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Summary
Join a team where your expertise in optometry directly improves lives and strengthens communities. This is more than a job-its an opportunity to deliver high-quality patient-centered eye care while making a lasting impact every day.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02272026 to 05072026 Salary 142986 to - 185885 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Locations Few vacancies in the following locations Chinle AZ Inscription House AZ Kayenta AZ Parker AZ Show more fewer locations 53 Peach Springs AZ Phoenix AZ Pinon AZ Polacca AZ Red Mesa AZ Shonto AZ Tsaile AZ Whiteriver AZ Winterhaven CA Towaoc CO Fort Hall ID Lawrence KS Cass Lake MN Ogema MN Red Lake MN Browning MT Crow Agency MT Harlem MT Lame Deer MT Wolf Point MT Belcourt ND Albuquerque NM Bloomfield NM Crownpoint NM Dulce NM Gallup NM Mescalero NM Santa Fe NM Shiprock NM Taos NM Tohatchi NM Zuni NM Moapa NV Lockport NY Anadarko OK Carnegie OK Clinton OK El Reno OK Lawton OK Pawnee OK Watonga OK Wewoka OK Salem OR Warm Springs OR Eagle Butte SD Fort Thompson SD Kyle SD Pine Ridge SD Rosebud SD Sisseton SD Wanblee SD Fort Duchesne UT Toppenish WA Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-Certain locations may authorize for reimbursement of relocation expenses or Permanent Change of Station PCS in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Multiple - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary. Work schedule Multiple Schedules - The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules including full-time part-time less than 40 hours per week and intermittent as needed.
Service
Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0662 Optometrist Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk MR Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes - This position may or may not be covered by a bargaining unit depending on the duty location. Final determination will be made at the time of appointment.
Announcement number
IHS-26-HQ-12866535-DE Control number 859383700
Required Documents
Resume You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you use your own resume curriculum vitae or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience hours worked per week month and year of employment for each job title listed annual salary and description of job duties. Include name and address of employer supervisor name and telephone number. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements.
Indian Preference Applicants If claiming Indian preference applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432 Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only. Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link httpswww.bia.govsitesdefaultfilesmedia_document1076-0160_indian-pref_expires-04.30.25_508.pdf.
Veterans Preference If claiming Veterans Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form Member 4 copy. To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference submit a SF-15 Application httpwww.opm.govformspdf_fillSF15.pdf along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit httpwww.fedshirevets.gov.
Career Transition Assistance Program CTAP Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program ICTAP If you are claiming CTAPICTAP follow the instructions below httpwww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightworkforce-restructuringemployee-guide-to-career-transitionctap_guideline.pdf.
Transcripts You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts official or unofficial although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles credit hours completed and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
Licensure Certifications Applicants should list their licensecertifications on their resume along with the expiration date if applicable. Certification of licensurecertification will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin.
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
To begin click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
You will be directed to the Login.Gov screen here will you sign in if you have an existing USAJOBS account or Create a Login.Gov account.
If you have an account you will be directed to select a resume or create a resume. If you create an account you can create a resume. Click save and continue.
Follow the prompts to upload your resume andor supporting documents.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJOBS or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Read and complete all Eligibility questions.
Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your documents Upload from your computer or USAJOBS click the USAJOBS link to complete the transfer process.
Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.
Beginning September 27, 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job.
Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge skills abilities and competencies of the position to which you are applying. IHS is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.
Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume
Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise results focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions FAQs found here httpwww.ihs.govjobsindex.cfmmodulesearch&optionfaq.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.