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tial:  Promotion potential will vary by position.  If the position is filled at a lower grade, an incumbent may be promoted to the full performance grade level once all legal and regulatory requirements are met; however, such promotion is neither automatic nor guaranteed.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Basic Requirements - All Community Health Nurse applicants must both of the following requirements:1) Education: Bachelor's degree, or higher graduate degree, from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant; AND2) Registration: Applicants must have active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. An applicant who has graduated from an approved nursing educational program within the past 12 months may be appointed pending State registration as a professional nurse within 6 months of

ervice.  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (602) 364-5219. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.ICTAP/CTAP:  Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.  Basis for Rating for definition of 'well-qualified' is meeting the minimum qualifications.Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.  This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Please annotate your application

tle 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations (5 CFR).  If filled utilizing DHA, the following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.  The Rule of Three and Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to the Direct Hire process.  Indian Preference does apply.This notice is issued under the direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which the Department of Health and Human Services has a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need.  This position is subject to provisions of the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Program (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistant Program (CTAP).Brief Description of Duties: Performs the processing and distribution of pharmaceutical products to ambulatory patients and inpatients; clinics, inpatient wards and field health activities per requisitions.Establishes drug use policy and

sidency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or other institution accredited in the U.S. for such training.LICENSURE:   For positions involving patient care, candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Applications will be accepted from physicians who are not currently licensed; however, if selected for appointment, they must (a) obtain a license before entering on duty, or (b) meet the following provision: Appointments Pending Meeting Licensure Requirement: Individual circumstances may warrant appointments pending meeting the licensure requirement (e.g., when a candidate has a temporary license to practice until the next regular session of the licensing board). Persons appointed pending licensure may not be retained beyond 1 year of appointment if they do not obtain the license.Ad

process or fax using instructions outlined in Section B above. If any of the following are missing when the announcement closes we will deem your application incomplete:___Resume - Your résumé, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written form you choose to describe your job-related qualifications. NOTE: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.gpo.gov/careers/pdfs/of0510.pdf___Transcripts - Transcripts must be provided if substituting education for experience and/or if education is required for this position.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty.____IndianPreference applicants – If claiming preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the current Form BIA - 4432 (expiration date 8/31/2011), "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only."

nt of the greatest number of candidates who will be considered for all vacancies for a 3-month period. Appointments may be in the Excepted Service under the Indian Preference hiring authority. This announcement may be used to fill jobs with multiple appointment terms: permanent, temporary, or term.  Temporary/Term/Time limited appointments made from this announcement may be extended without further competition, up to the time frames allowed by law or regulation or made permanent without further competition; but extension is not guaranteed.  Some temporary/term/time limited appointments are eligible for benefits. Positions may be filled at ANY of the grade levels indicated in this announcement, with or without promotion potential as vacancies occur. Applicants should specify the lowest grade (GS-level) that they will accept.KEY REQUIREMENTS:Position subject to background investigation.As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required.Must be a U.S. Citizen.A copy

for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created. If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process Online QuestionnaireNote: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. If you submit more than one Qualifications Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety. Option B:  FaxIf it is not possible for you to use Application Manager (you have a disability or do not have access to the internet), you can apply for this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method. Please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling o

be cleared prior to hire.  You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints.After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position.   If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work.  If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free HOW TO APPLY:To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes the following parts:Assessment QuestionnaireRésuméRequired Documents (Specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement. An applicant may not be considered if proper documentation is not received.)Use Appli

om a tribe indigenous to the United States, as well as official records that establish your degree of Indian blood, such as census records. The applicant must also complete the family history chart if necessary.  (See the form for detailed instructions for the completion of the BIA-4432). Current IHS employees with a BIA form on file in their Official Personnel Folder are required to submit a copy of that form with their application. BIA 4432 form available here: https://www.pmf.opm.gov/Documents/BIA4432.pdf____Childcare Addendum form must be included for this position and is available at: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/Documents/ApplicantInfo/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm-2012.docAGENCY CONTACT INFO:Aaron Arviso Phone: (602)248-4180 TDD: (301)443-6394 Email: AARON.ARVISO@IHS.GOV Agency Information:Indian Health Service HR Center 4212 North 16th Street Phoenix, AZ 85016WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement via

