This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/527226200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Area of Consideration: Government-Wide
Contact the Albuquerque Area IHS Recruiter
Michelle Aguilar Bowser
Phone: 505-256-6731 or
Email: Michelle.AguilarBowser@ihs.gov
This Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) allows acceptance of application throughout the year with eligible applicants being placed on the register and referred for consideration when vacancies occur.
Your application will expire 3 months from application date and you must reapply to keep your application active.
03/14/2019 to 12/31/2019
$84,904 - $100,825 per year
GS 11
No
Not required
Yes—Relocation expenses may be authorized depending on approval by management at time of recruitment. When relocation expenses are authorized, you will be required to sign a one year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the one year service agreement may result in repayment of relocation expenses.
Multiple Appointment Types
Multiple Schedules
Competitive
None
No
No
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The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Pharmacist positions are located in health care facilities within the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service; however, there may not be immediate vacancies at all duty locations. The Indian Health Service pharmacists practice in a true pharmaceutical care environment where they fully apply their clinical knowledge and skills. The positions report to supervisory pharmacists.
When there is a positive education requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, transcripts (unofficial) are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational requirement or substitution.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave is earned.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 6 month service agreement will be required.
Government housing may be authorized depending on location and availability.
Positions have no promotion potential.
Positions may be covered by a Bargaining Unit depending on duty location.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) has a student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit: http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority (DHA). The "rule of three", veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications do not apply to this announcement. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements as listed on the announcement under Qualifications. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and any other requirements.
Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period. After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.
Click here to view vacancy questions: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10392227. All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 12/31/2019, to be considered.
Required Documentation for Eligibility and Preference:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
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You will no longer need to call the HR Office to determine your application status. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to provide status updates for applicants. You can elect to activate the status updates from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/527226200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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