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Location : HEALTH DEPARTMENT KELLY SQUARE, 10777 MAIN ST, FAIRFAX (FJ56), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-00787
Department: Health Department
Opening Date: 05/23/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S22
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
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.
Under general supervision, provides nutrition education, outreach, and services to the Fairfax community, with a focus on underserved areas and populations. Delivers targeted outreach, training, and educational initiatives that support healthier dietary choices. Collaborates with community stakeholders and county programs to expand access to nutrition information and resources. Assists Fairfax County residents in improving their health and nutrition by connecting them with appropriate services and educational opportunities. Identifies potential Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients and refers them to WIC and other relevant resources. Conducts nutrition assessments for WIC participants, identifies nutritional risks, and provides education to address those risks and support overall health and well-being. Issues WIC food benefits and tailors food packages as appropriate.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all- inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition;
• Ability to assess and evaluate the nutritional needs of individuals, families and groups;
• Ability to develop nutrition care plans;
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's or higher degree in nutritional sciences, public health nutrition, dietetics or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university and satisfactorily completed a program of supervised clinical experience approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; or related qualification requirements as defined by the Code of Virginia Chapter 27.1 of Title 54.1 Dietitians and Nutritionists.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license.
• AED certification (Required within 60 days).
• CPR 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.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess credentialing requirements to be a Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Previous experience as a WIC Nutritionist.
• Experience in nutrition and dietetics.
• Experience working in community-based public health nutrition programs with a focus on pregnant women, post-partum women, infants, and children
• Demonstrates 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 records systems, and in the use of Microsoft Office software applications (Word and 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, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data from paper and on a computer monitor or other electronic device. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Generally, works in an office environment and 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.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home including We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
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. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02
Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Nutritional science
• Public health nutrition
• Dietetics
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• None of the above

03
If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
04
Have you satisfactorily completed a program of supervised clinical experience approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; or related qualification requirements as defined by the Code of Virginia Chapter 27.1 of Title 54.1 Dietitians and Nutritionists?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in nutrition and dietetics?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

07
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have utilizing electronic health records systems?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

08
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in community-based public health nutrition programs with a focus on pregnant women, post-partum women, infants, and children?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

09
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working as a Nutritionist with a Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

10
Are you currently registered as a Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or meet related qualification requirements as defined by the Code of Virginia Chapter 27.1 of Title 54.1 Dietitians and Nutritionists?

• Yes, currently a registered dietitian
• Yes, meet related qualification requirements as defined by the Code of Virginia Chapter 27.1 of Title 54.1 Dietitians and Nutritionists
• No, but currently serving in a dietetic internship
• No, but currently applying for a dietetic internship
• No, have not applied for a dietetic internship
• None of the above

11
Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word.

• Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating, editing, formatting, and saving simple documents; inserting simple tables; and proofreading documents for accuracy)
• Intermediate (Knowledge of common commands such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; setting up the ruler; indenting paragraphs, using tabs and tables; inserting captions, footnotes, endnotes, special characters, or hard page breaks; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; inserting an equation, adding comments and tracking changes.)
• Advanced (Extensive knowledge of almost all function of program including mail merge, macros, creating a table of contents, creating bookmarks and cross-referencing.)
• No experience

12
Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents)
• Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts)
• Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web)
• No experience

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