Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location(s): Miami, Florida
Salary Range: $53740 - $103399 Per Year
Job Summary: The Miami VA Medical Center is looking to recruit a dynamic, highly motivated Dietitian (Informatics) knowledgeable of and responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing food service technology as well as ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement within the service.
Major Duties:
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). Exception for GS-07 and GS-09 Only: Dietitians who do not possess the RDN/RD credential. Non-credentialed Dietitians who otherwise meet the basic qualification requirements and have fulfilled the requirements below, but do not possess the RDN credential, may be given a full-time temporary appointment not to exceed one year under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405(c)(2). May only be appointed at the GS-07 or GS-09 level and may not be promoted/converted until they obtain their RDN credential. Non-credentialed Dietitians must have fulfilled each of the following: Earned a bachelor's or higher degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent. 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. ~AND~ Completed an ACEND accredited experiential or supervised practice program and provide a verification statement from the program director that conveys eligibility to take the CDR registration exam as a prospective RDN. A list of ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory. 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 (Informatics) GS-07: Experience or Education: None beyond the basic requirements. Assignment: Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Informatics) entry-level developmental position. Informatics Dietitians work under the guidance of a Dietitian at the full performance level or above, performing increasingly complex tasks designed to prepare them for promotion. Informatics Dietitians acquire skills in food service technology, working toward coordinating and implementing technology into the operation. They gain skills in the operation of VHA- supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services. Informatics Dietitians gain skills in using technology for meal production, meal service and temperature control. They learn to create and revise menus, complete nutrient analyses and ensure menus follow required diet guidelines. Informatics Dietitians participate in a menu committee. They learn to standardize recipes and estimate the cost to ensure they are economical and within budgetary constraints. Informatics Dietitians review educational materials and references for compliance with policy and procedures for the Nutrition Communication Center (NCC). They assist in the review of NCC productivity reports and support downtime procedures and train employees. Informatics Dietitians gain knowledge of technical and technological developments in nutrition informatics and dietetics and oversee/complete all aspects of employee training related to computer systems, menus and informatics. They assist in the department Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) role. They review and update the NFS SharePoint site. Informatics Dietitians collaborate with the clinical nutrition section to enhance the Veterans dining experience and support patient satisfaction Dietitian (Informatics), GS-09: Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower. OR Education: Master's degree from a regionally accredited university or college. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of nutritional standards and requirements Ability to manage computer software programs relative to food service systems. Ability to develop training and reference materials. Ability to evaluate data to improve outcomes. Ability to provide training related to food service systems technology. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders. 4. Assignment:. Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Informatics) developmental position. Informatics Dietitians perform increasingly complex tasks under general supervision. They develop skills to plan, coordinate and implement food service technology as well as offer recommendations for improvement within the service. Informatics Dietitians develop skills in the management of VHA-supported software programs and/or COTS to support food operations and patient meal services. They utilize technology for meal production, meal service and temperature control. Informatics Dietitians create and revise menus, complete nutrient analyses and ensure menus follow required diet guidelines and are signed off on by a higher-level Dietitian. Dietitian (Informatics), GS-11: Experience: One year of experience as an RDN Dietitian equivalent to the next lower grade level. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Managing computer software programs relative to food service systems. Applying nutritional knowledge to develop menus ensuring nutritional standards are met. Developing training and reference materials. Evaluating data to improve outcomes. Providing training related to food service systems technology. Collaborating with stakeholders. Assignment. Employees in this assignment serve in a Dietitian (Informatics) full performance level position. Informatics Dietitians are thoroughly knowledgeable of and responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing food service technology as well as ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement within the service. They independently manage VHA-supported software programs and/or COTS to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services including entering and maintaining ingredients, recipes, nutritional data and menus. Informatics Dietitians fully oversee the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control. They lead a menu committee. Informatics Dietitians ensure recipes are standardized, costed and within budgetary constraints. They create, revise and sign off on menus, complete nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensure menus follow required diet guidelines. Informatics Dietitians oversee and are responsible for developing and maintaining training and reference materials for the NCC. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. Preferred Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical/food service experience in a hospital setting, utilizing food technology (ex. Hospitality Suite Computrition/Cerner), and implementing process improvement initiatives. ServSafe Manager certification also preferred. 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. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
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 01/26/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12856634. 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.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-26