Nutritionist Sr. (VDH07747)
Company: DHRM
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Nutritionist Sr. (VDH07747) State Role Title: Dietitians
and Nutritionists Hiring Range: $45,000- $52,000 Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: ROANOKE HQ Agency
Website: 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 Program at the Roanoke
City/Alleghany Health District as a Nutritionist Sr. This is a
readvertisement. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.
This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the
Federal WIC grant. The availability of funding is scheduled for
review annually. Annual funding cycle October 1 to September 30 of
the following year. Continued employment is contingent on the
continued availability of funds. *This position offers an incentive
that includes a $2,500.00 sign on bonus OR front end loaded leave
time of 40 hours. * Duties: Supervises nutrition staff in clinics
and/or coordinates all WIC and other nutritional program components
district wide. Responsible for work direction and quality
assurance. Performs nutrition assessments, evaluates patient needs,
and prepares a written care plan; counsels patients according to
needs; follows up with patient until problems are resolved;
documents care and if a reimbursable service and completes
nutrition portion of billing form; coordinates training for
professional, paraprofessional and technical support staff. May
perform other related administrative tasks. Education, Experience,
Licensure, Certification required by code/regulation for entry into
position: • Must meet requirements for use of title
Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of VA 54.1 – 2731 The
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and
promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a
statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.
Who We Are: The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD)
are two health districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia under the
Virginia Department of Health and employ approximately 140 staff.
RCAHD encompasses the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem and
the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke. What We
Do: RCAHD, which provides services from nine office locations,
serves a combined population of over 278,400 people throughout both
rural and urban environments and works to promote and encourage
healthy behavior, protect the public against environmental hazards,
prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, respond to disasters,
assist communities in recovery and assure the quality and
accessibility of health services for all members of the
communities. 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. VDH
requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation
of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis
B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of
tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the
interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was
administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10
years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.
Minimum Qualifications • Knowledge of nutritional programs,
policies & procedures; current therapeutic diets, principles of
nutrition, nutrition standards & application to public health •
Skills in use of electronic health records; counseling techniques
including motivational interviewing & participant centered
approaches • Ability to supervise, schedule & evaluate personnel;
assess clinic flow for efficiency & effectiveness; promote
breastfeeding; perform comprehensive nutrition assessments;
identify nutrition risks & develop individual care plans;
communicate in a professional manner; work effectively as a member
of a team with diverse participants 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. 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! 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: Darlene Smith Phone: 540-283-5034 Email:
darlene.smith@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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