Dentist (Chief, Dental Officer)

Summary

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Duties

Serves as the Chief Dental Officer at a Bureau of Prisons federal correctional facility.

Serves as a general dental practitioner responsible for diagnosis and treatment of difficult dental problems in a correctional environment.

Provides comprehensive dental care to the inmate population who may have behavior and communication problems.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining quality control measures to ensure final product conforms to standards set forth by the American Dental Association National Board for Certification of Dental Technicians and the Dental Service of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Implements security measures appropriate to the specific activity maintaining surveillance of the laboratory office and other areas of the dental clinic.

Provides direction and coordination of production of finished prosthetic appliances in accordance with the requirements submitted.

Responsible for recommending and writing the local policies and procedures relating to dental health care.

Along with all other correctional institution employees incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Career Transition Programs (CTAP) : This program applies to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:

1. Meet CTAP eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility:
   • A copy of the agency notice (i.e. separation notice or agency RIF letter)
   • Most recent performance appraisal and
   • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position grade promotion potential and duty location.
   • See USAJOBS Career Transition Programs for more information.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Basic Requirements:

Education:

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.

NOTE: ALL applicants MUST electronically upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. All academic degrees and coursework MUST be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria Click Here.
For information regarding foreign education requirements please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

AND

Licensure : Applicants must have passed National Board of 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.

NOTE: ALL applicants MUST electronically upload proof of current active and unrestricted license to practice dentistry and proof of successful completion from the National Board of Dental Examinations (NBDE) at the time you apply.

All qualified referred candidates will undergo a credentialing process prior to employment with the Bureau of Prisons. This process includes validation of medical examinations education internship and residency. Please electronically upload these documents along with your required supporting documentation at the time you apply.

AND

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.

AND

GS-12: In addition to meeting the above basic requirement and licensure requirements Applicants must have completed a 2-year residency program in dentistry oral health craniofacial sciences or a related medical science; or have equivalent experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level and/or training.

Some examples of qualifying experience are:

• Experience developing and determining the type of restoration and/or prosthetic needed to fulfill the patients treatment plan.

• Experience recognizing dental diseases and providing appropriate professional treatment.

• Experience instructing and counseling difficult patients on proper dental care.

• Experience performing oral surgery.

• Experience managing existing plans or programs which promoted optimum productivity for a dental program.

GS-13: In addition to meeting the above basic requirement and licensure requirements Applicants must have completed a 3-year residency program in dentistry oral health craniofacial sciences or a related medical science; or have equivalent experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level and/or training.

Some examples of qualifying experience are:

• Experience diagnosing and treating unusual dental problems.

• Experience providing dental therapeutics for the management of infection pain neuromuscular disorders and apprehension.

• Experience conducting comprehensive emergency care and treatment planning.

• Experience treating and managing facial trauma including fixation of closed jaw fractures and identifying and referring more complicated damage.

• Experience developing plans programs procedures which promoted optimum productivity for a dental program.

AND

Medical Requirement:

Applicants must be able to distinguish shades of color.

If applicable credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements if applicable .

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name Student Name Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Additional information

Special Conditions of Employment Section:
The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis physical and background investigation.

All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.

Successful completion of the Introduction to Correctional Techniques three-week training course at Glynco Georgia is required.

The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.

Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. ( 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.

Required Experience:

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