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Summary About the Position 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. This position is located at Fort Riley Kansas. Please see the Additional Information for incentives offered. This is a Direct Hire Authority DHA solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
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Summary About the Position 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. This position is located at Fort Riley Kansas. Please see the Additional Information for incentives offered. This is a Direct Hire Authority DHA solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
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Overview Help Open & closing dates 03/28/2026 to 06/30/2026
Salary 65,878 - 85,639 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 8
Location Many vacancies in the following location Fort Riley KS
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 0649 Medical Instrument Technician
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Not Required
Drug test Yes
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk
Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number HSJW-26-12923384-DHA-S
Control number 862791700
This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties Help Perform a wide variety of complex diagnostic ultrasound examinations to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury. Utilize diagnostic two-dimensional imaging spectral Doppler analysis color and power Doppler angio techniques and real-time ultrasound imaging across multiple organ systems. Analyze sonographic findings to distinguish between normal and pathological conditions. Provide comprehensive training instruction and technical oversight to military personnel sonographers students radiology residents emergency room residents and physician assistants. Perform routine and periodic quality control testing including phantom imaging and system performance evaluations.
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 specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis. 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 or American Heart Association. Advanced certification e.g. ALS does not supersede BLS. This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and/or varying work schedules. This position may require rotating shifts i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals. 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 weekends and/or holidays.
Qualifications Who May Apply US Citizens In order to qualify you must meet the education and/or 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.
Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience which includes performing ultrasound procedures, providing ultrasound guidance for diagnostic procedures and maintenance of ultrasound equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-07).
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Education One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position such as Sonography or Radiology. You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.
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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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours or equivalent beyond the first year total semester hours minus 18 by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.
Preferred Certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with experience in vascular (VT), obstetrics (OB) and/or breast (BR) exams.
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 https://sites.ed.gov/international-recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
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. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. 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. This announcement is intended to provide readily available applicants for hard to fill positions as they become vacant. Various vacancies may exist and be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis qualified applicants will be referred to Management as their application packages are received. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations. 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.
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.
Your resume 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 each relevant work experience make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year for qualifications purposes), the number of hours worked per week and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. 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.
Other supporting documents Cover Letter (optional) Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable) Education: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education and do not submit a transcript your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified. See Transcripts and Licenses.
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 06/30/2026 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 12923384. 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 status of your application log into your USAJOBS account: https://www.usajobs.gov/applicantprofile/dashboard 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-DD83CK WEST DHN - IRWIN DO NOT USE Fort Riley KS 66442 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. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request
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.
Your resume 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 each relevant work experience make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year for qualifications purposes), the number of hours worked per week and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. 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.
Other supporting documents Cover Letter (optional) Most recent Performance Appraisal (if applicable) Education: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education and do not submit a transcript your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified. See Transcripts and Licenses.
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 06/30/2026 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 12923384. 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 status of your application log into your USAJOBS account: https://www.usajobs.gov/applicantprofile/dashboard 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-DD83CK WEST DHN - IRWIN DO NOT USE Fort Riley KS 66442 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. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA As an integrated health care system the Defense Health Agency delivers healthcare services across the Department of Defense and enables combat support to the Joint Force as a strategic partner. Through a robust healthcare delivery system and a dedicated team of inspired professionals the Agency ensures the worldwide delivery of medical, dental and pharmacy programs to more than 9.5 million uniformed service members, retirees and their families by improving health and building readiness. Anytime Anywhere-Always.
Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Fort Riley is uniquely located in the rolling Flint Hills region of Northeast Kansas. Nestled between Junction City (pop. 25,000) and Manhattan (pop. 57,000) the local area has an abundance of outdoor activities where you have unlimited opportunities to fish, hike, swim and explore. Enjoy Big XII college sports and entertainment at Kansas State University in Manhattan as well as a thriving night life.
Agency contact information Army Applicant Help Desk Website: https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public/idapp_inq Address: JT-DD83CK WEST DHN - IRWIN DO NOT USE Fort Riley KS 66442 US
Summary About the Position 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. This position is located at Fort Riley Kansas. Please see the Additional Information for incentives offered. This is a Direct Hire Authority DHA solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Learn more about this agency
Overview Help Open & closing dates 03/28/2026 to 06/30/2026
Salary 65,878 - 85,639 per year
Pay scale & grade GS 8
Location Many vacancies in the following location Fort Riley KS
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 0649 Medical Instrument Technician
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Not Required
Drug test Yes
Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk
Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number HSJW-26-12923384-DHA-S
Control number 862791700
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