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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: Multiple Locations (3)

Salary: $55,413.00 - $96,436.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Multiple Schedules - Multiple Appointment Types
Phone: (406)247-7211

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.

This open continuous announcement allows acceptance of applications throughout the year with eligible applicants being placed on a register and referred for consideration as vacancies occur. This announcement is intended as a mechanism of providing consideration for the greatest number of potential candidates. You will be considered for those vacancies that match your desired geographic locations, skills, and/or job preferences. Your application will expire in 3 months and you must reapply to keep your application active.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area Office, Bemidji, MN. Positions will be filled at the following locations as vacancies occur; there may not be immediate vacancies at all locations. HOSPITALS: Cass Lake, MN; Red Lake, MN. HEALTH CENTER: White Earth, MN. Positions may also be filled at other Indian Health Service locations and tribal organizations as vacancies occur or are established in the area. POSITION DETAILS: 

Salary range: $55,413.00-  $96,436.00  (Annually)

GS-9:   $55,413.00 - $67,878.00 Per Annum

GS-11: $67,047.00 - $82,131.00 Per Annum

GS-12: $78,355.00 - $96,436.00 Per Annum

Promotion potential:  GS-12

Merit Promotion Position: Yes

Travel Required:  Yes, occasional travel is required; must possess and maintain a valid state driver license.

Supervisory/Managerial Position: No

Relocation Expenses Paid:   Relocation expenses are authorized and will be paid only if you are a current Federal Employee.  You will be required to sign a one year service agreement.  Failure to fulfill the one year service agreement may result in repayment of relocation expenses.

Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes (See Item # 3 in the How to Apply Tab)

Is drug testing required? No

Is government housing available? No

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

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

 

Visit jobs@ihs.gov  for more information on Who May Apply

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 U.S. Citizen

Submit copy of current unrestricted license.

Submit transcripts; positive education requirement.