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This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Applications will be referred once every 15 days.
The duty location for the Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is at Sepulveda Dental Clinic.
The Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon:
05/16/2025 to 08/15/2025
$123,077 - $400,000 per year
Education/Length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
VM 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
15
No
Yes
CBSX-12737010-25-TT
837198100
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Duties:
The individual will be experienced and competent in all phases of OMS including but not limited to dentoalveolar surgery and complex dental extractions, treatment of orofacial infections, treatment of orofacial trauma, preprosthetic surgery, placement of osseointegrated implants, diagnostic procedures consistent with the practice of OMS, surgical treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathosis, and grafting procedures including harvesting of graft material consistent with the practice of OMS.
The individual must be proficient in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment care in all the above areas.
They must be trained and competent in providing IV moderate sedation and be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
They must be able to manage medically complex patients, including inpatients, and to perform a history and physical.
The individual must be proficient in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and post treatment care in all the above areas.
The individual must be able to work collegially with other dentists and physicians, and should possess the skills, both interpersonal and professional, to work with residents in OMS, other dental specialties and General Practice Dental Residents.
Assignment includes advanced understanding and use of the computerized record system.
Oversees of and assigns duties to the Dental Assistants assigned to the OMS.
Develop and supervise a rotation program of University affiliate students, residents and VA Dental Residents with the objective to improve the efficiency of operations and allowing each Resident to have a fair opportunity for professional advancement.
Evaluates employee's performance and provide to the first line supervisor of the Dental Assistants.
Notifies the Supervisory Dental Assistant of Dental Assistants whose performance is marginal or unsatisfactory
Work Schedule: 8 am to 4:30 - Monday to Friday
Compressed/Flexible: Not available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.
For more information about the Fair Change to Compete Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/15/2025 to receive consideration.
To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12737010.
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