Government and Policy, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician
Job Description
Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations)
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
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
One year of experience 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) Knowledge of standards to assess staff compliance and implement performance improvements
(b) Skill in establishing goals and objectives to coordinate activities evaluate accomplishments and solve problems
(c) Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to ensure menus meet nutrition standards
(d) Ability to utilize Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines in order to develop, implement and coordinate best practices (e) Ability to serve as a food operations expert, providing technical guidance, direction and staff development
(f) Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance)
(g) Ability to analyze data in order to recommend allocation of resources
Preferred Experience: RDN Credential / Meets VA Qualification Standards
Previous management experience
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, APPENDIX G20
DIETITIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-630, Dated October 14, 2022 Physical Requirements: The position requires intermittent walking and standing
Carrying normal amounts of written/reference materials is routinely done
Occasionally, duties may require the movement of audio-visual equipment, charts and arrangement of classroom areas.
