Supervisory Dentist

Locations: Camp Verde, AZ | Chinle, AZ | Cibecue, AZ | Dennehotso, AZ | Inscription House, AZ | Kayenta, AZ | Many Farms, AZ | Maricopa, AZ | McNary, AZ | Parker, AZ | Peach Springs, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | Pinon, AZ | Polacca, AZ | Red Mesa, AZ | Rock Point, AZ | Sacaton, AZ | Shonto, AZ | Supai, AZ | Tonalea, AZ | Tsaile, AZ | Whiteriver, AZ | Davis, CA | Havasu Lake, CA | Hemet, CA | Riverside, CA | Winterhaven, CA | Towaoc, CO | Fort Hall, ID | Lawrence, KS | Mashpee, MA | Cass Lake, MN | Naytahwaush, MN | Ogema, MN | Ponemah, MN | Ponsford, MN | Red Lake, MN | Babb, MT | Billings, MT | Browning, MT | Crow Agency, MT | Great Falls, MT | Harlem, MT | Hays, MT | Heart Butte, MT | Lame Deer, MT | Lodge Grass, MT | Poplar, MT | Pryor, MT | Wolf Point, MT | Cherokee, NC | Belcourt, ND | Cannon Ball, ND | Fort Yates, ND | Winnebago, NE | Acoma, NM | Albuquerque, NM | Bernalillo, NM | Bloomfield, NM | Cochiti Pueblo, NM | Crownpoint, NM | Cuba, NM | Dulce, NM | Espanola, NM | Gallup, NM | Mescalero, NM | San Felipe Pueblo, NM | San Fidel, NM | Sanostee, NM | Santa Ana Pueblo, NM | Santa Fe, NM | Shiprock, NM | Taos, NM | Thoreau, NM | Toadlena, NM | Tohatchi, NM | Zia Indian Reservation, NM | Zuni, NM | Elko, NV | Moapa, NV | Wadsworth, NV | Lockport, NY | Manlius, NY | Anadarko, OK | Carnegie, OK | Clinton, OK | El Reno, OK | Lawton, OK | Pawnee, OK | Watonga, OK | Wewoka, OK | Salem, OR | Warm Springs, OR | Rock Hill, SC | Bullhead, SD | Eagle Butte, SD | Fort Thompson, SD | Kyle, SD | Lower Brule, SD | Manderson, SD | Martin, SD | McLaughlin, SD | Mobridge, SD | Pine Ridge, SD | Rosebud, SD | Sisseton, SD | Wagner, SD | Wakpala, SD | Wanblee, SD | Fort Duchesne, UT | Aylett, VA | Charles City, VA | Indian Neck, VA | Madison Heights, VA | Providence Forge, VA | Richmond, VA | Suffolk, VA | Auburn, WA | Forks, WA | Nespelem, WA | Spokane, WA | Toppenish, WA | Wapato, WA | Wellpinit, WA | White Swan, WA | Fort Washakie, WY Type:Federal Salary Range:Per Year Open Period:3/3/2026 to 5/29/2026 Summary:To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Education Applicants must have a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) or the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure Applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examinations (NBDE) which are developed and administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) and possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Applicants who meet the above basic requirements qualify for the GS-11 grade level. Experience In addition to meeting the above education and licensure requirements, applicants must have one or more full years of experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing professional dentistry work for GS-12 level and above assignments. Qualifying experience involves the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area. Examples of dentistry experience may include the removal of decay; filling cavities; straightening, extracting, and repairing teeth; treating gum diseases; performing corrective surgery; making measurements/models for dentures to replace missing teeth, administering anesthetics, writing prescriptions; and performing other requirements of the position. Some dentists specialize in an area, such as, but not limited to, the following: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Pediatric Dentistry Periodontics Prosthodontics Endodontics Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Dental Public Health For the above specialty areas, experience, education, board certification, and/or training must clearly establish the applicant's status as a specialist. Agencies should review the applicant's experience to determine the types and difficulty of the cases dealt with, the level of knowledge and understanding of the specialization regularly required, the extent of diagnostic skills and treatment planning ability involved, and the pertinent graduate study acquired. Additional Requirements for the GS-13 (or equivalent) Grade Level In addition to the above Basic Requirements for the GS-12 (or equivalent) level, applicants must complete a 3-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial sciences, or a related medical science; or equivalent experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, and/or training. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: An experienced dentist who has demonstrated administrative and leadership skills by supervising or leading a department, hands-on-clinical work practicing dentistry such as evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and disorders of the oral cavity and maxillofacial area; Providing consultation on complex cases; Oversight and administration of all aspects of dental service and guidance and training for dental students and department staff. Supervisory Abilities: This is a supervisory position and candidates, in addition to the professional qualifications listed, must have demonstrated in their work experience or training, that they possess, or have potential to develop, the qualities of successful supervision, as required for this position. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements by the respective cut-off day of rating to be eligible for consideration. Work Type:The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are permanent. This announcement may also be used to fill time-limited appointments such as TERM and Temporary., The majority of positions to be filled under this announcement are full-time. This announcement may also be used to fill various work schedules, including full-time, part-time (less than 40 hours per week), and intermittent (as needed). Announcement #:IHS-26-HQ-12898160-ESEP/MP

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