- Position Title
- Dietitian
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-24-GP-12514773-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024 to Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
4.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
6.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Dietitian position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Individual Occupational Requirements
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following requirements. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background and which demonstrates how you meet the requirements.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following requirements. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background and which demonstrates how you meet the requirements.
2.
Minimum Qualification, GS-0630-09
GS-09: From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09.
GS-09: From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09.
3.
Minimum Qualification, GS-0630-11
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR - Dietitian
I possess and maintain current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
I possess and maintain current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Instruct individual patients on specific therapeutic diets.
6.
Provide technical and managerial advice on a variety of nutrition related issues.
7.
Work with people from different cultural orientation to improve the delivery of nutritional services.
8.
Develop and/or implement nutrition guidance policy in support of national nutrition health initiatives.
9.
Implement health objectives in support of national nutrition health initiatives.
10.
Implement policies related to nutrition and health in support of national nutrition health initiatives.
11.
Negotiate and persuade individuals to accept findings related to nutrition assessments.
12.
Promote and manage breastfeeding program.
13.
Communicate with other allied health professionals in the provision of nutrition services.
14.
Communicate with people from different cultural orientation to improve the delivery of health care services
15.
Give oral presentations on dietetic information to promote patient well-being.
16.
Present technical information related to nutrition or public health-related issues.
17.
Provide verbal feedback or responses to technical questions, related to dietetic, from staff and/or other outside individuals or organizations.
18.
Conduct nutrition assessments.
19.
Develop and modify nutrition education materials.
20.
Experience making recommendations for new procedures or corrective action as a result of nutrition program review or analysis activity.
21.
Experience performing compliance reviews for nutrition assistance, social service, public health or other related programs.
22.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.