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Dentist Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service U.S. Public Health Service | Various Locations across the Indian Health Service

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Summary

This job is open to:

• Federal employees - Competitive service
• Federal employees - Excepted service
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• Land and base management
• Veterans
• Military spouses
• Individuals with disabilities
• Native Americans
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Clarification from the agency: The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interiors 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.

Duties

There MAY NOT be immediate vacancies at all locations.

Primary duties and responsibilities for all Dentists include but are not limited to:

• Perform comprehensive dentistry services including oral examinations, radiographs, routine preventative, and minor oral surgery.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat commonly encountered dental diseases and dental health problems.
• Provide appropriate dental disease prevention measures for all patients treated.
• Maintain all medical records ensuring all records are maintained appropriately and updated in a timely manner.
• Provide patient education, counseling, and preventive care tailored to patients with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ensure patients understand treatment options, risks, and post-treatment care.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period. ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
• The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions up to and including removal from Federal service.
• On-call hours or standby duty may be required. Position may be subject to rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Basic Requirements:

• Education: Applicants must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) and possess a current full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Medical Requirements: Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color.
• Experience: In addition to meeting the above education and licensure requirements, applicants must have two or more full years of professional experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level performing professional dentistry work for GS-12 level and above assignments.

Qualifying experience involves the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area. Examples of dentistry experience may include:

• Removal of decay, filling cavities, straightening, extracting, and repairing teeth.
• Treating gum diseases.
• Performing corrective surgery.
• Making measurements/models for dentures to replace missing teeth.
• Administering anesthetics.
• Writing prescriptions.
• Performing other requirements of the position.

Specialty Areas: Some dentists specialize in an area such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Endodontics
• Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
• Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
• Dental Public Health

For the above specialty areas, experience, education, board certification, and/or training must clearly establish the applicants status as a specialist.

Additional Requirements for the GS-12 or equivalent Grade Level: In addition to the above Basic Requirements for the GS-11 or equivalent level, applicants must complete a 2-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science, or equivalent experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level and/or training.

Time In Grade: Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements. Merit Promotion status candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

Education Verification:

• This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
• Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.
• If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Additional Information:

• Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6-month service agreement will be required.
• This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration.
• The Indian Health Service (IHS) National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. This is an Open Continuous Announcement. There MAY NOT be immediate vacancies at all locations. You will be limited to selecting no more than 5 locations during the application process and will only be considered for the locations you select. Eligible applicants will be referred out as vacancies occur.

Once the application process is complete, the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. SMEs will review ONLY the first two (2) pages of your resume. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume).

Evaluation Hurdles:

1. Minimum Qualifications Review - Hurdle 1: HR reviews your resume to confirm you meet the eligibility and minimum qualifications for the position (education and/or licensure if applicable). If you meet eligibility and minimum qualifications, you move to the next hurdle.
2. Technical Assessment - Hurdle 2: A panel of subject matter experts (SME) will review your resume to determine whether you clearly show the required specialized experience listed below. This assessment is Pass/Fail. Applicants who demonstrate the required experience will advance.

Essay Questions: As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions. Your responses are optional and will not be scored, but they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership:

1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?
2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness?
3. How would you help advance the Presidents Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role?
4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic, or personal achievements?

You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool such as ChatGPT or Copilot.

Required Documents

You are highly encouraged to visit the USAJOBS Help Center before submitting a resume.

• Resume: Required. Resumes must be legible. Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility.
• Indian Preference: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432 Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only.
• Veterans Preference: If claiming Veterans Preference, provide a copy of your DD-214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application along with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Career Transition: If claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions provided by OPM.
• Current or Former Federal Employee: Include your most recent SF-50 or, if Reinstatement eligible, include your Career SF-50.
• Noncompetitive eligibles: Submit additional documents to prove your eligibility to apply to this vacancy.
• Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial), although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
• Licensure/Certifications: Applicants should list their license/certifications on their resume along with the expiration date if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package.

