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Dietitian - Facility Program Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

Open to the publicPermanentFull-time
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Salary
$92,191 – $119,851/yr
Pay grade
GS 12
Openings
1
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Closes
Closes in 7 days

Summary

Dietitians in this assignment serve as a Facility Program Coordinator (MOVE!) leading a multidisciplinary team. They are administratively responsible for a specialty program and provide program-specific leadership, guidance & direction, technical advice, & staff development. Facility Program Coordinators have oversight responsibilities for program, policy, & procedure development, set goals, monitor, & redefine priorities & may have an active role in the fiscal management for the program.

Duties

  • Manages all aspects of the program for the facility, assuring local compliance with national policy and direction.
  • Coordinates with the multidisciplinary team to develop local goals. Measures progress toward the goals and reports to the appropriate officials at a local, VISN and national level.
  • Provides direct patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive nutrition therapy, practicing within their scope/clinical privileges.
  • Serves as the professional and technical advisor for their program.
  • Promotes and maintains effective working relationships with all faculty and significant parties at the national, state, and local level.
  • Directs or participates in the design of studies, collects data, conducts statistical analysis, interprets findings, and translates results into written and oral communications.
  • Sets priorities, delegates tasks, meets multiple deadlines, analyzes organizational problems, and develops and implements effective solutions.
  • Serves as a consultant and technical advisor within NFS and with other facility health care staff in evaluating health care delivery to Veterans and employees.
  • Determines the continuing education needs of program staff and appropriate resources to meet those needs.
  • Oversees all aspects for the program, policy, and procedure development.
  • Oversees development and maintenance of training and reference materials.
  • Establishes and manages program goals and objectives.
  • Plans and administers a program, coordinates associated activities and resources, evaluates program accomplishments, redefines priorities, problem solves, and modifies objectives.
  • Takes an active role in the fiscal management for the program, identifying resource needs that may include staffing, supplies, contracts, etc.
  • Maintains program information through approved social media outlets.
  • May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: PD99400S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • English Language Proficiency. Dietitian candidates must be proficient inspoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
  • 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 formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
Grade Determinations. All individuals assigned to this occupation must meet all the basic qualification requirements and all the requirements defined in the specific assignment.

Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator), GS-12.
Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11).

Assignment at the GS-11 level. Clinical Dietitians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for Veterans using the NCP (e.g., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation), assuring high-quality nutrition care. They apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, interpret research and utilize whole health principles to develop patient-centered goals and improve outcomes. Clinical Dietitians also utilize virtual care technology to improve access to care. They are accountable for independent and accurate record keeping, autonomous coverage of daily clinical activities and efficiently completing patient encounters using approved systems. Clinical Dietitians are knowledgeable of and ensure work accomplishments comply with TJC and other accrediting agency standards and ensure continuous improvement of safe and quality care. They collect and analyze data related to performance improvement activities within NFS, lead activities in the implementation of new initiatives and collaborate with stakeholders. Clinical Dietitians frequently collaborate with the food service section and leadership staff to enhance the Veteran's dining experience, support patient satisfaction and serve as a liaison between clinical units and the Food Service Section.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • (a) Knowledge of program administration establishes program goals and objectives, coordinates activities, evaluates accomplishments and solves problems.
  • (b) Skill in developing quality improvement or research activities.
  • (c) Skill in developing training and reference materials.
  • (d) Ability to develop policies and procedures.
  • (e) Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership, technical advice and staff development.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that
could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.

Education

ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.

Foreign Education. To be creditable, college and/or university degrees earned outside the U.S and its territories must be evaluated by ACEND® and meet ACEND®'s International Dietitian Education standards which are designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and competencies to sit for the CDR credentialing exam.

Requirements

  • 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.

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