Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Job in Chinle - 84840468 - ZABA26ZCNKJRC

Job Title:
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Department:
Department Of Health And Human Services

Agency:
Indian Health Service

Job Announcement Number:
NAO-10-MPP-ESEP-D

SALARY RANGE:
$31,401.00 - $61,628.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Friday, October 01, 2010 to Friday, September 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0647-04/10

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time  Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Multiple duty locations -click here for more info

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals. ICTAP, CTAP, Veterans, Excepted service, Status candidates.

JOB SUMMARY:Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

Other additional compensation which an applicant may be eligible for are Recruitment Incentive (maximum of 25% of base pay); Relocation Incentive (maximum of 25% of base pay); Initial or Renewal of Retention Incentive (maximum of 25% of base pay when necessary); Appointment Above the Minimum; Creditable Service based on Non-Federal experience for Annual Leave Accrual; Travel and relocation at government expenses to duty station (Travel to be paid in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations).

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Applications are being accepted from all interested parties, regardless of where they may reside, for placement in the Applicant Supply File for future referral when vacancies occur. Positions may be permanent or temporary, full-time, part-time or intermittent (work only when called).

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
Positions may be filled at one of the grade levels listed above. Depending on the specialty and location, some permanent positions have promotion potential to the GS-05, GS-06, GS-07, GS-08, GS-09 or GS-10. If are you selected for a supervisory position, you will be required to serve a supervisory probationary period.

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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Position Subject to Background investigation

Additional Duty Location Info:
few vacancies - Shiprock, NM; few vacancies - Gallup, NM; few vacancies - Crownpoint, NM; few vacancies - Fort Defiance, AZ; few vacancies - Chinle, AZ; few vacancies - Kayenta, AZ


Performs a variety of difficult radiographic examinations. Receives patients, explains methods of procedures, positions patients, selects and set technical factors, sets up and adjusts accessory equipment and makes exposures necessary for the request procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

NOTE:  Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.  Essentially, they must (1) have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field.  The following meet these requirements:

(1)   Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certificate of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others.

(2)   Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.

In order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Proof of such certification must be submitted along with your application. Failure to submit a copy of the Certification will result in lost of consideration for this position.

In addition to the above, applicants must also have related experience or education in the amounts shown below

Grade                                   Education                                    OR                             EXPERIENCE

GS-04    Successful completion of full-time training course of at least 12 months' duration in a post high school radiography program.                  OR          6 months of general & 6 months specialized  experience.

GS-05    Successful completion of full-time training course of at least  24 months duration in a post high school Radiography program.            OR          1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 level.

GS-06    (see NOTE under Education/Training)           OR          1 year specialized experience equivalent to at  least GS-5 level.

GS-07    (see NOTE under Education/Training)           OR          1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-6 level.

GS-08    (see NOTE under Education/Training)           OR          1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7 level.

GS-09    (see NOTE under Education/Training)           OR        1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-8 level.

GS-10    (see NOTE under Education/Training)            OR         1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-09 level.

General Experience: (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.

Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Experience in the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of radiologists or other medical officers to produce radiographic studies used in medical diagnosis and treatment.

Education/Training: Qualifying educational programs for radiography and radiation therapy technology are available in accredited colleges, universities, hospitals, medical schools, or postsecondary technical or vocational schools. Education or training from programs based in hospitals must have been from those hospitals that were accredited at the time of the education or training by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals or by the American Osteopathic Association.

NOTE: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have completed at least 52 weeks at the GS-4 level to qualify for the GS-05; at least 52 weeks at the GS-05 level to qualify for the GS-06; at least 52 weeks at the GS-06 level to qualify for the GS-07; at least 52 weeks at the GS-07 level to qualify for the GS-08; at least 52 weeks at the GS-08 level to qualify for the GS-09; at least 52 weeks at the GS-09 level to qualify for the GS-10.

LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:  Candidates must meet qualification requirements by date certificate is issued

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

EVALUATION CRITERIA: Evaluation will be made of Experience, Performance Appraisals, Training, Letters of Commendation, Self-Development, Awards and Outside Activities which are related to the position. To receive full credit for your qualifications, provide a narrative statement which fully describes all aspects of your background as they relate to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) outlined below and show the level of accomplishments and degree of responsibility.

The KSA's in your narrative statement will be the principal basis for determining whether or not you are highly qualified for the position. Describe your qualifications in each of the following:

1.     ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY.

2.     ABILITY TO PERFORM TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB.

3.     KNOWLEDGE OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY.

4.     KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL IN POSITIONING PATIENTS.

5.     ABILITY TO PLAN, ORGANIZE, AND SET PRIORITIES UNDER ROUTINE AND EMERGENT STRESSFUL SITUATIONS.

6.     KNOWLEDGE WITH RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES.

7.     ABILITY TO MEET AND DEAL WITH A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS.

8.     ABILITY TO MAINTAIN SECURITY OF CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS.

BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
OTHER INFORMATION:This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

If you fax your application, we will not consider it.


HOW TO APPLY:You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

• OF-612 or Resume' http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf
  
  
• OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment http://www.opm/gov/forms/pdf_fill/of306.pdf
  
  
• IHS Addendum - P.L.-630 Form (Indian Child Protection) http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/CareerCenter/Vacancy/forms/child_protection.doc
  
  
• BIA Form 4432, if claiming Indian Preference
  
  
• DD-214, if claiming Veteran's Preference
  
  
• College Transcripts, if required for the position
  
  
• Provide a copy of Current Licensure/Registration/Certification, if required for the position
  
  
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if current or past Federal Employee
  
  
• Males born after December 31, 1059 are required to be registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment with the Federal Government
  
  
• If current Federal employee, most recent Performance Appraisal
  
  
• Supplemental Questionnaire (look under Evaluation tab - How you will be evaluated)

Qualified disabled applicants (Rehabilitation Act of 1973) and disabled veterans with 30% or more disability are encouraged to apply. Applications will also be accepted from individuals eligible for non-competitive appointment (e.g., applicants eligible for appointment under the Veterans Readjustment Act, the severely handicapped, those with 30% or more compensable service-connected disability.

Veteran's Preference: Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service, may apply. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would impose undue hardships on the Indian Health Service.

Travel: The Indian Health Service may or may not pay or assume liability for personal travel, moving expenses, or other relocation costs incurred in accepting employment. To be determined on a case-by-case basis.

ICTAP/CTAP: This position is subject to provisions of the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Program (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistant Program (CTAP), please see the links below for further information.

Displaced Federal Employees ICTAP Criteria:

http://career.psc.gov/chpublic/ictap.html

CTAP Information:

http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/JobsAtIHS/doc/ctap.doc

If you are a current or former employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Geraldine Thompson
Phone: 928-871-1368 Agency Information:
Department Of Health And Human Services
Navajo Area Indian Health Services
P. O. Box 9020
Window Rock, AZ 86515
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.