68048806 - PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT

Public Health Nutrition Consultant

The primary function of the Public Health Nutrition Consultant is to conduct inspections utilizing an established survey process. The survey process includes evaluation of health care facilities for state licensure and federal certification requirements for participation under Medicare/Medicaid. The incumbent will document findings and complete written reports of survey findings. The incumbent may be required to perform surveys as an individual, team member or team leader. This position has been identified as mission essential. The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays. In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work. The incumbent must be proficient with computer equipment and software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Outlook, as well as smart phone technology. This position may require extensive travel, including significant overnight travel. The incumbent must be available to work before and after normal work hours including weekends and holidays. A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is time-critical. The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida include: Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage), life insurance, dental, vision and supplemental insurance, state of Florida retirement options, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, career advancement opportunities, tuition waivers, student loan forgiveness opportunities, training opportunities, flexible spending accounts, shared savings program for select medical services, lower copays for prescription drugs, and health and wellness discounts.

Knowledge of nutritional standards. Skills are needed in the techniques of oral communication, especially attentive listening, interview procedures, and methods of documentation review. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to prioritize workload. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. An individual employed in this position must have the ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform licensure and certification functions. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, etc.) with or without accommodations. Ability to travel as necessary with or without accommodation. Ability to work before and after normal work hours, including on weekends and holidays.

Minimum qualifications requirements include licensure as a dietitian/nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes and two years of professional experience in clinical/public health nutrition.