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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Multiple Locations (2)

Salary: $42,492.00 - $67,878.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Multiple Appointment Types
Phone: (605)355-2500

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 position is also being announced under Announcement IHS-12-AB-589298-DH for those who want to be considered under Direct Hire Authority. If you wish to be considered under all hiring plans you must submit an application to both job opportunity announcements.

 

Positions will be filled at the following location as vacancies occur.

There are no positions available at this time.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Nursing Department, Sioux San Hospital,  TAG:Duty Locations

POSITION DETAILS:

This Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) allows acceptance of applications throughout the year with eligible applicants being placed on the OCA register and referred for consideration as vacancies occur.  The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 02/03/12.  Other Cut-off dates will be established based on the date requests for List of Eligibles are received to fill other vacancies.  10 pt. Veterans' Preference ESEP applicants who submit a complete application after a Cut-off date but before the List of Eligibles is issued, will be considered and referred on the List, if qualified.

 

Period of Eligibility:  Applications will  remain eligible for three (3) months from the time the application is received.  To remain in active status for positions announced under this open continuous announcement, ensure you keep your application information updated.  Failure to keep information updated will result in "expired application" status and you will no longer be considered for future openings. 

 

Appointment: May be Permanent, Temporary, Excepted Temporary, Excepted Time-Limited, or Term with tour of duty of Full-Time, Part-Time or Intermittent.  The Agency has option of extending Time-Limited and Term appointments for up to a maximum of four years.  Temporary positions NTE 12 months or less are subject to termination at any time.  The Agency has option of extending Temporary position appointments for up to a maximum of two years.  Positions filled by Commissioned Corps will be Full Time Permanent Positions only.

Work Schedule: May be filled as full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Salary range: TAG:Beginning Salary-  TAG:Ending Salary (  TAG:Salary Period)

Promotion potential:  GS-9

Merit Promotion Position: Yes

Travel Required: Yes, occasional travel may be required.

Supervisory/Managerial Position:  No

Relocation Expenses Paid:   Yes, Paid, 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?  No

Is this a bargaining unit position? Yes

Alternative work schedule, call back, standby, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Yes, depending on the position.

 

FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION: Contact Donna Huber, Nurse Executive at 605-355-2298, email donna.huber@ihs.gov .

 

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 to apply.

Copy of current license required during the hiring process