Nutritionist Supervisor Senior
Company: DHRM
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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: State Employee Only
- E 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).
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.
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