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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Multiple Locations (8)

Salary: $67,047.00 - $96,436.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Multiple Schedules - Multiple Appointment Types
Phone: (605)226-7555

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.

 

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients at the Northern Plains Region Aberdeen Areas.  This is an "Open Continuous Vacancy Announcement" and applications will be referred when vacancies occur.

NOTE:  Positions will be filled at the following locations as vacancies occur.  There MAY NOT be immediate vacancies at all locations.  Interested applicants should check with the local Administrative Officer or Service Unit Director concerning immediate employment need. Positions may also be filled at other Indian Health Service locations including the Aberdeen Area Office and Tribal organizations as vacancies occur or are established in the area.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:  Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Plains Region, Aberdeen Area Office, Human Resources Department,  Federal Building Room 309, 115  4th Avenue SE., Aberdeen, South Dakota.

 

Fort Yates, ND United States few vacancies
Winnebago, NE United States few vacancies
Eagle Butte, SD United States few vacancies
Fort Thompson, SD United States few vacancies
Lower Brule, SD United States few vacancies
McLaughlin, SD United States few vacancies
Sisseton, SD United States few vacancies
Wagner, SD United States few vacancies
 

 

POSITION DETAILS: 

 

Salary range: $67,047.00-  $96,436.00  (Annually)

 

Promotion potential:  GS-12

 

Merit Promotion Position: YES

 

Travel Required? YES--Occasional travel is required for this position.

 

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

 

Relocation Expenses Paid:   YES--Travel & Relocation Expenses WILL BE Paid in the interest of the government and not in the interest of the selected employee. 

 

Is drug testing required? NO

 

Is government housing available? YES (Depending on Availability).

 

Is this a bargaining unit position? NO

 

TOUR OF DUTY (40 Hour work week)?  FULL-TIME / PERMANENT; MAY HAVE:  Alternative work schedule, call back, standby, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays.

 

SELECTIVE FACTOR:  This position requires you MUST have a "Nursing License" before entering onto duty.

 

If applicable, This position requires that you obtain and maintain clinical privileges. 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. 

 

"WHO MAY APPLY SECTION"

 

• Excepted Service Examining Plan Candidates (ESEP)  
• Merit Promotion Plan Candidates (MPP)
• Veteran's Preference including Veterans Employment Opportunity Act Candidates (VEOA)  
• Commissioned Corps Candidates
• Direct Hiring Authority

 

 - visit jobs@ihs.gov  for more information on "Who May Apply". 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Position subject to background investigation.

This position MAY BE subject to call-back and/or standby work.

MAY include weekends; evenings and/or Holidays; Rotating Shift Basis.

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

A COPY of Current Unrestricted License is required (Submit a Photo-Copy).