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)
• 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: To qualify as a GS-13 Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) you must meet all of the following: Experience
• One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• 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
• 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.