Supervisory Dietitian Food Operations Manager

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is seeking to fill an Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) position to help serve our Veterans in the Nutrition and Food Department.

**Qualifications:**
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: To qualify as a GS-13 Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) you must meet all of the following: Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of business administration practices such as budget planning, contracting and food and supply purchasing to operate a food service program successfully. Skill in written communication including policy development and standard operating procedures. Skill in strategic planning to develop goals, objectives and action plans. Skill in analyzing data to monitor progress towards improving and sustaining outcomes. Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance). Ability to negotiate. 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.