Dietitian (Clinical) MOVE Weight Management Program

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Jackson, MO - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 74678 - 97087
Posted on: 3 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This is a Dietitian position with the Jackson VA Medical Centers MOVE! Weight Management Program serving as a subject matter expert in Nutrition. The Dietitian will assist in developing programming in weight management facilitate group education and provide 1:1 weight management nutrition counseling clinical assessment Healthy Teaching Kitchen demos Bariatric Support Groups Weight Management in Advanced Age and Weight Maintenance Support to help skill building and self-management.


Duties

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**This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until March 6 2026 or until an applicant is selected.**

**Current permanent VA employees and Federal employees from other federal agencies should apply under CBST--26-SC**

The Dietitian (Clinical) will be involved in the professional practice of dietetics in accordance with the guidance set forth in Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) directives policies and procedures and VA regulations governing the practice of dietetics. Duties include but are not limited to:


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm no compressed tour; subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 586-00139F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized


Requirements

Conditions of employment

    • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
    • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
    • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
    • Subject to background/security investigation.
    • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
    • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
    As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
    • your performance and conduct;
    • the needs and interests of the agency;
    • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
    • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
    Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

    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.
    • English Language Proficiency: Dietitian candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
    • 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).

    Grade Determinations: Your experience must be evident in your resume.

    Dietitian (Clinical) GS-11 (Full Performance Level)
    (1) Experience:
    At least one year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade.
    AND
    (2)
    In addition to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs in their resume:
    (a) Skill in delivering patient care using the NCP (e.g. assessment diagnosis intervention monitoring and evaluation).
    (b) Skill in interpreting research to apply evidence-based nutrition practices to improve patient outcomes.
    (c) Skill in developing patient-centered goals.
    (d) Skill in analyzing data for performance improvement studies.
    (e) Skill in collaborating with stakeholders.
    (f) Ability to comply with various accrediting regulatory and agency authorities.

    Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-11.

    Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing lifting carrying sitting stooping bending puling and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

    Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted heated and ventilated. However the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.

    Additional information

    Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

    During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

    This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

    This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

    VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

    If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

    Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

    Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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