Dietitian (Informatics)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Dietitian (Informatics) to plan, coordinate, and implement food service technology, ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement of nutrition information systems within VA dining services.

The role requires RDN credential and English proficiency, with progression through GS-7–GS-11 levels. You will manage food service software, develop training materials, and collaborate with clinical nutrition to enhance patient dining

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required; non-citizens may be appointed per VA policy
• RDN credential from CDR satisfies education requirement (bachelor's degree or higher)
• English language proficiency is required for spoken and written communication
• Meet KSAs and all basic qualification requirements for the GS-7 to GS-11 levels

Responsibilities

• Use technology to enhance work across NFS.
• Manage VHA software and COTS tools for food operations and patient meals.
• Enter and maintain ingredients, recipes, nutrition info, and menus.
• Oversee meal production and temperature control systems.
• Lead a menu committee and ensure recipe standardization.
• Cost out recipes and ensure adherence to budgets.
• Develop and revise menus per VA guidelines, patient preferences, and cultural needs.
• Prepare nutrient analyses for menus and ensure diet guidelines are followed.
• Create training materials for NCC and maintain related documentation.
• Prepare productivity and audit reports and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate training for computer systems, menus, and informatics for NFS staff.
• Collaborate with clinical nutrition and leadership to improve veterans dining experience.
• Support patient satisfaction within NFS and act as ADPAC for IT processes.
• Maintain and update the NCC SharePoint site.

Skills

RDN credential

English proficiency

Nutrition knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in nutrition

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Tools

VHA software systems

NCC training tools

Job description

Summary

Dietitian (Informatics) are thoroughly knowledgeable of and responsible for planning - coordinating - and implementing food service technology as well as ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement within the service.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Registration: (1) All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Note: Applicants who hold the RDN credential have met the education requirement (e.g bachelor's degree or higher) of CDR - as such this occupation is considered professional and scientific with a positive education requirement and the procedures in Part I - Chapter 4 of this Handbook will be followed when applying Veteran's preference
• English Language Proficiency
• Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C.
• 7403(f)
• Grade Determinations: All individuals assigned to this occupation must meet all the basic qualification requirements - and all the requirements defined in the specific assignment
• GS 7 Experience or Education
• None beyond the basic requirements
• GS 9 Experience
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower 9 grade level
• OR Education
• Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college
• Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
• In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of nutritional standards and requirements
• (b) Ability to manage computer software programs relative to food service systems
• (c) Ability to develop training and reference materials
• (d) Ability to evaluate data to improve outcomes
• (e) Ability to provide training related to food service systems technology
• (f) Ability to collaborate with stakeholders
• GS 11 Experience
• One year of experience as an RDN Dietitian equivalent to the next lower grade level
• Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
• In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Skill in managing computer software programs relative to food service systems
• (b) Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to develop menus ensuring nutritional standards are met
• (c) Skill in developing training and reference materials
• (d) Skill in evaluating data to improve outcomes
• (e) Skill in providing training related to food service systems technology
• (f) Skill in collaborating with stakeholders
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.DIETITIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-0630 - PART II APPENDIX G20 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 11
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS 7 to GS 11.

Duties

• Uses available technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS
• Manages VHA supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services
• Enters and maintains ingredients - recipes - nutritional information and menus
• Oversees the technology used for meal production - meal service and temperature control
• Leads a menu committee
• Ensures recipes are standardized
• Costs out recipes and assures that they are within budgetary constraints
• Creates and revises menus - considering VA established guidelines - policy - patient preference - and religious and cultural considerations
• Completes nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensures menus follow required diet guidelines
• Develops and maintains training and reference materials for the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC)
• Manages productivity reports for the NCC
• Completes audits for the NCC - determining action plans when results require corrective measures
• Coordinates and supports downtime procedures for the NCC - ensuring procedures remain up to date
• Coordinates all aspects of training related to computer systems - menus and informatics for NFS employees
• Collaborates with the clinical nutrition section and leadership to ensure the enhancement of the Veterans dining experience
• Supports patient satisfaction within NFS
• Acts as a department Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) between administration - food services - clinical staff - and the Office of Information Technology (OI&T) regarding clinical information system processes
• Manages and updates the service SharePoint site
• May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #:99526S - 99528S - 99527S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized