- Position Title
- Dietitian (Clinical)-Rockford
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CAZP-12727495-25-CJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 21, 2025 to Monday, May 5, 2025
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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 questionnaire, 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. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
2.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
BASIC REQUIREMENTS. To qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements below as well as any additional grade-level qualification requirements.*
*Such As:
*Such As:
- Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- English Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
- 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.
- Exception for Dietitians who do not possess the RDN credential.
- Non-credentialed Dietitians who meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below, but do not possess the RDN credential, may be given a temporary full-time appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2).
- Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following:
- Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university or foreign equivalent.
- Completed an ACEND® accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN.
- Non-credentialed Dietitians may only be appointed at the GS-07 or GS-09 grade level and may not be promoted/converted until they obtain their RDN credential.
- Non-credentialed Dietitians must provide care under the supervision of a RDN at or above the full performance level.
- Temporary appointments of non-credentialed Dietitian will not be extended beyond one year or converted to a new temporary appointment.
- Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following:
- Non-credentialed Dietitians who meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below, but do not possess the RDN credential, may be given a temporary full-time appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2).
- Failure to Obtain Registration. In all cases, Dietitians must actively pursue meeting registration requirements starting from their appointment date. Failure to obtain registration within one year from the date of appointment will result in removal from the Dietitian, GS-0630 occupation and may result in termination of employment.
- Loss of Credential. Officials must immediately relieve employees who fail to maintain the required registration/certification of duties and responsibilities associated with the occupation and/or assignment, which may also result in separation from employment.
- 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Have you earned a bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent? TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED.
Note: Foreign Education. To be creditable, college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND and meet ACEND's International Dietitian Education standards which are designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies to sit for the CDR credentialing exam.
Note: Foreign Education. To be creditable, college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND and meet ACEND's International Dietitian Education standards which are designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies to sit for the CDR credentialing exam.
3a.
NARRATIVE: Please provide the following information regarding the academic institution from which you received your degree.
Name of Institution:
City and State:
Degree:
Major/Program:
Month and Year conferred:
Name of Institution:
City and State:
Degree:
Major/Program:
Month and Year conferred:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
REGISTRATION: Are you currently or will you 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) as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD)?
NOTE: Required at the GS-11 grade level. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CDR REGISTRATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
NOTE: Required at the GS-11 grade level. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR CDR REGISTRATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
4a.
Please indicate your registration type (RDN or RD):
Issue Date:
and/or
Date Expected to take the Registration Exam:
Issue Date:
and/or
Date Expected to take the Registration Exam:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Have you 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. DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
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. DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
5a.
NARRATIVE: Please provide the following information regarding the institution from which you completed your supervised practice.
Name of Institution:
City and State:
Program:
Month and Year conferred:
Name of Institution:
City and State:
Program:
Month and Year conferred:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
GS-07 Dietitian (Clinical) (Entry Level Developmental)
Experience/Education Requirement: None beyond the basic requirements. Do you meet these requirements listed above?
Experience/Education Requirement: None beyond the basic requirements. Do you meet these requirements listed above?
7.
GS-09 Dietitian (Clinical) (Developmental)
Experience/Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, Do you possess at least 1 year of experience as a registered dietitian equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7),OR education equivalent Masters degree from a regionally accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field?
Experience Includes: Performing increasingly complex tasks under supervision. Conduct nutrition assessments using the NCP. Develop skills in applying evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpreting research and utilizing whole health principles. Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care. Maintain accurate record keeping of daily activities. Working in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, outpatient centers, residential treatment programs and patient homes.
In addition to the experience above, can you demonstrate the following KSAs?
Experience/Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, Do you possess at least 1 year of experience as a registered dietitian equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7),OR education equivalent Masters degree from a regionally accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field?
Experience Includes: Performing increasingly complex tasks under supervision. Conduct nutrition assessments using the NCP. Develop skills in applying evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpreting research and utilizing whole health principles. Utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care. Maintain accurate record keeping of daily activities. Working in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, outpatient centers, residential treatment programs and patient homes.
In addition to the experience above, can you demonstrate the following KSAs?
- Knowledge of various accrediting and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of virtual technology to provide nutrition care.
- Ability to deliver patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation).
- Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Ability to develop patient-centered goals.
- Ability to collect data for performance improvement studies.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
8.
GS-11 Dietitian (Clinical) (Full Performance Level): Do you possess at least 1 year of experience as a registered dietitian equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9)?
OR education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field?
Experience includes: independently planning, developing and directing all nutrition care activities (e.g., food service and/or clinical nutrition). Serving as important member of the interdisciplinary team of care providers and focus on offering exceptional nutrition care and guidance to optimize health. Working in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, outpatient centers, residential treatment programs and patient homes. Using evidence-based approaches to develop menus, counsel patients and provide nutrition care.
In addition to the experience above, can you demonstrate the following KSAs?
OR education equivalent to 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or a Ph.D. OR equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited university or college in the field of dietetics or closely related field?
Experience includes: independently planning, developing and directing all nutrition care activities (e.g., food service and/or clinical nutrition). Serving as important member of the interdisciplinary team of care providers and focus on offering exceptional nutrition care and guidance to optimize health. Working in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, outpatient centers, residential treatment programs and patient homes. Using evidence-based approaches to develop menus, counsel patients and provide nutrition care.
In addition to the experience above, can you demonstrate the following KSAs?
- Knowledge of best practices in the dietetics profession and in scientific literature, including knowledge of research methods, study design, data collection, interpretation of findings, and translation of results into nutrition practice;
- Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory, and agency authorities;
- Ability to develop and maintain a system of internal reviews and direct quality control and performance improvement studies;
- Knowledge of computer software programs relative to food service systems;
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition care and treatment of complex cases in clinical settings in order to develop, implement and coordinate best practices in the dietetics profession (e.g. assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation);
- Knowledge of best practices in areas of clinical nutrition and the ability to apply nutrition interventions to patients with multiple co-morbidities;
- Ability to act as a consultant for health care providers including registered dietetic technicians, dietetic interns, nurses, physicians, medical students, and allied health professionals.
RESUME REMINDER: Your resume must include the following information each job listed:
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. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSES YOU SELECT. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS.
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.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008 or 4/24-Present or 6/25-9/25)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week e.g. 40 hrs; 12 hrs etc.)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
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. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE RESPONSES YOU SELECT. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS.
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.
9.
CERTIFICATION: 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.