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
• 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)
• GS-13 Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
• In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of business administration practices such as budget planning, contracting and food and supply purchasing to operate a food service program successfully
• Skill in written communication including policy development and standard operating procedures
• Skill in strategic planning to develop goals, objectives and action plans
• Skill in analyzing data to monitor progress towards improving and sustaining outcomes
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance)
• Ability to negotiate
• Preferred Experience: Previous experience in Food Operations management within VHA is preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The position requires intermittent walking and standing
• Carrying normal amounts of written/reference materials is routinely done
• Occasionally, duties may require the movement of audio-visual equipment, charts and arrangement of classroom areas.