The Asst Chief serves as assistant to the Chief, NFS, advising them on all matters pertinent to the service. Provides direct supervision for the Nutrition staff and advises Food Service Supervisors. The incumbent works in cooperation with the Chief in the identification of major management initiatives as well as the provision, production and service of high-quality food and effective nutrition therapy to the veteran population served.
***THIS IS A DETAIL/TEMPORARY PROMOTION (NTE 120 DAYS)***
***THIS IS A DETAIL/TEMPORARY PROMOTION (NTE 120 DAYS)*** MAJOR DUTIES: Serves as a professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals. Represents the Clinical Nutrition Section on projects, committees and/or workgroups within the department and facility. Assumes full responsibility for planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of subordinate staff.
Collaborates with other managers in the medical center to negotiate and/or make decisions on NFS related matters affecting clinical operations. Provides Clinical Nutrition Section specific leadership and exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities - Develops procedures and guidelines for clinical operations and monitors compliance with regulatory standards and policies and procedures.
Participates in performance improvement efforts within Clinical Nutrition section, acting on quality improvement data and plans. Leads the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies. Identifies and prioritized problems, sets long and short-term goals, identifies action plans for the clinical section and nutrition programs.
Builds and implements contingency plans within the section, ensuring continuity of clinical operations in all internal and external emergency situations. Executes the training plan for the clinical section and ensures staff remain up to date on advances and changes in medical nutrition therapy. Orients and trains employees related to clinical nutrition and appropriate policies and procedures. Assists with new employee onboarding.
Ensures that materials utilized in Veteran education are evidence-based, using current literature and research. Analyses data (i.e., event capture, clinic utilization) to recommend allocation of clinical nutrition resources. Ensures evidence-based guidelines are integrated into clinical practice. Ensures Veteran education materials are written with based on evidence based guidelines, current literature, practice, and research.
Collaborates with the food operations staff, bridging the work of the clinical nutrition staff to the food services provided to Veterans. May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CST Telework: Ad-Hoc Functional Statement #: PD99521S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
ACEND accredited programs are located on the ACEND website or at ACEND Accredited Programs Directory.
amber.frazier3@va.gov · 803-869-9197
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $90968 – $118261/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
Apply on official site →