Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor...
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor..., Clermont, Florida, us, 34712
Requisition No: 842319
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION PROGRAM DIRECTOR - 64064775
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64064775
Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 01/10/2025
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Job posting category: Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities: This position serves as the Director of the Public Health Nutrition Program for the Florida Department of Health in Lake County and is responsible for the management of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and any funded comprehensive nutrition program activities. Directs and oversees all WIC functions and program services to ensure consistent adherence with state and federal regulations. Incumbent is expected to comply with and ensure staff’s compliance with all WIC and DOH operating procedures and directives including information materials and equipment security. The incumbent of this position is responsible for administrative activities relating to WIC including budget preparation, mentoring and supervision of employees and collaborating with community partners. Directly oversees all nutrition program plan reviews and compliance audits. Integrates maternal and child nutrition services with appropriate health department programs and other community programs. Monitors on-site operations of WIC services at all Lake and Sumter WIC sites and program compliance through delegated quality assurance reviews.
Responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning, and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions. This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning, and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate. Oversees and manages the annual budget for nutrition and breastfeeding program services and ensures appropriate fiscal implementation and accountability. Contributes to the organization’s culture of performance excellence by actively seeking to improve personal and organizational performance through measurement, analysis, knowledge management, and process improvements and participation in performance management committees, councils, and/or workgroups. Continuously demonstrates the Department’s ICARE values.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition, dietetics or food service. Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health or disease. Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques. Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Ability to interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary and clinical data. Ability to provide nutrition education to others. Ability to develop nutritional assessments and develop nutrition care plans. Ability to provide counseling and/or referral services to promote health and normal nutrition. Ability to plan, organize and direct employee work assignments and evaluate the work of employees. Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Bilingual English and Spanish language is preferred.
Qualifications: Minimum – Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Currently have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nutrition science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, or dietetics. Currently licensed in Florida as a Dietitian/Nutritionist. Have at least 3 - 5 years of experience working in the WIC program. Preferred – Verifiable experience speaking, writing, and reading the Spanish language. Advanced knowledge of the WIC program. Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition and dietetics. Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health, or disease. Ability to write measurable health and nutrition-related standards and objectives.
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: Eustis, FL
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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Your Specific Responsibilities: This position serves as the Director of the Public Health Nutrition Program for the Florida Department of Health in Lake County and is responsible for the management of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and any funded comprehensive nutrition program activities. Directs and oversees all WIC functions and program services to ensure consistent adherence with state and federal regulations. Incumbent is expected to comply with and ensure staff’s compliance with all WIC and DOH operating procedures and directives including information materials and equipment security. The incumbent of this position is responsible for administrative activities relating to WIC including budget preparation, mentoring and supervision of employees and collaborating with community partners. Directly oversees all nutrition program plan reviews and compliance audits. Integrates maternal and child nutrition services with appropriate health department programs and other community programs. Monitors on-site operations of WIC services at all Lake and Sumter WIC sites and program compliance through delegated quality assurance reviews.
Responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning, and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions. This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning, and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate. Oversees and manages the annual budget for nutrition and breastfeeding program services and ensures appropriate fiscal implementation and accountability. Contributes to the organization’s culture of performance excellence by actively seeking to improve personal and organizational performance through measurement, analysis, knowledge management, and process improvements and participation in performance management committees, councils, and/or workgroups. Continuously demonstrates the Department’s ICARE values.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition, dietetics or food service. Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health or disease. Knowledge of nutritional and dietary assessment techniques. Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Ability to interpret anthropometric, biochemical, dietary and clinical data. Ability to provide nutrition education to others. Ability to develop nutritional assessments and develop nutrition care plans. Ability to provide counseling and/or referral services to promote health and normal nutrition. Ability to plan, organize and direct employee work assignments and evaluate the work of employees. Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Bilingual English and Spanish language is preferred.
Qualifications: Minimum – Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Currently have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in nutrition science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, or dietetics. Currently licensed in Florida as a Dietitian/Nutritionist. Have at least 3 - 5 years of experience working in the WIC program. Preferred – Verifiable experience speaking, writing, and reading the Spanish language. Advanced knowledge of the WIC program. Knowledge of the current science and practice of food and nutrition and dietetics. Knowledge of the concepts and theories of nutrition or dietetics as it relates to growth, development, health, or disease. Ability to write measurable health and nutrition-related standards and objectives.
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: Eustis, FL
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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