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). Grandfathering Provision. Employees in VHA in this occupation, under a permanent, appropriate and legal placement on the effective date of the qualification standard, are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held, including positive education and registration/certification, where applicable. Employees appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, either on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. The following provisions apply to employees who do not meet all the qualification 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: All individuals assigned to this occupation must meet all the basic qualification requirements and all the requirements defined in the specific assignment. Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: -Knowledge of program administration establishes program goals and objectives, coordinates activities, evaluates accomplishments and solves problems. -Skill in developing quality improvement or research activities. -Skill in developing training and reference materials. -Ability to develop policies and procedures. -Ability to provide program-specific coordination to include leadership, technical advice and staff development. Preferred Experience: 3 or more years providing MOVE! individual and group classes, or comparable Comprehensive Lifestyle Intervention (CLI) programs focused on weight management. 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.