Qualifications

Applicants 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
• 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
• Grade Determinations: All individuals assigned to this occupation must meet all the basic qualification requirements in paragraph 3 a-f and all the requirements defined in the specific assignment
• Dietitian (Informatics), GS-11
• (1) Experience: One year of experience as an RDN Dietitian equivalent to the next lower grade level
• (2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Skill in managing computer software programs relative to food service systems
• (b) Skill in applying nutritional knowledge to develop menus ensuring nutritional standards are met
• (c) Skill in developing training and reference materials
• (d) Skill in evaluating data to improve outcomes
• (e) Skill in providing training related to food service systems technology
• (f) Skill in collaborating with stakeholders
• (3) Assignment: Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Informatics) full performance level position
• Informatics Dietitians are thoroughly knowledgeable of and responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing food service technology as well as ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement within the service
• They independently manage VHA-supported software programs and/or COTS to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services including entering and maintaining ingredients, recipes, nutritional data and menus
• Informatics Dietitians fully oversee the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control
• They lead a menu committee
• Informatics Dietitians ensure recipes are standardized, costed and within budgetary constraints
• They create, revise and sign off on menus, complete nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensure menus follow required diet guidelines
• Informatics Dietitians oversee and are responsible for developing and maintaining training and reference materials for the NCC
• They manage productivity reports and complete audits for the NCC
• Informatics Dietitians coordinate and support downtime procedures for the NCC, ensuring procedures remain up to date
• As a subject matter expert in nutrition informatics and food service technology, Informatics Dietitians use their expertise to complete all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus and informatics for NFS employees
• They frequently collaborate with the clinical nutrition section and leadership staff to enhance the Veteran's dining experience and support patient satisfaction
• Informatics Dietitians act as a department ADPAC serving as the liaison between administration, food services, clinical staff and OI&T regarding clinical information system processes
• They manage and update the service SharePoint site
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11
• Preferred Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical/food service experience in a hospital setting, utilizing food technology (ex
• Hospitality Suite Computrition/Cerner), and implementing process improvement initiatives
• ServSafe Manager certification also preferred
• 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.