PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT
Company: State of Florida
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Requisition No: 827043
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT - 64003384
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64003384
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000
Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2024
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OPEN COMPETITIVE
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The incumbent in this position: provides highly technical public
health nutrition consultation to Child Care Food Program (CCFP)
Contractors, state staff and others regarding the provision of
services through the CCFP; reports to the Bureau of Child Care Food
Programs in Tallahassee and receives supervision and direction from
the Public Health Nutrition Program Manager of the Bureau of
Childcare Food Programs; and will be required to complete a
certification twice a year stating that all time worked has been on
the Child Care Food Program. The incumbent in this position is
responsible for the following tasks:
Provides technical assistance, training and guidance to state
agency staff and CCFP contractors in various areas of nutrition and
program operations through formal training sessions, on-site
visits, correspondence, or via the telephone. Provides the
technical nutrition consultation and support to CCFP contractors
and state agency staff on nutrition issues as needed, in
particular, menu planning, developmentally appropriate nutrition
practices, food safety and sanitation and the diverse eating
patterns of Florida's ethnic populations.
Develops nutrition resource and training materials. Selects,
develops, or updates and evaluates infant and child nutrition
information, menu planning, food safety, and other nutrition
education materials. Writes and reviews reports, correspondence and
other written material as required. Also assists with the
development and update of various procurement documents for catered
meal service including cycle menus and analyses.
Analyzes federal regulations for needed policy and procedural
changes. Assists with writing proposed legislation, rules, reports,
correspondence and other materials as required. Assists with the
development and maintenance of procedure manuals.
Assists with the development of on-site monitoring review forms and
procedures for use by state staff and CCFP contractors to ensure
compliance and quality in the program areas of nutrition education,
food safety and sanitation, developmentally appropriate food
service and meal pattern requirements. Assists CCFP contractors and
state staff in developing corrective action plans to improve the
quality of nutrition services to ensure that appropriate
corrective
action is implemented.
Assists in determining and providing quality improvement evaluation
of the nutrition services provided by the CCFP. Analyzes nutrition
services data from program reviews, sponsor monitoring reviews and
other appropriate data sources. Prepares periodic and special
reports for program planning and evaluation. Provides technical
assistance, consultation and training to state staff and CCFP
contractors regarding the interpretation and use of the data.
Reviews and evaluates the current literature and nutrition
education resources to maintain up-to-date website and an active
reference file on nutrition topics for use by state and local CCFP
staff and CCFP contractors. Recommends purchase of nutrition
education reference materials for CCFP. Annually compiles a listing
of staff training needs and resource materials needed by the CCFP
contractors.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: federal and state Child Care Food Program
regulations, rules, requirements and procedures; the current
science and practice of nutrition and dietetics and standards of
practice in public health; the concepts and theories of nutrition
and dietetics as they relate to growth, development, health and
disease; nutrition and dietary assessment techniques; organization
of health resources to maintain, protect, promote and improve the
health of the
community; cultural/ethnic eating behaviors of various Florida
population groups and how they affect nutritional status; human
behavior and techniques for modifying the diet; available
educational resources; and correct grammar usage. Ability to:
communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with
emphasis on communicating scientific information at levels of
understanding appropriate to different audiences; plan, organize,
prioritize, coordinate and
complete work assignments; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others; write measurable health and nutrition
related standards and objectives; identify problems, implement
corrective actions and evaluate the results; provide consultation
to others; work independently without close supervision and be an
effective team member, or team facilitator, to travel and present
information to contractors. Skill in: use of personal computers and
standard software packages.
Qualifications:
This occupation requires that the incumbent meet the requirements
outlined in Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or be eligible
to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8- 40 to 45,
Florida Administrative Code.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a
major in public health nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition or
food service management and one year of professional experience in
public health nutrition. Or, a master's degree from an accredited
college or university in public health nutrition, dietetics, food
and nutrition or food service management can substitute for the one
year of the required work experience. Limited to medium travel
required. Emergency Duty - Incumbent may be required to work during
or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in
special needs or Red Cross shelters, or to perform other emergency
duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats
involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
This position is in compliance with and monitors compliance (when
applicable) of the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422,
Florida Statutes, and Chapter 3A-24, Florida Administrative Code.
The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory
responsibilities in that s/he shall determine a regulated entity's
compliance with federal, state or local statutes or regulation; or
determine or recommend whether the agency should issue, revoke,
cancel or suspend an entity's participation in a government
program; or approve or recommend administrative transactions
between the agency and a regulated entity. Therefore the incumbent
is subject to the requirements of Chapter 112, F.S., Chapter
60L-36, F.A.C. and DOH Policy 30-2-07 with which s/he is required
to be thoroughly familiar. Purchasing Card - Assigned Purchasing
Card responsibilities. Incumbent may have access to records
containing social security numbers in the performance of job
duties.
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:
Tallahassee, 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:
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.
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.
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