- Position Title
- Dentist
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-GP-12732204-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 1, 2025 to Thursday, May 8, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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 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.
3.
Are you a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
4.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade 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.
6.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Dentist position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Basic Requirement - Licensure
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background, which demonstrates how you meet the licensure requirements.
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background, which demonstrates how you meet the licensure requirements.
2.
Basic Requirement - Education
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background, which demonstrates how you meet the education requirements.
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background, which demonstrates how you meet the education requirements.
3.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-0680-12
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-12 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-12 level. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Medical Requirement
Are you able to distinguish shades of color?
Are you able to distinguish shades of color?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Interpret data obtained from observation, examination, monitoring and lab values to identify dental problem.
6.
Utilize assessment data to determine an appropriate dental diagnosis and develop an appropriate plan of care.
7.
Accurately and completely document health record data.
8.
Perform surgical extractions or difficult alveolectomy.
9.
Performs moderately difficult restorative procedures to repair a tooth.
10.
Perform restoration of simple and complex cavities with standard and prescribed material.
11.
Perform uncomplicated and sometimes complicated root canal therapy.
12.
Administer local anesthesia.
13.
Performs prosthetic dentistry involving routine and complicated conditions.
14.
Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings, and provide appropriate care measures to identify dental problems.
15.
Evaluates patients to determine diagnoses for dental diseases.
16.
Interprets data obtained from observation, examination, monitoring, and lab values to identify dental problems.
17.
Provides dental care based on interpretation of data obtained from assessment, interview, history review, and lab values to identify medical problem.
18.
Utilizes assessment data to determine an appropriate dental diagnosis and develop, implement, evaluate and revise an appropriate plan of care.
19.
Perform examinations to include inspection of hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
20.
Interpret results of a medical examination or evaluation including specialty tests for a patient.
21.
Monitor care and treatment progress of patients.
22.
Provide basic non-technical information to customers regarding health care.
CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
23.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.