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GENERAL INFORMATION

Location:

Sisseton, SD

Salary:

46,625.00 - 60,612.00 USD /year

Date posted:

Jan 14 2010

Date expires:

Open Until Filled

EMPLOYER

Company:

Native Centers
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Employer type:

Recruitment Agency

JOB DESCRIPTION

***RE-ADVERTISEMENT-OPEN UNTIL FILLED--Panels will
be issued after August 6th, August 27th, September 18th, 2009.
PANELS WILL BE RUN EVERY 15 (WORK) DAYS UNTIL POSITION IS
FILLED.***

Excepted Service Examining Plan Candidates (ESEP)

Merit Promotion Plan Candidates (MPP)

Veteran's Preference Candidates

Commissioned Officers

Which hiring plan should I select?

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
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.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service
(IHS), Aberdeen Area, PHS Indian Health Care Center, Physical
Therapy Dept., Sisseton, SD.

POSITION DETAILS:

Merit Promotion Position: * Yes
Travel Required: * Yes -- Occasional travel.
Supervisory/Managerial Position: * No
Relocation Expenses Paid: * YES - Travel and Relocation
Expenses WILL be paid primarily 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? * No


If applicable, "The selected individual is required
to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges. If
privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the
employee may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including
removal from the Federal Service."

In order to be considered for this position, you must follow the
instructions listed on the "How to Apply" tab. This vacancy requires
that you submit responses to a questionnaire. If you do not submit
this information by the closing date of the announcement or (OUF-
selection roster is issued), you will not be considered. Please
check "How to Apply" before clicking "Apply Online" below.

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.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* Position subject to physical examination.
* Position is subject to background investigation.
* A copy of Current Unrestricted License is required(Submit a Photo-Copy).

HOW TO APPLY:
You must begin the application process online at USAJOBS. Submitting
your USAJOBS resume and responses to the vacancy questions online is
mandatory to be considered for this vacancy announcement.

First, carefully read this entire vacancy announcement. While
reading the announcement take note of any qualifications, rating
factors, job-related questions or specific duties that are listed.

Next, login to MYUSAJOBS and edit
your existing resume or create a new resume to highlight the skills
and experience you have that relate to THIS SPECIFIC VACANCY.
Upon logging in you will see a USAJOBS Alert describing the new
ability to upload supporting documentation. The document upload
enhancement in Portfolio is not currently being used by Indian
Health Service and job seekers should follow the instructions as
indicated in the vacancy announcement for submission of supporting
documentation.

Once you've crafted a vacancy-specific resume, return to the
announcement and select "Apply Online." Select your vacancy-specific
resume and submit it for consideration by clicking "Apply to this
position now!" This will then take you to the IHS HHS Careers system
to answer the core questions and job specific questions.

OUF - Once you have completed the online questionnaire, you may
return to USAJOBS. However, your application may not be complete.
Make sure you submit any supporting documentation (see below) by the
issuance date of the selection roster.

PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of
this position within the Commissioned Corps must apply online to
this announcement.

Application Instructions For PHS Commissioned Corps Candidates

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please contact Mrs. Alice
LaFontaine at (605) 226-7213. The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
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You must provide the required information during the on-line
application process and fax all supporting documents to the fax
number listed (please state the vacancy announcement number on your
supporting documents); if any of the following are missing when the
selection roster is issued we will deem your application incomplete:


1. Resume complete in USAJOBS
2. Responses to Core Questions
3. Responses to Vacancy specific questions
4. Applicable Supporting Documentation


SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
Supporting documentation requested to complete the application
process

1. Resume - to be entered during on-line application process.
2. If claiming Indian Preference, you must submit the BIA Form
4432 "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and
IHS".
3. If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form,
and SF-15 if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference.
4. Copy of latest Personnel Action (SF-50), if a current or former
Federal employee, and/or if requesting Reinstatement Eligibility.
5. Transcripts must be provided if substituting education for
experience and/or if the position has a positive education
requirement.
6. PL 101-630 Indian Child Protection Addendum form: this is
designated as a Childcare position. PL101-Child
Care Positions form

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
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Mrs. Denise J. Kester
Phone: 605-226-7209
Fax: 605-226-7668
TDD: 301-443-6394
Email: denise.kester@ihs.gov Or write:
Department of Health and Human Services - IHS
Division of Personnel Management
Federal Building, Room 309
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Fax: 605-226-7668

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
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Once the job announcement closes, we will evaluate applications to
determine qualifications and ranking. The most highly qualified
candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further
consideration. You will be notified of the outcome by e-mail.
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Information on the federal hiring process.



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