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ts/weekends/holidays? Depending on location.Who may apply sectionExcepted Service Examining Plan Candidates (ESEP)  Merit Promotion Plan Candidates (MPP) Veteran's Preference including Veterans Employment Opportunity Act Candidates (VEOA)Commissioned Corps Candidates - for information contact Laura Goddard at 405/951-3742.- visit jobs@ihs.gov for more information on Who May ApplyFOR PROGRAM INFORMATION:  Contact Manon Tillman, Area Nurse Consultant at 405-951-3819 or 1-800-447-7036, email manon.tillman@ihs.gov.MULTIPLE-GRADE ANNOUNCEMENT: Announcement at the multiple-grade interval is intended as a mechanism of providing consideration for the greatest number of potential candidates. This position may be filled at any level, dependent upon the applicant's demonstrated ability, experience, and other qualifying criteria. If the position is filled at less than the upper level, there is NO commitment for future promotions, based solely on selection resulting from this announcement. Conv

t 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 freeHOW 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 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, Saturday, December 31, 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 p

nding - applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; (2) grade point average - applicants must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on 4 years of education, or on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR (3) honor society membership - election to membership in a national scholastic honor society.Foreign Education:  If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation o

n the interest of the government and not in the interest of the selected employee. Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes (See Child Care Addendum under How to Apply Tab) Is drug testing required? No Is government housing available? No Is this a bargaining unit position? Depending on locationAlternative work schedule, call back, standby, nights/weekends/holidays? Depending on location.Who may apply sectionAny U.S. Citizen. - visit jobs@ihs.gov for more information on Who May ApplyFOR PROGRAM INFORMATION:  Contact Manon Tillman, Area Nurse Consultant at 405-951-3819 or 1-800-447-7036, email manon.tillman@ihs.gov.MULTIPLE-GRADE ANNOUNCEMENT: Announcement at the multiple-grade interval is intended as a mechanism of providing consideration for the greatest number of potential candidates. This position may be filled at any level, dependent upon the applicant's demonstrated ability, experience, and other qualifying criteria. If the position is filled at less than the upper level, ther

ny time, simply go to https://applicationmanager.gov/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 write your answers on paper.  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 instructions.You may submit the OPM Form 1203-FX (hard copy questionnaire), résumé, and/or any supporting documents by fax.If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate 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 of

all back, standby, nights/weekends/holidays? Depending on location.Who may apply sectionAny U.S. Citizen. - visit jobs@ihs.gov for more information on Who May ApplyFOR PROGRAM INFORMATION:  Contact Manon Tillman, Area Nurse Consultant at 405-951-3819 or 1-800-447-7036, email manon.tillman@ihs.gov.MULTIPLE-GRADE ANNOUNCEMENT: Announcement at the multiple-grade interval is intended as a mechanism of providing consideration for the greatest number of potential candidates. This position may be filled at any level, dependent upon the applicant's demonstrated ability, experience, and other qualifying criteria. If the position is filled at less than the upper level, there is NO commitment for future promotions, based solely on selection resulting from this announcement. Conversely, if the employee demonstrates the ability to perform at a higher level, is recommended by the supervisor, and otherwise meets the qualifications, he/she may be promoted without further competition under the Area

uipment.  Provides nursing leadership in maintaining the function of the unit.  Documents nursing activities regarding direct patient care.SELECTIVE FACTOR:  In addition to the qualification requirements for the OPM and IHS Excepted Service Qualifications described above, to be rated basically qualified for this position, candidates must possess current, valid, active, unrestricted professional nursing license as a professional nurse from any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.   New graduates must also possess this licensure as indicated with no grace period allowed.Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable.EVALUATION OF EDUCATION:  At the GS-5 level, successfully completed undergraduate course work in nursing; the behavioral, physical, or biological sciences related to nursing; nutrition; public hea

equipment.  Knowledge of principles and methods of continuous quality improvement and ability to apply.  Knowledge of, and ability to incorporate, cultural impact on health care.GS-4 New graduate of an Associate’s Degree RN program.GS-5 Functions under the direct supervision of an RN and participates in nursing duties such as: develops and implements a plan of care for assigned patients based on the nursing process.  Provides nursing interventions based on established plan of care and evaluates effectiveness.  Sets up and operates specialized equipment.  Documents nursing activities regarding direct patient care.GS-7  Functions under general supervision and work is reviewed periodically by another RN.  Performs duties such as: develops and implements a plan of care for assigned patients based on the nursing process.  Provides nursing interventions based on established plan of care and evaluates effectiveness.  Sets up and operates specialized equipment.  Provides nursing

are required to submit a copy of that form with their application.___Qualifications - Copy of license required.___Transcripts - Transcripts must be provided.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty.___Veteran's Preference-If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form, and SF-15 if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.Response to Assessment Questionnaire.Applicants may submit optional documents and place these under Miscellaneous: such as performance reviews, copies of job-related certifications, cover letter, letters of recommendation, SF-50.  Suggest documents submitted are job-related and current. AGENCY CONTACT INFO:MESHA JOHNSTON Phone: (580)354-5528 TDD: (301)443-6394 Email: MESHA.JOHNSTON@IHS.GOV Agency Information:Indian Health Service HR Center 1515 Lawrie Tatum Rd Lawton, OK 73507WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once the online questionnaire is received, you

