Title: Nutritionist Supervisor Senior
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: WEST PIEDMONT HQ
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Consider joining the Virginia Department of Health as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is your opportunity to serve the public in the WIC Nutrition Program as a Nutritionist Supervisor Senior in the West Piedmont Health District.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDH offers excellent employee benefits including health and life insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Please note:
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the federal WIC grant through USDA for a yearly period ending September 30, 2026. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
This is the most senior supervisory level in the Nutrition Series for employees opting to progress through the supervisory/managerial tracks. Supervises all nutritional programs and supporting staff for a district, featuring intermediate term program issues.
Characteristic activities encompass overall responsibility for planning, implementing and providing of nutrition services to a district including areas of Women's, Infants & Children, Maternal/Child Health, General Medical, Family Planning, Baby Care, and Adolescent Health.
This position also involves writing WIC grant(s) and the WIC Service Plan, program planning, monitoring, and analysis carried out via conducting the self Local Agency Management Evaluations (LAME) reviews, along with ultimate responsibility for follow up, documentation, and corrective action. Performs technical training and programmatic assistance, developing satellite clinics, providing outreach to physicians' offices, human services agencies, hospitals and other related entities.
Supervises professional and support employees within the nutritionist programs through observation of work activities, consultation, statistical data and work reviews. May provide nutritional assessment and education to clients. May perform other related administrative tasks. Thorough knowledge of program management, analytical principles and service integration is necessary. Responsibilities are carried out independently based on an outline or work plan developed by or approved by the supervisor. This benchmark serves as the sole district WIC and nutrition services supervisor and is responsible for all aspects of WIC and nutrition services in a district (only one per district).
Please note:
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the federal WIC grant through USDA for a yearly period ending September 30, 2026. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
Special Assignments:
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required by VDH to adjust work hours, location, and job duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs, including emergencies. If this position is designated as a mobile worker, this includes both working in the field and teleworking at an alternate location when not in the field or during an emergency closing. You may be required to periodically come into your assigned office to attend meetings or training.
Minimum Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of principles of nutrition, public health programs, community resources and principles of health education
• Knowledge of budgeting; personnel management; ability to plan, implement and evaluate; grant writing; proficient use of a computer and Windows environment
• Skills in oral and written communication and nutrition counseling
• Ability to write reports, interpret policy, develop statistical reports and analyze data to impact program planning
• Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary team and provide team leadership; ability to supervise, schedule and evaluate personnel
• Extensive knowledge of the WIC program and its policies and procedures; work closely with State WIC office to identify program issues and solutions
Additional Considerations
• Experience in public health nutrition, Registered Dietician, and supervisory experience preferred
• Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code
of VA 54.1 – 2731.
Experience in public health nutrition, Registered Dietician, and supervisory
experience preferred
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
Contact Information
Name: Eddie McDaniel
Phone: N/A
Email: edward.mcdaniel@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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