Positions with the Florida Department of Health WIC & Nutrition Services Program

Are you looking for a job where you can help people lead healthier lives?  We invite you to join us in the Florida Department of Health WIC & Nutrition Services Program.  You will have an opportunity to make a real difference in the nutritional well being of Florida families! 

Please note the current requirements for Florida public health nutrition professionals:

·         Health Educators L2 (Nutrition educator) positions require a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics. 

·         Public Health Nutritionists are required to be licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist in the State of Florida.  Public Health Nutritionists with advanced degrees and/or experience in public health nutrition are eligible for higher-level positions.

·         Knowledge of Spanish or Haitian Creole is desirable in some locations. 

For a listing of Florida Department of Health agencies that are currently taking applications, see the Florida People First job web site at: https://jobs.myflorida.com/joblist.html?JServSessionIdroot=7iin79drs1.JS1  Under Keyword, insert "nutrition" and press "Search". Click on “Expand all categories.”  You must apply on-line for positions listed at this web site.  You are able to submit your application at https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm .  Call toll-free 866-663-4735 if you have any questions about applying at this web site.  Please note: job openings are generally for applicants who are seeking full-time, career service (not temporary) positions.

For more information about Florida licensure, see the Florida Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council web site at: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dietetics/ or call 850-245-4373, #9.  In order to become licensed, you must attain a minimum of a bachelor's degree in nutrition, complete a 900-hour preplanned supervised experience (like a dietetic internship), and pass the RD exam.  Registered dietitians are eligible for licensure by endorsement.

A listing of current vacancies is attached.  The contact person listed for each agency will be able to provide additional information on positions open in that agency. 

Nutrition educators may be eligible for the Florida WIC dietetic internship after one year of employment in the Florida WIC program.  The intern is required to work an additional year for the Florida WIC Program following the internship.  For more information call 727-861-5250, ext. 123.