Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator)
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Employer: Veterans Health Administration
Industry: Dietitian And Nutritionist
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Summary
The HPDP & VHEI Coordinator coordinates the medical facilities Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program and Veteran Health Education and Information Program. The Employee Whole Health Coordinator coordinates the medical facilities Employee Whole Health Program.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF MARTINSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER ONLY.
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Duties
HPDP-VHEI and EWH Coordinator:
- Leading a diverse multidisciplinary team in planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the HPDP, VHEI and EWH program and services and integrating the plans into the medical facility's strategic plan and related programs.
- Engaging in continuous process and product improvement to support the quality and effectiveness of HPDP, VHEI and EWH programs and services.
- Conducting a facility-wide needs assessment of HPDP, VHEI, and EWH programs and services to determine based on assessment results.
- Coordinating with facility staff (e.g., POA, CDCE, My HealtheVet Coordinator) to develop an available resource inventory/listing of HPDP, VHEI, and EWH programs and services.
- Chairs the HPDP-VHEI Committee/Subcommittee and EWH Subcommittee, ensuring diverse interdisciplinary representation from various clinical service lines.
- Assist with budget planning and monitoring, responsible for the purchase of a variety of products, materials, and goods used for HPDP, VHEI, and EWH programs, services, and activities.
- Establishes and maintains lead points of contact at each CBOC to ensure implementation of HPDP, VHE, and EWH programs, services, and activities.
- Collects, analysis, synthesize data to provide regular reports on the status of the HPDP, VHEI, and EWH program and services, to direct supervisor and other facility leaders as assigned.
- Advocating for policy, procedure and program development and resource allocation to support HPDP, VHEI, and EWH programs and services.
- Establishes, cultivates, and maintains effective working partnership relationships with other clinical disciplines, non-clinical staff and service lines/unit's.
- Representing the medical facility HPDP, VHEI and EWH Program on appropriate committees.
- Serving as POC for communication between the VA medical facility, National and VISN, HPDP, VHEI, and NCP Programs. National and VISN EWH entities.
Duties (HPDP-VHEI Coordinator):
- Ensuring all HPDP, VHEI programs, services and resources are Veteran-centered, designed, and developed in accordance with National VA policy and guidelines.
- Participating in orientation programs for new health care clinicians.
- Serving in collaboration with other clinical content experts as a subject matter expert in HPDP and providing education on evidence based HPDP products and services to PACT and other clinical staff.
- Collaborating with facility staff to develop consistency between facility strategies and VHA CPS guidance statements.
- Advising facility leadership and primary care leaders on clinical and administrative issues related to HPDP, including clinical preventive services.
- Serving as the lead facilitator of the TEACH program and supporting Veteran-centered communication skills training and clinician coaching for clinical staff.
- Collaborating closely with other members of the Healthy Living Team, MOVE! and facility staff.
- Providing limited HPDP related clinical responsibilities consistent with occupation specific licensure requirements.
- Integrating HPDP and VHEI program and services with Whole Health System to strengthen the cultural transformation model.
- Reviewing health education print, audiovisual, and electronic resources to ensure readability, cultural appropriateness, health literacy, and current evidence-based content.
Duties (Employee Whole Health Coordinator):
- Initiate and maintain at least 1 Whole Health educational program, such as Taking Charge of My Life and Health, MOVE! or Thrive.
- Develops and delivers well-being classes, seminars, workshops, to include but not limited to nutrition, mental, emotional, social, physical, and environmental well-being, based on national guidance.
- Conducts ongoing tracking and analysis of outcome measures which assess the positive benefits of well-being offerings on employees.
- Demonstrates evidence that staff practice workplace behaviors reflecting self-care and well-being for themselves.
- Solicits feedback from employees on satisfaction, interest, expectations for EWH program, including but not limited to via web-based questionnaires and focus groups at least every two years.
- Responsible for scheduling, approving instructors, selecting classes, and organizing activities and events.
- Develops training material for staff educational needs, including new employee orientation (NEO).
