Dietitian

• Implement a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics program serving the patient population of the Sisseton Service Unit with an emphasis on medical nutrition therapy diabetes education prevention and management and community nutrition education.
• Incumbent will participate in the total service unit dietetics program including short- and long-range program plans consistent with IHS Area and national nutrition program goals and policies.
• Will provide MNT through direct patient care for a wide variety of chronic conditions including diabetes renal disease cardiovascular disease hypertension hepatic disease carcinoma alcoholism infectious disease and trauma.
• Will serve as the Nutrition expert for local tribal programs families individuals and clinic staff. Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) menu planning nutritional counseling education material development and review program planning in-service training and group class coordination and facilitating. Perform other duties as assigned to support the dietetics program.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment the employee will be subject to adverse actions up to and including removal from Federal service.

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Background Investigation Requirement:

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:

This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Individual Occupational Requirements
General Schedule Qualification Standards - Dietetics and Nutrition Series 0630

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements for all grade levels:

• Bachelors or graduate/higher level degree in the fields of dietetics food nutrition food service management institution management or related science. The educational program must have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics(external link) (ACEND) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. For dietitian positions the curriculum must have been in accordance with the qualifying requirements established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)(external link) (formerly American Dietetic Association(external link) (ADA) prior to January 1 2012) in effect at the time of graduation.
• Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program internship or other clinical component approved by AND (formerly ADA) for dietitians or nutritionists.
• Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).