SENIOR INSTITUTIONAL DENTIST (RANGE B) - UNCLASSIFIED

Senior Institutional Dentist

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections is hiring for a Senior Institutional Dentist in Lovelock, Las Vegas, Carson City, or Ely. Under the administrative direction of the Medical Director, for the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) the incumbents for the position are responsible for establishing and administering a comprehensive institutional dental health program, including the clinical performance of professional activities in the administration of individual treatment to dental problems of the institute's offender population. Maintain scheduled clinic hours to provide care to offenders consistent with the hours of operation for the institution. Provide emergency services as needed. Cooperate with the Deputy Attorney General's office. Adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population by demonstrating respect, compassion, and integrity to the needs of offender population. Participate in the on-call schedule.

Essential Qualifications

A valid license to practice dentistry from the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners and either: 1) certification as a diplomat by the American Board of Periodontology or Endodontics; or 2) a fellowship or mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD); or 3) three years of professional dentistry experience in a correctional or comparable setting.

Job Duties

This is an open competitive recruitment, for all qualified applicants. These are unclassified positions that are appointed by and will serve under the directions of the Medical Director for the Department of Corrections (NDOC).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Proficiency in dentistry - Patient care - Communication - Attention to detail - Problem solving

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

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The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255