- Establishes, cultivates, and maintains effective relationships with service chiefs, managers, and supervisors.
- Keeps track of medical facility service lines/unit's independent employee well-being offerings and records them in the National Employee Whole Health LEAF System, inclusion of all EWH well-being offerings.
- Coordinates and delivers Whole Health Foundational Training offerings for staff.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:Flexible
Telework: Adhoc
Functional Statement #: PD24131F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements.
Grade Determinations:
Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator), GS-12.
(1) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
(2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. 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.
Assignment. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty) and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Employees in this assignment serve as Facility Dietitian Program Coordinator leading a multi-disciplinary team. Dietitian Program Coordinators may provide direct patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive nutrition therapy, practicing within their scope/clinical privileges. They are administratively responsible for a specialty program and provide program-specific leadership, guidance and direction, technical advice and staff development. Dietitian Program Coordinators oversee responsibilities for program, policy and procedure development, set goals, monitor and redefine priorities and may have an active role in the fiscal management for the program. They direct or participate in the design of research activities or quality improvement studies, including data collection and analysis. Dietitian Program Coordinators have oversight of and are responsible for developing and maintaining training and reference materials. They maintain program information through approved social media outlets. Dietitian Program Coordinators may supervise up to two employees. This assignment must represent substantial additional responsibility over and above that required at the full performance grade level and cannot be used as the full performance level of this occupation
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 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
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/.
ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.
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.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
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. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/03/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12519159.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Padmini Elayath
Phone
6123697619
Email
Padmini.Elayath@va.gov
Address
Martinsburg VA Medical Center
510 Butler Avenue
Martinsburg, WV 25405
US
Next steps
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. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The HPDP & VHEI Coordinator coordinates the medical facilities Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program and Veteran Health Education and Information Program. The Employee Whole Health Coordinator coordinates the medical facilities Employee Whole Health Program.
This job is open to
- Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF MARTINSBURG VA MEDICAL CENTER ONLY.
Videos
Duties
HPDP-VHEI and EWH Coordinator:
- Leading a diverse multidisciplinary team in planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the HPDP, VHEI and EWH program and services and integrating the plans into the medical facility's strategic plan and related programs.
- Engaging in continuous process and product improvement to support the quality and effectiveness of HPDP, VHEI and EWH programs and services.
- Conducting a facility-wide needs assessment of HPDP, VHEI, and EWH programs and services to determine based on assessment results.
- Coordinating with facility staff (e.g., POA, CDCE, My HealtheVet Coordinator) to develop an available resource inventory/listing of HPDP, VHEI, and EWH programs and services.
- Chairs the HPDP-VHEI Committee/Subcommittee and EWH Subcommittee, ensuring diverse interdisciplinary representation from various clinical service lines.
- Assist with budget planning and monitoring, responsible for the purchase of a variety of products, materials, and goods used for HPDP, VHEI, and EWH programs, services, and activities.
- Establishes and maintains lead points of contact at each CBOC to ensure implementation of HPDP, VHE, and EWH programs, services, and activities.
- Collects, analysis, synthesize data to provide regular reports on the status of the HPDP, VHEI, and EWH program and services, to direct supervisor and other facility leaders as assigned.
- Advocating for policy, procedure and program development and resource allocation to support HPDP, VHEI, and EWH programs and services.
- Establishes, cultivates, and maintains effective working partnership relationships with other clinical disciplines, non-clinical staff and service lines/unit's.
- Representing the medical facility HPDP, VHEI and EWH Program on appropriate committees.
- Serving as POC for communication between the VA medical facility, National and VISN, HPDP, VHEI, and NCP Programs. National and VISN EWH entities.
Duties (HPDP-VHEI Coordinator):
- Ensuring all HPDP, VHEI programs, services and resources are Veteran-centered, designed, and developed in accordance with National VA policy and guidelines.
- Participating in orientation programs for new health care clinicians.
- Serving in collaboration with other clinical content experts as a subject matter expert in HPDP and providing education on evidence based HPDP products and services to PACT and other clinical staff.
