Nutritionist (CYS Services), NF-04

Full Job Description

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RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME.

GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT.

Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.

A bachelor's degree in dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science.

Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by The American Dietetic Association that was conducted as part of the undergraduate program, or after completion of the basic requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

In addition to the above, qualified candidates will possess: 1. Progressive experience in food service administration leading to management of a comprehensive nutrition program. 2.

Demonstrated familiarity with the requirements of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. 3.

Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 4.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, such as developing and delivering formal written and oral presentations. 5.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate program effectiveness and compliance with benchmark criteria and applicable policies and procedures. 6. Experience planning and conducting training for adults.

Preferred: Management of a food service program specifically for children and youth (such as school dietitian, USDA CACFP staff, Army CYS Services Food and Nutrition Specialist, etc.); experience working at the region or HQ level; registered dietician.

All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education.

Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks.

All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

Major Duties:

Within the IMCOM G9 Child, Youth and School (CYS) Services Programs Branch, serves as a Nutritionist and recognized Subject Matter Expert with responsibility for the oversight and operation of the CYS Services food and nutrition program.

Applies professional knowledge to plan, implement, and supervise a comprehensive Army-wide food and nutrition program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in a variety of settings (Child Development Centers, Family Child Care Homes, School Age Care, Middle School and Teen Programs, and select on-post Outreach Services programs) with a wide age span of children/youth (birth - 18 years of age) to include food service menu planning, nutrition education, food procurement, meal production, and kitchen safety/sanitation procedures.

Provides technical assistance to CYS Services staff in food and nutrition issues, as well as procedures for USDA CACFP and Army administrative reports/forms/claims.

Develops guidance, procedures and SOPs to support program goals. Acts as Subject Matter Expert in nutritional needs of children from birth - 18 years of age.

Prepares separate healthy, balanced 4 - 6 week seasonal cycle menus for Child Development, School Age Care, and Middle School/Teen programs IAW USDA CACFP and Army policies i.e., nutrition requirements, portion sizes, meal patterns, and "seconds" requirements.

Develops guidance on infant feeding plans and child/youth allergies/substitutions.

Provides technical support/expertise to other CYS Program Managers in implementing nutrition education into the child/youth curriculum.

Trains IMCOM, Region, and Garrison staff on topics concerning proper child/youth nutrition for a broad age range of children/youth from birth- 18 years of age, food service (i.e., family style or self-service dining), and USDA CACFP program and policies.

Provides technical support/expertise to Garrison CYS Program Managers in implementing nutrition education into the child/youth curriculum and to maximize USDA CACFP reimbursement where available.

Creates standardized systems to maintain accountability for food and other food program assets. Uses annual report data to track percentages of free, reduced and paid participants.

Monitors garrison APF/NAF food program expenses and auditing requirements.

Serves as a consultant to Army Higher Headquarters Inspection Team to ensure compliance with appropriate and program regulatory requirements and CYS baseline standards.

Acts as Army CYS Services liaison to MEDCOM, DoD, and USDA Food and Nutrition Services for all new initiatives surrounding Army Healthy Base, DoD CYS Health and Fitness, and national child and youth USDA Fitness and Nutrition initiatives.

Ensures CYS Services Food and Nutrition Program conforms to all applicable DoD and Army policy, IMCOM G9 standards, Congressional legislation, public law, and with the most current applicable industry standards.

Oversees and monitors implementation of Army-wide policies, plans, standards, and procedures for CYS Services Food and Nutrition Program and provides content for operational materials and tools (i.e., inspection manuals, field operational handbooks, checklists, and training) for Army-wide implementation.

Communicates program's strategic key messages through written and visual mediums such as information and staff papers, slides, reports, flyers and brochures.

Analyzes and evaluates data to determine trends and identifies strategies for program, evaluation and improvement.

Serves as the principal advisor to the Branch Chief on program initiatives to sustain and improve the CYS Services benchmarks of Quality, Affordability, Availability and Accountability.

Functions as Project Officer for designated CYS Initiatives. When required, represents and speaks for CYS Services Branch or Division Chief.

Reviews financial and budget data relating to CYS field performance. May serve as a Contract Officer Representative. Performs related duties as assigned.