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Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.SummaryAbout the Position This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 01082026 to 06302026 Salary40736 to - 52957 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 5Location1 vacancy in the following location Fort Leonard Wood MO Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel - Business Travel may be required.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment typeMultipleWork scheduleMultiple SchedulesServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNone Job family Series 0681 Dental Assistant Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testYesFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberHSJW-27-12862100 - DHASControl number853832900This job is open toHelpThe public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. DutiesHelpPerform inter-oral procedures as directed by the Dentist.Take preliminary impressions for study models remove sutures place and remove rubber dams perio-packs matrix bands and wedges.Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs.Chart examination and treatment information as relayed by dentist to patient records.Prepare and arrange all instruments and materials needed for each treatment.Relay dentists instructions to patient for post-treatment care.Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.Obtain and record related medical history of patient and route patient for medical tests and services when required.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentAppointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.A Personnel Security Investigation is required.Selectees will be required to sign a statement Condition of Employment consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.A pre-placement medical examination is required.This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support BLS certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification e.g. ALS does not supersede BLS.Moderate to heavy lifting may be required.This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings weekends holidays andor varying work schedules.This position may require the incumbent to work weekends andor holidays.This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings weekends holidays andor varying work schedules.This position may require rotating shifts i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals.This position may include shift work evenings weekends holidays.Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.This position may require the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.Additional requirements may be determined as positions arise and will be communicated during the hiring process if you are selected.QualificationsWho May Apply US CitizensIn order to qualify you must meet the education andor experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Requirements for Dental AssistantRadiology Certification Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially they must 1 have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education and 2 be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements1 Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation January 13 1986 who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine osteopathy dentistry podiatry or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others.2 Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who a received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation or b practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program provided such persons show evidence of training experience and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed belowSpecialized Experience One year of specialized experience which includes providing chair side assistance supporting a dental specialist by performing intra-oral procedures operating dental x-ray equipment and charting or taking preliminary impressions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower gradelevel position in the federal service GS-04.OREducation Successful completion of at least a full four-year course of study in a dental assistant or dental hygiene program that included at least 24 semester hours of courses in radiation physics radiation biology radiation health safety and protection X-ray films and radiographic film quality radiographic techniques darkroom and processing techniques and film mounting.ORCombination of Experience and Education A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100. To compute the percentage of the requirements divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years total semester hours minus 60 by 60. Add the two percentages. EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications. Additional informationMale applicants born after December 31 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Permanent positions One year trialprobationary period may be required.Term positions One year trialprobationary period may be required.Direct Deposit of Pay is required.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.Student Loan repayment may be authorized.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Permanent term part-time intermittent or temporary positions may be filled from this solicitation. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is temporary full-time part-time or intermittent.Intermittent Positions This position does not provide guaranteed work hours each week and work will be assigned on an intermittent as needed basis. This position will NOT lead to a full-time position.Intermittent employees are NOT eligible for benefits Health and Life Insurance Annual and Sick Leave.Temporary Positions A temporary position is time limited and may be extended in one year increments to a maximum of three years and may be terminated at any time during the duration of the appointment.Term Positions A term position is time-limited and may be extended to a maximum of eight years.Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station PCS with the government the Internal Revenue Service IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit httpswww.dfas.milcivilianemployeescivreloCivilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction for more information.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.Permanent Change of Station PCS allowances may be authorized subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.Position may require employee to wear a uniform andor protective clothing.Position may be designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time andor remain on duty during severe weather conditions.Position may be designated as Emergency Essential.Position may be designated as Key.Position may be designated as Mission Essential.This may be an obligated position.ExpandHide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsHelpReview our benefitsHow you will be evaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed a review of your application package resume supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.If after reviewing your resume andor supporting documentation a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications andor experience you may lose consideration for this position.Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. BenefitsHelpReview our benefitsRequired documentsRequired DocumentsHelp The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.As described above your complete application includes your resume your responses to the online questionnaire and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resumeYour resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.For each relevant work experience make sure you include the employers name job title start and end dates include month and year for qualifications purposes the number of hours worked per week and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.For additional information to include formatting tips see What to include in your resume.2. Other supporting documentsCover Letter optionalMost recent Performance Appraisal if applicableTranscripts This position has an individual occupational requirement and allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See Transcripts and Licenses.LicenseCertification This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible See Transcripts and Licenses.NOTE Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to ApplyHelpTo apply for this position you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on 06302026to receive consideration.To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12862100.Follow the prompts to select your resume andor other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information refer to the Required Documents section.You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.It is your responsibility to verify that your application package resume supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire is complete accurate and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account httpswww.usajobs.govapplicantprofiledashboard all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit httpshelp.usajobs.govhow-toapplicationstatus. Agency contact informationArmy Applicant Help DeskWebsitehttpsportal.chra.army.milhr_publicidapp_inqAddress JT-DD83CM WEST DHN - LEONARD WOOD DO NOT USE Fort Leonard Wood MO 65473 US Next stepsIf you provided an email address you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility qualifications and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified your application will receive no further consideration.Fair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required DocumentsHelp The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.As described above your complete application includes your resume your responses to the online questionnaire and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resumeYour resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.For each relevant work experience make sure you include the employers name job title start and end dates include month and year for qualifications purposes the number of hours worked per week and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.For additional information to include formatting tips see What to include in your resume.2. Other supporting documentsCover Letter optionalMost recent Performance Appraisal if applicableTranscripts This position has an individual occupational requirement and allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See Transcripts and Licenses.LicenseCertification This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible See Transcripts and Licenses.NOTE Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to ApplyHelpTo apply for this position you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM EST on 06302026to receive consideration.To begin click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account you will need to create one before beginning the application httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12862100.Follow the prompts to select your resume andor other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information refer to the Required Documents section.You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.It is your responsibility to verify that your application package resume supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire is complete accurate and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.To verify the status of your application log into your USAJOBS account httpswww.usajobs.govapplicantprofiledashboard all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means visit httpshelp.usajobs.govhow-toapplicationstatus.ExpandHide how to applyAgency contact informationArmy Applicant Help DeskWebsitehttpsportal.chra.army.milhr_publicidapp_inqAddress JT-DD83CM WEST DHN - LEONARD WOOD DO NOT USE Fort Leonard Wood MO 65473 US Next stepsIf you provided an email address you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility qualifications and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified your application will receive no further consideration.ExpandHide next stepsFair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request SummaryAbout the Position This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 01082026 to 06302026 Salary40736 to - 52957 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 5Location1 vacancy in the following location Fort Leonard Wood MO Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel - Business Travel may be required.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment typeMultipleWork scheduleMultiple SchedulesServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNone Job family Series 0681 Dental Assistant Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testYesFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberHSJW-27-12862100 - DHASControl number853832900 Previous resultNext result Your session is about to expire Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. Any unsaved data will be lost if you allow the session to expire. Click the button below to continue your session. 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