- Collaborating with facility staff to develop consistency between facility strategies and VHA CPS guidance statements.
- Advising facility leadership and primary care leaders on clinical and administrative issues related to HPDP, including clinical preventive services.
- Serving as the lead facilitator of the TEACH program and supporting Veteran-centered communication skills training and clinician coaching for clinical staff.
- Collaborating closely with other members of the Healthy Living Team, MOVE! and facility staff.
- Providing limited HPDP related clinical responsibilities consistent with occupation specific licensure requirements.
- Integrating HPDP and VHEI program and services with Whole Health System to strengthen the cultural transformation model.
- Reviewing health education print, audiovisual, and electronic resources to ensure readability, cultural appropriateness, health literacy, and current evidence-based content.
Duties (Employee Whole Health Coordinator):
- Initiate and maintain at least 1 Whole Health educational program, such as Taking Charge of My Life and Health, MOVE! or Thrive.
- Develops and delivers well-being classes, seminars, workshops, to include but not limited to nutrition, mental, emotional, social, physical, and environmental well-being, based on national guidance.
- Conducts ongoing tracking and analysis of outcome measures which assess the positive benefits of well-being offerings on employees.
- Demonstrates evidence that staff practice workplace behaviors reflecting self-care and well-being for themselves.
- Solicits feedback from employees on satisfaction, interest, expectations for EWH program, including but not limited to via web-based questionnaires and focus groups at least every two years.
- Responsible for scheduling, approving instructors, selecting classes, and organizing activities and events.
- Develops training material for staff educational needs, including new employee orientation (NEO).
- Establishes, cultivates, and maintains effective relationships with service chiefs, managers, and supervisors.
- Keeps track of medical facility service lines/unit's independent employee well-being offerings and records them in the National Employee Whole Health LEAF System, inclusion of all EWH well-being offerings.
- Coordinates and delivers Whole Health Foundational Training offerings for staff.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:Flexible
Telework: Adhoc
Functional Statement #: PD24131F
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.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- 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
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.
- 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).
Current VHA Dietitians that qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision may not be promoted to a higher grade if they do not meet the current RDN/RD requirements.
Grade Determinations:
Dietitian (Facility Program Coordinator), GS-12.
(1) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
(2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. 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.
Assignment. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty) and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Employees in this assignment serve as Facility Dietitian Program Coordinator leading a multi-disciplinary team. Dietitian Program Coordinators may provide direct patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive nutrition therapy, practicing within their scope/clinical privileges. They are administratively responsible for a specialty program and provide program-specific leadership, guidance and direction, technical advice and staff development. Dietitian Program Coordinators oversee responsibilities for program, policy and procedure development, set goals, monitor and redefine priorities and may have an active role in the fiscal management for the program. They direct or participate in the design of research activities or quality improvement studies, including data collection and analysis. Dietitian Program Coordinators have oversight of and are responsible for developing and maintaining training and reference materials. They maintain program information through approved social media outlets. Dietitian Program Coordinators may supervise up to two employees. This assignment must represent substantial additional responsibility over and above that required at the full performance grade level and cannot be used as the full performance level of this occupation
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 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
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/.
ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.
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.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
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. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:- Unexpired current RDN License from Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to 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.- Cover Letter
- License
- Unexpired current RDN License from Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Performance Appraisal
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. - How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/03/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12519159.- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Padmini Elayath
Phone
6123697619
Email
Padmini.Elayath@va.gov
Address
Martinsburg VA Medical Center
510 Butler Avenue
Martinsburg, WV 25405
US
Next steps
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. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. - Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Unexpired current RDN License from Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to 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.
- Cover Letter
- License
- Unexpired current RDN License from Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Performance Appraisal
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/03/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12519159.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
Padmini Elayath
Phone
6123697619
Padmini.Elayath@va.gov
Address
Martinsburg VA Medical Center
510 Butler Avenue
Martinsburg, WV 25405
US
Next steps
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. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Created: 2024-08-27
Reference: 806118400
Country: United States
State: West Virginia
City: Martinsburg
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