Job Listing: Community Health Nurse

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS, Southeast Region Division of Human Resources, Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service, Five Corporate Plaza, 3625 NW 56th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.  All applications become property of the Division of Human Resources and will not be returned.  Therefore, all original documents and the completed application forms should be duplicated before being submitted.  ALL APPLICATIONS AND FORMS MUST ACTUALLY BE RECEIVED IN HUMAN RESOURCES BY 4:30 P.M. ON THE CLOSING DATE.  ELECTRONICALLY FILED APPLICATIONS (email attachments) WILL BE ACCEPTED.  FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  We do not fax vacancy announcements.  For further information or application forms contact the Oklahoma City Area Office, Division of Human Resources at 405-951-3718 or 951-3750.  Forms may also be available at nearest IHS facility. Vacancy announcements may also be downloaded from the OPM Website - USAJOBS at or IHS Website at .   The IHS Website has current vacancy locations listed.

EMAIL APPLICATIONS:  These applications must be sent as an email attachment to:  aov@ihs.gov.  The Vacancy Announcement Number must be included in the subject line of the e-mail.  Additional required forms may be sent as e-mail attachments or mailed as hard copies.  Application materials provided by different means must be cross-referenced so they may be combined at the Human Resources office.  Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are formatted in a manner that will transmit successfully.    

APPLICATION FORMS LISTED BELOW MUST BE SUBMITTED AND INDIVIDUALLY IDENTIFIED BY ANNOUNCEMENT # SER 08-0192R-WC

1. The Federal Government does not require a standard application form for most jobs, but certain information is needed to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet legal requirements for Federal employment.  Applicants must submit one of the following:  (1) OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment), (2) Resume, or (3) any other written application format.  For (2) and (3) see 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR RESUMES AND ....' section below.  Position Descriptions will not be accepted.
2. “Declaration for Federal Employment”- OF-306 must be completed and submitted with current dated signature to determine your suitability for Federal employment, to authorize a background investigation, and to certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.  Form may be downloaded from the IHS Human Resources Website at:
 http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/index.cfm?module=applicants.    
3. Verification of Indian Preference:  If claiming Indian Preference, applicants must submit a copy of a properly completed and signed Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) certification form, 4432, 'Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and IHS”. Current employees with acceptable proof (as identified above) on file in their Official Personnel Folder are still required to submit a copy of the required BIA form 4432 with their applications.  Indian Preference will not be given unless the BIA form 4432, as previously explained, is attached to the application/resume.
4. The attached “Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment (IHS) in Child Care and Indian Child Care Worker Positions” for Civil Service and Commissioned Corps applicants.  This OMB Approved form No. 0917-0028 (expires 2/28/09) is available at nearest IHS Facility, and must be fully completed and submitted with current dated signature.  Form may also be downloaded from the IHS HR Website at:  http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/Documents/ApplicantInfo/PL101-630.pdf
5. Copy of latest Personnel Action (SF-50), if a current or former Federal Employee, or if requesting Reinstatement Eligibility, the SF-50, proof of Career or Career-Conditional Status must be submitted.
6. If claiming Veterans’ Preference or eligibility for VEOA or other special appointing authority for Veterans, a copy of all DD-214 forms, one for each period of service, and if claiming 10-point Veterans’ preference, a completed SF-15 with all supporting documents.
7. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal for current Federal employees.
8. Narrative Statement, related to the Quality Ranking Knowledge’s, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) as outlined in Evaluation Methods.
9. Copy of college transcript(s), listing the college courses and credits earned is required in order to receive appropriate credit for education.  When allowed by Qualification Standards, copies of training certificates (non-college) must be submitted for appropriate credit.  Although a transcript is always preferred, a list of courses and credit hours earned is sufficient at the time of application; however, by the time of appointment, an appointee must provide an official college transcript (not a copy).
10. To request CTAP/ICTAP special selection priority, you must submit a copy of the RIF separation notice, Certification of Expected Separation (CES) or Notice of Proposed Separation for declining a Directed Reassignment or Transfer of Function outside the local commuting area.
11. Current Licensure:   Candidates must submit a copy of current, valid, active, unrestricted license as a professional nurse, listing expiration date, from any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.  Applications submitted without verification of licensure will be considered incomplete.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR RESUMES AND OTHER APPLICATION FORMATS:
Resumes or other application formats must contain all of the information listed below in sufficient detail to enable the Division of Human Resources to make a determination that you have the required qualifications for the position.  Applicants for positions in some occupational series must meet certification, licensure, or registration requirements, if required by law, in addition to meeting experience and/or educational requirements.  SPECIFICALLY, THE INFORMATION PROVIDED UNDER #6 (HIGH SCHOOL), #7 (COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES), #8 (WORK EXPERIENCE), AND #10 (JOB-RELATED TRAINING) WILL BE USED TO EVALUATE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.  FAILURE TO INCLUDE ANY OF THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.
1. Announcement Number, Title and Grade of the job for which you are applying.
2. Full Name, Mailing Address (with Zip Code) and Day and Evening Phone Numbers (with Area Codes).
3. Social Security Number.
4. Country of Citizenship.
5. Highest Federal civilian grade held (give Job Series and Dates held).
6. High School - Name, City, State (Zip Code if known), and date of Diploma or GED.
7. College and University Credit/Degrees - Name, City, State (Zip Code if known), Majors, Type and Year of any Degrees received (if no Degree show Total Semester or Quarter Hours earned). 
8. Work Experience (paid and nonpaid) - Job Title (include series and grade if Federal job), Duties and Accomplishments, Employer's Name and Address, Supervisor's Name and Phone Number, Starting and Ending Dates (month, day and year), Hours Per Week, and Salary.
9. Indicate if we may contact your current Supervisor.
10. Job-related Training Courses, Skills, Honors, Awards, Special Accomplishments. 

