Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations) Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, Indiana
Salary
$106,365 - $138,276 Per Year
Open & closing dates
Posted: October 1, 2025
Closes: October 10, 2025 (5 days left)
Job Description
The Supervisory Dietitian, assignment is in the Food Nutrition and provides expert supervision of a complex Veteran-Centric food operation which consists of four sections (Informatics, Food Service, Production, Nutrition Communication Center). They are an essential part of the NFS executive leadership team and Supervisory makes decisions based on intricate and unrelated information from inconclusive or variable data related to food operations. Position offers a Recruitment/Relocation Incentive.
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. Note: Applicants who hold the RDN credential have met the education requirement (e.g. bachelor's degree or higher) of CDR, as such this occupation is considered professional and scientific with a positive education requirement and the procedures in Part I, Chapter 4 of this Handbook will be followed when applying Veteran's preference. Applicants may be covered by the Grandfathering Provision. Grade Determinations- Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations), GS-13: Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, (GS-12).Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA).In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate, in their resume, 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. Preferred Experience: Direct involvement with food service industry within the last 3 years supervising food service/production operations, leading/developing food service/production team, conducting employee investigations, and completing employee-related Human Resource actions. 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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: This occupation is a Title 38 or Hybrid Title 38; the Veterans Administration has been granted an exception to the 2page resume limitation for Title 38 or Hybrid Title 38 recruitments. Applicants will need to upload the following linked document https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/resume.docx to the Resume document type. Your actual Resume/CV should be uploaded to the Other Resume/CV-may be more than 2 pages document type. Resume/CV-may be more than 2 pages 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 Other (2) 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