The Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) is responsible for the execution of Food Service and Production Operations to meet individual meal needs through Veteran -centric, Food Forward meal programs with conventional cooking, convenience cooking, advance food preparation and delivery, room service or a combination of food production and service modalities.

Duties

The Supervisory Dietitian supervise wage grade positions which include at least a supervisor or leader and other wage grade positions. Supervisory Dietitians provide administrative management and direction for the Food Operation Section. Duties include but not limited to: Service as professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals; Assumes full responsibility for planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of subordinate staff; Develops procedures and guidelines for food operations. Coordinates food service operation policies and procedures; Monitors compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures; Participates in performance improvement efforts within the Food Service Operations section, acting on quality improvement data planes; Leads the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies; Implements the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program; Evaluates food operations to ensure proper allocation of resources; Ensures menus meet nutritional and budgetary requirements; Assess technological equipment innovations and reviews specifications, making recommendations for equipment purchases; Manages emergency feeding cache and ensures menus and supplies meet facility and the Joint Commission requirements; Collaborates with the clinical nutrition staff, bridging the work of food service section with the nutrition care plans for Veterans; May perform other duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment; Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Available 1-2 days per pay period Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 99520-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Grade Determinations: Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations), GS-12 Experience. 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: Knowledge of standards to assess staff compliance and implement performance improvements. Skill in establishing goals and objectives to coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems. Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to ensure menus meet nutrition standards. Ability to utilize Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines in order to develop, implement and coordinate best practices. Ability to serve as a food operations expert, providing technical guidance, direction and staff development. Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance). Ability to analyze data in order to recommend allocation of resources. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/154 PART II APPENDIX G20 October 14, 2022 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not other wise be performed with accommodation or work placer adjustment . A pre-employment physical examination is not required.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 US
• Name: Rebecca Montgomery
• Phone: (281) 536-7730
• Email: [email protected]