NOTE: PERSONS WHO SUBMIT INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR THE INFORMATION THEY PROVIDE AND MAY NOT, THEREFORE, RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR THEIR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE, INDIAN PREFERENCE, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE.  All application forms are subject to verification.  Therefore, careful attention should be given to the information provided.  Fraudulent statements or any form of misrepresentation in the application process could result in loss of consideration for this position and/or a determination of unsuitability for Federal employment.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHS COMMISSIONED CORPS CANDIDATES

Selection for this position will be in accordance with the Indian Preference policies of the Indian Health Service and the Area Office. Applications from Commissioned Corps Officers, who wish to receive Indian preference, will be evaluated by the Division of Human Resources, Southeast Region, using the same criteria as that stated in this announcement section for EXCEPTED SERVICE EXAMINING PLAN (ESEP) Civil Service applicants.  For information on application procedures for the USPHS Commissioned Corps, please contact Laura Goddard at 405/951-3742.

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
1. Curriculum Vitae: which states Announcement Number, Title and Grade of the job for which you are applying; Full Name, Mailing Address, Day and Evening Phone Numbers; Social Security Number; Work Experience (paid and non-paid) listing Positions held, Duties and Accomplishments, Employer's Name and Address, Supervisor's Name and Phone Number, Starting and Ending Dates (month and year), Hours Per Week and Salary; and Job related Training Courses, Skills, Honors, Awards, Special Accomplishments.
2. Verification of Indian Preference:  Applicants who wish to receive Indian Preference must submit required documentation as outlined in Civil Service APPLICATION PROCEDURES of this vacancy announcement.
3. Current Licensure Requirements:  Refer to Civil Service APPLICATION PROCEDURES of this vacancy announcement for specific documentation, of required for this position.
4. If required for this position(s), the attached “Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment (IHS) in Child Care and Indian Child Care Worker Positions” for Civil Service and Commissioned Corps applicants.  This OMB Approved form No. 0917-0028 (expires 2/28/09) is available at nearest IHS Facility, and must be fully completed and submitted with current dated signature.  Form may also be downloaded from the IHS HR Website at:  http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/DHR/Documents/ApplicantInfo/PL101-630.pdf .
5. A copy of current Billet Description.  (Active Duty officers only).
6. A copy of college transcript(s), listing the college courses and credits earned is required in order to receive appropriate credit for education.
7. SELECTIVE FACTOR: Refer to Civil Service APPLICATION PROCEDURES of this announcement for specific information to submit, if there is a Selective Factor requirement listed.

SELECTION FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICIES OF THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE AND THE OKLAHOMA CITY AREA.  CANDIDATES, IF CLAIMING INDIAN PREFERENCE, MUST FURNISH THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION AS EXPLAINED UNDER 'APPLICATION PROCEDURES' OR WILL BE CONSIDERED AS A NON-INDIAN CANDIDATE.