Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, Indiana
Salary
$106,365 - $138,276 Per Year
Open & closing dates
Posted: September 29, 2025
Closes: October 8, 2025 (3 days left)
Job Description
Supervisory Dietitian (Clinical Nutrition) are the expert in clinical nutrition and oversees a complex Clinical Nutrition Section which involves providing administrative and technical supervision of GS12 Dietitians and the oversight of the work of clinical dietitians at the GS-11 level and below. This position does offer a Recruitment/Relocation Incentive. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENTS 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). Registration: All applicants must hold the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. To qualify for GS 13: Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 12-full performance level). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate, in their resume, the following KSAs: - Skill in written communication to include 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 negotiate. - Ability to supervise subordinate staff (i.e., plan, organize, delegate, direct, control and review activities and performance). Grandfathering Provision: Applicants may be eligible based on grandfathering provisions. 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. Preferred Experience: Three years experience supervising and leading a clinical nutrition team. Experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition support. 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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field. Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field. Resume/CV-may be more than 2 pages Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) Resume The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Resume/CV-may be more than 2 pages Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) Other (3) Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
Department Information
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Department
Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, Indiana, United States