Dental Officer/Supv.D. Officer Gs-680-11/12 (Open Cont.)(Mp/Es) Job in Throughout North Dakota - 97086088 - ZAFYDS0X1HANS

Job Title:
Dental Officer/Supv.D. Officer GS-680-11/12 (Open Cont.)(MP/ES)

Department:
Department Of Health And Human Services

Agency:
Indian Health Service

Job Announcement Number:
IHS-11-AB-438657-ESEP-MP

SALARY RANGE:
$82,131.00 - $145,000.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, February 17, 2011 to Friday, February 17, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0680-11/12

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
12

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Many vacancies - Throughout Nebraska, NE; Many vacancies - Throughout South Dakota, SD; Many vacancies - Throughout North Dakota, ND

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
This is an "Open Continuous Vacancy Announcement" and applications will be referred when vacancies occur.

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients at the Northern Plains Region Aberdeen Areas.

ORGANIZATIONAL- LOCATIONS: Positions will be filled at the following locations as vacancies occur. There MAY NOT be immediate vacancies at all locations. Interested applicants should check with the local Administrative Officer or Service Unit Director concerning immediate employment needs. "HOSPITALS": Fort Yates, North Dakota; Eagle Butte, Rapid City, South Dakota; or Winnebago, Nebraska, "HEALTH CENTERS":  Fort Totten or New Town, North Dakota; Fort Thompson, Lower Brule, McLaughlin, Sisseton, Wagner, South Dakota.  Positions may also be filled at other Indian Health Service locations including the Aberdeen Area Office and Tribal organizations as vacancies occur or are established in the area.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Plains Region, Aberdeen Area Office, Human Resources Dept., Federal Building Room 309,  115  4th Avenue SE., Aberdeen, South Dakota. 

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary range: $82,131.00- $145,000.00 (Annually)

Promotion potential: GS-12

Travel Required: YES--Occasional travel is required.

Supervisory/Managerial Position: YES (This may be a supervisory or managerial position)--You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Relocation Expenses Paid: YES--Travel & Relocation Expenses MAY BE paid IF in the interest of the government and not in the interest of the selected employee. 

Is position covered by PL 101-630? YES-- (See item # 6 in the How to Apply Tab)

Is drug testing required? NO

Is government housing available? MAY BE (depending on availability).

TOUR OF DUTY (40 Hour work weeks):MAY HAVE; Alternative work schedule, call back, standby, rotating shifts, nights/weekends/holidays?

IF applicable; 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.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• * Bonus may be offered.
• * Must be a US Citizen to apply.
• * Position subject to background investigation.
• * As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required.
• * A COPY of Current Unrestricted License is required (Submit a Photo-Copy)

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Throughout Nebraska, NE; Many vacancies - Throughout South Dakota, SD; Many vacancies - Throughout North Dakota, ND

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully.Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job.

DUTIES:

• Professional Services:  Provides clinical diagnosis, evaluation, studies and treatment services of professionally acceptable quantity and quality in accordance with sound public health practices.
• Education and Information:  Provides professional information and educational services to patients, other citizens of the community(s) who reside within the scope of work area assigned, and to other health service workers as appropriate.
• Resource and Performance Accountability:  Provides data, reports and other information as required for dental program accountability, evaluates resource and staff performance within the scope of billet responsibility and acts in accordance with performance standards.
• Professional Growth and Development:  Pursues professional growth and development experience, skills, and knowledge.
• Organizational Support: Provides supervisory and teamwork services in support of the above operational unit of the Indian Health Service, the IHS, HRSA, PHS, and to the Federal Government and the dental profession at large.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

All applicants MUST meet the qualification requirements of this position by the issuance date of the selection roster. 

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 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.

Positive Education Requirements:  This position has specific educational requirements. To qualify for this position, you MUST possess the required education as noted under Qualifications.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:  Degree in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.) from a school approved by the Council on Dental Education, American Dental Association (ADA); or other dental school, provided the education and knowledge acquired was substantially equivalent to that of graduates from a ADA approved school.

