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The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of 
Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal 
health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.  The IHS 
provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for 
American Indians and Alaska Natives with opportunity for maximum 
tribal involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their 
health needs.  

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service 
(IHS), Aberdeen Area, Office of Environmental Health & Engineering 
(OEH&E), Division of Environmental Health Services (DEHS), Minot 
District Office, Belcourt, North Dakota.

POSITION DETAILS:

Merit Promotion Position: Yes 
Travel Required: Yes - Occasional travel is required.
Supervisory/Managerial Position: No
Relocation Expenses Paid: YES - Travel and Relocation 
Expenses WILL be paid primarily in the interest of the government 
and not in the interest of the selected employee.
Is position covered by PL 101-630? No
Is drug testing required?  No
Is government housing available? No


If applicable, "The selected individual is required to obtain and 
maintain medical staff clinical privileges.  If privileges are not 
obtained or maintained during employment, the employee may be 
subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from the 
Federal Service."

In order to be considered for this position, you 
MUST follow the instructions listed on the "How to Apply" tab. This 
vacancy requires that you submit responses to a questionnaire. IF 
you DO NOT submit this information BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS  
ANNOUNCEMENT, you will not be considered. Please check "How to 
Apply" before clicking "Apply Online" below.

The Indian Health Service is required by law  to give 
absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who 
are qualified and suitable for Federal employment.  The Indian 
Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment 
preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet 
the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment 
to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS 
policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.  
In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal 
Opportunity Employer.

• UNION / Bargaining Unit Employee.
• Position subject to background investigation.
• Position subject to Level V or Level VI Background/Security clearance.