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Position Title
Dental Laboratory Technician
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CARZ-10334774-19-EGH Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, October 18, 2018 to Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade at the time of displacement is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and your current performance appraisal that shows a rating of at least fully successful (Level III) or equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade at the time of displacement equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and and your current performance appraisal that shows a rating of at least fully successful (Level III) or equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
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2. Do you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equipped with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the Dental Laboratory Technician? To be creditable, this experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6) in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: Use of dental laboratory material such as impression materials, plasters, stones, hydrocolloids, waxes, metals, acrylics, porcelain, and similar materials; use of laboratory equipment such as hand tools, dental lathes, engines, and hand pieces, furnaces, casting machines, presses, flasks, and related equipment; use of precision instruments such as articulators, surveyors, and microanalyzers; construction of dental prosthetic appliances. In addition to the experience referenced above, you may also possess the following experience: Experience using dental laboratory material such as impression materials, plasters, stones, hydrocolloids, waxes, metals, acrylics, porcelain, and similar materials; Using laboratory equipment such as hand tools, dental lathes, engines, and hand pieces, furnaces, casting machines, presses, flasks, and related equipment; Using precision instruments such as articulators, surveyors, and microanalyzers; Constructing dental prosthetic appliances.(This experience must be documented in your resume.)
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3. Have you successfully completed one and a half (1 1/2) years of graduate level education or an internship that is directly related to the position at the next lower grade level? This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
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4. Do you have an equivalent combination of creditable experience and education, as described above, to meet the requirements for this position? This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. A- I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Thorough technical knowledge of both normal and abnormal oral anatomy, dentition and to visualize the relationship, the construction process and the essential to the fit and function of the finished appliance.
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6. Thorough technical knowledge of both normal and abnormal oral anatomy and dentition as these affect the design, fabrication, function, and esthetics of the dental prosthesis being constructed.
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7. Adapts existing guidelines in order to carry out duties to adapt to a variety of clinical circumstances.
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8. Surveys master casts for partial dentures, setups and contours artificial teeth.
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9. Performs a variety of specialty laboratory procedures that require consideration of detailed aspects of each patient's dental anatomy.
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10. Surveys, interprets designs and fabricates fixed, semi-fixed removable dentures or completed dentures.
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11. Constructs porcelain or acrylic fixed or semi-fixed bridge restorations, full or removable partial dentures or orthodontic appliances and dental splints and obturators.
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12. Fabricates acrylic or cast splints for the reduction of fixation of maxillary and mandibular fractures, and obturators.
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13. Fabricates acrylic or porcelain crowns, bridges or facing, works with MINIMUM of supervision.
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Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage). (limit characters)
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience), you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. (limit characters)
RESUME REMINDER - Your resume must include the following information each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualification. (limit characters)