Supervisory Dietitian - Food Operations

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Altoona (PA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) GS-12 to regulate nutrition service programs within the facility, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to nutrition standards. Eligibility includes EDRP participation and ongoing credentialing requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership in program development, staff training, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with stakeholders to meet nutrition goals and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required (citizenship policy for federal employment).
• Must be registered as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current VHA Dietitians covered by grandfathering provisions may not be promoted if they don’t meet current RDN/RD requirements.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Nutritional program development

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Training material development

Formation

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - must be registered with CDR

Description du poste

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA).

Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements.

Grade Determinations

Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations), GS-12

Experience

One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (Skill in managing computer software programs relative to food service systems; Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to develop menus ensuring nutritional standards are met; Skill in developing training and reference materials; Skill in evaluating data to improve outcomes; Skill in providing training related to food service systems technology; Skill in collaborating with stakeholders; Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance)).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

1. Knowledge of standards to assess staff compliance and implement performance improvements.
2. Skill in establishing goals and objectives to coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems.
3. Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to ensure menus meet nutrition standards.
4. Ability to utilize Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines in order to develop, implement and coordinate best practices.
5. Ability to serve as a food operations expert, providing technical guidance, direction and staff development.
6. Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance).
7. Ability to analyze data in order to recommend allocation of resources

Preferred Experience

Food service operation supervision and experience with food software programs is preferred, but not required.

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.