Clinical Dietitian
Company Name:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Intermittent Intermittent
Vacancy Identification Number: 1127567 (Include # on all documents)
Our Mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to /
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities , and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connecteddisability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact on the last page of the JOA for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate''s education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Occasional weekend, early morning or early evening as an intermittent with variable shifts.
U. S. Citizenship Must pass pre-employment examination English Language Proficiency required Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required Background and-or Security Investigation required The Clinical Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert responsible for independently planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned clients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. He/she supports the facility's mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the client, the client's family and the community. The increasingly complex nature of the nutrition care process requires that the clinical dietitian have expertise in a wide range of disease entities, behavior-change strategies, nutrition-specific diagnostics, treatment modalities, nutrition-specific treatment modalities. Nutrition care is provided primarily in acute care and ambulatory care settings.
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 . The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-11 . The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
This is a bargaining unit position.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS :
a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
b. Education. The individual must have earned a minimum of a bachelor''s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, and fulfilled each of the following criteria:
1. Completed a didactic program in dietetic accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE).
2. Completed a CADE accredited supervised practice program.
3. Passed a national examination administrated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing branch of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
c. Registration
1. All applicants must be registered with the CDR.
2. Non-registered applicants who otherwise meet the minimum requirements in the basic qualification standard may be appointed as a graduate dietitian under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7450 (a)(1)(D). Failure to obtain CDR registration during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. This may be result in termination of employment.
Grandfathering Provision There is a standard grandfathering policy for all the Title 38 hybrid qualification standards. Some of these provisions may not apply to this occupation. Please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/registration requirements that apply to this occupation.
English Language Proficiency. Dietitians must be proficient in spoken and written English.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS : In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
GS-7
Experience: None beyond the basic requirements. Assignments. Employees at this grade are closely supervised and competency with progressively complex tasks is monitored by supervisor. Employees at this grade level serve in a career development position.
GS-9
Experience: Experience or Education. At least 1 year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, or education equivalent to 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field.
Assignments. Employees at this grade level serve in either staff clinical or food service systems management dietitian positions. It is expected that they receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members. Supervision is close for developmental assignments and more general in nature for assignments in which the individual has demonstrated competency.
GS-11
Experience:
Experience or Education. At least 1 year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, or education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field. Assignments. Employees at this grade level serve as staff dietitians at the full performance level, and may or may not be in a food service systems management supervisory position.
As a registered dietitian demonstrated the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics necessary to satisfactory complete the following duties:
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical dietetics and medical nutrition therapy for patients with multiple co-morbidites, and complex medical needs. Develop nutrition therapy interventions, interdisciplinary care plans, and nutrition education activities.
2. Ability to plan and organize work consisting of multiple tasks and priorities of considerable difficulty and responsibility; and ability to act as mentor/consultant for other health care professionals.
3. Ability to provide nutrition counseling and coaching to patients, family members and/or care givers considering pychosocial issues and ages appropriate guidelines.
4. Basic knowledge of computer operations: software, hardware terminology, security requirements, and capabilities.
5. Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral techniques at varying levels of understanding (lay to professional.)
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE .
References : VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G20, Dietitian VA Handbook 5005 available in the local Human Resources Office and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions .
Grade and salary to be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB) as noted in qualifications section.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
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.
Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds) Light carrying (under 15 pounds), Reaching above shoulders, Walking (up to 8 hours), Standing (up to 8 hours), Repeated bending (up to 8 hours). Ability to distinguish shades of colors, Hearing (aid permitted).
Physical Requirements: Dietitian Functional Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds;Use of fingers;Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4;Both hands required prosthesis okay;Mental and emotional stability required;Working alone Walking (2-4 hours);Standing (2-4 hours);Hearing _(aid permitted);_Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other.
Veterans'' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
_ HOW TO APPLY_
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide ( ) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account ( ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to . Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
4. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
NOTE : If you are faxing your responses to the questionnaire, you may notice in Section 25 of the 1203-FX form that the question numbers restart at this point in the questionnaire with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX (Occupational Questionnaire) form, please continue to enter your responses at the next available number within the same section of the form.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
1. Complete this cover page using the following Vacancy ID: 1127567. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
2. Fax your documents to .
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 05, 2014.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. CV or Resume.
2. VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at ) (required).
3. Occupational Questionnaire
4. Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at ). This is a required form and must be submitted prior to entrance on duty if you are selected for this position.
5. If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 (required). Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (available ).
6. If currently employed in the VA system, include latest SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action. (required).
Please use this checklist__to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional dollars and cents benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us .
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Veterans Affairs
United States Citizens Intermittent Intermittent
Vacancy Identification Number: 1127567 (Include # on all documents)
Our Mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to /
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities , and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connecteddisability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact on the last page of the JOA for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate''s education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Occasional weekend, early morning or early evening as an intermittent with variable shifts.
