Lead Health Technician (Dietetic)

Major Duties:

• Provides leadership to 7.4 FTEE Health Technician (Dietetic) GSpositions
• Distribute and balance workload among employees
• Keeps in touch with the status and progress of work and makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities
• Provides on the job training to new employees
• Practices excellent customer service skills in all forms of communication
• Maintains vital connection between Nutrition Communication Center (NCC) Associates Registered Dietitian higher graded dietetic technicians food service staff Nursing patients and guests
• Responsible for the independent and accurate transfer of information received via COTS Dietetics software
• Generates appropriate paper ticket for each meal service in the event the COTS Dietetics software program is inoperable and meal ticket may not be printed
• Prints lists reports labels and tray tickets following the established local facility procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 20 Hours; 5:30 am - 9:30 am working every other weekend and holidays as they fall on the schedule.
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Lead Health Technician (Dietetic)/PD241810
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Physical Requirements: The work may require walking indoors outdoors or to and from other areas of the medical center. It may be necessary to lift and/or push equipment. Incumbent is subject to periods continuous standing sitting walking and frequent stooping reaching pushing pulling and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighting up to 20 pounds.
• 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 identification 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 probationary 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 probationary period period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/01/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: Experience where you applied knowledge of nutrition screening process; programs and systems used to manage patient diet orders and preferences; skill in conducting diet education to selected groups of patients and individuals; ability to work collaboratively with patients and coworkers to provide nutrition care. OR
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed one-half year of graduate education (9 semester hours or equivalent) or an internship in course matter with a major that included courses directly related to the work of the Health Technician position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) or a course listing that identifies for each course completed: the college or university semester or quarter hours earned grade and grade-point average received. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education (beyond the second year after high school) and specialized experience as listed above. The education portion must include courses directly related to the work of the position (i.e. nutrition dietary therapy food and nutrition science food service systems management etc.). This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Your experience must be documented in your resume and transcripts are required..

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at

Required Experience:

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