Summary This position is located at the Phoenix VA Medical Center in Nutrition, Hospitality, and Food Service (NHFS). The primary purpose of this position involves managing and coordinating the Phoenix VAMC Dietetic Internship Program in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and ACEND requirements. This position will interface with interns across the entirety of their dietetic rotations, including both clinical and foodservice. Responsibilities The Dietetic Internship Coordinator (GS-12) oversees, expands and coordinates the dietetic internship program within the Phoenix VAMC. Major duties and responsibilities include: Develops, documents, tracks and assesses program goals to ensure the program produces measurable results through evaluation of data and improved program outcomes and customer experience. Create and update the curriculum for the dietetic internship program. This includes designing educational content, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and keeping it relevant to current practices in dietetics. Recruiting and selecting dietetic interns, including orienting them to the program and ensuring a smooth transition. Provide guidance, mentorship and supervision to the interns throughout their internship program in both the clinical and foodservice areas. This involves evaluating their performance, offering constructive feedback and helping them develop professionally. Establish and maintain relationships with preceptors and clinical sites. Writes the self-study for re-accreditation. Maintains up-to-date program information accessible through online sources. Coordinates program marketing events such as an intern open house and outreach events. Establishes an intern selection committee, selection criteria for application to the program and reviewing and evaluating all applicants prior to selection. Establishes, administers, maintains and coordinates affiliations with community programs (local food bank; Women, Infants and Children; etc.) and/or with affiliated universities for the combined master's intern program curriculum. Resolves policy, program and project issues associated with combined master's program and outside affiliations. Provides direction, orientation, coaching, in-service training and ongoing educational programs related to the dietetic internship program. Plans and coordinates intern rotations and outside seminars with preceptors, presenters and community affiliations. Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Dietitian (Dietetic Internship Director)/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. Licensure. Full, unrestricted license or certification by a state to independently practice dietetics work at the master's degree level. Education. Fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Preferred Experience: Knowledge of program coordination, clinical training/precepting, clinical education and ACEND policies. Prefer experience as a dietitian in both the clinical and foodservice realms. Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements above, candidates must meet the following grade requirements. GS-12 Dietitian (Dietetic Internship Director) Experience and Education Requirement: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you possess at least 3 years of experience as an RDN/RD and have a master's degree (or higher) from an accredited university or college which demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in utilizing data for program improvement to ensure compliance with various accrediting, regulatory and agency authorities. Ability to coordinate class schedules, training activities, seminars and supervised practice experience within the healthcare system and affiliated sites. Ability to implement all aspects of an internship program including developing program goals and objectives, curriculum and policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. Ability to oversee the process for the selection of students for the internship program. Ability to evaluate progress towards meeting core competencies. Assignments. This is the full performance level. Dietitian (Dietetic Internship Director) at this level are licensed or certified to independently practice as a Dietitian. Incumbents are assigned to all program areas, including but not limited to: overall planning, directing and oversight of the supervised practice for dietetic interns. Duties include but are not limited to: develops, documents, tracks and assesses program goals to ensure the program produces measurable results through evaluation of data and improved program outcomes and customer experience. Writes the self-study for re-accreditation. Establishes an intern selection committee, selection criteria for application to the program and reviewing and evaluating all applications prior to selection. Plans and coordinates intern rotations, class schedules and outside seminars with preceptors, presenters and community affiliations. Resolves policy, program and project issues associated with combined master's program and outside affiliations. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G20, GS-0630 - Dietitian (Dietetic Internship Director). 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. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. 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