Nutrition Educator - 64004421

Requisition No: 886297 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64004421

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004421 

Salary:  $49,615.80 

Posting Closing Date: 11/09/2026 

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is highly responsible work with the Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program requiring independent decision-making regarding nutrition clients. All work is performed under the direct supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor. Adhere to all policies and procedures as set forth in the WIC Department of Health (DOH) 150-24 Manual, Florida’s WIC Information System and EBT (FL WiSE) manual and other written information or protocols. Travel may be required. 

Provides individual nutrition counseling for both high and low risk WIC clients. Utilizes diet histories, medical history, anthropometric and laboratory data to develop appropriate care plans for high-risk participants. Establishes appropriate goals and follow-up plans for clients. Identifies and refers medically high-risk clients to the licensed nutritionist. Verifies special formula prescription, amount, and type prior to taking to issuance staff.

Provides accurate information on breastfeeding to increase the rate of initiation and duration. Refers new prenatal and breastfeeding clients to the Breastfeeding Peer Counselors or Lactation Consultant. Demonstrates proper use of electric breast pumps and manual pumps. Ensures electrical pump contracts are completed for issuance. Instructs all new participants in the use of WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards. Refers clients to other health and social services as appropriate.

Obtains heights and weights on WIC eligible participants using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved techniques. Draws blood for hemoglobin following agency protocols. Documents anthropometric and hemoglobin results in FL WiSE. Follows Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for safety procedures, lab cleaning and disposal of contaminated materials. Refers participants to other health and social services as appropriate. 

Tracks quarterly WIC secondary education newsletter topics, compiles response reports, and delivers educational presentations to WIC staff.

Travel to satellite service site assigned to provide WIC nutrition services. Assists in program audits, outreach, evaluation, and reports related to assigned areas of responsibility. Serves on community and health department committees as a nutrition expert and representative of the WIC Program. Audit nutrition charts for compliance with Federal, State, and local agency policy. Participation in professional organizations is encouraged.

Other duties as assigned.

Other job-related requirements for this position: This position may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of this position includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment. This position will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business. State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. § 287.17). May be required to use a personal vehicle for work-related duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Utilization of equipment, required for the position: Basic computer skills: Excel and Word.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation site): 

Valid Driver’s License. A bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited university according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the DOH Manual 150-24. 

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8 am to 5 pm (B) Total hours in workweek 40 hrs. (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.). Flex schedule permitted. May be required to work extended hours or weekends.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Bachelor Degree in Nutrition, and 0-1 year of work experience. This position requires daily in-office or 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:

1295 West Fairfield Drive; Pensacola, FL  32501

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.    

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.