Individual Occupational Requirements for
GS-630: Dietitian and Nutritionist Series
The text below is extracted verbatim from
Section IV-B of the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards
for General Schedule Positions (p.IV-B-96), but contains minor edits
to conform to web-page requirements.
Use these individual occupational requirements in conjunction with
the "Group Coverage Qualification Standard for
Professional and Scientific Positions."
Degree: dietetics, food, nutrition, food service
management, institution management, or related science.
For dietitian positions, the curriculum must have been in
accordance with the qualifying requirements established by The American Dietetic Association (ADA)
in effect at the time of graduation. Information on ADA-approved curricula may be obtained from The
American Dietetic Association, 430 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611. (Professional
registration as a registered dietitian (R.D.) is evidence of meeting ADA requirements.)
Completion of a coordinated undergraduate program, internship, or other clinical component
approved by The American Dietetic Association that was conducted as part of the undergraduate program,
or after completion of the basic requirements for a baccalaureate degree, is qualifying at grade GS-7
for dietitians or nutritionists.
Applicants possessing professional registration as a Registered Dietitian meet the requirements
for GS-7.
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