Dietetic Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital in Fort Polk, Louisiana, is seeking a nutritionist to interview and screen patients, modify diets, coordinate nutrition care with nursing staff, and educate patients on menus. This Direct Hire Solicitation may offer recruitment or relocation incentives and salary negotiation for federal applicants.

Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. credentials. The posted pay range is $40,736–$52,957 per year, and applications close on 2026-10-11.

Qualifications

• Foreign education: education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated by a private organization to determine equivalence to U.S. credentials.

Responsibilities

• Interview and screen patients, modify a variety of both standard and nonstandard diets, coordinate nutrition care activities with nursing services, and instruct patients regarding menus.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

About the Position: This position is located at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital within Fort Polk, Louisiana. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Key Responsibilities

Interview and screen patients, modify a variety of both standard and nonstandard diets, coordinate nutrition care activities with nursing services, and instruct patients regarding menus.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.