Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program Supervisor (HSC 4)

Benefits

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

Health Services Consultant (HSC 4) DOH8769 Office of Nutrition Services Permanent · Full-time · Home-based THE OPPORTUNITY: Join the Office of Nutrition Services (ONS) within the Division of Prevention and Community Health (PCH), a statewide leader in providing culturally sensitive nutrition programs that support healthy starts, healthy choices, and improved access to services. ONS delivers impactful nutrition services to over 300,000 Washington residents annually through major grants such as WIC, BFPC, FMNP, SNAP-Ed, and the Fruit & Vegetable Incentive Program (FVIP).

This role serves as the Health Services Consultant Specialist for the Fruit & Vegetable Incentive Program (FVIP) and the WIC Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), with direct supervisory oversight of five staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead, supervise, and mentor staff in the FVIP and FMNP units.

Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of grant deliverables.

Manage key constituent relationships and partnerships.

Secure match requirements and pursue additional grant funding opportunities.

Ensure compliance with funding mandates and program integrity standards.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE:

You’ll shape the future of nutrition access in Washington by guiding programs that directly support families, communities, and local food systems. This position offers the opportunity to lead statewide initiatives, build impactful partnerships, and support work that improves health outcomes for thousands of residents each year.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will build and maintain strong collaborations within the Department of Health, across state agencies, and with health systems and community-based organizations. You’ll monitor performance, guide program improvements, align deliverables with grant requirements, and ensure accountability and consistency across program operations. Reporting to the Program Integrity and Vendor Management Section Manager, you will help drive program integrity and excellence at every step.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

You excel in program leadership, grant oversight, and collaborative partnership-building. You bring experience supervising teams, navigating complex funding requirements, and delivering outcomes aligned with public health goals. You are committed to culturally responsive service, community well-being, and strengthening nutrition access for Washington residents.

Location and Flexibility

We value work-life balance and offer the convenience of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration opportunities. Attending events or working In-office is rarely required and would be scheduled in advance. This is a remote/home-based position available to applicants residing anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington border and the Idaho/Washington border.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

We value all relevant experience (paid or unpaid) and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. You must meet at least ONE of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. While “Preferred Experience” is not required, these skills or experiences can help you stand out as a candidate.

Option 1:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in social services, public health, public administration, business administration, or related field

AND

Three (3) or more years of full-cycle project/program management experience overseeing cross-functional projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met in a public health setting.

Option 2:

Five (5) more years of full-cycle project/program management experience overseeing cross-functional projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met in a public health setting.

Both options will include experience in all of the following:

Two (2) or more years of experience supervising professional staff or serving as a team lead, including developing work plans, setting direction for work, coordinating work along team members, monitoring performance, and giving feedback to team members.

Experience developing and managing contracts or grants that address food insecurity within underserved populations by collaborating with farmers' markets or supermarket chains to increase access to healthier foods.

Two (2) years of experience with state and federal financial regulations, particularly as they pertain to public sector grants, contracts, or budgeting.

Experience will include practical computer skills using MS Suite, MS Excel for spreadsheet tasks, database management, MS Word for document creation and formatting, and Microsoft Outlook or similar email systems for electronic correspondence. PowerPoint to create training materials and communications.

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

Two years’ experience working with and managing a large (more than 5 million dollars) federal grant.

Two years’ experience in developing public health strategies to increase access to healthy foods among disparately affected populations.

Two years’ experience working with grocers on point-of-sale systems to increase access to healthy foods.

Experience presenting to national food and nutrition experts.

Experience in developing food is medicine prescription initiatives.

Experience seeking and procuring funding sources

Experience working with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Experience providing program support to grocery stores in at least one of the following: Point of Sale Systems, SNAP/WIC, OR DSHS SNAP partnership

Experience in identifying and resolving financial discrepancies and developing solutions to improve budget efficiency.

Experience in analyzing financial data, forecasting, and preparing detailed budget reports.

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. To learn more about the DOH please visit doh.wa.gov and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and our blog, Public Health Connections.

Benefits and Lifestyle

We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about Why DOH by visiting Work@Health.

Conditions of Employment:

This position does not have union representation and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).

Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.

Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.

This position is eligible for teleworking

Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.

Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state. You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business.

Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

To apply, click “Apply” and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter.

In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.

Do attach the following:

Resume

Cover letter

DD-214 (if applicable)

Veterans Preference:

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Do not include or attach the following – these documents or details will not be reviewed:

REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos.

Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions)

Certifications or Diplomas

Projects or Portfolios

Letters of Recommendation

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations:

If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference the assigned “DOHXXXX” recruitment number.

Technical Support:

Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.

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Supplemental Information:

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:

If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.

The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note:

Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165 (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note:

Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 07-21-2025

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• Lead, supervise, and mentor staff in the FVIP and FMNP units.
• Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of grant deliverables.
• Manage key constituent relationships and partnerships.
• Secure match requirements and pursue additional grant funding opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with funding mandates and program integrity standards.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social services, public health, public administration, business administration, or related field
• Three (3) or more years of full-cycle project/program management experience overseeing cross-functional projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met in a public health setting.

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Staff training and other compensation benefits