Supervisory Dietitian (Informatics)

<p>This position is located at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center within Nutrition and Foods Service. The Supervisory Dietitian (Informatics) oversee the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC) providing administrative and technical supervision to the NCC employees. Supervisory Informatics Dietitians are thoroughly knowledgeable of and have full authority for planning, coordinating, and implementing food service technology into the department.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Plans, directs, and assesses the workload and competency of all subordinate staff. Uses available technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS. Utilizes electronic programs to produce reports, analyze data and improve personnel efficiency and productivity in the NCC. Enters and maintains ingredient information, recipes, nutritional information, and menus into the technology package. Oversees the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control. Leads a menu committee. Signs menus indicating they are approved by a registered dietitian. Completes nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensures menus follow required diet guidelines. Develops and maintains training and reference materials for the NCC. Manages productivity reports for the NCC. Completes audits for the NCC, determining action plans when results require corrective measures. Coordinates and supports downtime procedures for the NCC, ensuring procedures remain up to date. Coordinates all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus, and informatics for NFS employees. Work Schedule: Full-time, 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday and Monday off Telework: Ad-hoc as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD99525S 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.