Supervisory Dietitians provide administrative management and direction of the Food Operations Section. The incumbent ensures evidence-based guidelines are integrated into food operations and collaborate closely with the clinical nutrition section to enhance the Veteran's dining experience and to support the strategic goals of the clinical nutrition section.

Duties

Duties include but not limited to:

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). Registration. All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 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: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-13 you must possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) which demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations), GS-13. 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 business administration practices such as budget planning, contracting and food and supply purchasing to successfully operate a food service program. Skill in written communication to include policy development and standard operating procedures. Skill in strategic planning to develop goals, objectives and action plans. Skill in analyzing data to monitor progress towards improving and sustaining outcomes. Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance). Ability to negotiate. Preferred Experience: Possess management labor experiences in NFS, Registered Dietitian familiar with JC standards, policies and procedures, computer skills, budget and cost analysis, COR qualified, familiar with VA system in equipment and food purchasing. References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G20 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. (See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services). 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.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Jenny Hoffman
• Phone: 845-202-1089
• Email: [email protected]