Supervisory Dietitian (Informatics)

Full Job Description

The Tucson VA Healthcare System's, Nutrition and Food Service is recruiting for a Supervisory Dietitian (Informatics).

The incumbent plans, coordinates and implements food service technology within the service.

and oversees the Nutrition Communication Center providing administrative and technical supervision to the employees.

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).

Exception for GS-07 and GS-09 Only: Dietitians who do not possess the RDN/RD credential.

Non-credentialed Dietitians who otherwise meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below, but do not possess the RDN credential, may be given a full-time temporary appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C.

7405(c)(2). May only be appointed at the GS-07 or GS-09 level and may not be promoted/converted until they obtain their RDN credential.

Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following: Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent.

Foreign Education: To be creditable, college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND and meet ACEND's International Dietitian Education standards which are designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies to sit for the CDR credentialing exam.

~AND~ Completed an ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program director that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN.

A list of ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.

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: GS-11 Dietitian (Informatics) (Full Performance Level) Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-11 up must possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) and demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in managing computer software programs relative to food service systems.

Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to develop menus ensuring nutritional standards are met. Skill in developing training and reference materials. Skill in evaluating data to improve outcomes.

Skill in providing training related to food service systems technology. Skill in collaborating with stakeholders.

Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance).

Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G30 - Dietitian Qualification Standards.

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS11.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS07 to GS11.

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.

A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Major Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to : Plans, directs, and assesses the workload and competency of all subordinate staff. Uses available technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS.

Utilizes electronic programs to produce reports, analyze data and improve personnel efficiency and productivity in the NCC.

Independently manages VHA supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services.

Enters and maintains ingredient information, recipes, nutritional information, and menus into the technology package.

- Oversees the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control. Leads a menu committee. Ensures recipes are standardized.

Costs out recipes and assures they are within budgetary constraints.

Creates and revises menus, considering VA established guidelines, policy, patient preference, and religious and cultural considerations Signs menus indicating they are approved by a registered dietitian.

Completes nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensures menus follow required diet guidelines. - Develops and maintains training and reference materials for the NCC.

Manages productivity reports for the NCC. Completes audits for the NCC, determining action plans when results require corrective measures.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: This position is not approved compressed/flexible schedule.

Telework: Position is approved for Ad-Hoc Telework eligibility. This will be discussed and determined by the Service Manager. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.