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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.
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-R1-AB-708628-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.
This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.
This is an Open Until Filled Job Opportunity Announcement. The following cut-off dates will be used to issue a certificate of eligibles: September 1, 2012; October 1, 2012; November 1, 2012. Please ensure applications are complete before the cut-off dates to receive full consideration.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Plains Regional Aberdeen Area, PHS Indian Health Hospital, Behavioral Health Department, Rapid City, SD United States 1 vacancy
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary range: $104,458.00 - $129,865.00 (Annually)
Title 38: Salary may range from $96,539 to $195,000.
Promotion potential: None
Travel Required: Yes, occasional travel may be required.
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. If relocation expense allowances are paid, employees will be required to sign a one year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the one year service agreement may require repayment of relocation expense allowances.
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? Yes
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.