee. This position reports to the Public Health Nutrition Consultant.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Interview WIC clients to perform nutritional assessment screening for medical high risk high risk and low risk clients.
- Analyze medical nutritional and anthropometrical data to determine nutritional risk eligibility. Assigns correct WIC nutrition risk codes.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to all client types.
- Document assessment counseling provided and client established goal.
- Assign appropriate food packages for client type.
- Prepare individualized outcome-oriented nutrition care plan for all clients determined as high risk and medically high risk.
- Assess educate and promote positive breastfeeding practices to WIC participants and refer clients to Peer Counselors CLC and IBCLC as needed in accordance with WIC policies.
- Provide and document referrals to other community programs such as the immunization program medical referrals family planning smoking cessation community food clothing and shelter sources and other government assistance.
- Performs height weight and hemoglobin as needed.
- Attend staff meetings and in-service as scheduled.
- This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information in accordance with state and federal statutes rules and regulations as well as of the Florida Department of Health in Collier County Policies Protocols and Procedures.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Skill in use of computers including Microsoft applications such as Outlook Word and Excel
- Ability to learn the FL-WISE computer system DOH software and use a calculator
- Ability to effectively perform nutrition assessments and provide education
- Ability to accurately document patient records and enter data into system
- Ability to interact professionally and collaborate with clients community partners and other DOH staff
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to work flexible hours and work at different locations if needed
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Qualifications:
Required:
A bachelors or masters degree from an U.S. accredited university or college in nutritional science community nutrition clinical nutrition dietetics or public health nutrition.
Current licensure as a Florida licensed Registered Dietitian.
Valid Florida Drivers License and the ability to provide reliable transportation
Incumbent may be required to work additional hours in the event of an emergency or as duty is required of the incumbent and includes working in special needs or Red Cross Shelter or to perform other emergency duties including but not limited to responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural.
This is an in-office position only.
Preferred:
Bilingual skills - Spanish/English or Haitian Creole/English
Experience working in Public Health/ Community Nutrition/WIC
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 theHealthiestState in the Nation.
Values:
Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
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.
Where You Will Work:
Naples and Immokalee FL
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.
Please beadvised:
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 willbe requiredto provide your Social Security Number (SSN)in order toconduct 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:
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 canceledsuspendedordeemedineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate willbe requiredto complete the Form I-9and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify isoperatedby the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents maybe requiredto 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-). 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 testingin accordance withSection 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/orexpertise. Through the Departments VALOR program whichexpediteslicensing 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 ourcountry.
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-). 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.
