Dietitian
Company
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Armed Forces Retirement Home
Location
Gulfport, Mississippi Gulfport, Mississippi
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is located in the Healthcare Services Department, Armed Forces Retirement Home. The incumbent functions as the clinical dietitian in charge of all medical areas. The incumbent is responsible for the nutritional care of all residents, as such the incumbent is charged with the administrative responsibility of dietetic services within the food service area.
Learn more about this agencyRequirements
Conditions of Employment
This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 24-AFRH-127. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.
The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.
The AFRH ethics program promotes the highest standards of ethical conduct for all employees. As a federal employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct, and the U.S. criminal conflict of interest statutes. As an AFRH employee, you will also be subject to the AFRH Supplemental Ethics Regulations which restrict the extent to which a AFRH employee can engage in certain activities and hold certain investments. Depending on your position, you may also be required to file a public or confidential financial disclosure report which must be filed within 30 days of your appointment as an employee of AFRH. Upon your new appointment, you will receive guidance regarding your ethics obligations. You will also be required to attend a mandatory ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. Please contact the Agency Ethics Officer (Joseph Pollard) at (202) 541-7557, or [email protected] if you should have any questions.
- Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
- Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
Qualifications
Basic education requirement: 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 (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) (formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA) prior to January 1, 2012) in effect at the time of graduation. OR;
Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by American Dietetic Association (formerly ADA) for dietitians or nutritionists. OR;
Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Specialized Experience for the GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
Directs specialized activities of the food service management administrative function in food quality control, food safety/sanitation, and dietetic services.
Examples:
Conducting nutritional assessments including dietary history and laboratory test for each patient to accurately assess metabolic needs OR;
Conducting nutritional education OR;
Developing or modifying teaching materials OR;
Ensuring provision of acceptable and nutritionally adequate meals for all residents with established budgetary and ration allowances.
OR
You may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
OR
You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
SPECIAL NOTE: Long-term care experience and/or interacting with geriatric patients is highly desired.
Education
Education Requirements: 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 (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) (formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA) prior to January 1, 2012) in effect at the time of graduation. OR;
Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by American Dietetic Association (formerly ADA) for dietitians or nutritionists. OR;
Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
Additional information
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment.
- Selectees will be subject to the AFRH Tuberculosis Surveillance Program.
- Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc.
- Because the AFRH's mission requires uninterrupted, direct human support and medical care for its Residents, this position is considered essential for continuing AFRH operations. Therefore, the incumbent is expected to arrive for duty on time, as scheduled, and to complete the assigned tour during emergency situations such as hazardous weather.
- Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
- Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
- Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
- A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
- A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
Explore More
Date Posted
07/12/2024
Views
0
Similar Jobs
COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAMMER - Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This position is in the Community Recreation Division of the Morale Welfare and Recreation MWR Department The role involves planning promoting and imp...
View DetailsCOMMUNITY RECREATION REC AID - Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations
Views in the last 30 days - 0
The text describes a job opportunity within the Morale Welfare and Recreation MWR Community Recreation program The role involves a variety of duties s...
View DetailsNursing Assistant - Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Armed Forces Retirement Home
Views in the last 30 days - 0
The Certified Nursing Assistant CNA position is available at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport MS The role involves providing nonskilled nu...
View DetailsRFT CUSTODIAN (FITNESS CENTER) - Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations
Views in the last 30 days - 0
The Custodian role involves a range of cleaning maintenance and repair duties for a fitness facility Responsibilities include facility cleaning equipm...
View DetailsWELDER - Department of the Navy - Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This is a public notice flyer for anticipated vacancies Interested applicants must follow the How to Apply section as applications wont be accepted th...
View DetailsCOMMUNITY RECREATION ASSISTANT - TICKETS & TRAVEL - Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This job posting details a position within the Morale Welfare and Recreation MWR Community Recreation program The role involves a variety of duties in...
View Details