Dietitian
Department of Health and Human Services
Summary
This position serves as a registered licensed Dietitian for providing nutritional services that elevate the health status of the tribal community. The Dietitian will utilize their professional diabetes experience in counseling pre-diabetics, and diabetics. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Duties
- Make professional decisions or recommendations concerning nutritional care and dietary changes.
- Provide consultation, in-service training, education and nutrition/diet counseling to the staff and patients.
- Conducts nutritional assessments of patients, developing care plans consistent with cultural, social and psychological requirements.
- Assist with development of policies and procedures related to nutritional prevention and intervention.
- Monitor and evaluate activities of nutrition and the special diabetes program for performance improvement.
- Other duties as assigned. 06/30/2026: Position Re-announced to solicit for additional applicants.
- Applicants who previously applied have the option to update their application during the re-announcement.
Requirements
- Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S.
- Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
- Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
- Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the.
- Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification.
- If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
Education
This position you may qualify based on Education. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Required Documents
- Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume.
- If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week,.
- Month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties.
- Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.
- Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements: Indian Preference.
- Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and.
- Dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records.
- For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432.
- Refer to BIA-4432 link:https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/media_document/1076-0160_indian-pref_expires-04.30.25_508.pdf.
- When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.
- Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy).
- To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) along with the appropriate supporting documentation.
- For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov.
- Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf.
- Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application.
- You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.
- Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
- Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable.
- Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
- You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 07/31/2026.
About this role
The Dietitian position and is based in Mashpee, Massachusetts. This position serves as a registered licensed Dietitian for providing nutritional services that elevate the health status of the tribal community.
Day to day, the work involves make professional decisions or recommendations concerning nutritional care and dietary changes. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
This role calls for United States citizenship, an active, unrestricted license or required registration, the ability to obtain and hold a security clearance, and a valid driver's license. It is graded at GS-09, which sets both the pay band and the level of experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Dietitian position in Mashpee, Massachusetts, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Competitiveness for this Dietitian role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. The security clearance requirement means a longer hiring timeline, so patience and an early application help. Based in Mashpee, Massachusetts, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
