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Supervisory Dietitian - Informatics

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Nutrition and Food Service
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Summary

The role of Supervisory Dietitians (Informatics) in Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) involves overseeing the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC) and supervising staff. They represent the NCC in various projects and provide leadership and personnel management to employees at GS-6 or below. With expertise in nutrition informatics and food service technology, they work independently to plan and implement technological advancements to benefit Veterans and staff.




Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/09/2025 to 07/18/2025
Salary
$87,133 to - $113,268 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
New York, NY
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CBTE-12755213-25-SO
Control number
840261700

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Clarification from the agency

This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees, current permanent Federal employees of other agencies and all US Citizens. Eligible applications will reviewed and referred in the following order: Current permanent VA employees of the facility, All other VA employees, Current permanent Federal employee of other agencies and All other applicants. Note: Veterans' Preference is not applicable to VA employees or employees of other Federal agencies.

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Duties

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Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties:

  • 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.
  • Coordinates and supports downtime procedures for the NCC, ensuring procedures remain up to date.
  • Coordinates all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus, and informatics for NFS employees.
  • Collaborates with the clinical nutrition section and leadership to ensure the enhancement of the Veterans dining experience.
  • Supports patient satisfaction within NFS.
  • Serves as a department Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) between administration, food services, clinical staff, and the Office of Information Technology (Ol&T) regarding clinical information system processes.
  • Manages and updates the service SharePoint site.
  • May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99526S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • You may be required to serve a trial period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications

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.
  • English Language Proficiency: Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. ยง 7403(f).
  • 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).
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, Supervisory Dietitian (Informatics)

Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least 1 year of experience as an RDN/RD equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) which 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).
Specialized Experience: Served as an Informatics Dietitian, tasked with complex responsibilities in food service technology. Key duties included managing software, creating and revising menus, ensuring dietary compliance, and standardizing recipes within budget. Developed educational materials, reviewed productivity reports, and trained employees. Collaborated with food services, clinical staff, and IT to enhance the dining experience for Veterans and support patient satisfaction.
Preferred Experience: Registered Dietitian with experience in informatics, and therapeutic diets.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

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.

Education

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

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

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.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

How you will be evaluated

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, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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