<p>Summary</p> <p>This position serves as the Lead Dental Assistant at the Orlando VA Medical Center. Works with the supervisor or Dental Service Chief to monitor and make work assignments, provide input on performance, resolve daily workplace issues, and maintain an efficient flow of patient care. May approve brief periods of leave, provide training to staff dental assistants, students and/or trainees; may recommend special advancements and promotions, disciplinary actions, etc.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Overview</p> <ul> <li>Accepting applications </li><li>Open & closing dates </li></ul> <p>05/01/2025 to 05/15/2025</p> <ul> <li>Salary </li></ul> <p>$49,960 - $64,952 per year</p> <ul> <li>Pay scale & grade </li></ul> <p>GS 7</p> <ul> <li>Help </li></ul> <p>Location</p> <p>1 vacancy in the following location:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Orlando, FL 1 vacancy</p> </li><li> <p>Remote job</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Telework eligible </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Travel Required </li></ul> <p>25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.</p> <ul> <li>Relocation expenses reimbursed </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Appointment type </li></ul> <p>Permanent</p> <ul> <li>Work schedule </li></ul> <p>Full-time</p> <ul> <li>Service </li></ul> <p>Excepted</p> <ul> <li>Promotion potential </li></ul> <p>None</p> <ul> <li> <p>Job family (Series)</p> </li><li> <p>0681 Dental Assistant</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory status</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Security clearance </li></ul> <p>Not Required</p> <ul> <li>Drug test </li></ul> <p>Yes</p> <ul> <li>Position sensitivity and risk </li></ul> <p>Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk</p> <ul> <li> <p>Trust determination process</p> </li><li> <p>Suitability/Fitness</p> </li><li> <p>Financial disclosure</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Bargaining unit status </li></ul> <p>Yes</p> <ul> <li>Announcement number </li></ul> <p>CBTC-12724235-25-DC</p> <ul> <li>Control number </li></ul> <p>836244000</p> <p>Help</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <ul> <li>Federal employees - Excepted service </li></ul> <p>Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.</p> <ul> <li>Internal to an agency </li></ul> <p>Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>The area of consideration is current, permanent employees of the Orlando VA medical center in the Department (Service Line Employees).</p> <p>Videos</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Administrative Responsibility:</p> <ul> <li>Assists Supervisory Dental Assistant to execute protocols to manage a team of dental assistants. </li><li>Serves as lead assistant liaison for Corporate Orlando Dental Service-Lake Baldwin, Daytona Beach, and Viera OPC. </li><li>Assist Supervisory Dental Assistant to lead the team in: distributing and balancing workload among dental assistants by established workflow. </li><li>Establish a chain of command amongst the dental assistants to delegate administrative and clerical responsibilities under the direct supervision of the supervisory dental assistant </li><li>Demonstrates a working knowledge of dental eligibility and the scope of care that may be provided based on the patient's dental classification. </li><li>Tracks all biologic and non-biologic implants placed in the outpatient setting. </li><li>Ensures non-biologic and biologic implant inventory is current and available for patient use. </li><li>Enters prosthetic orders for replacement of all dental implant inventory, surgical drills, and all biologics. </li><li>Maintains active oral pathology log and notifies patient of laboratory results. </li><li>Maintains electronic log of all admissions and 23 hour observations. </li><li>Coordinates operating room schedule and instrumentation. </li><li>Assists with patient travel and lodging before surgical procedures. </li><li>Coordinates post-operative appointments following surgical procedures. </li><li>Coordinates next step of care in oral surgery and general dental clinics. </li><li>Provides a daily report to the providers on open encounters and open imaging consults. </li><li>Skilled in charting patient's oral cavity within DRM and sequencing treatment plans as instructed by the provider. </li><li>Timekeeping responsibility </li><li>Assist Supervisory Dental Assistant to coordinate leave schedule of all staff as needed. </li><li>Maintenance of MSDS folders </li></ul> <p>Clerical Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Assist HAS with patient scheduling </li><li>Timekeeping responsibility </li><li>Maintenance of MSDS folders </li><li>Record minutes of the dental meetings </li></ul> <p>Computer Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Must possess advance computer skills and demonstrate advanced competency level with Microsoft office </li><li>Must be able to train other staff members as needed in computer related areas </li></ul> <p>Chairside Assisting:</p> <ul> <li>Extreme familiarity and full competency in all specialized dental procedures including: Oral maxillofacial surgery, implantology, surgery, implantology, periodontics, prosthodontics, and operating room dental assisting. </li><li>Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover </li><li>Passes instruments safely, accurately, and efficientl </li><li>Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably </li><li>Specialized