Dentist (Chief, Dental Officer)

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.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply 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 or ICTAP 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.

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

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

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.

Required Experience:

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