Dentist

The opportunity

View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Health Services Corps (IHSC), in Conroe, Texas; Jena, Louisiana; Los Fresnos, Texas; Miami, Florida; Pearsall, Texas. Salary will be set using Title 38 pay authority, based upon the special qualifications of the selectee. The Title 38 salary range for this position is shown above. Source: USAJOBS. Location filters use the first US location; review all duty locations and eligibility in the announcement.

Compensation & benefits

124308–315000 USD / PA

Benefits not disclosed

Working & learning conditions

Weekly schedule not disclosed

Mentorship: unknown

Employment

employee · schedule not confirmed

Days and hours

Not confirmed

Guarantee and compensation formula

$124,308–$315,000 per year

Deductions and draw

Not confirmed

Bonuses and support

Not confirmed

Benefits

Not confirmed

Practice conditions

Not confirmed

Contract and growth

Not confirmed

Requirements

Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic AND Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: The Dentist occupation has four (4) specific requirements listed below (A, B, C, and D) which apply to all positions. Transcripts and Licenses are required at the time of application. (You must provide a copy of transcripts and licenses) A. Successfully completed a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from a school approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) and 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. (You must provide a copy transcripts) B. Successfully passed the National Board 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. (You Must Provide a Copy) C. 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. D. Be able to distinguish shades of color. FOR GS-14: Applicant must demonstrate they possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent public or private sector experience performing duties such as: Performing oral surgery of various types; Working with the infection control process; Managing dental programs with minimal assistance; Providing general dentistry services. Additional Requirements: BLS: Applicants must possess or be able to obtain a current Basic Life Support (BLS), Healthcare Provider certification, for credentialing clearance. Language Proficiency: You must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English fluently. Bilingual communication capability is preferred. On-Call: You must be willing to participate in the emergency on-call process, to include duty hours, after duty hours, designated holidays or other times as directed. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe Who may apply: Confirm in the announcement. Confirm citizenship, license, grade-specific experience, and hiring-path eligibility.

Deadline: 2026-09-30

Posted: 2026-08-27

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