Operating Room Duties </li><li>Adequately prepares the operating room for scheduled procedure. </li><li>Correctly maintains sterile field. </li><li>Accurately maintains needle and sponge counts and verifies count with circulator. </li><li>Accurately maintains record of medication amounts and irrigation amounts </li><li>utilized during the surgical procedure. </li><li>Appropriately labels all medications within the surgical field. </li><li>Appropriately tracks implants placed in the operating room. </li></ul> <p>Dental Imaging:</p> <ul> <li>lmages are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed. </li><li>Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized </li><li>Imaging requests are accomplished within the desired time frame </li></ul> <p>Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization:</p> <ul> <li>Monitors & records compliance with infection control procedures </li><li>Assist in efforts to standardize infection control protocols throughout Corporate Orlando. </li><li>Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatories </li><li>Instruments are properly prepared for sterilization by SPD standards </li><li>Instruments are prepared in a manner that does not delay clinical care </li><li>Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images </li></ul> <p>Information Management:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information. </li><li>Follows computer security regulations </li></ul> <p>Patient Safety:</p> <ul> <li>Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position). </li><li>Participates in patient identification and time out per Joint Commission requirements. </li></ul> <p>Employee Education:</p> <ul> <li>Complies with Employee Education requirements </li><li>Complete mandatory annual safety training sessions </li></ul> <p>Direct Patient Care:</p> <ul> <li>Monitor patient vital signs (BP, pulse, pulse oximeter) and condition during invasive treatment and during recovery period following procedure. </li><li>Coronal polishing of teeth </li><li>Makes impressions for diagnostic casts and preliminary impressions for prosthetic fabrication. </li><li>Provides patient preventative education and oral hygiene instruction. </li><li>Provides post-operative and other appropriate patient education. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday</p> <p>Virtual: Not a virtual position.</p> <p>Telework: Not available</p> <p>Functional Statement #: 08340F</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p> <p>Financial Disclosure Report: Not required</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Conditions of Employment</p> <ul> <li>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. </li><li>All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. </li><li>Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. </li><li>Must be proficient in written and spoken English. </li><li>You may be required to serve a probationary period. </li><li>Subject to background/security investigation. </li><li>Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. </li><li>Must pass pre-employment physical examination. </li><li>Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.</p> <p>Basic Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. </li><li>English Language Proficiency: Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. </li></ul> <p>Experience and Education</p> <p>(1) Experience. Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work.</p> <p>OR,</p> <p>(2) Education. Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on [Dental] Accreditation [(CODA)].</p> <p>(3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.</p> <p>Certification. Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field.</p> <p>(1) Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence</p> <p>(a) Successful completion of the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.;</p> <p>OR,</p> <p>(b)] Successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology and Radiographic Safety courses and examinations developed by the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry.</p> <p>OR,</p> <p>(c) Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD).</p> <p>(2) Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification of radiologic competence may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate dental assistant under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (a) (1) (D). Failure to obtain certification during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. This [will result in removal from the GS-681 series and] may result in termination of employment</p> <p>(3) Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable.</p> <p>(4) Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes DANB as the national certification for Dental Assistants. DANB certification is not required, but highly desirable for the appointment of Dental Assistants up to and including the full performance level, and is required for all positions above the full performance level.</p> <p>(5) Loss of Credential. An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain licensure/certification/registration within the required time frame, or who fails to maintain the required licensure/certification/registration must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment.</p> <p>May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).