JOB SUMMARY:
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every
American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can
give back to your community, state, and country by making a
difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help
make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of
Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal
health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS
provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for
American Indians and Alaska Natives with opportunity for maximum
tribal involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their
health needs.
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service
(IHS), Aberdeen Area, PHS Indian Hospital, Radiology Dept., Eagle
Butte, South Dakota.
POSITION DETAILS:
Merit Promotion Position: Yes
Travel Required: Yes -- Occasional travel may be required.
Supervisory/Managerial Position: No
Relocation Expenses Paid: Yes - Travel and Relocation Expenses WILL be paid primarily in the interest of the government and not in the interest of the selected employee.
Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes (See item # 6 in the
How to Apply Tab)
Is drug testing required? No
Is government housing available? No
If applicable, "The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from the Federal Service."
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(OUF-
selection roster is issued)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.
Appointment subject to passing a physical examination.