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As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. 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 http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
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.
This is an External Announcement: Current VA employees and Current Federal Employees with Status should apply under RT-17-SH-2001924-BU.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/viewdetails/477583700
Learn more about this agency08/22/2017 to 09/06/2017
$72,168 - $93,821 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
12
No
RT-17-SH-1993086-BU
477308700
As the Clinical Dietitian serving as the Program Coordinator for the Weight Management Program for the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System and Outpatient Clinics, you will have full responsibility for administering all aspects of the local initiative to support the health and well-being of the Veteran population and the employees who care for them. This involves leading an interdisciplinary team who is responsible for the facility MOVE! program and planning the local weight management program based on the national guidance provided in VHA Weight Management Program Directive. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following tasks.
Work Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30p, Intermittent weekends and evenings
Functional Statement Title/#: Program Coordinator(Weight Management) - GS 12 Dietitian
Physical Requirements: Position requires light lifting (under 15 pounds); light carrying (under 15 pounds); walking (2 1/2 hours); near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; reading typed material without strain; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted); emotional and mental stability. Position also involves working outside and inside, working closely with others, driving a motor vehicle, and may have protracted or irregular hours of work. Exposed to hot and cold temperatures while cooking and slippery surfaces.
Basic Requirements:
Required:
Supporting Documents must be included with application package. SF50, Copy of CDR AND College Transcript(s) and Proof of Supervised Practice.
Note: Please scan all like items into one document not to exceed 3MB. (Transcripts=1 Document)
Preferred Experience: Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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;
religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical
competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and
experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying
experience, including volunteer experience.
Grade Determinations: GS-12 Weight Management Program Coordinator
Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS 11 Clinical Dietitian-(Full Performance).
Examples of GS 11-Full Performance Clinical Dietitian:
-Independently planning, developing and directing all nutrition care activities in clinical setting. (No longer receiving guidance from higher level or supervisory dietitians)
-Utilizing evidence-based approaches to develop menus, counsel patients and provide nutrition care.
-Modifying nutritional plans per individual needs.
-Assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation for treatment of complex cases in clinical settings.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs and the potential to acquire the KSAs and/or demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
1.Ability to develop, maintain, and supervise a system of internal reviews and direct quality control and performance improvement studies to assure compliance with various accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities.
2.Knowledge of the principles of program management and oversight required to develop program goals and objectives, administer and monitor program, evaluate program outcomes/accomplishments, set and redefine priorities, and implement effective solutions in processes/systems as needed.
3.Ability to act as a consultant for staff.
4. Ability to determine the continuing education needs of program staff and appropriate resources to meet those needs.
5. Ability to manage and establish program goals and objectives, plan and administer a program, coordinate associated activities and resources, evaluate program accomplishments, redefine priorities, problem solve, and modify objectives.
6.*Ability to manage/supervise, i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control, review, activities of the program and groups of subordinates.
Note: KSA's must be included OR demonstrated in resume.
References: VA Handbook 5005/80, PART II, APPENDIX G20. DIETITIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-630. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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.
ACEND http://www.eatrightpro.org/resources/acend/accredited-programs
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidates education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
Required Items:
· Resume-Include Dates and Hours to be creditable. (Example, Dietitian-Full Time 05/2000-10/2003; or Part Time 20hr/wk.).
· Copy of Transcripts-(unofficial or official)-scan in one document
· Proof of Supervised Practice/Internship-see basic requirements
· Copy of CDR
· Completed Questionnaire. (completed online)
· KSA's-This can be a separate document OR demonstrated in resume.
· VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (required). Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search.
· SF 50- with Grade and Step (Non-Award) if former Federal Employee
Note: This is an External Announcement: Current VA employees and Current Federal Employees with Status should apply under RT-17-SH-2001924-BU.
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, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1993086.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, September 06, 2017 to receive consideration.
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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1993086
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