1. Click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
2. You will be directed to the Login.gov screen; here you will sign in if you have an existing USAJOBS account or Create a Login.gov account.
3. If you have an account, you will be directed to select a resume or create a resume. If you create an account, you can create a resume. Click "save and continue."
4. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
5. Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete.
6. Read and complete all Eligibility questions.
7. Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your documents: Upload from your computer or USAJOBS (click the USAJOBS link to complete the transfer process).

Important Notes:

• If you click "Return to USAJOBS" or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
• Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. IHS is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.
• The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office.

Agency Contact Information

Renae Ayze Phone: 928-674-7052 Email: Renae.Ayze@ihs.gov Address: IHS Headquarters 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 US

Next Steps

• Stay Updated with Text Alerts: You can choose to receive text message notifications about your application status. To enable this feature, log in to your USAJOBS account, go to your Account Settings and select Notification Preferences, and check the option to receive SMS Text Messages.
• Track Progress: You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received your online eligibility questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation.
• Verification: We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
• Disclaimer: If all required documentation is not submitted with your application, you will lose consideration. It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information and documents entered/uploaded are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

Fair and Transparent The 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

Additional Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations:

• Chinle, AZ
• Kayenta, AZ
• Parker, AZ
• Peach Springs, AZ
• Phoenix, AZ
• Pinon, AZ
• Polacca, AZ
• Red Mesa, AZ
• Shonto, AZ
• Tsaile, AZ
• Whiteriver, AZ
• Winterhaven, CA
• Towaoc, CO
• Fort Hall, ID
• Lawrence, KS
• Mashpee, MA
• Cass Lake, MN
• Naytahwaush, MN
• Ogema, MN
• Red Lake, MN
• Browning, MT
• Crow Agency, MT
• Harlem, MT
• Lame Deer, MT
• Belcourt, ND
• Fort Yates, ND
• Winnebago, NE
• Albuquerque, NM
• Bloomfield, NM
• Crownpoint, NM
• Dulce, NM
• Gallup, NM
• Mescalero, NM
• Santa Fe, NM
• Shiprock, NM
• Taos, NM
• Tohatchi, NM
• Zuni, NM
• Elko, NV
• Lockport, NY
• Anadarko, OK
• Carnegie, OK
• Clinton, OK
• El Reno, OK
• Lawton, OK
• Pawnee, OK
• Watonga, OK
• Wewoka, OK
• Salem, OR
• Warm Springs, OR
• Rock Hill, SC
• Fort Thompson, SD
• Kyle, SD
• Lower Brule, SD
• Pine Ridge, SD
• Rosebud, SD
• Sisseton, SD
• Wanblee, SD
• Fort Duchesne, UT
• Charles City, VA
• Toppenish, WA

Job Details

• Open & Closing Dates: 03/19/2026 to 06/19/2026
• Salary: $175,000 to $315,000 per year
• Pay Scale & Grade: GS 12
• Remote Job: No
• Telework Eligible: No
• Travel Required: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: Yes-Certain locations may authorize for reimbursement of relocation expenses or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) in accordance with agency policy.
• Appointment Type: Multiple - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary.
• Work Schedule: Multiple Schedules - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules including full-time, part-time (less than 40 hours per week), and intermittent as needed.
• Service: Competitive
• Promotion Potential: None
• Job Family Series: 0680 Dental Officer
• Supervisory Status: No
• Security Clearance: Other
• Drug Test: No
• Position Sensitivity and Risk: Moderate Risk (MR)
• Trust Determination Process: Suitability, Fitness, Credentialing, Financial Disclosure
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes - This position may or may not be covered by a bargaining unit depending on the duty location. Final determination will be made at the time of appointment.
• Announcement Number: IHS-26-HQ-12877232-ESEPMP
• Control Number: 861901300

First Cutoff Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST. Future cutoff dates will be each Friday thereafter at 11:59 pm EST until the closing date. Your application will remain active for 90 days from the submission of application.

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