- Position Title
- Dietitian (Clinical)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTE-12612279-25-SP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 27, 2024 to Monday, December 9, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your background and experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questions, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSES YOU SELECT.
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (IOR) - Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
1.
- Degree Requirement: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in the fields of dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science. The educational program must have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. For dietitian positions, the curriculum must have been in accordance with the qualifying requirements established by the Academy. of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) (formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA) prior to January 1, 2012) in effect at the time of graduation.
- Program Requirement: Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by AND (formerly ADA) for dietitians or nutritionists.
- Professional Registration Requirement: Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
BASIC REQUIREMENTS. To qualify for appointment as a Clinical Dietitian, all applicants must possess all of the following:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY. Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
Do you meet the above English Language Proficiency requirement?
Do you meet the above English Language Proficiency requirement?
3.
REGISTRATION. All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Note: Applicants who hold the RDN credential have met the education requirement (e.g. bachelor's degree or higher) of CDR, as such this occupation is considered professional and scientific with a positive education requirement and the procedures in Part I, Chapter 4 of this Handbook will be followed when applying Veteran's preference.
Do you meet the above Registration requirement?
Do you meet the above Registration requirement?
4.
Please indicate your registration type (RDN or RD), issue date, and/or date you expect to take the registration exam.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
GRANDFATHERING PROVISION. Employees in VHA in this occupation, under a permanent, appropriate and legal placement on the effective date of the qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held, including positive education and registration/certification, where applicable.
Note: Employees retained in this occupation under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry in the occupation.
Do you meet the above grandfathering provision requirement?
Note: Employees retained in this occupation under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry in the occupation.
Do you meet the above grandfathering provision requirement?
GRADE DETERMINATIONS. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, all individuals referred and assigned to this occupation must meet all the qualification requirements below:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
Dietitian (Clinical) GS-09.
(1) Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. OR
(2) Education. Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college. OR
(3) Combination. A Combination of Graduate Education and Professional Experience.
*Note: Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade
level may be combined with experience.
AND
(3) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
a. Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements.
b. Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care.
c. Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
d. Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
e. Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
Do you meet all of the grade determination requirements for this position at the GS-09 level?
(1) Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. OR
(2) Education. Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college. OR
(3) Combination. A Combination of Graduate Education and Professional Experience.
*Note: Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade
level may be combined with experience.
AND
(3) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
a. Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements.
b. Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care.
c. Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
d. Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
e. Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
Do you meet all of the grade determination requirements for this position at the GS-09 level?
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.