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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Multiple Locations (11)

Salary: $24,933.00 - $40,706.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Multiple Schedules - Multiple Appointment Types
Phone: (580)354-5528

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-OK-641560-DH for those who want to be considered under Direct Hiring Authority. If you wish to be considered under all hiring plans you must submit an application to both job opportunity announcements.

This Continuous Open Announcement (COA) allows acceptance of applications throughout the year with eligible applicant being placed on the COA 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 04/30/2012.  Other cut-off dates will be established based on the date requests for List of Eligibles are received to fill other vacancies.  10pt 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).

Positions may be Permanent, Temporary, Excepted Temporary, Excepted Time-Limited or Term with tour of duty as 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Positions will be filled at the locations listed as vacancies occur.

Lawrence, KS United States Few vacancies
White Cloud, KS United States Few vacancies
Anadarko, OK United States Few vacancies
Claremore, OK United States Few vacancies
Clinton, OK United States Few vacancies
El Reno, OK United States Few vacancies
Lawton, OK United States Few vacancies
Pawhuska, OK United States Few vacancies
Pawnee, OK United States Few vacancies
Watonga, OK United States Few vacancies
Wewoka, OK United States Few vacancies

Other Locations:  Possible other locations throughout Oklahoma and Kansas

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary range: $24,933.00- $40,706.00 ( Annually)

Recruitment Incentive: Possibility of Recruitment incentive up to 25% of base pay (subject to eligibility and approval).

Promotion potential: None beyond GS-5

Merit Promotion Position: Yes

Travel Required: No

Supervisory/Managerial Position: No

Relocation Expenses Paid: Not Paid:  travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the employee.

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

Is this a bargaining unit position? Depending on location

Alternative work schedule, call back, standby, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays? Depending on location

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)  

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

 

FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION:  contact Manon Tillman, Nurse Recruiter at 405-951-3819, Email manon.tillman@ihs.gov

 

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 possess and maintain a current, unrestricted Practical Nursing License