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)
• English Language Proficiency
• Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• 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: GS-11 Supervisory Dietitian (Informatics) Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) which demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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)
• Preferred Experience: Experience with Computrition, including Hospitality Suite, Bedside Connect, VISTA, CPRS
• ADPAC experience preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.