Nutritionist Supervisor Senior

Title: Nutritionist Supervisor Senior

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Hiring Range: $60,000-$73,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CENT VA-LYNCHBURG CITY-Cen-TW

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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).

This is a RESTRICTED POSITION which is solely funded by the Federal WIC Grant through USDA. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually. The annual funding cycle is October 1st through September 30th of the following year. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of funding.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code
of VA 54.1 – 2731.
Typical KSAs: • 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

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.

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. 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. 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. If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply! Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Cortez Jackson

Phone: n/a

Email: cortez.jackson@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.