Dietitian Chief
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Providence
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
SummaryThis Chief Dietitian position is located in the Nutrition
and Food Services at the Providence, RI location. This position is
a Full-Time position at 40 hours per week. Learn more about this
agencyHelpOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing
dates07/01/2022 to 07/22/2022Salary$124,851 - $162,305 per yearPay
scale & gradeGS 14HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following
location:Providence, RI1 vacancyRemote jobNoTelework
eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to
travel for this position.Relocation expenses
reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-time -
Monday-Friday. Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm.ServiceExceptedPromotion
potentialNoneJob family (Series)0630 Dietitian And
NutritionistSupervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug
testNoPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust
determination processCredentialingSuitability/FitnessAnnouncement
numberCBTD-11558198-22-TANControl number663303400HelpThis job is
open toFederal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former
competitive service federal employees.Federal employees - Excepted
serviceCurrent excepted service federal employees.Internal to an
agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency.Clarification from
the agencyCurrent permanent employees of the Providence VA Medical
Center Nutrition and Food Services.VideosHelpDutiesThe duties
include but are not limited too: Establishes organizational
structure and guidelines, performance standards, reporting
requirements and defines the lines of authority and supervisory
controls necessary and essential in carrying out the mission of the
service.Provides leadership and guidance to ensure that all diverse
activities of the staff are closely coordinated in order to achieve
an effective integration of the key elements of patient care,
education, training and research.Oversees the coordination of
policy and procedure for nutrition care of veterans in the
continuum of care and in a multidisciplinary model.Assures that all
policies and procedures are incompliance with VA manuals, Central
Office Guidelines, N program guides, VISN guides, professional
guidelines and JCAHO standards.Develops and administers a human
resource management program for all employees that maximizes staff
performance and job satisfaction and supports labor-management
cooperation.Develops and implements staffing and position
management goals that will support high quality food service,
complex clinical nutrition care and constantly promote effective
manpower utilization.Develops and administers a budget management
program that provides for the effective utilization of available
financial resources, adequate monetary controls and budget
estimates based on accurate and applicable data.Plans and justifies
an annual budget for subsistence, supplies and personnel
costs.Develops and directs a performance improvement program to
continually monitor major functions of N for quality and
appropriateness of nutritional care.Assures that the performance
improvement program is in compliance with applicable standards
established by OSHA, HACCP, VHA, JCAHO and other reviewing
agencies.Provides leadership to N, which consists of professional
and non-professional staff. Provides direction and presents
conclusions and recommendations to staff at departmental
meetings.Directs personnel management program for the service by
making decisions on all personnel actions including selections,
promotions, reassignments, retention, and recommendations for
adverse actions.Reviews cases, documents and takes disciplinary
action for employees with poor performance records and those
involved in service disciplinary actions.Assures that locally
available educational funding and any other funding available for
staff education are effectively utilized for the benefit of the
medical center and the maximum development of N staff.Recommends
training to improve efficiency of work force and increase manpower
utilizations using personal observation and employee
surveys.Coordinates the extent and type of formal clinical
nutrition-related research and investigative studies, which are
administrative, metabolic or clinical in nature.Assures that new
information / nutritional advancements are incorporated into daily
practices and procedures which ensure continued improvement in
services provided. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday. Hours: 7:30am -
4:00pm. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized. Telework: Not
Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional
Statement #: Position Title/Functional Statement #:Dietitian
Chief/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not
required.HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this job.All applicants tentatively selected
for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to
urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with
VA.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 probationary period.Subject to
background/security investigation.Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process.Must pass
pre-employment physical examination.Participation in the seasonal
influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department
of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).Participation in
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a
requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care
Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
QualificationsApplicants pending the completion of educational or
certification/licensure requirements may be referred and
tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements
are met. 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.Education
and Supervised Practice: The individual must have earned a
bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or
university or foreign equivalent and fulfilled each of the
following criteria:Completed a didactic program in dietetics
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition
and Dietetics (ACEND), formerly known as the Commission on
Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE).Completed an ACEND
accredited or approved supervised practice program. Supervised
practice programs are post-baccalaureate degree programs that
provide supervised practice experiences which meet the eligibility
requirements and accreditation standards of ACEND, formally known
as CADE. Completion of a coordinated program in dietetics fulfills
the requirements of a supervised practice program. Time spent in a
dietetic internship or supervised practice program does not qualify
as creditable experience. Grade DeterminationsGS-14 Service Chief:
(a) Experience. Completion of 1 year of experience equivalent to
the next lower grade level directly related to the position being
filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. (b) Assignment.
For all assignments above the full performance level, the
higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity
(difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the
incumbent at least 25% of the time. Employees at this level serve
as the chief of NFS at VA medical centers that are Complexity Level
1a (high complexity) facilities, and which are affiliated, tertiary
care health care systems. Service chiefs have full responsibility
for managing and supervising all phases of NFS operations. The
chief has the ultimate responsibility for the practice and
provision of NFS. Service chiefs plan, develop, organize, direct,
manage, supervise, control, implement and evaluate programs for the
service. They have overall responsibility to ensure proper
coordination between care delivered by NFS and the overall delivery
of healthcare within the facility/facilities. The chief is a member
of the senior leadership team providing advice for integrated care
programs for a diverse Veteran population with multiple diagnoses,
and other needs. The chief is involved in management planning to
achieve medical center, VISN, and national goals. (c) Demonstrated
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience
above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs and
demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSA
designated by an asterisk. Preferred Experience:Ability to perform,
under administrative direction, with wide latitude for the exercise
of independent judgment, work of unusual difficulty and
responsibility.Ability to plan and coordinate activities covering a
broad range of nutrition and other programs.Ability to serve as a
recognized expert to provide authoritative advice and coordination
of nutrition care programs that may encompass multiple medical
centers, including consolidated facilities or
departments.References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook
5005/80, Part II, Appendix G-20 Dietitian Qualification Standard.
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. The position
is above the full performance level.EducationIMPORTANT: A
transcript must be submitted with your application if you are
basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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. For further information,
visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional
informationReceiving 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. 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. Pursuant
to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are
required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such
accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process. Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an
expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to
temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the
local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the
office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed
on this announcement. Management officials will provide information
about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when
applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to
continue to telework depending upon the terms of your
organization's telework policy and the duties of the position. If
you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not
have in electronic form, view the following link for information
regarding an Alternate Application.Read moreHelpA 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.Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou 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, r--sum--, 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. 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.HelpA 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.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.As a new or existing
federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of
benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have -
whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent
employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however,
check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their
policies.To apply for this position, you must provide a complete
Application Package which includes:LicenseProfessional
CertificationResumeSF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action VA Form
10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found
at: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if
applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this
position. Please use this checklistto ensure you have included all
documents required for your application, such as a copy of your
transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
Federal employees), etc.Cover LetterLicenseOF-306VA Form
10-2850cProfessional CertificationResumeSF-50/ Notification of
Personnel ActionTranscriptIf you are relying on your education to
meet qualification requirements: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 fromschools
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.
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