U. S. Citizenship Must pass pre-employment examination English Language Proficiency required Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required Background and-or Security Investigation required The Clinical Dietitian is the medical nutrition expert responsible for independently planning, developing and directing all nutritional care activities for assigned clients, including those with complex medical and nutritional needs. He/she supports the facility's mission and coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers, the client, the client's family and the community. The increasingly complex nature of the nutrition care process requires that the clinical dietitian have expertise in a wide range of disease entities, behavior-change strategies, nutrition-specific diagnostics, treatment modalities, nutrition-specific treatment modalities. Nutrition care is provided primarily in acute care and ambulatory care settings.
Note: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 . The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-11 . The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
This is a bargaining unit position.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS :
a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
b. Education. The individual must have earned a minimum of a bachelor''s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, and fulfilled each of the following criteria:
1. Completed a didactic program in dietetic accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE).
2. Completed a CADE accredited supervised practice program.
3. Passed a national examination administrated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing branch of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
c. Registration
1. All applicants must be registered with the CDR.
2. Non-registered applicants who otherwise meet the minimum requirements in the basic qualification standard may be appointed as a graduate dietitian under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7450 (a)(1)(D). Failure to obtain CDR registration during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. This may be result in termination of employment.
Grandfathering Provision There is a standard grandfathering policy for all the Title 38 hybrid qualification standards. Some of these provisions may not apply to this occupation. Please carefully review the qualification standard to determine the specific education and/or licensure/certification/registration requirements that apply to this occupation.
English Language Proficiency. Dietitians must be proficient in spoken and written English.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS : In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
GS-7
Experience: None beyond the basic requirements. Assignments. Employees at this grade are closely supervised and competency with progressively complex tasks is monitored by supervisor. Employees at this grade level serve in a career development position.
GS-9
Experience: Experience or Education. At least 1 year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, or education equivalent to 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field.
Assignments. Employees at this grade level serve in either staff clinical or food service systems management dietitian positions. It is expected that they receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members. Supervision is close for developmental assignments and more general in nature for assignments in which the individual has demonstrated competency.
GS-11
Experience:
Experience or Education. At least 1 year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level, or education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field. Assignments. Employees at this grade level serve as staff dietitians at the full performance level, and may or may not be in a food service systems management supervisory position.
As a registered dietitian demonstrated the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics necessary to satisfactory complete the following duties:
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical dietetics and medical nutrition therapy for patients with multiple co-morbidites, and complex medical needs. Develop nutrition therapy interventions, interdisciplinary care plans, and nutrition education activities.
2. Ability to plan and organize work consisting of multiple tasks and priorities of considerable difficulty and responsibility; and ability to act as mentor/consultant for other health care professionals.
3. Ability to provide nutrition counseling and coaching to patients, family members and/or care givers considering pychosocial issues and ages appropriate guidelines.
4. Basic knowledge of computer operations: software, hardware terminology, security requirements, and capabilities.
5. Ability to communicate effectively using written and oral techniques at varying levels of understanding (lay to professional.)
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE .
References : VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G20, Dietitian VA Handbook 5005 available in the local Human Resources Office and OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions .
Grade and salary to be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB) as noted in qualifications section.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
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.
Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds) Light carrying (under 15 pounds), Reaching above shoulders, Walking (up to 8 hours), Standing (up to 8 hours), Repeated bending (up to 8 hours). Ability to distinguish shades of colors, Hearing (aid permitted).
Physical Requirements: Dietitian Functional Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds;Use of fingers;Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4;Both hands required prosthesis okay;Mental and emotional stability required;Working alone Walking (2-4 hours);Standing (2-4 hours);Hearing _(aid permitted);_Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other.
Veterans'' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit .
Your application, r sum and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
_ HOW TO APPLY_
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide ( ) for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account ( ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to . Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
4. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
NOTE : If you are faxing your responses to the questionnaire, you may notice in Section 25 of the 1203-FX form that the question numbers restart at this point in the questionnaire with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX (Occupational Questionnaire) form, please continue to enter your responses at the next available number within the same section of the form.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
1. Complete this cover page using the following Vacancy ID: 1127567. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
2. Fax your documents to .
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, June 05, 2014.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. CV or Resume.
2. VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at ) (required).
3. Occupational Questionnaire
4. Optional Form 306 - Declaration for Federal Employment (Available at ). This is a required form and must be submitted prior to entrance on duty if you are selected for this position.
5. If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 (required). Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (available ).
6. If currently employed in the VA system, include latest SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action. (required).
Please use this checklist__to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify),documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional dollars and cents benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us .
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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