Dietitians in this role serve as Facility Program Coordinators, leading a multidisciplinary team and overseeing a specialty program. They provide leadership, technical guidance, and staff development; manage program policies, goals, priorities, and fiscal needs; support research and quality improvement; and maintain training materials. They may supervise up to two staff and oversee daily activities and performance.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/27/2026 BASIC

REQUIREMENTS

1. United States Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). 2. Registration. All applicants must hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 3.English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

GRADE DETERMINATION GS-12 1.

Experience. At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade. 2. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA). In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following

KSAs:

Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation). Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes. Skill in developing patient-centered goals. Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies. Skill in collaborating with stakeholders. Ability to comply with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities.

Reference:

VA Handbook 5005/154, Part II Appendix G20, Dietitian, Qualification Standard dated October 14, 2022.

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//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. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12.