</p> <p>d. Grandfathering Provision. [All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series, and grade held, including certification [(for positions above the full performance level)] that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:</p> <ul> <li>Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey)level, or [changed to lower grade] within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. Such employees [MUST] meet the [certification]requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels. </li><li>Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. </li><li>Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification /registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. </li><li>If an employee who was retained [ ] under this provision leaves [the] occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. </li></ul> <p>Grade Determinations:</p> <p>GS-7 Lead Dental Assistant</p> <ol> <li> <p>Experience. At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs:</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</p> </li></ol> <ul> <li>Advanced knowledge of dental assisting across multiple areas of practice, and demonstrated ability to provide guidance to staff dental assistants. </li><li>Skill in coordinating clinical workflow and assignments. </li><li>Ability to assist in dental program development, outcome management, and strategic planning. </li><li>Skill in acting as the liaison between staff dental assistants and the supervisor. </li><li>Ability to provide professional oversight and consultation for staff dental assistants. </li></ul> <ol start="3"> <li>Assignment. The Lead Dental Assistant works with the supervisor or Chief Dental Service to monitor and make work assignments, provide input on performance, resolve daily workplace issues, and maintain efficient flow of patient care; may approve brief periods of leave, provide training to staff dental assistants, students and/or trainees; may recommend special advancements and promotions, disciplinary actions, etc. Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: provides instruction to other assistants in achieving diagnostic quality radiographs, provides instruction in maintenance of all dental service equipment, provides primary support to the chief for the daily delivery of department programs, reporting, staffing and scheduling, coordinates the patients' care plans to reduce redundancies and delay in patient treatment. Lead Dental Assistants generally would be found in Complexity Level 1 (High Complexity) or Complexity Level 2 (Medium Complexity) facilities, or in facilities of lesser complexity levels where large dental services are found. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis. </li></ol> <p>Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.</p> <p>The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is a GS-07</p> <p>Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.</p> <p>Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>During the application process, you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.</p> <p>This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.</p> <p>This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.</p> <p>Read more</p> <ul> <li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>How You Will Be Evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.</p> <p>It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.</p> <p>Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.</p> <ul> <li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <ul> <li>Required Documents </li></ul> <p>As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.</p> <p>To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Professional Certification </li><li>SF-50 </li></ul> <p>Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:</p> <ul> <li>Job title </li><li>Current grade level & step </li><li>Duties (be as detailed as possible...we will NOT make assumptions of your qualifications) </li><li>Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) </li><li>Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) </li><li>If you are selected, you may be required to submit additional information regarding your level of knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. </li></ul> <p>Note: Applicants must account for, and document any gaps in their work history.</p> <p>SF-50 - If your most recent SF-50 has an effective date (shown in box 4) within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess the 1 full year of specialized experience in your present grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50, prior to your most recent one. The yearly Cost of Living Adjustment SF-50, issued in January, does not prove a full year of specialized experience. Monetary or time off award SF-50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:</p> <p>The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.</p> <ul> <li>Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or </li><li>Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or </li><li>SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old </li></ul> <p>The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>License </li><li>PCS Orders </li><li>Performance Appraisal </li><li>SF-15 </li><li>Transcript </li></ul> <p>Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>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 05/15/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12724235.</p> <ul> <li>To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. </li><li>Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.