QuestionnaireApplicable Supporting Documentation (see Required documents section in this announcement for more details)HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:These vacancies are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority.  The following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. 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.BENEFITS:The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits.OTHER INFORMATION:If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent 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

commodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office, MESHA JOHNSTON, (580)354-5528, MESHA.JOHNSTON@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 when the announcement closes we will deem your application incomplete:___Resume -You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own résumé, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes hours worked per week, month and year of employment.____Childcare Addendum form must be includ

degree Indian blood from 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.___Qualifications - Copy of license required.___Transcripts - Transcripts must be provided.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty.___Veteran's Preference-If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form, and SF-15 if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.Response to Assessment Questionnaire.Applicants may submit optional documents and place these under Miscellaneous: such as performance reviews, copies of job-

their Official Personnel Folder are required to submit a copy of that form with their application.___Qualifications - Copy of license required.___Transcripts - Transcripts must be provided.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty.___Veteran's Preference-If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form, and SF-15 if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.Response to Assessment Questionnaire.Applicants may submit optional documents and place these under Miscellaneous: such as performance reviews, copies of job-related certifications, cover letter, letters of recommendation, SF-50.  Suggest documents submitted are job-related and current. AGENCY CONTACT INFO:MESHA JOHNSTON Phone: (580)354-5528 TDD: (301)443-6394 Email: MESHA.JOHNSTON@IHS.GOV Agency Information:Indian Health Service HR Center 1515 Lawrie Tatum Rd Lawton, OK 73507WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once the onlin

scripts - 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.___Veteran's Preference-If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form, and SF-15 if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.Response to Assessment Questionnaire.Applicants may submit optional documents and place these under Miscellaneous: such as performance reviews, copies of job-related certifications, cover letter, letters of recommendation, SF-50.  Suggest documents submitted are job-related and current.AGENCY CONTACT INFO:Renae Ayze Phone: (928)674-7034 Fax: (928)674-7582 TDD: (301)443-6394 Email: RENAE.AYZE@IHS.GOV Agency Information:Indian Health Service HR Center P O Drawer PH Off Hwy 191 Chinle, AZ 86503 Fax: (928)674-7582WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once the online questionnaire is receive

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.ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Nursing Services, Emergency Room/Urgent Care, Chinle Service Unit, three (3) vacancies, Chinle, AZ.POSI

QUIREMENTS:U.S. Citizenship is required.Additional Duty Location Info:2 vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DCIf selected for this position, you will:Monitor execution of assigned programs and aministrative portions of the ACYF operating budget to assure that all received funds are properly allocated.Provide advice and reccomendations on all aspects of the annual operating budget to agency program officials and manager.Review, analyze, and interpret legislation, appropriations language, OMB directives and Department Guidelines pertaining to the assigned segment of the agency budget.Reconcile accounts and prepare advice of allowances for program funds for central and regional offices which reflect allocations and changes in obligations. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have one year specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.  To be creditable, spec

MAY NOT BE SUBSITUTED for residency training that is essential for the performance of specialized duties. For example, specialists such as psychiatrists and surgeons must complete the number of years of accredited residency training required in their respective specialties. An exception may be made when a peer panel of physicians (subject-matter experts) determines and documents that the knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in professional medical practice are equivalent to those acquired during the same period of time in a graduate training program.You must meet the requirements of the job within 30 days of time a certificate of eligible is requested. As 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 asse

ements for certification.·For GS-15, 5 years of residency training in General Surgery or have equivalent General Sugery specialist experience and training that demonstrates the ability to provide independent patient care.      Substitution of Experience for Residency Training: Experience MAY NOT BE SUBSITUTED for residency training that is essential for the performance of specialized duties. For example, specialists such as psychiatrists and surgeons must complete the number of years of accredited residency training required in their respective specialties. An exception may be made when a peer panel of physicians (subject-matter experts) determines and documents that the knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in professional medical practice are equivalent to those acquired during the same period of time in a graduate training program.You must provide the required information during the online application process; if any of the following are missing when the announcement clos

ocuments from being processed: Not using the special cover page mentioned above. Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement. PLEASE NOTE: In Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire, you may notice that the numbering restarts with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX form please continue to enter your responses on the next available number within this section. The numbers on the 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire once it restarts with number one. Submission of a resume' or a 1203FX form alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental

RED 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 when the announcement closes we will deem your application incomplete:___Resume -You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own résumé, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes hours worked per week, month and year of employment.____Childcare Addendum form must be included for this position and is available at: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/Documents/ApplicantInfo/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm-2012.doc____Indian Preference applicants must supply the most recent version of the BIA form 4432 (expiration d