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Dental Hygienist Department of Defense Military Treatment Facilities under DHAEvans Army Community Hospital Directorate of Dental Clinical Dentistry
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Summary
About the Position This position is located at Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, Colorado in Clinical Dentistry. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Overview
Open & closing dates 03/26/2026 to 06/26/2026
Salary $62,935 to $81,817 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 7
Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Fort Carson, CO
Remote job No
Telework eligible No
Travel Required Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Permanent
Work schedule Full-time
Service Competitive
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 0682 Dental Hygiene
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Other
Drug test Yes
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS) / Low Risk
Trust determination process Suitability / Fitness / Financial disclosure
Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number HSJW-26-12912942-DHA-R-S
Control number 862587200
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens / Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
Help Perform complete and advanced oral prophylaxis on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients. Administer local anesthesia. Take intra-oral impressions to prepare study models. Provide therapeutic care in cases of acute gingivitis and periodontal disease. Complete preliminary dental examinations. Maintain patients record of treatment, recording oral conditions of the teeth and surrounding tissues, progress, and therapy notes, etc. Interpret routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities.
Requirements
Help Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. This position has a license/certification requirement. You MUST submit a copy of your current active, valid, unrestricted license/certification with your application package or you may be rated ineligible. Credentialing and/or Prime Source Verification (PSV) may be required. Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. Must be certified as a radiographer and have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in 42 CFR Part 75. Required to wear Personnel Protective Equipment. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds is required. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination. This position is inclement weather essential. Incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. Incumbent must possess a valid state dental hygienist license.
Qualifications
Who May Apply US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the licensure and experience requirements described below. 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, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for GS-0682-07 Dental Hygienist
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:
The following meet these requirements:
Licensure Must be currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Specialized Experience required To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as performing prophylactic dental procedures, completing oral examinations, and performing or interpreting routine x-rays. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-06).
Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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 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.
Expand / Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying; errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
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Required Documents
Required Documents
Help The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For additional information to include formatting tips, see "What to include in your resume."
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package (to include supplemental documents) may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents, such as military orders and marriage certificates, may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
Help 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 06/26/2026 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.usastaffing.gov
View Questionnaire 12912942.
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.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire are complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://www.usajobs.gov/applicantprofiledashboard. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application-status.
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Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public/idapp_inq Address: JT-DD83CJ CONTINENTAL DHN - EVANS DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
Next steps If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:
Required Documents
Help The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For additional information to include formatting tips, see "What to include in your resume."
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package (to include supplemental documents) may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents, such as military orders and marriage certificates, may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
Help 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 06/26/2026 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.usastaffing.gov
View Questionnaire 12912942.
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.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire are complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://www.usajobs.gov/applicantprofiledashboard. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application-status.
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Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public/idapp_inq Address: JT-DD83CJ CONTINENTAL DHN - EVANS DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
Next steps If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:
Summary About the Position This position is located at Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, Colorado in Clinical Dentistry. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Overview
Open & closing dates 03/26/2026 to 06/26/2026
Salary $62,935 to $81,817 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 7
Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Fort Carson, CO
Remote job No
Telework eligible No
Travel Required Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Permanent
Work schedule Full-time
Service Competitive
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 0682 Dental Hygiene
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Other
Drug test Yes
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS) / Low Risk
Trust determination process Suitability / Fitness / Financial disclosure
Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number HSJW-26-12912942-DHA-R-S
Control number 862587200
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