This position is located in the Program Administration and Nutrition Division (PAND), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), in the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The incumbent will review, draft and make recommendations and decisions on highly complex technical communications and budget areas required for carrying out cooperative projects and establishing the policies, programs, and objectives of the organization.

Duties

Serves as Agency Expert and provides leadership in planning and carrying out a program of technical assistance aimed at improving the nutrition components of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Develops objectives, plans, organizes, coordinates the establishment of priorities and operational guidelines, and provides technical resources for the nutrition component of SNAP. Participates with Branch Chief in discussions with upper management to determine long range plans and priorities, discuss recommendations for policy or procedural changes, and the possible outcome of such changes. Formulates position papers, statements, instructions, regulations, and guidance materials which establish policies, broad goals, and objectives for the nutrition component of the SNAP program. Represents the Agency at professional and technical meetings, handling requests for information which may be incorporated into news releases, speeches, articles, or other communications, and may contribute to decisions by USDA administrator policy.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Basic Requirement: To qualify for the Dietician and Nutritionist job series, all applicants must meet at least one of the following degree requirements by the closing date of the job announcement: Successful completion of a degree in the field of dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science in an educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) (formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA)) for dietitians or nutritionists. (You must attach proof of completion, to include AND/ADA verification.) OR Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). (You must attach a copy of your registration.) OR You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0630 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. (You must provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.) Please refer to the "Required Documents" section below for more information. In addition to the basic requirements, you must also meet the minimum qualifications for this position: To qualify for the GS-13 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in Federal or Public Service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Summarizing, analyzing and applying scientific evidence and data to inform programmatic priorities, and/or identify the impact of laws and regulations on public health nutrition policies or program operations; Directing, managing or advising on public health nutrition project timelines and budgets within resource and time constraints by establishing objectives/tasks, identifying issues and opportunities; and Communicating orally and in writing with a wide array of audiences, including senior leadership, managers and staff, policy makers, program partners, and/or nutrition professionals in order to provide subject-matter expertise and leadership in carrying out public health nutrition and nutrition education goals. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

See the Basic Requirement section above for more information on education that may be qualifying.
Please review the OPM requirements at: Nutritionist and Dietician Series 0630.

Contacts

• Address Food and Nutrition Service 1320 Braddock Place Alexandria, VA 22314 US
• Name: FNS HR Support
• Phone: 844-208-2364
• Email: [email protected]