Job Listing: Dental Assistant
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - PA - Carlisle DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007!Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army!
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
Changes to the Job Announcement: This position is being readvertised for 1 day to amend the duties that were shown on NEDQ08659662D.
Organization(s):
North Atlantic Regional Dental Command, USA Dental Clinic, Carlisle Barracks, Carlilse PA. 17013
About the Position: Carlisle Barracks is an installation at the center of the Army and Department of Defense Senior Leadership educational programs. The historic post supports missions such as the U.S. Army War College, including the Center for Strategic Leadership, the Strategic Studies Institute, the Army Physical Fitness Research Institute, and the Army Heritage and Education Center; and the Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic . The post is a vibrant, cutting-edge workplace that supports the education and training of tomorrows military leaders. Carlisle Barracks is one of Central Pennsylvania's leading and most respected employers. Check out your future at http://carlislebarracks.carlisle.army.mil/sites/local/
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.
NSPS Position: This position is covered by the National Security Personnel System. For more information on NSPS, please visit the website at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/index.html.
Major Duties
You will assist the dentist in the treatment of patients requiring complex restorative and difficult oral surgery, oral pathology, prosthodontic, periodontic, endodontic, pedodontic or orthodontic treatments. This assistance is provided at chair side or in the operating room. You will receive and schedule patients for treatment in dental clinic and/or operating room. You will obtain and record information related to medical history of patient, routes patients for medical tests and services when required. You will obtain and store dental and special supplies. You will prepare sterile trays and packs for a wide variety of dental procedures. You will clean and sterilize materials, instruments and equipment. You will instruct other dental assistants in the clinical aspects of endodontics, periodontics, pedodontics, restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, oral surgery or oral pathology. You will provide chair side assistance in general dentistry.How to Apply
Click here for more information. Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date.Resume must be on file in our centralized database.Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.Required Documents:
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
Contact Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
Or write:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Click on link below to view qualification standard.General Schedule Applicants must show that they have 1 year of specialized experience in the next lower payband or GS equivalent. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Best qualified candidates must show experience in the following areas: 1) Experience with materials, and procedures used in the specialized and general fields of dentistry procedures, to make preparations, provide chair side assistance, and give patient instructions. 2) Experience with setting up equipment and make preparations for specific procedure to be performed. 3) Experience with dental anatomy and bone structure of the face, and skill in operating room equipment in order to take x-rays.The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualification, education, experience, training, and availability of funds. NSPS positions are excluded from time-in-grade restrictions.Education can be substituted for experience. Review the qualification requirements for specific information. On your resume, please include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may result in an ineligible rating. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.htmlApplicants must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies required to perform the work identified in the duties description. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower pay band or equivalent under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems. Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level. GS-05: One year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level, or a 4 year course of study above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to this occupation, or a combination of experience and education.
Other Requirements:
Click here for more information. Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.You may claim Military Spouse Preference. Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Date Posted: April 22, 2008
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of The Army | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Philadelphia | |
| Experience:Any | State: Pennsylvania | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:19143 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 26,264.00 - 38,639.00 USD per year
Benefits
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Possible student loan repayment Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.If you wish, you may also Submit Your Resume to the Insourced co-branded Resume Submission service, which will make your resume available to all employers in the CareerBuilder.com job search system.
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