Nutritionist (CYS Services), NF-04

JobSummary

It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

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4

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4

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SubAgencyName

IMCOM DFMWR - CYS, Programs Branch

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DD/ARXA

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The U.S. Army Installation Management Command delivers base support from the strategic support area, enabling readiness for a globally responsive Army. We Are the Army's Home Committed to Service Enhancing Readiness Foundation of the Army culture The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, and other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need.

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MajorDuties

• Within the IMCOM G9 Child, Youth and School (CYS) Services Programs Branch, serves as a Nutritionist and recognized Subject Matter Expert with responsibility for the oversight and operation of the CYS Services food and nutrition program. Applies professional knowledge to plan, implement, and supervise a comprehensive Army-wide food and nutrition program that follows the policies and procedures of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in a variety of settings (Child Development Centers, Family Child Care Homes, School Age Care, Middle School and Teen Programs, and select on-post Outreach Services programs) with a wide age span of children/youth (birth - 18 years of age) to include food service menu planning, nutrition education, food procurement, meal production, and kitchen safety/sanitation procedures. Provides technical assistance to CYS Services staff in food and nutrition issues, as well as procedures for USDA CACFP and Army administrative reports/forms/claims. Develops guidance, procedures and SOPs to support program goals. Acts as Subject Matter Expert in nutritional needs of children from birth - 18 years of age. Prepares separate healthy, balanced 4 - 6 week seasonal cycle menus for Child Development, School Age Care, and Middle School/Teen programs IAW USDA CACFP and Army policies i.e., nutrition requirements, portion sizes, meal patterns, and "seconds" requirements. Develops guidance on infant feeding plans and child/youth allergies/substitutions. Provides technical support/expertise to other CYS Program Managers in implementing nutrition education into the child/youth curriculum. Trains IMCOM, Region, and Garrison staff on topics concerning proper child/youth nutrition for a broad age range of children/youth from birth- 18 years of age, food service (i.e., family style or self-service dining), and USDA CACFP program and policies. Provides technical support/expertise to Garrison CYS Program Managers in implementing nutrition education into the child/youth curriculum and to maximize USDA CACFP reimbursement where available. Creates standardized systems to maintain accountability for food and other food program assets. Uses annual report data to track percentages of free, reduced and paid participants. Monitors garrison APF/NAF food program expenses and auditing requirements. Serves as a consultant to Army Higher Headquarters Inspection Team to ensure compliance with appropriate and program regulatory requirements and CYS baseline standards. Acts as Army CYS Services liaison to MEDCOM, DoD, and USDA Food and Nutrition Services for all new initiatives surrounding Army Healthy Base, DoD CYS Health and Fitness, and national child and youth USDA Fitness and Nutrition initiatives. Ensures CYS Services Food and Nutrition Program conforms to all applicable DoD and Army policy, IMCOM G9 standards, Congressional legislation, public law, and with the most current applicable industry standards. Oversees and monitors implementation of Army-wide policies, plans, standards, and procedures for CYS Services Food and Nutrition Program and provides content for operational materials and tools (i.e., inspection manuals, field operational handbooks, checklists, and training) for Army-wide implementation. Communicates program's strategic key messages through written and visual mediums such as information and staff papers, slides, reports, flyers and brochures. Analyzes and evaluates data to determine trends and identifies strategies for program, evaluation and improvement. Serves as the principal advisor to the Branch Chief on program initiatives to sustain and improve the CYS Services benchmarks of Quality, Affordability, Availability and Accountability. Functions as Project Officer for designated CYS Initiatives. When required, represents and speaks for CYS Services Branch or Division Chief. Reviews financial and budget data relating to CYS field performance. May serve as a Contract Officer Representative. Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Requirements

Evaluations

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

HowToApply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # NENAFCC2612927756 The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/16/2026 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12927756 Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us) site. To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

WhatToExpectNext

Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed Application Review Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job. If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements. Keeping You Informed If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application. As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email. Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way. Your Next Steps to stay on Top of Your Application Check Your Contact Information If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible. Ensure You Receive Updates Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us. Make sure your mailbox isn't full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application. 3. Sign Up for Text Alerts Want to stay ahead in the hiring process? In your USAJOBS profile, you can sign up to receive text alerts about jobs you applied to or tasks you need to complete. We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application

RequiredDocuments

About Your Resume: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count. (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit) Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials. Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application. Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Transcript Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent) Other Document not Listed Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

BenefitsUrl

https://academy.armymwr.com/glshared/2025_naf/story.html

OtherInformation

A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, or other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Discover Your Path to Success! Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out. Inside, you'll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared. Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf

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