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Summary About the Position This position is located in Irwin Army Community Hospital Fort Riley in Geary, Kansas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation 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.
About the Position This position is located in Irwin Army Community Hospital Fort Riley in Geary, Kansas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation 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.
Overview Help Open & closing dates 01242026 to 07312026 Salary 123077 to - 300000 per year Pay scale & grade GP 12 Location Fort Riley, KS 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None
Job family Series 0680 Dental Officer Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number HSJW-26-12872247 Control number 855343400
Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties Perform a full range of treatment of commonly encountered dental diseases or dental health problems requiring standard corrective restorative or preventive measures such as teeth extractions and restoration of simple and compound cavities. Acquire mouth impressions for crowns, jackets, dentures, and bridges, and fitting and inserting the finished appliances. Conduct teaching, including group oral health counseling, tobacco cessation counseling, and diet counseling. Perform various preventive measures, such as conducting extensive prophylaxis, treatment, performing deep scaling and root planning. Submit performance data, dental records, consultation requests, and other dental records in approved information management system. Consult and refer patients to other appropriate specialist.
Requirements 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. 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 drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. A pre-placement medical examination is required. 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. Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate relevant clinical privileges. This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules. Moderate to heavy lifting may be required.
Who May Apply US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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 Dentist General Practice Applicants must possess a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Licensure Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (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.
Experience and/or Education Required A. Applicants must have completed a 2-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science. OR B. Applicants must have two years of professional dentistry experience and/or training equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-11). OR C. Applicants must have completed a residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science AND professional dentistry experience and/or training equivalent to the next lower grade level (GP-11).
Note for Qualifying Experience Qualifying experience involves 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 and models for dentures to replace missing teeth, administering anesthetics, writing prescriptions, and performing other requirements of the position.
Medical Requirement Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color.
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. For further information, visit http://www.ed.gov/internationalrecognitionofforeignqualifications.
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. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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 07/31/2026 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.usajobs.gov View Questionnaire 12872247 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 is 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