Summary The Phoenix VA Health Care System is seeking a Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) to lead registered dietitians and clinical nutrition programs. This role provides expert consultation, oversees evidence-based nutrition services, guides program development and implementation, supervises staff, and expands clinical nutrition and tele-nutrition services for Veterans across the system. Responsibilities The Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) is responsible for providing administrative and technical leadership for the Clinical Nutrition Section and may travel to other locations within the Phoenix VA Health Care System/32nd Street Clinic. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinates the work assignments based on priorities, capabilities of the employee. Leads the monthly outpatient nutrition staff meeting and co-leads clinical department meetings. Assists with the direction of a personnel management program for the service by delegating responsibility to subordinates and holding them responsible for the performance of their sections. Guides subordinates on problems solving, decision making, delegation, change management, performance improvement management and labor-management relations. Coordinates the nutrition care program to accommodate changes associated with administration, science, education, and research. Assures nutrition activities are coordinated with other initiatives at a local, VISN and national level to provide for a quality outpatient nutrition program. Conducts and/or participates in nutrition research studies and communicates findings through reports, abstracts, presentations, and publications. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 07:00am-3:30pm but work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99521S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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. Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition), GS-12 Grade Determinations: Experience (must be clearly annotated on your resume). One year of Dietitian experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (must be clearly annotated on your resume). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of accrediting requirements in clinical nutrition to assess staff compliance and implement performance improvements. Skill as a nutrition expert to provide technical guidance, direction and staff development. Skill in Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guidelines to develop, implement and coordinate best practices. Skill in establishing goals and objectives to coordinate activities, evaluate accomplishments and solve problems. Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance). Ability to analyze data in order to recommend allocation of resources. Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience and/or experience in a Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) or TeleMOVE position. 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. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Education ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory. Additional Information Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field. Receiving Service Credit for 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. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
