Dietitian (Holistic Health and Fitness)
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About Us
Role: This position is located with the US Army Training and Doctrine Command, 128th Aviation Brigade, Fort Eustis, Virginia.
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About Us
Role: This position is located with the US Army Training and Doctrine Command, 128th Aviation Brigade, Fort Eustis, Virginia.
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/29/2026 to 02/09/2026
Benefits & Compensation
$90,838 to - $118,092 per year
Benefits & Compensation
scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Eustis, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work Schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
0630 Dietitian And Nutritionist
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
SDSB-26-12875382-DHA
Control number
855862200
This job is open to
Help
The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Duties
Help
Serve as the Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for an Army brigade sized unit
- Deliver individual, group, and unit nutrition services and education to optimize Solder performance, overall unit readiness, and mission success.
- Conduct assessments to identify nutrition-related concerns of individuals and units.
- Execute and evaluate programs, services, education, and resources for performance enhancement.
Requirements
Help
Conditions of employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain, within six months, and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
A pre-placement medical examination is required. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 25 pounds is required.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing
Requirements
and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 25% of the time.
The incumbent may be required to work overtime and/or other than normal duty
Work Schedule
for data collection, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
The work requires physical exertion that includes lifting of moderately heavy items, to include treatment tables, exercise equipment, research data collection equipment, and military equipment used by Soldiers.
The work also requires exertion to perform exercises used in physical performance and rehabilitation, including all events in the Army Combat Fitness Test.
This position requires the incumbent
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Dietitian (Holistic Health and Fitness) position at U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context
This Clinical Nutrition position at U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command is open to dietitian candidates.
Compensation Analysis
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command lists compensation for this dietitian position at $91k to $118k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Fort Eustis, Virginia, Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($91k–$118k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Clinical Nutrition dietitian jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
Is this your job?
Claim this listing to see who's viewing it — free, no credit card.
Similar Jobs
Clinical Dietitian - $5,000 New Hire Bonus (Open)
Trinity Health
Registered Dietitian
Gundersen Health System
Registered Dietitian Foodservice Manager (20% Remote)
RD Nutrition Consultants
REMOTE NICU DIETITIAN - HRLY
Compass Group
Registered Dietitian (RD)- Part Time - Full Time Behavioral Health RD
Dining RD
Clinical Dietitian - $5,000 New Hire Bonus
Trinity Health