DIETITIAN

DIETITIAN

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Fort Lee, Virginia

Salary Range: $111183 - $144540 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Headquarters Fort Lee (HQ). Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). Sales, Marketing and eCommerce Group. The incumbent serves as a subject expert and liaison for all Department of War (DoW), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) and Industry health and wellness initiatives Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Major Duties:

• ? Serves as the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) subject matter expert on nutrition and public health, advising senior leadership and internal divisions on health and wellness initiatives. Develops and implements nutrition, health, and wellness policies and evidence-based strategies that support Defense Commissary Agency and Department of War/Department of War Workforce readiness goals. Builds and maintains partnerships with Service and Installation Dietitians, Department of War agencies, industry partners, and Veteran Service Organizations to advance wellness initiatives. Oversees major nutrition programs, including the Dietitian Approved Thumb program and the Thinking Outside the Box meal-solution program, ensuring alignment with federal dietary guidelines. Creates, reviews, and manages nutrition and wellness content across Defense Commissary Agency omni-channel platforms, including the Healthy Living webpage and public health messaging. Conducts ongoing research on dietetic science, nutrition trends, and public health issues to guide program development and inform leadership decisions. Develops and delivers training and outreach for Defense Commissary Agency employees and Department of War health and wellness professionals on using commissary resources to support mission readiness. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Qualifications: Knowledge of advanced nutrition science and public health expertise to guide agency-wide wellness programs and initiatives. Interprets peer-reviewed research and emerging dietetic trends to develop evidence-based nutrition content and policy recommendations. Analyzes complex public health programs and coordinates with Department of War stakeholders to align wellness strategies. Manages large-scale nutrition and health programs by setting goals, monitoring outcomes, and improving processes. Designs public health marketing, menu planning, and nutrition education materials that support healthy food choices in commissaries. Maintains status as a Registered Dietitian, meeting all professional credentialing and continuing education requirements. - Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. o For GS-13: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12. - Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Biology Education & Training Research Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes Telework is at discretion of supervisor/Agency Remote work eligible: No

How to Apply: You are responsible for verifying your application package is complete, accurate, and submitted timely. As uploaded documents may take one or more hours to clear the virus scan, plan accordingly to ensure your application process is complete and your application package is submitted by the specified closing date and time. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16