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Summary Join the Indian Health Service as a Medical Technician Laboratory Support and make an impact. Use your laboratory skills to deliver accurate life-saving results that support quality patient care in American Indian communities. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional growth, and a mission-driven career that truly matters. Apply today.
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Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02022026 to 05042026 Salary 40736 to - 59978 per year Salary is determined by Duty Station. Certain locations are covered by a Locality Pay Table. Pay scale & grade GS 5 Locations Few vacancies in the following locations Chinle AZ Inscription House AZ Kayenta AZ Parker AZ Show more fewer locations 56 Phoenix AZ Pinon AZ Polacca AZ Red Mesa AZ Shonto AZ Tsaile AZ Whiteriver AZ Winterhaven CA Towaoc CO Fort Hall ID Lawrence KS Cass Lake MN Naytahwaush MN Ogema MN Red Lake MN Browning MT Crow Agency MT Harlem MT Lame Deer MT Poplar MT Wolf Point MT Belcourt ND Fort Yates ND Albuquerque NM Bloomfield NM Crownpoint NM Dulce NM Gallup NM Mescalero 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 Eagle Butte SD Fort Thompson SD Kyle SD Lower Brule SD Pine Ridge SD Rosebud SD Sisseton SD Wagner SD Wanblee SD Fort Duchesne UT Toppenish WA 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 Excepted Promotion potential 7 - Not all locations may have promotion potential to the GS-07 level. Contact the locations you are interested in to verify promotion potential.
Job family Series 0645 Medical Technician Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk MR Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No 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-12866094-ESEPMP Control number 856280800
Required Documents Resume You are highly encouraged to visit the USAJOBS Help Center before submitting a resume. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements
Indian Preference Applicants 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. Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/media_document/1076-0160_indian-pref_expires-12.31.28_508.pdf. When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference, the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP, and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.
Veterans Preference If claiming Veterans Preference, provide a copy of your DD214 Form Member 4 copy. To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application http://www.opm.gov/formspdf_fillSF15.pdf along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference, visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov.
Career Transition Assistance Program CTAP Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program ICTAP If you are claiming CTAPICTAP, follow the instructions below http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition-ctap_guideline.pdf.
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 licensecertifications on their resume, along with the expiration date, if applicable. Certification of licensurecertification 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. See required documents below.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
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.
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.
Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. 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.
Read and complete all Eligibility questions.
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.
They can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.
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 for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a 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.
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Additional information
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 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. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position may be covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. A 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. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at https://www.usphs.gov.
Not all locations may have a promotion potential to the GS-07 level. Promotion to the next grade level is at managements discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and Regulatory approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no