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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Shiprock, NM
Salary: $113,735.00 - $147,857.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (928)656-5013

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 being re-advertised to solicit additional applicants.  Applicants who previously applied need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. 

 

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Shiprock Service Unit, Northern Navajo Medical Center, Clinical Services Division, Shiprock, New Mexico.

 

POSITION DETAILS:  Permanent, Full-time

Salary range: $113,735.00- $147,857.00 ( Annually)

 

Additional Compensation Selectee may be eligible for: 

Recruitment Bonus    (Up to 25% of base salary)

Relocation Bonus      (Up to 25% of base salary)

Retention Allowance   (Up to 25% of base salary)

Market Pay

Appointment Above the Minimum

Physicians Comparability Allowance (Up to $16,000 for 1-year contract; Up to $20,000 for a 2-year contract)

Creditable Service based on non-federal experience for Annual Leave Accrual

Travel & Moving expenses will be paid.

 

Promotion potential:  None

Merit Promotion Position:  Yes

Travel Required:  Yes

Supervisory/Managerial Position:  Yes, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Relocation Expenses Paid:  Relocation expenses are authorized and will be paid.  You will be required to sign a one-year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the one-year obligation may result in repayment of the 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

Is this a bargaining unit position?  No

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

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)

Licensure required.