PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT

Public Health Nutrition Consultant

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position in the Bureau of Contract Management and Monitoring. The selected candidate's office location is negotiable for Central Florida and South Florida only. The mission of the Bureau of Contract Management and Monitoring is to oversee and ensure the effective administration, compliance, and performance of contracts within the organization. This position is eligible for teleworking.

Job Duties:

• Monitor compliance of nutrition and food service policies and procedures for the Department
• Conduct on-site institutional audits of regional operations
• Monitor therapeutic diet compliance, meal preparation, meal service and operational issues in support of the Department's Master Menu and Prescribed Therapeutic Diets
• Certify that the Department's Master Menu and Therapeutic Diet Menus comply with the Dietary Reference Intakes established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences
• Provide clinical expertise for procedure and manual updates relating to nutrition
• Is the liaison between food service and health service staff and reviews/recommends medical nutrition therapy
• Provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to other Department staff in menu planning, development of appropriate nutritional practices, and food safety and sanitation requirements
• Consults with Department staff for possible solutions to problems
• Prepares reports, correspondence and work projects that meet the intended objective within the directed time frame
• Monitors diet prescriptions for appropriateness and consults with Health Services to ensure the appropriate diet is ordered
• If a specialized diet is required, plan and analyze the diet to meet the appropriate medical nutrition therapy guidelines as outlined in the Department of Corrections Diet Manual
• Minimal overnight travel may be necessary

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance
• Tuition-Free college courses
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan) Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan) Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop) Deferred Compensation

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver license
• Nutritionist positions require registration with the American Dietetic Association as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and licensing in the State of Florida meeting the requirements outlined in Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or applicants should be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code

Preferred Qualifications:

• Monitored and evaluated the preparation and service of a menu in an institutional setting (e.g., healthcare, correctional facility, rehabilitation center)

Additional Information:

• The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes
• The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S.
• The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship
• Candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply