Dental Assistant - Red Lake Indian Health Service

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Department: Department Of Health And Human Services

Agency: Indian Health Service

Job Announcement Number:IHS-13-BJ-864123-DE

SALARY RANGE: $24,933.00 to $40,706.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD: Monday, March 25, 2013 to Tuesday, December 31, 2013

SERIES & GRADE: GS-0681-03/05

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

05

DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies in the following location(s):

White Earth, MN United StatesView Map

Cass Lake, MN United StatesView Map

Red Lake, MN United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens

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 (IHS), an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives with opportunity for maximum tribal involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their health needs.

To be eligible for this position under the Delegated Examining (DE) hiring plan, you must be a U.S. Citizen.

This position is also being announced under Announcement # IHS-13-BJ-863933-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.

Your application will expire in 3 months and you will need to reapply to keep your application active.

Positions will be filled at the following locations as vacancies occur. Thier 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. Positions may also be filled at other Indian Health Services (IHS) locations including Bemidji Area Office and Tribal Organizations as vacancies occur or are established in the area.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Northern Plains Regional Bemidji Area, PHS Indian Health Hospitals, Cass Lake, MN United States Few vacancies

Red Lake, MN United States Few vacancies

White Earth, MN United States Few vacancies

POSITION DETAILS: <<X Permanent position(s) to be filled>>>

Salary range: $24,933.00- $40,706.00(Annually)

Promotion potential: designate GS-5

Merit Promotion Position: No

Travel Required: Yes, Occasional

Supervisory/Managerial Position: No

Relocation Expenses Paid: Not Paid: travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the employee.

Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes

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? No

Who may apply section

Any U.S. Citizen

- visit jobs@ihs.gov for more information on Who May Apply

***This position is also being announced under Announcement # IHS-13-BJ-863933-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.***

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Position subject to background investigation.

• As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required.

• If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59)

• Must be a US Citizen

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