Dietitian (Clinical Dietitian)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Supports the overall mission of the Health Services Division by providing comprehensive nutrition care and treatment through an interdisciplinary team approach to patients designated as medical and mental health, under the direction of the Health Services Administrator (HSA) or Food Service Administrator (FSA).

Shares the responsibilities for the administration, management, and direction of the institution’s medical diet program. Interprets the medical diet program, recommends changes to the FSA, and disseminates information concerning the program.

Responsible for developing, planning, directing, and coordinating dietetic services at the institutional level with focus on the local medical mission and management of chronic health care.

Coordinates nutritional care with other health care providers; provides consultation to institutional health services staff, physicians, and patients concerning diet and nutrition; and provides expertise in a wide range of disease states including those with complex medical and nutritional needs.

To be considered for the position, you must meet one of the following requirements for all grade levels:

Basic Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s 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 AND (formerly ADA) for dietitians or nutritionists.

OR

Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

NOTE: ALL applicants who are registered dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) MUST electronically upload proof of registration for verification at the time you apply.

If you are selected for this position, you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

NOTE: Employees currently assigned to positions in this occupational series as of September 2017 will be considered to have met the basic requirements for the position occupied.

AND

In addition to the basic requirements, you must have:

Education:

Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Experience:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience in monitoring the health and dietary needs of patients, recommending adjustments, and disseminating information regarding a medical diet program.
• Experience in performing nutritional screenings, assessments, developing individual plans and providing dietary counseling.
• Experience in conducting quality control and quality assurance to verify adherence to food service standards.
• Experience in developing policies and procedures for administering a nutrition and dietary program.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

Have a combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position. 

AND

Selective Placement Factor:

Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position.

• Successful completion and maintenance of dietetic registration as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

• 1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
• 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
• 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility:
  • A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),
  • Most recent performance appraisal, and
  • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
  • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.

NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.