Dietitian; Holistic Health and Fitness Security Clearance

Position: Dietitian (Holistic Health and Fitness) with Security Clearance
Location: Fort Leonard Wood

Duties
* Serve as the Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for an Army brigade sized unit.
* Deliver individual, group, and unit nutrition services and education to optimize Solder performance, overall unit readiness, and mission success.
* Work with an interdisciplinary team to communicate and coordinate programming appropriate to the needs of health and injured Soldiers.
* Conduct assessments to identify nutrition-related concerns of individuals and units.
* Develop comprehensive performance nutrition programs that improve foundational health and optimize environmental and task-specific performance.
* Execute and evaluate programs, services, education, and resources for performance enhancement. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
* This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
* This position has a requirement to pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing thereafter.
* Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
* Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
* All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain, within six months, and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
* Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
* A pre-placement medical examination is required. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 20 pounds is required.
* Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
* This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 25% of the time.
* The incumbent may be required to work overtime and/or other than normal duty hours for data collection, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
* The work requires physical exertion that includes lifting of moderately heavy items, to include treatment tables, exercise equipment, research data collection equipment, and military equipment used by Soldiers.
* The work also requires exertion to perform exercises used in physical performance and rehabilitation, including all events in the Army Combat Fitness Test.
* This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;

philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is . Basic Requirement for Dietitian (Holistic Health and Fitness):
Degree:
Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree in the field of dietetics, food, nutrition, food service management, institution management, or related science. The curriculum must have been in accordance with the qualifying requirements established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) (formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA) prior to January 1, 2012) in effect at the time of graduation. The educational program must have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

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You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) (formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA)) for dietitians or nutritionists. (

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You must attach proof of completion, to include AND/ADA verification.) OR Professional registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). (

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You must provide a copy of your registration.) Exemption:
You are only exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0630 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this…