Nutritionist Supervisor

Nutritionist Supervisor 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Petersburg, VA $55,000

• $67,000 a year
• Full-time Virginia Department of Health 274 reviews $55,000
• $67,000 a year
• Full-time 5104929 Petersburg, Virginia, United States Virginia Department of Health Administrative Services Health and Human Services Restricted Full-Time Closing at: May 20 2026
• 23:55

EDT Virginia Department of Health Title:

Nutritionist Supervisor State Role Title:

Prog Admin Specialist I Hiring Range:

$55,000

• $67,000

Pay Band:

4

Agency:

Virginia Department of Health Location:

CRATER HQ

Agency Website:

www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:

State Employee Only

• E Job Duties The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Virginians through a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

Consider joining the Crater Health District as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is an opportunity to serve the public and make a meaningful impact. Crater Health District serves the Cities of Hopewell, Emporia, and Petersburg, as well as the Counties of Sussex, Greensville, Surry, Prince George, and Dinwiddie. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to serve as our Nutritionist Supervisor. About the

Position:

The Nutritionist Supervisor oversees all nutritional programs and supporting staff for the district.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing overall leadership in planning, implementing, and delivering nutrition services across multiple program areas, including Women, Infants & Children (WIC), Maternal Child Health, General Medical, Family Planning, BabyCare, and Adolescent Health. Supervising professional and support nutrition staff through observation, consultation, statistical review, and evaluation of work activities. Conducting nutritional assessments and client education as needed. Developing and presenting workshops on nutrition principles. Establishing and maintaining referral systems and partnerships with community organizations. Performing related administrative duties as assigned. This is a restricted position which is funded by federal grants for a year period ending September 2026. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds. Why Join VDH? The Virginia Department of Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 12 paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement benefits (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) Sick, family/personal, and annual leave If you're passionate about public health and ready to lead programs that support the well-being of communities across the Crater Health District, we encourage you to apply. Minimum Qualifications Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1

• 2731.

Knowledge of principles/practices of nutrition/dietetics & it's relationship to public health/regulations or standards for program Knowledge of nutrition principles & ability to make nutritional assessments Ability to communicate effectively with patients & staff members Ability to respond to public inquiry regarding the nutrition program Additional Considerations Registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration Obtain certification as Competent Professional Authority within (6) months of hire 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. 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!

Contact Information Name:

Brandon Stanford Phone:

(804) 863-7526

Email:

Brandon.

Stanford@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.