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)
• Grade Determinations: GS-13 Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-12
• AND Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Skill in written communication including policy development and standard operating procedures
• (b) Skill in strategic planning to develop goals, objectives and action plans
• (c) Skill in analyzing data to monitor progress towards improving and sustaining outcomes
• (d) Ability to negotiate
• (e) Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance)
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination
• Driving physical required.