Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Company: usagov
Location: Blue Earth
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
This position will support the Federal Government's response
efforts to COVID-19.
This position is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Division of
Laboratory, located at the White Earth Service Unit, White Earth,
MN. This position reports to the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory
Scientist or designee.
This job is open to
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or
"displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified
applicants 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. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Conditions of Employment
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959
This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630,
requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this
requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these
positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere
or guilty to certain crimes.
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after
1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff
working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to
entrance on duty.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To
learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you
must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background
investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation
documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your
employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the
outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the
sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find
that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If
you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin
work. If you make a false statement in any part of your
application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin
work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject
to a credit check as a part of the background investigation
process.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient
experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific
position for which you are applying.
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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will
receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer
and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and
responsibilities in each position held and the total number of
hours per week.
BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/medical-technologist-series-0644/
Education:
A. A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally
accredited college/university including courses in biological
science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program
accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by
the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the
degree was obtained.
OR
B. A full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a
college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical
technology school approved by a recognized accrediting
organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may
have consisted of a 1-year post- bachelor's certificate program or
the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a
bachelor's in medical technology.
OR
C. A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited
college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours)
of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16
semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester
in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of
mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical
laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology,
microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This
combination of education and experience must have provided
knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical
technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of
study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics
courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the
requirements for a science major at an accredited college or
university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or
technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency,
industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or
teaching, test development, or medical research program experience
that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques
applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work.
Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist)
obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized
credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication
that the quality of experience is acceptable.
In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the
Minimum Qualifications stated below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized
experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the
Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector
performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
GS-09: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at
least the GS-07 grade level OR 2 years of progressively higher
level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's
or equivalent graduate degree.
Examples of Specialized Experience for the GS-09: perform
procedures of a routine and complex nature in all clinical
laboratory sections; standardize and/or calibrate section
instruments; prepare reagents and controls; maintain quality
control; perform analysis which is reviewed by senior staff;
perform electronic standardization procedures for laboratory
instrumentation function.
Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to
the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates
must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade
level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted
Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the
closing date of the announcement.
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly
encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your
courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to
receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by
accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at
the following website: https://www.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
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in
Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be
fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS
approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is
approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19
will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a
list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions
on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a
medical or religious exemption, if needed.
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240
days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this
announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per
pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served
as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal
employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal
experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited
service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn
annual leave.
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a
6 month service agreement will be required.
This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of
the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned
Officers interested in performing the duties of this position
within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit
promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive
consideration. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps,
visit the website at: https://www.usphs.gov/.
The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps
(NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health
disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring
process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring
priorities and availability of funds. For additional information
please visit:
For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/
For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/
For HRSA Nurse Corps -
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps
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.
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. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local
commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.
By applying, you agree to have your application shared with
interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP
will be applied for similar positions across HHS.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of
your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared
against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section
of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment
questions.
You will be further evaluated/rated based on the information
provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties
that relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment
questions to determine your competency in the following.
The following links below provide information on how you may be
eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran,
qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a
disability, please refer to the following links below for
additional guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for
selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the
minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a
"well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP
and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's
Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required
Documents" section of this announcement.
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.
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.
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.
Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to
ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you
use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form
you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications
that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work
experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for
each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job
duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and
telephone number.
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and
appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference,
applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432,
"Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and
IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly
signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including
any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA
Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions,
see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link:
https://www.bia.gov/online-form/bia-4432-verification-indian-preference-employment-pdf.
When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference
the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the
applicant must provide documentation in order to receive
preference.
Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a
copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans
Preference, submit a SF-15 Application
(http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) along with the
appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information
regarding Veterans Preference visit:
http://www.fedshirevets.gov.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming
CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf.
Current or former Federal employee: Include your most recent SF-50
or if Reinstatement eligible include your Career SF-50.
Noncompetitive eligibles: Submit additional documents to prove your
eligibility to apply to this vacancy.
Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts
(official or unofficial) although not required at the time of
application. You must list your courses including titles, credit
hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required
after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job
offer.
Licensure, Certifications: Applicants should list their
license/certifications on their resume, along with the expiration
date, if applicable. Certification of licensure/certification will
be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an
official job offer.
You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern
Standard Time) of the closing date: 01/31/2024
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:
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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package. See required documents below.
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs) found here:
http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq.
Agency contact information
Donna Belgarde
Phone
218-214-6338
Email
donna.belgarde@ihs.gov
Address
White Earth Service Unit 40520 County Hwy 34 Ogema, MN 56569 US
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your
USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs
that your submission was successful once we have received your
on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting
documentation. You will be notified of the status of your
application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a
qualification review of your complete application package. You will
be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any
exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to
conceal information may disqualify you for employment
consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your
resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or
background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are
selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources
office posting this announcement.
If all required documentation is not submitted with your
application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's
responsibility to verify that information and documents entered,
uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not
modify answers submitted by an applicant.
HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects
the American people from health threats, researches emerging
diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and
international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its
employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian
Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary
temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental
priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security
threats.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Resume: You are highly encouraged to use USAJOBS Resume Builder to
ensure all required information is included in your Resume. If you
use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form
you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications
that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work
experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for
each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job
duties. Include name and address of employer; supervisor name and
telephone number.
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and
appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference,
applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432,
"Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and
IHS Only." Indian preference will not be given unless a properly
signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including
any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA
Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions,
see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link:
https://www.bia.gov/online-form/bia-4432-verification-indian-preference-employment-pdf.
When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference
the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the
applicant must provide documentation in o...
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