Dietitian

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Individual Occupational Requirements: I have a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in the fields of dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science.The educational program must have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. For dietitian positions, the curriculum must have been in accordance with the qualifying requirements established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) (formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA) prior to January 1, 2012) in effect at the time of graduation. OR I have completed a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by AND (formerly ADA) for dietitians or nutritionists.

OR I have a Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). OR I am a current employee and assigned to a position in the GS-0630 occupational series. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

01MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetics Program including budget, menu planning, purchasing specifications, food production and service, infection control, safety and sanitation, space utilization, and equipment; Providing nutritional management for a variety of chronic medical problems; Providing in-service education and training for employees, patients, and other interested parties (i.e.

Staff Development, Ambulatory Care, and Community Nutrition Programs); Management of food service function; and Implementing and maintaining provisions of personnel management procedures.

Selective Placement Factor: Dietitian - I possess and maintain current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States (Must provide proof of a current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration with your application).

Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Serves as the consultant on nutrition care to the Health Center and maintains standards of food production and services, sanitation, and safety. Provides nutritional care for patients in the outpatient setting and collaborates with local hospital to provide discharge counseling.

Works with adults and children of all ages in the nutritional treatment of various diagnoses (i.e., renal disease, hypertension, cancer, prediabetes, diabetes and diabetic complications, infections, accidents, trauma, and alcohol related disorders). Ensures that department expenditures are within allocated budget and that department supplies. equipment. etc., are ordered and purchased.

Coordinates with clinic staff to maintain an up-to-date electronic diabetes registry in order to plan and track patient care and outcomes. Performs quarterly and annual diabetes audits and system of care reviews to determine standards of compliance and positive outcomes for patients with diabetes