Supervisory Dietitian (Chief Nutrition and Food Services)

<p>The Phoenix VA Health Care System is seeking a dynamic Supervisory Dietitian to serve as Chief, Nutrition and Food Services. This leader oversees clinical nutrition and food operations, sets strategic direction, manages resources, develops staff, and advances Veteran-focused nutrition and dining services. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Supervisory Dietitian (Chief, Nutrition and Food Services) provides executive leadership and oversight for all clinical nutrition, food operations, and administrative functions within the Nutrition and Food Services department. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Providing full administrative and technical supervision to supervisors and staff in clinical nutrition, food production, food service, and administrative support. Establishing performance standards, evaluating employee performance, counseling staff, addressing conduct issues, and managing all personnel actions. Defining competency requirements, identifying training needs, and ensuring staff maintain current technical and leadership knowledge. Developing and managing budget and staffing requirements to support organizational needs, program growth, and national priorities. Leading strategic planning and developing goals that integrate clinical nutrition and food operations to improve quality, safety, and Veteran satisfaction. Implementing and overseeing performance improvement programs to ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective nutrition and food services. Developing and updating policies and procedures, and ensuring regulatory and accrediting-body compliance. Overseeing planning for new initiatives, space redesign, equipment needs, and changes in patient care delivery. Ensuring compliance with dietary supplement requirements, purchasing agreements, and relevant contracting procedures. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 07:00am-3:30pm but work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service. Telework: Available (Ad-hoc). Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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 trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.