</p> <p>Agency contact information</p> <p>David Califano</p> <p>Phone (561) 884-1870 Email david.califano@va.gov</p> <p>Address Orlando VA Medical Center</p> <p>13800 Veterans Way</p> <p>Orlando, FL 32827</p> <p>US</p> <p>Next steps</p> <p>Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.</p> <p>You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.</p> <p>NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.</p> <ul> <li>Fair and Transparent </li></ul> <p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.</p> <ul> <li>Criminal history inquiries </li><li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy </li><li>Financial suitability </li><li>New employee probationary period </li><li>Privacy Act </li><li>Reasonable accommodation policy </li><li>Selective Service </li><li>Signature and false statements </li><li>Social security number request </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Professional Certification </li><li>SF-50 </li></ul> <p>Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:</p> <ul> <li>Job title </li><li>Current grade level & step </li><li>Duties (be as detailed as possible...we will NOT make assumptions of your qualifications) </li><li>Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) </li><li>Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) </li><li>If you are selected, you may be required to submit additional information regarding your level of knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. </li></ul> <p>Note: Applicants must account for, and document any gaps in their work history.</p> <p>SF-50 - If your most recent SF-50 has an effective date (shown in box 4) within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess the 1 full year of specialized experience in your present grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50, prior to your most recent one. The yearly Cost of Living Adjustment SF-50, issued in January, does not prove a full year of specialized experience. Monetary or time off award SF-50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:</p> <p>The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.</p> <ul> <li>Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or </li><li>Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or </li><li>SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old </li></ul> <p>The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>License </li><li>PCS Orders </li><li>Performance Appraisal </li><li>SF-15 </li><li>Transcript </li></ul> <p>Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>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 05/15/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12724235.</p> <ul> <li>To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. </li><li>Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.</p> <p>Read more</p> <p>Agency contact information</p> <p>David Califano</p> <p>Phone (561) 884-1870 Email david.califano@va.gov</p> <p>Address Orlando VA Medical Center</p> <p>13800 Veterans Way</p> <p>Orlando, FL 32827</p> <p>US</p> <p>Next steps</p> <p>Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.</p> <p>You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.</p> <p>NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.</p> <p>Read more</p> <p>Fair & Transparent</p> <p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.</p> <ul> <li>Criminal history inquiries </li><li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy </li><li>Financial suitability </li><li>New employee probationary period </li><li>Privacy Act </li><li>Reasonable accommodation policy </li><li>Selective Service </li><li>Signature and false statements </li><li>Social security number request </li></ul> <p>Print</p> <p>Share</p> <ul> <li>Email </li><li>Facebook </li><li>LinkedIn </li><li>Twitter </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Overview</p> <ul> <li>Accepting applications </li><li>Open & closing dates </li></ul> <p>05/01/2025 to 05/15/2025</p> <ul> <li>Salary </li></ul> <p>$49,960 - $64,952 per year</p> <ul> <li>Pay scale & grade </li></ul> <p>GS 7</p> <ul> <li>Location </li></ul> <p>1 vacancy in the following location:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Orlando, FL 1 vacancy</p> </li><li> <p>Remote job</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Telework eligible </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Travel Required </li></ul> <p>25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.</p> <ul> <li>Relocation expenses reimbursed </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Appointment type </li></ul> <p>Permanent</p> <ul> <li>Work schedule </li></ul> <p>Full-time</p> <ul> <li>Service </li></ul> <p>Excepted</p> <ul> <li>Promotion potential </li></ul> <p>None</p> <ul> <li> <p>Job family (Series)</p> </li><li> <p>0681 Dental Assistant</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory status</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Security clearance </li></ul> <p>Not Required</p> <ul> <li>Drug test </li></ul> <p>Yes</p> <ul> <li>Position sensitivity and risk </li></ul> <p>Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk</p> <ul> <li> <p>Trust determination process</p> </li><li> <p>Suitability/Fitness</p> </li><li> <p>Financial disclosure</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Bargaining unit status </li></ul> <p>Yes</p> <ul> <li>Announcement number </li></ul> <p>CBTC-12724235-25-DC</p> <ul> <li>Control number </li></ul> <p>836244000</p> <p>This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/836244000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.</p>