Job Posting: DIETETIC TECHNICIAN
Department of Veterans Affairs JC-509505 - DIETETIC TECHNICIAN
DIETETIC TECHNICIAN $1,957.00 - $2,541.50 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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.
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We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing the state's Veterans Preference program. Visit our website at www.calvet.ca.gov to learn more about us.
Position Details
This position is located in the Food Services Department of the Veterans Home of California-Chula Vista and is responsible for assisting the Registered Dietitians and the Food Service Supervisor with the nutrition care of the Residents; lead tray-line staff by ensuring proper standards are being followed for the serving of food; assist with nutrition care by obtaining subjective and objective resident information including diet history, tolerance & acceptance of diet; utilize computerized database for resident meal planning, recipe & nutrition analysis; develop and present training programs for food service staff; keep records and prepare reports.
Please Note
You will need to take and pass an examination for Dietetic Technician to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx for more information.
If your eligibility requires that you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the class and you qualify under pattern requiring education, then the selected candidate will be required to provide college transcripts prior to appointment. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
DIETETIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-509505 Position #(s): 575-222-2169-004 Working Title: DIETETIC TECHNICIAN Classification: DIETETIC TECHNICIAN $1,957.00 - $2,541.50
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider: DIETETIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) $1,957.00 - $2,541.50 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: San Diego County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Part Time - 1/2 Time Facility: VHC-CV Human Resources Work Shift: Varies Work Week: Varies Department Information
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service.
CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.
Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/11/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How to Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Veterans Affairs VHC-CV Human Resources Attn: Ligaya Lara 700 East Naples Court Chula Vista, CA 91911
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Veterans Affairs VHC-CV Human Resources Ligaya Lara 700 East Naples Court Chula Vista, CA 91911
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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.
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
The Veterans Home of California-Chula Vista is located in Southern California (San Diego County). The benefits of working in this facility include free parking and easy bus access. There are several beaches in the county within a few miles away and other amusement parks.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact: Ligaya Lara (619) 482-6027 ligaya.lara@calvet.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Departments EEO Office.
EEO Contact: EEO Office (916) 651-5042 EEO@calvet.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.