Nutritionist (CYS) NF-04.
Obsolete Site, Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
Duties
Serves as a CYS Food and Nutrition Specialist with responsibility for the oversight and operation of the food program in Child Development Centers, Family Child Care Homes, School‑Age Programs, and Middle School and Teen Programs at Level 3 and above.
Acts as Subject Matter Expert in nutritional needs of children from birth to 18 years of age.
Conducts written observations and inspections in all CYS facilities, sites and homes (regardless of sponsorship) to meet USDA enrollment and Army requirements.
Recruits and hires qualified Food Service Operation personnel utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions.
Prepares separate healthy, balanced 4–6 week seasonal cycle menus for Child Development, SAS, and MST programs in accordance with USDA CACFP and Army policies, including portion sizes, meal patterns, and seconds requirements.
Conditions of Employment
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for this position.
A one‑year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactory completion of an employment verification (E‑Verify) check.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre‑employment checks in accordance with AR 215‑3, para.2, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.
A health assessment is required.
Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements, and demonstrated on‑the‑job competency.
Travel to on‑ and off‑post locations required.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Successful completion of a four‑year college or university degree with major coursework in dietetics, food nutrition, food service management, institutional management, or related science.
At least twelve (12) months of demonstrated work experience directly related to food operation, preferably with children and youth, equal in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
Demonstrated program administration experience.
Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
Education
Proof of education is required at the time of application.
Benefits and Work Environment
Regular full‑time and part‑time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen, spouse, or child of a U.S. citizen working for an NAFI in a foreign area, may be eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan and may also be eligible for health insurance.
Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID‑compliant driver’s license/ID or an Enhanced Driver’s License from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT.
As an added employee incentive, temporary limited commissary privileges (excluding tobacco or alcohol products) are granted to CYS employees through 31 December 2026.
Availability
This job is open to candidates worldwide.
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Serves as a CYS Food and Nutrition Specialist with responsibility for the oversight and operation of the food program in Child Development Centers, Family Child Care Homes, School‑Age Programs, and Middle School and Teen Programs at Level 3 and above.
Acts as Subject Matter Expert in nutritional needs of children from birth to 18 years of age.
Conducts written observations and inspections in all CYS facilities, sites and homes (regardless of sponsorship) to meet USDA enrollment and Army requirements.
Recruits and hires qualified Food Service Operation personnel utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions.
Prepares separate healthy, balanced 4–6 week seasonal cycle menus for Child Development, SAS, and MST programs in accordance with USDA CACFP and Army policies, including portion sizes, meal patterns, and seconds requirements.
Conditions of Employment
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for this position.
A one‑year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactory completion of an employment verification (E‑Verify) check.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre‑employment checks in accordance with AR 215‑3, para.2, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.
A health assessment is required.
Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements, and demonstrated on‑the‑job competency.
Travel to on‑ and off‑post locations required.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Successful completion of a four‑year college or university degree with major coursework in dietetics, food nutrition, food service management, institutional management, or related science.
At least twelve (12) months of demonstrated work experience directly related to food operation, preferably with children and youth, equal in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
Demonstrated program administration experience.
Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
Education
Proof of education is required at the time of application.
Benefits and Work Environment
Regular full‑time and part‑time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen, spouse, or child of a U.S. citizen working for an NAFI in a foreign area, may be eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan and may also be eligible for health insurance.
Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID‑compliant driver’s license/ID or an Enhanced Driver’s License from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT.
As an added employee incentive, temporary limited commissary privileges (excluding tobacco or alcohol products) are granted to CYS employees through 31 December 2026.
Availability
This job is open to candidates worldwide.
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