LICENSURE: Applicants MUST be currently licensed to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS for GS-12:  For purposes of this standard, the following terms are defined.

Approved internship; Approved residency - Training in a hospital dental internship or residency approved by the Council on Dental Education of the ADA.

Graduate-level study;  Either dental graduate study leading to an advanced degree such as Master of Science, or postgraduate (non-degree) dental school study involving a level on instruction comparable to that provided in a graduated degree program.

National certifying board; An examining board in a special area of dental practice recognized by the Council on Dental Education of the ADA.

Board Eligibility; Qualification for examination by a national certifying board as a result of having met the advanced training program requirements for a dental specialty.

FOR SPECIALIST POSITIONS:  Experience and/or training must clearly establish the applicant's status as a specialist.  Agencies should review the applicant's experience to determine the types and difficulty of the cases dealt with, the level of knowledge and understanding of the specialization regularly required, the degree of diagnostic skills and treatment planning ability involved and the pertinent graduate study acquired.

GS-12:  Two (2) years of professional dentistry experience and/or training; or superior academic ability defined as that demonstrated by an intern, who on the basis of an evaluation of all interns who have completed training in the same hospital or in the same kind of internship program over the past five (5) years, would fall into the upper half of the group.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants MUST be able to distinguish shades of color.

Experience and/or training must be one of the following types :

1.)  Post-licensure professional experience in the general practice of dentistry.

2.)  Approved internship or residency training.

3.)  Graduate-level study in an accredited dental school.

4.)  Post-licensure professional experience in a specialized area of practice.

5.)  Other advanced study or training (outside a dental school or hospital) creditable towards satisfaction of training program requirements for Board eligibility.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is defined as, work concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries and deformities of the teeth, the jaws, organs of the mouth, and other structures and connective tissues associated with the oral cavity.

EXCEPTED SERVICE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :  Same as above.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

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 diagnostic, preventative and therapeutic health services to patients and families.
• Information Management: Identifies the need for and knows where or how to gather patient information; organizes and maintains information in a centralized record keeping system.
• Oral Communication:Expresses information (for example, ideas, or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Interpersonal Skills: Show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

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 on the assessment questionnaire.  If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.  You will be deemed well qualified if you score 85 and above.

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 of at least 85 for this position.  For information on CTAP/ICTAP, VISIT:

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

www.career.psc.gov/chpublic/ictap.html

Candidates must meet qualification requirements, licensure requirements (possess and maintain a current, valid, active State license/registration as a XXXX), performance requirements, citizenship and suitability requirements, and any other eligibility requirements by the issuance date of the selection roster: .

Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a fingerprint check.  Fingerprint results must 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:

1. Assessment Questionnaire
2. Résumé
3. Required 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 the issuance date of the selection roster.

Option A:  Application Manager (preferred method)

To begin, choose one of these options:

1. 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.
2. If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process Online Questionnaire

To return to Application Manager at any time, simply go to https://applicationmanager.gov/

Option B:  Fax

If 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:

1. 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.
2. 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 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, Mr. Troy Bad Moccasin, Staffing Officer,PHONE:605-226-7217, EMAIL:troy.badmoccasin@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 - 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."  Indian preference will not be given unless the current form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA official of tribal enrollment records, documentation of lineal descent, state or academic records that document you possess one-half 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.
• ____Childcare Addendum form must be included for this position and is available at: http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/Documents/ApplicantInfo/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm-2012.doc

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Doris Byington
Phone: (605)226-7399
Fax: (605)226-7668
TDD: (301)443-6394
Email: DORIS.BYINGTON@IHS.GOV Agency Information:
Indian Health Service HR Center
Federal Building Room 309
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Fax: (605)226-7668

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement via email that your submission was successful. Approximately 45 days following the issuance date of the selection roster, you will receive a notice of rating with the final disposition of your resume. To protect your privacy, scores of resumes are not provided by phone.