<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1-5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p> <p>Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Plans, directs, and assesses the workload and competency of all subordinate staff. </li><li>Uses available technology to enhance the work of all employees within NFS. </li><li>Utilizes electronic programs to produce reports, analyze data and improve personnel efficiency and productivity in the NCC. </li><li>Independently manages VHA supported software programs and/or commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) to support the effective management of food operations and patient meal services. </li><li>Enters and maintains ingredient information, recipes, nutritional information, and menus into the technology package. </li><li>Oversees the technology used for meal production, meal service and temperature control. </li><li>Leads a menu committee. </li><li>Ensures recipes are standardized. </li><li>Costs out recipes and assures they are within budgetary constraints. </li><li>Creates and revises menus, considering VA established guidelines, policy, patient preference, and religious and cultural considerations. </li><li>Signs menus indicating they are approved by a registered dietitian. </li><li>Completes nutrient analyses of regular and modified menus and ensures menus follow required diet guidelines. </li><li>Develops and maintains training and reference materials for the NCC. </li><li>Manages productivity reports for the NCC. </li><li>Completes audits for the NCC, determining action plans when results require corrective measures. </li><li>Completes audits for the NCC, determining action plans when results require corrective measures. </li><li>Coordinates all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus, and informatics for NFS employees. </li><li>Coordinates all aspects of training related to computer systems, menus, and informatics for NFS employees. </li><li>Supports patient satisfaction within NFS. </li><li>Serves as a department Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) between administration, food services, clinical staff, and the Office of Information Technology (Ol&T) regarding clinical information system processes. </li><li>Manages and updates the service SharePoint site. </li><li>May perform other related duties as assigned which are appropriate for this grade and assignment. </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Controls</p> <ul> <li>The Supervisory Dietitian (Informatics), GS-11 reports directly to a Supervisory Dietitian, GS-12 or above and functions independently for all professional and technical aspects of their position. </li><li>The incumbent is responsible for planning and organizing their own work, coordinating with staff and management personnel as appropriate. Work is reviewed for technical adequacy and conformance with VHA procedures and practices. </li><li>They provide the supervisor with annual performance objectives, periodic activity reports, including recommendations for modifying operations for improved metrics. The incumbent ensures regulatory controls consistent with VHA, JC, OIT and other regulatory body standards. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm</p> <p>Telework: Ad-Hoc. This position is authorized for telework, but has not been authorized as virtual or remote (i.e., they must be able to work at the location the position is being announced for). Applicant must live within 50 miles of the facility.</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #: PD99525S</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified applicant.</p> <p>EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN5EDRPMartinsburg@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p> <p>PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized</p>