Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator)

What you would do

• Manages all aspects of the specialty program for the facility.
• Plans, directs, and assesses the work of subordinate staff.
• Coordinates with the team to set local goals and report progress.
• Provides direct nutrition care to Veterans within clinical privileges.
• Formulates the annual budget, including staffing, supplies, and equipment.
• Oversees program, policy, procedure, and training material development.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-11. Paid and unpaid experience counts, including volunteer work.

With education: A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required. Holding the RDN credential meets CDR's education requirement, which is a bachelor's degree or higher. Education must come from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• RDN or RD registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

How to apply well

What to send:

• Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
• Professional certification (RDN or RD credential)
• Cover letter, if applicable
• DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
• SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point preference
• Transcript if you use education to qualify
• SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
• Disability letter (Schedule A or VA), if applicable

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your questionnaire and documents. The agency verifies your application, resume, and supporting documents, and may run pre-employment reference checks. Missing information or errors can lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

• Include a long-form resume or CV and your RDN or RD professional certification, since both are required.
• Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214, plus SF-15 if you claim 10-point preference.
• Be clear and specific about your GS-11 level experience, with dates, because the agency verifies everything you list.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Alternate work schedules are not available.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizenship required
• Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Background and security investigation
• Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID licenses are not accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption
• 1-year or 2-year trial period
• Fingerprinting, background check, credentialing, and medical exam within 3 days of a tentative offer

Job details

Salary

$89,508 – $116,360 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-12 · General Schedule

Location

Prescott, Arizona

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Dietitian And Nutritionist (0630)

Announcement

CBSX-13100865-27-RCM