Summary
This Chief Dentist position is located at the Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) in Polacca, AZ. This position is responsible for the delivery of dental services and adequate access to care. The Chief Dentist provides supervisory functions and oversight for preventive, rehabilitative, and community services for the local Native American population. This position reports to the Clinical Director onsite.
Duties
The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 10 days after the JOA open date.
Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period. After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.
Certificates will be issued every 10 days until the position is filled.
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Administrative (40%)
The incumbent serves as Chief, Service Unit Dental Program Complex. The program is a clinic based program with 14 dental operatories. Chief is responsible for the delivery of basic services and adequate access to care, performance improvement, assurance that the program budget operates within appropriate guidelines and regulations and that funds are judiciously used, management of contract dollars to support and supplement direct program activities, and program direction towards the goals and objectives established at higher levels of the Indian Health Service and US Public Health Service. Provides clinical consultation to all dentists and serves on hospital committees. Supervises professional staff consisting of the Deputy Chief, five (5) staff dental officers, two Dental hygienists at HHCC. Serves as second line supervisor and responsible for all staff including twelve six (6) dental Assistants, six (6) expanded functions dental assistants, and one front desk MSA at HHCC. Directs clinic scheduling and patient care management; directs and manages patient referrals and consultation; recommends and/or selects personnel for vacant positions; provides career counseling to the dental staff; approves or disapproves leave; handles grievances or complaints filed by employees or the public; performs disciplinary
procedures and/or removals; recognizes and awards for good performance; implements improvement plans or other appropriate measures; and
completes performance appraisal forms for professional staff. Works directly with Clinical Director (CD) in matters relating to oral health,
regularly reports status of program to CD, conducts and oversees peer review and CMS preparedness/compliance, and interacts with hospital
management groups and committees.
Clinical Duties (60%)
Incumbent serves as a staff dentist responsible for examining, diagnosing and treating commonly encountered dental diseases and dental health
problems. Typical duties include but are not limited to the following as privileged;
- Standard Dental Practices/Procedures
- Difficult Dental Practices / Procedures:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Selectee may be subject to a probationary/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.
A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
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.
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Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.
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.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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
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) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) 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 Requirement: Applicant must be able to distinguish shades of color.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0680-13:
Completion of a 3-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science.
OR
Your resume must demonstrate at least 3 years of professional dentistry experience and/or training. This experience is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples include: Responsibilities related to the delivery of basic services and adequate access to care, performance improvement, assurance that the program budget operates within appropriate guidelines and regulations and that funds are judiciously used, management of contract dollars to support and supplement direct program activities, and program direction towards the goals and objectives established; Provide clinical consultation to all dentists and served on hospital committees; Provided comprehensive supervisory functions for Dentists and support staff including: Direct clinic scheduling and patient care management, direct and manages patient referrals and consultation; participated in hiring processes and management and oversight of workforce staffing; provides career counseling to the dental staff; approves or disapproves leave, handles grievances or complaints, performs disciplinary procedures and/or removals, recognizes and awards for good performance, implements improvement plans or other appropriate measures, and completes performance appraisal forms for professional staff; Served as a Clinical Dentist responsible for examining, diagnosing and treating commonly encountered dental diseases and dental health problems.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position, your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within each of these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligibles.
Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment questions will be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following.
- Diagnostic Tasks
- Interpersonal Skills
- Medical Reasoning
- Teaching Others
- Technical Competence
The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at: . CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- Veterans, i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) -
- Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) -
- Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) -
- Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled -
Required Documents
Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone number.
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position 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: . 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 Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application () along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit: .
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: .
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.
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 12/31/2024
The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 10 days after the JOA open date. Applicants will be reviewed every 10 days and this announcement will remain open until filled.
Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for eight months and may be used at any time during this period. After 8 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.
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 and/or degrees from .
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.