Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This is a full-time supervisory dietitian job that leads the Clinical Nutrition section at the Central Alabama VA Medical Center in Montgomery, Alabama. The job is part of the Veterans Health Administration and includes supervising other dietitians and working with other facility managers. There is 1 vacancy, and the job is not remote or virtual.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
- Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
- Federal employees (excepted service)Current federal employees in the excepted service; the announcement says which agencies count.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
Only U.S. citizens can apply. The announcement says it is open to current permanent VA employees, current permanent federal employees of other agencies, and all U.S. citizens.
What you would do
- Leads the clinical nutrition section as the main expert advisor for staff.
- Supervises GS-12 dietitians and oversees work of clinical dietitians at GS-11 and below.
- Oversees HR staffing, employee relations, and labor relations for the section.
- Sets strategic goals that match the NFS, VISN, and national plans.
- Leads quality improvement work and writes policies to meet regulatory compliance.
- Negotiates with facility managers to support clinical nutrition operations.
Do you qualify for GS-13?
With experience: You need 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-12. Experience in healthcare facility clinical nutrition operations is preferred but not required, and paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.
With education: You must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Non-credentialed dietitians with a bachelor's degree and an ACEND-accredited program may get a temporary appointment of up to one year, but the announcement says they may only be appointed at GS-7 or GS-9.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
How to apply well
What to send:
- CDR registration proof
- Cover letter
- Long-form resume or CV
- Transcript if using education to qualify
- DD-214 if claiming veterans' preference
- VA disability letter if applicable
- SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
- SF-15 with proof if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing required information may affect your rating or consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Make sure your CDR registration is included, since the announcement says it is required in your application package.
- The 2-page resume limit does not apply, so a long-form resume or CV that clearly describes your supervisory experience is appropriate.
- Describe your supervisory and clinical nutrition experience with specific dates and details, because the VA says it will not assume anything about your experience.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, subject to change based on agency need. Travel is 25% or less.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. Permanent change of station is not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Background and security investigation
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Online onboarding with acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses not accepted after May 7, 2025
- Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption required
- 1 or 2-year trial period
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $106,437 – $138,370 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-13 · General Schedule
- Location
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- 25% or less
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- Yes
- Occupation
- Dietitian And Nutritionist (0630)
- Announcement
- CBTB-13102172-27-SSH
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