The Dentist position is in the Dental Department at the Whiteriver Service Unit in Whiteriver, Arizona. The Incumbents will be responsible for examining, diagnosing, and treating commonly encountered dental diseases and dental health problems. The incumbent will be supervised by the Dental Department Supervisor.

Duties

Make clinical and radiographic examinations of the oral and soft tissues and a diagnosis of pathological or irregular conditions. Administer local anesthesia, and/or nitrous oxide analgesia. Perform routine and moderately complicated tooth extractions, including surgical procedures. Perform examinations, makes diagnoses and prescribes treatment plans for patients. Recognize and refer patients for specialty treatment as required. Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformation of teeth and gums. Plan and carry-out dental health program for oral disease prevention and patient education.

Requirements

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 (external link) (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (external link) (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (external link) (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (external link) (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: Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. FOR GS-11: Applicants who meet the basic requirements as listed above are qualified are the GS-11 grade level. FOR GS-12: 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. Your resume must demonstrate at least two (2) years of professional dentistry experience and/or training. This experience is equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples include: The evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area. Examples of dentistry experience may include the removal of decay; filling cavities; straightening, extracting and repairing teeth; treating gum diseases; performing corrective surgery; making measurements/models for denture to replace missing teeth, administering anesthetics. OR Completion of a 2-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science. 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

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. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

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. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address White River Service Unit PO Box 860 White River, AZ 85941 US
• Name: Berlinda Massey
• Phone: (928) 338-4911 X3559
• Email: [email protected]