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DENTAL OFFICER (PEDODONTICS) GS-0680-12/13 (DE)

Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Warm Springs, OR
Salary: $86,391.00 - $195,000.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (503)414-7737
JOB SUMMARY:

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.

Join dedicated outpatient clinical staff whose joint efforts with individuals, families, and communities prevent and treat illness. The Indian Health Service in the Pacific Northwest provides healthcare to American Indians and Alaska Natives living in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.  The IHS provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives with opportunity for maximum tribal involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their health needs.


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.

WHO MAY APPLY 

Any U.S. Citizen

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

To be eligible for this position under the Delegated Examining (DE) hiring plan, you must be a U.S. Citizen.
This position is also being announced under Announcement IHS-12-WR-737076-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.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Warm Springs, OR United States 1 vacancy

POSITION DETAILS: << 1 Permanent position to be filled>>

Salary range (includes Title 38): $86,391.00-  $195,000.00  (Annually)

Incentive:  up to 25% of base pay may be offered

Promotion potential:   GS-13

Travel Required:   No

Supervisory/Managerial Position:  No

Relocation Expenses:   Paid, expenses will be paid in the interest of the government and not in the interest of the selected employee. 

Is position covered by PL 101-630?  Yes

Is drug testing required?  No

Is government housing available?  No

Is this a bargaining unit position?  No

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.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • 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
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