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

Salary: $104,458.00 - $295,000.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - 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 Continuous Open Announcement (COA) allows acceptance of applications throughout the year with eligible applicants 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 05/05/12. 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.

 

To be eligible for this position under the Direct Hire (DHA) hiring plan, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position is also being announced under Announcement # IHS-12-OK-647102-ESEP/MP if you are a Commissioned Officer and 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.

 

Appointment: May be Permanent, 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.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS),

Claremore, OK United States Few vacancies
Lawton, OK United States Few vacancies

Possible other locations throughout Oklahoma and Kansas.

 

FACILITIES: The two Oklahoma City Area Hospitals located in Claremore and Lawton, range from 25-50 beds. Full services are available at all the hospitals including general medicine and surgery, pediatrics, and outpatient service. Obstetrics and gynecology are available in Claremore. Health Centers located throughout the Area provide ambulatory care service. Public Health Nursing programs are located within each of the hospitals and health centers.

 

POSITION DETAILS: Starting Salaries: (May be adjusted for Present/Former Federal Employees)
Title 5: GS-15: $113,735.00
Title 38: Salary may range from $113,735 per to $295,000.

Recruitment Incentives: Other recruitment incentives may include a recruitment or relocation bonus (subject to eligibility and approval) and Supplemental or National Student Loan Repayment incentives.

Promotion potential: GS-15

Travel Required: No

Supervisory/Managerial Position: No

Relocation Expenses Paid: 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 (See item # 2 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? Yes

Who may apply section:

Any U.S. Citizen

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

 

FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION: Contact Mesha Johnston, at 580-354-5528, Email Mesha.johnston@ihs.gov, or John Farris, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at 405-951-3776, Email john.farris@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.