(SF)-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," and indicate under which plan they are applying.  Please indicate on your resume and during the online assessment process which hiring plan you want to be considered under: Merit Promotion and/or the IHS Excepted Service Hiring Plan.  See jobs@ihs.gov for more details. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:The HHS Careers system simplifies the Federal application process by replacing the former KSA job-element statements with on-line self-assessment questions. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications requirements will be invited to complete an on-line questionnaire assessing the following:  Ability to provide direct care to patients.Ability to assess patient care needs through analysis of health data.Plans and implements nursing care plan. If found qualified, your score will range from 70-100 points (not including points that may be assigned for Veterans' Preference).  We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses

partment of Health and Human Services has a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need.  This position is subject to provisions of the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Program (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistant Program (CTAP).Brief Description of Duties: Provides patient care for pediatric to geriatric age patients within a specialty of medicine; refers patients to appropriate medical or other facilities, providing full clinical information for care and diagnostic procedures; assures preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data to provide comprehensive medical care; works closely with allied health professionals in the provision of broad health program services; interviews and examines patients; instructs and counsels patients.Duty Locations:  Positions will be filled Southwest Region Wide.  You are encouraged to identify the locations you want to be consid

level(s)/salary and location for which you wish to be considered in a cover letter.  If not indicated, we will only consider you at the highest grade and specialty for which you qualify.Required Forms: The following documents are required to complete the application process.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.1.  Applicants may use one of the following to apply: (A) OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, available at: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf, or (B) Resume that must include 1) starting and ending dates of employment in month/year format and 2) hours of work per week.  Example: Jan 2000 - December 2005, 40 hrs/wk.2.  Completed PL 101-630 Questionnaire (Indian Child Care Worker Position), available at: http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/CareerCenter/Vacancy/forms/Childcare%20Addendum%20OMB%20Approved%20Form-2012.doc3.  Copy of your college transcripts related to your nursing degree.  Unofficial copies are acceptable but official t

performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well qualified with a score of at least 85 for this position.  For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/JobsAtIHS/doc/ctap.dochttp://career.psc.gov/chpublic/ictap.htmlAdditional selections of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement, for filling additional or similar positions. However if there are no qualified Indian Preference candidates on the Certificate the vacancy must be reannounced.This position has promotion potential to the GS-14 level. Promotion to the next level is at management’s discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next level is not guaranteed and

uire referral to specialists for diagnostic and treatment procedures. Graduate training and experience must, therefore, be well rounded. Specialist positions require graduate training and experience related to the specialty and subspecialty of the position to be filled. Experience may not be substituted for training essential for performing specialized duties. The length and content of residency programs depends upon the specialization and requirements of recognized accrediting American medical specialty boards. These boards are authorized to conduct examinations to determine the competence of physicians in the specialty, to issue certificates of qualification, to participate in evaluating the quality of residency programs, and to determine the requirements for certification.Specialist positions: GS-13: 3 years of residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled OR equivalent specialized experience and training. GS-14: 4 years of residency training in the specialty of t

e cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office, ANGIE MURPHY, (602)248-4180, ANGIE.MURPHY@IHS.GOV.  "The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis."REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:You must provide the required documents listed below during the online application process either through the document upload process or fax using instructions outlined in Section B above. If any of the following are missing we will deem your application incomplete:___

ived.)Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. Your Application Package status must be Complete by, Friday, December 30, 2011, the closing date of this announcement.Option A:  Application Manager (preferred method)To begin, choose one of these options:If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created. If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process Online QuestionnaireNote: To check the status of your application or return

e more information link under the application status for this position. If you submit more than one Qualifications Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety. Option B:  FaxIf it is not possible for you to use Application Manager (you have a disability or do not have access to the internet), you can apply for this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method. Please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission. Follow these steps:Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline. View Occupation

ible for you to use Application Manager (you have a disability or do not have access to the internet), you can apply for this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method. Please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission. Follow these steps:Print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline. View Occupational Questionnaire.  Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instruc

education for experience.**You must meet the requirements of the job by this date:Thursday, March 22, 2012As per the IHS Excepted Service Hiring Plan: Current employees and eligible applicants are considered under merit promotion only, unless they provide an appropriate Standard Form (SF)-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," and indicate under which plan they are applying.  Please indicate on your resume and during the online assessment process which hiring plan you want to be considered under: Merit Promotion and/or the IHS Excepted Service Hiring Plan.  See jobs@ihs.gov for more details. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:The HHS Careers system simplifies the Federal application process by replacing the former KSA job-element statements with on-line self-assessment questions. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications requirements will be invited to complete an on-line questionnaire assessing the following:  Technical Competence:Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal trainin

the IHS Excepted Service Hiring Plan.  See jobs@ihs.gov for more details.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:These vacancies are also being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority.  Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply to this vacancy.For I/CTAP purposes, you will be deemed well-qualified if you are placed in at least the well-qualified category.The HHS Careers system simplifies the Federal application process by replacing the former KSA job-element statements with on-line self-assessment questions. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications requirements will be invited to complete an on-line questionnaire assessing the following:  Medical Reasoning:Analysis of a variety patient health data and, in accordance with established procedures, develops a treatments plan for care; Identifies and analyzes medical problems and uses sound reasoning to arrive at a plan of care.Diagnostic Tasks: Provides dia