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Summary
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About the Position
This position is with the Defense Health Agency DHA located at Fort Eisenhower Augusta, GA. This position is a multi-provider dental office with duty hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Applicant can expect to achieve a greater understanding of dentistry and work in a cooperative and motivated environment.
This is an open continuous announcement. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02232026 to 08122026 Salary 40736 to - 52597 per year Pay scale & grade GS 5 Location Many vacancies in the following location Fort Gordon, GA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0681 Dental Assistant Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number HSJA-26-12886186-DHA-S Control number 858483400
Help
Perform inter-oral procedures as directed by dentist. Take preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges. Operate dental X-ray equipment. Receive and schedule patients for treatment. Prepare and arrange all instruments and materials needed for each treatment. Sterilize instruments, materials, equipment, and prepare surgical trays. Take and record blood pressure and pulse of oral surgery patients before and after treatment. Aid in the training of trainee dental assistants and students.
Conditions of Employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification, e.g., ALS, does not supersede BLS. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Lifting up to 40 pounds may be required. This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency-type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons. Documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire. This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing. Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Who May Apply
US Citizens This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.
Qualifications
Basic Requirement for Dental Assistant Radiology Certification Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must:
Specialized Experience
One year of specialized experience which includes providing chair-side assistance, supporting a dental specialist by performing intra-oral procedures, operating dental X-ray equipment, and charting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service, GS-04.
Education
Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in a dental assistant or dental hygiene program that included at least 24 semester hours of courses in radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation health safety and protection, X-ray films and radiographic film quality, radiographic techniques, darkroom and processing techniques, and film mounting.
Combination of Education and Experience
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education beyond two years, total semester hours minus 60, by 60. Add the two percentages.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional Information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial-probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 08122026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. https://apply.usajobs.gov View Questionnaire 12886186. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the Required Documents section.
Required Documents
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 08122026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. https://apply.usajobs.gov View Questionnaire 12886186. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the Required Documents section.
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