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Credentials Technician (OA)

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Summary

About the Position: This position is with Evans Army Community Hospital, Directorate of Executive Quality Management at Fort Carson, CO.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

  • A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
  • Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/27/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 27, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$51,792 - $67,331 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
HSJW-26-13013436-DHA
Control number
876933900

Duties

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  • Establish and/or maintain privileged healthcare providers' credentials in the Centralized Credentialing Quality Assurance System (CCQAS) for appropriate Healthcare Providers, and staff.
  • Establish and maintains a credentialing and privileging profile in CCQAS for all applicable active duty, civil service, contract, and/or voluteer non-privileged healthcare providers.
  • Coordinate and facilitates the initial evaluation, renewal, and modification of clinical privileges.
  • Coordinate and facilitates the award of enterprise-wide and inter-facility custody transfer brief privileges.
  • Manage credentialing and privileging requirements for Nurses, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health Specialists, Dentists, and other health care providers.
  • Review credentialing applications submitted by prospective civilian and contract employees to include, but not limited to verifications of education, training, and licensure, to determine their suitability.
  • Gather and verify information on the professional education and specialized training of all clinical support staff and health care providers requesting employment at the hospital.
  • Ensure verification of all background information used in establishing a provider's verified medical and professional expertise prior to employment at facilities.
  • Prepare monthly reports listing all providers with licenses/registrations/certifications, privileges, and other requirements.
  • Supporting the monthly Credentialing Committee Function and credentialing and privilege document generation and routing for leadership signature.

Requirements

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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.
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 equivalent to at least the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service which includes interpreting, applying, and advising on regulations, policies, and procedural guidance governing credentialing, privileging, and program administration; reviewing, analyzing, and verifying complex application packets and supplemental documentation including such items as education, training, licensure, certifications, malpractice history, and employment records to determine suitability and readiness; and exercising responsibility for safeguarding sensitive information.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

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.

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.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
JT-DD83CJ CONTINENTAL DHN - EVANS
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Carson, CO 80913
US

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