Dietetics Director

Job Description and Duties

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California’s 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.

CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.

Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing the state’s . Visit our website at to learn more about us.

This position is located in the Dietetic Counseling Department at the Veterans Home of California – West Los Angeles.

Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Director of Dietetics to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit for more information.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

The website below is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. Please review this information prior to accepting employment.

The Veterans Home of California West Los Angeles offers FREE PARKING and is conveniently located off of the Highway 405 Corridor and near many local eateries and financial institutions.

Additional Information

When submitting your State Application (STD. 678) please note position #576-114-2146-001, Job Control #486703, and the basis of your eligibility (e.g., list appointment, transfer, SROA, Surplus, Re-employment, Reinstatement, Training and Development, and/or TAU) in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying” section on the STD. 678.

Please remove any confidential information (e.g., social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.

A complete application package includes: a signed STD. 678 and all required documentation.

The Veterans’ Home of West Los Angeles communicates with applicants by telephone, mail, and/or email. Applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers’ profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.