Nutritionist Supervisor Senior (BRHD)

Title: Nutritionist Supervisor Senior (BRHD)

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $60,167 - $78,479

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: BLUE RIDGE HQ

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the WIC Client Services and WIC Nutrition Education for a year 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.

The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is seeking a Nutritionist Supervisor Senior to lead our dedicated WIC and public health nutrition team. This position plays a vital role in supporting families across Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties, as well as the City of Charlottesville. If you're a Registered Dietitian with a passion for public health, leadership, and community impact, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role
As the Nutritionist Supervisor Senior, you will oversee all WIC and nutrition services in the district, supervise a multidisciplinary team, and ensure compliance with federal and state program requirements. You’ll lead program planning, quality assurance, and outreach efforts to improve health outcomes for women, infants, and children in our community.

Key Responsibilities Include:
• Program Leadership: Manage WIC operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality service delivery across multiple clinic sites.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement district nutrition goals, write grants and service plans, and monitor program performance.
• Community Engagement: Collaborate with healthcare providers, local agencies, and community partners to expand access to nutrition services.
• Direct Service Support: Provide clinical nutrition services as needed and support staff in delivering client-centered care.
• This position requires travel across the district and may require participation in emergency response efforts when needed.

Why Work for BRHD?
At BRHD, we are committed to our mission: to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Virginians. Our vision is working together for healthy, equitable communities, and we live by our values: accountability, communication, diversity, equity, excellence, integrity, respect, and stewardship.

When you join our team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a community of professionals who care deeply about the people we serve and each other.

Here’s what some of our team members say about working here:
• “I chose to work at BRHD because it helps me to match up my interest in science with public service. Working behind the scenes has allowed me the opportunity to protect the lives of thousands of people. This provides an ongoing sense of accomplishment and a true appreciation of the skills of my coworkers.”
• “I love and enjoy the BRHD mission, and it keeps me motivated every day. The benefits are great. I appreciate the flexible schedule and low stress so that I can take care of my kids and family. Also, working with good people is great.”

Benefits of Working at VDH
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

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

• 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

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