DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

State of California; California; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Bus access

Job summary

The State of California's Veterans Home of California–Chula Vista (CalVet) seeks a Dietetic Technician to assist in nutrition care for residents. This permanent, full-time position is based in Chula Vista and involves coordinating with Registered Dietitians and the Food Service Supervisor.

Offered schedule includes specific afternoon and evening shifts with in-office telework not applicable. Employees benefit from state employment programs and must meet civil service requirements as outlined in

Qualifications

• DIETETIC TECHNICIAN required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Dietitians with resident nutrition care.
• Support the Food Service Supervisor in meal planning.

Skills

Dietetic Technician

Job description

Salary

$3,914.00 - $4,903.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date

10/21/2026

Effective Date and PLP 2025 Note

Effective July 1, 2025, California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) directs that state employees shall receive a three percent (3%) reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the 3% reduction in pay.

Location

This position is located in the Food and Nutrition Services of the Chula Vista Veterans Home and is responsible for assisting the Registered Dietitians and the Food Service Supervisor with the nutrition care of the Residents.

Working Conditions

Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control.

Minimum Requirements

• DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

12:00PM - 8:30PM Sunday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Work Week

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Number of Positions

1

Facility

VHC-CV Human Resources

Telework

In Office

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Benefits

Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required. The Veterans Home of California-Chula Vista is located in Southern California (San Diego County). The benefits of working in this facility include free parking and easy bus access. There are several beaches in the county within a few miles away and other amusement parks. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Benefits

Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. Please review this information prior to accepting employment.

Department Information

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.