* Applicants who are eligible for any other appointing authorities
may also be considered under IHS's Merit Promotion Plan/Excepted
Service Examining Plan.
** In order to identify addtional candidates, this vacancy is being
readvertised and opens today, August 25, 2009. Previous applicants
need not re-apply unless you want to update your application
materials and/or submit missing supporting documentation. Please
note the specialized experience requirements have
been modified.
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ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service
(IHS), California Area Office, Office of Public Health
POSITION DETAILS:
Travel Required: Frequent overnight travel is required.
Supervisory/Managerial Position: No.
Relocation Expenses Paid: May be paid.
Is position covered by PL 101-630? No
Is drug testing required? No
Is government housing available? No
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, 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 background investigation.
Specific education is required.
Male applicants born after 12/31/59 must be registered w/the Selective Svc.