DENTIST
Company: US Department of Health and Human Services
Location: Wellpinit
Posted on: October 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary Work as a professional Dentist in an ambulatory health
care center in a family practice setting. Diagnose and treat
problems with patients' teeth, gums, and related parts of the
mouth. Advise on taking care of the teeth and gums.
We are accepting applications year-round with eligible applicants
being placed on a standing register and referred for consideration
as vacancies occur with referral at multiple grade levels and
locations. Referral is based on the date management request is
received. Duties
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630,
requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this
requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these
positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere
or guilty to certain crimes.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after
1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff
working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to
entrance on duty.
The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical
staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If
privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the
employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including
removal from Federal service.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To
learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities, visit .
Title 38 Physician, Dentists and Podiatrist Pay. Overtime payments
or Compensation time is not paid for . Instead, a component of
salary is intended to reflect compensation based on recruitment and
retention needs for the specialty or assignment of a particular
dentist or physician.
Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you
must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background
investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation
documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your
employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the
outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the
sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find
that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If
you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin
work. If you make a false statement in any part of your
application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin
work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject
to a credit check as a part of the background investigation
process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume
must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the
duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will
receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer
and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and
responsibilities in each position held and the total number of
hours per week.
Hiring Flexibility - Tentative Qualification:
The Hiring Manager/Selecting Official may elect to utilize an
available flexibility wherein applicants who are currently enrolled
and expected to complete the required education and obtain the
required licensure/certification/registration with 3 month(s) of
applying, may be deemed tentatively qualified.
Individual Occupational Requirements:
These standards describe the minimum qualification requirements
(for example, educational, medical, age, experience, etc.) for each
occupational series. Individual Occupational Requirements for basic
education, license, experience, and other qualifications for the
Dentist occupational series are listed below.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Education:
Applicants must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of
Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the or the or
an accrediting body recognized by the at the time the degree was
obtained.
Licensure:
Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations
(NBDE) which are developed and administered by the and possess a
current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a
State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
or a territory of the United States.
Applicants who meet the above basic requirements qualify for the
GS-11 grade level.
Experience for the GS-12 level
For the GS-12 level, in addition to meeting the above education and
licensure requirements, applicants must have one or more full years
of experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level,
performing professional dentistry work for GS-12 level and above
assignments. Qualifying experience for this position, at this grade
level, involves the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity
and maxillofacial area. Examples of dentistry experience may
include the removal of decay; filling cavities; straightening,
extracting, and repairing teeth; treating gum diseases; performing
corrective surgery; making measurements/models for dentures to
replace missing teeth, administering anesthetics, writing
prescriptions; and performing other requirements of the
position.
Additional Requirements for the GS-12 (or equivalent) Grade
Level
In addition to the above Basic Requirements for the GS-11 (or
equivalent) level, applicants (for the GS-12 grade level) must
complete a 2-year residency program in dentistry, oral health,
craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science; or equivalent
experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level,
and/or training.
Medical Requirements
Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color in addition,
to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum
Qualifications stated below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-11: Your resume and supporting documents (copy of unofficial
transcripts and copy or professional license) must demonstrate
basic requirements for education and licensure.
GS-12:
Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to
the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates
must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade
level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted
Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the
closing date of the announcement. Or you must meet all
qualification requirements by a cutoff date. Cut-off date(s) are
established based on the date the human resources office receives
management request for a list of eligibles or every 10 days
thereafter. The job announcement is open continuous until the
closing date.How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for
this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. If
you meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position,
your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating
selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a
review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you
are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned
to a quality category. The quality categories are: Best Qualified,
Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within each of these categories,
applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection
priority over non-preference eligibles.
Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting
documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your
qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will
be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may
lose consideration for this position. Please follow all
instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your
eligibility.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of
your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared
against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section
of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment
questions. You will be rated based on the information provided in
your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to
this position) and your responses to the assessment questions will
be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along
with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to
demonstrate the following.
The following links below provide information on how you may be
eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran,
qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a
disability, please refer to the following links below for
additional guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for
selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the
minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a
well qualified rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and
ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's
Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at: . CTAP/ICTAP
documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents
section of this announcement.
Click here to view vacancy questions: . All documents above MUST be
received by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date
of, 12/31/2024, to be considered. OR all documents MUST by a cutoff
date. Cut-off date(s) are established based on the date the human
resources office receives management request for a list of eligible
or every 10 days thereafter. Required Documents Resume:
You are highly encouraged to use to ensure all required information
is included in your Resume.
If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written
form you choose then you must describe your job-related
qualifications that includes
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and
appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference,
applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432,
Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS
Only. Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed
and dated form is submitted with your application, including any
verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official
of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form
BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link: . When an Indian Preference
candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding
Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide
documentation in order to receive preference.
Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a
copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans
Preference, submit a SF-15 Application () along with the
appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information
regarding Veterans Preference visit: .
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming
CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: .
Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts
(official or unofficial) although not required at the time of
application. You must list your courses including titles, credit
hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required
after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job
offer.
Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their
license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration
date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will
be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an
official job offer.
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern
Standard Time) of the closing date: 12/31/2024 Or you must meet the
requirements by a cutoff date. Cut-off date(s) are established
based on the date the human resources office receives management
request for a list of eligibles or every 10 days thereafter. The
job announcement is open continuous until the closing date.
The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be
considered for available vacant positions will be 10 days after the
JOA open date.
Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three
months and may be used at any time during this period. After 3
months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be
considered. PDN-9b4ab23d-4e88-4e82-adf6-321f3648a611
Keywords: US Department of Health and Human Services, Spokane Valley , DENTIST, Healthcare , Wellpinit, Washington
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