Senior Public Health Nutritionist

Key Highlights Opportunity to make a difference every day by serving those most in need. Ability to work collaboratively with community partners to address public health priorities and focus on health education, health promotion and disease prevention. Supportive and dynamic team environment. Career growth with manageable work-life balance. In addition to the benefits available to Fairfax County employees, working for WIC is an opportunity for career growth while enjoying a manageable work-life balance. About the Fairfax County Health Department The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents' equitable access to health services and information. Key Responsibilities Day‑to‑day operation of assigned WIC Clinics, including scheduling and staffing. Analysis of monthly caseload reports to determine staffing, equipment and supplies. Monitoring compliance with state and federal WIC guidelines. Providing nutrition services to clients who are eligible for the WIC program. Making referrals to other service providers based on client needs. Providing nutrition education for WIC clients, and training staff. Facilitating breastfeeding promotion. Conducting community outreach activities and fostering collaborations and partnerships with programs and organizations that serve the WIC population. This is a grant funded position. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field; plus one year of experience as a nutritionist. Certificates and Licenses Required Registration as a Dietician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Valid driver’s license. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Required within 60 days). Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (Required within 60 days). Necessary Special Requirements The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screenings to the satisfaction of the employer. Preferred Qualifications Experience as a WIC Nutritionist. Significant supervisory experience in WIC programs or in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Experience working in community‑based/public health nutrition programs with a focus on pregnant women, post­-partum women, infants, and children. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to establish and maintain collaborative connections with internal and external partners. Ability to work independently and on interdisciplinary teams. Proficiency in recordkeeping, utilizing electronic health record systems, and in the use of Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel) or other software applications. Ability to be proactive, exercise good judgment, use critical thinking skills, be organized and have excellent customer service skills. Ability to adapt to changes in a fast‑paced environment. Physical Requirements Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, job entails walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching and bending; may be required to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally; uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Generally works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Selection Procedure Panel interview and may include exercise. English Bilingual Encouragement Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others). We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairfax County