Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Introduction: This position serves as a Performance Dietitian for the Semper Fit WARR portfolio, improving total-force readiness, lethality, and resilience across the physical, mental, spiritual, and social domains of Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF). The incumbent provides sports and performance dietetic services to active-duty personnel, families, and other authorized installation users.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Applies sports and non-clinical performance dietetics to improve health, wellness, and performance in support of Marine Corps holistic primary prevention. Implements Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and Marine Corps policy using evidence-based nutrition practices for operational readiness, exercise, and sports. Assesses, educates, and counsels Marines; manages safe nutrition strategies that support lifelong health and performance; and supports installation and All-Marine sports programs. May travel to sports training camps and events.
Assesses dietary practices, body composition, and energy balance of Marine athletes in relation to operational performance and health. Counsels Marines on nutrition for unit-specific training and on maintaining body mass consistent with Marine Corps requirements, health, and performance.
Addresses nutrition and hydration challenges in garrison and field environments and advises units and staff on optimal practices. Delivers standardized education on nutrition and recovery from illness or injury in accordance with Semper Fit protocols. Collaborates across MCTF to provide practical education through cooking classes, community gardens, shopping tours, and kitchen assessments.
Communicates in person and electronically with dispersed units to develop deployment- and field-based nutrition and hydration plans. When referred by a medical provider, may conduct individual sessions for populations such as pregnant, postpartum, post-injury, or body composition program participants.
Develops and delivers supplementation education consistent with the DoD dietary supplement program and DoD Instruction 6130.06.
Delivers performance nutrition presentations, demonstrations, and events in performance centers, field settings, sports camps, barracks, teaching kitchens, and health fairs.
Develops and teaches non-clinical nutrition and cooking classes for families, staff, and other authorized users. Creates evidence-based articles, social media content, webinars, and, with marketing teams, infographics for installation-wide distribution.
Serves as WARR staff¿s primary nutrition resource, ensuring appropriate education across all fitness domains.
Manages educational aids, supplies, and resources for operational and performance nutrition education and cooking classes.
Maintains liaison with organizations including the Navy Medical Center, dining facilities, Marine Corps Exchanges (MCX), Uniformed Services University¿Consortium for Health and Military Performance, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association. Coordinates with interdisciplinary providers in physical, mental, spiritual, and social fitness, sleep, and nutrition to align programs and methods with the mission and vision.
Safeguards proprietary, privileged, confidential, and legally protected information, including treatment records, follow-up care, reconditioning programs, referrals, and assessment notes. Prevents unauthorized access, printing, retention, copying, or dissemination in accordance with the Privacy Act, 5 USC 552(a); Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Public Law 104-191; and DoD Directive 6025.18. Immediately reports releases of protected information and advises on recovery and protection.
May participate in advisory boards, working groups, and collaborations supporting MCTF, WARR, and Marine Corps primary prevention efforts.
Requires a master¿s degree or higher in nutrition, dietetics, sports nutrition, food and nutrition sciences, or a closely related field; at least one year of experience in an athletic or military performance environment; and a current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Candidates must meet Commission on Dietetic Registration requirements, including completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)-accredited didactic program in dietetics or coordinated program. Required competencies include sports and performance dietetics; social, psychological, physiological, and cultural influences on food choices; assessment of dietary practices, energy balance, and body composition in active-duty populations; and development of military- or sports-specific nutrition education with measurable performance outcomes. Must be able to use anthropometric screening tools, including bioelectrical impedance, calipers, dual X-ray absorptiometry, or air displacement plethysmography, and educate populations on weight management, performance, reconditioning, recovery, and maternal health. Requires knowledge of hydration assessment and sustainment protocols; recognition of disordered eating and eating disorders and appropriate referral; and evaluation of supplement safety, efficacy, and quality in compliance with DoDI 6130.06. Must be able to create health-literate promotional content; provide virtual and in-person instruction in food selection, preparation, field nutrition, and home or barracks cooking; select evidence-based assessment tools for unit and environmental needs; and follow military referral processes for suspected or known food allergies, bone mineral or gastrointestinal disturbances, iron depletion or iron-deficiency anemia, eating disorders, and other medical or mental health concerns.
Additional information
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
*Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
*If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
*Resume that does not exceed 2 pages
**IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan, Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly, the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration.
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages
• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages
• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
