Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition)

What you would do

• Leads clinical nutrition operations and serves as technical advisor to staff.
• Supervises staff by planning, directing, and reviewing their work.
• Sets strategic goals and action plans to improve patient outcomes.
• Develops and updates policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance systems.
• Oversees HR, employee relations, and labor relations for the section.
• Negotiates with facility managers to gain support for nutrition operations.

Do you qualify for GS-13?

With experience: You need one year of experience at the next lower grade level, which is GS-12 for this GS-13 job. The announcement does not describe the type of experience in detail beyond supervision and leadership skills. Previous management experience, ideally 2 or more years, is preferred.

With education: The announcement does not list a specific degree. It points to programs accredited by ACEND (the accrediting body for dietetics programs), and you must also be a registered dietitian (RDN or RD).

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD), registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

How to apply well

What to send:

• Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Proof of RDN or RD registration
• Cover letter, if you choose to include one
• DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
• SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
• Transcript if you use education to qualify
• SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
• VA disability letter, if it applies to you

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, and the agency will verify your application, resume, and supporting documents. Missing required information or errors can result in an ineligible rating or lower your overall rating.

Tips for this job:

• Describe your experience clearly and specifically, with dates and hours per week, because the VA will verify it.
• Upload proof of your RDN or RD registration, since it is a required document.
• The announcement lists telework as both ad-hoc and not eligible, so ask the contact about telework before you apply.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, 7:30am to 4:00pm, with rotating holidays and weekends.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized, and permanent change of station (PCS) moves are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizenship
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Background and security investigation
• Online onboarding with acceptable identification; non-REAL ID licenses are not accepted
• Participation in the seasonal flu vaccination program
• 1-year or 2-year trial period
• Annual Employee Health requirements, such as TB screening
• Physical demands include long periods of standing, walking, and possible exposure to infected patients

Job details

Salary

$108,810 – $141,455 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-13 · General Schedule

Location

Salisbury, North Carolina

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Other

Travel

25% or less

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

Yes

Occupation

Dietitian And Nutritionist (0630)

Announcement

CBTA-13103607-27-MAJ