VCS Dietitian

About the role

The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a Dietitian in our Nutrition and Whole Health Division. This position serves as a technical nutrition expert to management officials within the VCS Food Operations Program nationwide.

What you will do

• Participates in researching, testing, and evaluating food items, recipes, serving systems, and equipment.
• Collaborates with other Nutrition and Whole Health team members to update menus and systems - Food Safety and Sanitation: Oversees VCS's compliance with food labeling laws, shelf-life standards, food safety code, and stays abreast of new developments. - Policy & Standards Development: Participates in the formulation and refinement of operating standards, policies, and procedures for the nutritional programs of Veterans Canteen Service (VCS). - Regulatory Compliance: Ensures VCS's adherence to federal, agency, departmental, and medical center policies. - Program Evaluation: Evaluates VCS's food operations through site visits and reports; identifies gaps in practice and recommends performance improvements. - Staff Development & Event Coordination: Participates in planning, conducting, and evaluating training, conferences, and workshops for employees nationwide.
• Professional Development: Stays current with the administrative and technical practices and procedures of nutrition required to serve as an expert, giving advice and direction on various aspects of VCS Food Operations Programs.
• Health & Wellness Content Development: Coordinates VCS' BeWell Health and Wellness program by collaborating with other VCS divisions and VHA program offices, other government agencies, and external vendors to develop initiatives to improve the health and well-being of our customers.
• Collaborates on the development of health-related marketing materials and programs.

Education

Accredited Dietetics Education: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program (master's degree preferred), ensuring foundational knowledge and academic preparation.

Registered Dietitian Credentials: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) - Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing branch of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

How you will be evaluated

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WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Documents you must provide

• Resume Transcript 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. Most recent SF-50 Performance Appraisal Separation Notice (RIF) Veterans' Preference: Since the Veteran Canteen Service falls under Title 38 U.S.C.
• 7802, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply.
• Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.

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