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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Gallup, NM
Salary: $67,047.00 - $82,131.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (505)722-1415

JOB SUMMARY:

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Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American!  At HHS you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.  Join HHS and help make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

The Indian Health Service is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who are qualified and suitable for Federal employment. The Indian Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To be eligible for this position under the Direct Hire (DHA) hiring plan, you must be a U.S. Citizen.
This position is also being announced under Announcement #IHS-R2-GA-643412-ESEP/MP for those who want to be considered under Merit Promotion Plan/Excepted Service Examining Plan. If you wish to be considered under all hiring plans you must submit an application to both job opportunity announcements.

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications.  Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.  OPEN UNTIL FILLED (OUF)--Certificates will be issued after August 27, 2012; September 27, 2012; October 27, 2012; etc.  Certificates will be issued every 15 days until position is filled.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Gallup Indian Medical Center, Division of Clinical Services, General Surgery Branch, Gallup, NM United States 1 vacancy

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary range: $67,047.00 - $82,131.00 (Annually)

Promotion potential: None

Travel Required: Yes, incumbent is required to operate a government-owned lease or private vehicle in the performance of assigned duties. A valid State Driver's License is required and must be maintained.

Supervisory/Managerial Position:  Yes, You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Relocation Expenses Paid: Paid, expenses will be paid in the interest of the government and not in the interest of the selected employee.  Travel and transportation expenses will be paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).

Is position covered by PL 101-630?  Yes, If "yes" (See item # 2 in the How to Apply Tab)

Is drug testing required?  No

Is government housing available?  No

Is this a bargaining unit position?  No

Alternative work schedule: call back, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes

Licensure Requirement: This position requires that you obtain and maintain an active, unrestricted nursing license from any State (U.S.). If they are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from the Federal service.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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Position subject to background investigation.

As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required.

If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59)

Must be a US Citizen to apply.

Must have active, current licensure registration.