Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Nurse Practitioner
Company: Department of Defense
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the
DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and
appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive
service.
About the Position: The incumbent will serve as an Advanced
Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) with responsibility for
performing medical examinations and documenting medical history and
findings in order for a determination to be made about suitability
of applicants for service in the Armed Forces.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
04/26/2024 to 11/26/2024
* Salary
$88,520 - $115,079 per year
Salary listed does not include locality pay; salary will be
determined based on the location in which candidate is
selected.
* Pay scale & grade
GS 13
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Locations
* Anchorage County, AK
* Montgomery, AL
* Little Rock, AR
* Phoenix, AZ
* Show more locations (61)
* El Segundo, CA
* Mountain View, CA
* Sacramento, CA
* Denver, CO
* Doral, FL
* Jacksonville, FL
* Tampa, FL
* Fort Gillem, GA
* Des Moines, IA
* Boise, ID
* Chicago, IL
* Indianapolis, IN
* Louisville, KY
* Belle Chasse, LA
* Shreveport, LA
* Boston, MA
* Chicopee, MA
* Springfield, MA
* Baltimore, MD
* Portland, ME
* Lansing, MI
* Troy, MI
* Fort Snelling, MN
* Minneapolis, MN
* Kansas City, MO
* Saint Louis, MO
* Jackson, MS
* Butte, MT
* Charlotte, NC
* Raleigh, NC
* Fargo, ND
* Omaha, NE
* Fort Dix, NJ
* Albuquerque, NM
* Albany, NY
* Fort Hamilton, NY
* Niagara Falls, NY
* Syracuse, NY
* Cleveland, OH
* Columbus, OH
* Oklahoma City, OK
* Portland, OR
* Mechanicsburg, PA
* Pittsburgh, PA
* Guaynabo, PR
* Fort Jackson, SC
* Sioux Falls, SD
* Knoxville, TN
* Memphis, TN
* Nashville, TN
* Amarillo, TX
* Dallas, TX
* El Paso County, TX
* Fort Sam Houston, TX
* Houston, TX
* Salt Lake City, UT
* Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
* Seattle, WA
* Spokane, WA
* Milwaukee, WI
* Beckley, WV
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
76% or greater - You may be expected to travel up to 90% for this
position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Term - 2 years
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
DABR244299677468HWS
* Control number
788626500
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This job is open to
* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the
U.S.
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Duties
* Perform applicant physical examinations in accordance with agency
standards and assist with applicant medical processing at a
Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
* Ensure the confidentiality of applicants is respected and that
professionalism is maintained at all times in the medical
department.
* Perform applicant medical prescreening as directed by the Chief
Medical Officer.
* Conduct complete face-to-face medical histories on applicants who
have completed the prescreen process and have been authorized to
process.
* Complete all computer and non-computer based medical
documentation in accordance with the Command's software packages
and policies.
* Verify problems or conditions alleged by the examinees and
recommend to Command physicians if a more detailed physical exam of
problem areas is required.
* Prepare electronic and non-electronic documentation used to
assess the applicant's mental and physical fitness for service in
the military.
* Perform physical inspections of previously qualified applicants
to document their status for meeting standards at the time of
actual enlistment on active duty and at any other time as
required.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness
determination, as determined by a completed background
investigation.
* Possess and maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted
license as a registered nurse and APRN or APRN as required by the
state issuing the license.
* Possess and maintain a National Board Certification as a Family,
Adult, Adult-Gero, Adult-Gero Acute Care or Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner.
* Possess and maintain current certifications/licensure in a state,
U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia, Basic Life Support
(BLS) certification.
* May be required to work on Saturdays and/or shift work (work
before 0600 or after 1800 hours).
* Term employment is subject to a one year trial period.
* May require up to 90% temporary duty travel to other MEPS to
cover staffing shortages.
* This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to
applicant testing and random drug testing.
* Credentialing will be required.
* Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS)
GENESIS Training is required in order to access the MHS GENESIS
System within 30 days of on-boarding and/or as required.
* Public Law 101-647, Section 321 and Public Law 102-190, Section
1094 require the successful completion of a Criminal History
Background Check to maintain the position for which hired.
* This position requires a National Agency Check with Written
Inquiries (NACI).
* Must be able to pass a color perception (vision) examination.
* Pre-Employment physical is required.
Qualifications
This is an open continuous announcement, meaning that several
vacancies may be filled throughout the announcement period. As
applicants apply, a pool of candidates is generated. Once a vacancy
occurs, candidates will be reviewed for qualifications and referred
to the hiring manager for consideration. The first cutoff date is
May 3rd, 2024. Additional cutoffs will occur as vacancies are
identified, upon request of management or until position(s) are
filled.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
This is a Term position scheduled to last two (2) years. A term
position may be extended to a maximum of eight (8) years depending
upon the needs of management.
Current Federal Employees who accept a TERM appointment will be
separated at the end of the TERM appointment date if the
Not-to-Exceed (NTE) date is not extended. There are no
return/reemployment rights to the position vacated prior to
accepting the TERM appointment.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience
requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all
qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume
must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based
on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your
application. Additional information about transcripts is in this
document.
Basic Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse
Practitioner):
Education: A graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an
accredited educational program in the area of expertise or
specialty indicated by the position. (Areas of specialties for
positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia,
Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery,
Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology,
Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health,
Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the
position.)
This education must have been accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse
Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for
Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note:
You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
Foreign Degree: Official certification from the Commission on
Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals
who graduated from foreign nursing schools. (Note: You must attach
a copy of your Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
certification.)
Licensure: Applicants must have passed the National Council
Licensure Examination and possess a current, active, full, and
unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a
State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
or a territory of the United States. (Note: You must attach a copy
of your license or registration.)
Additional Licensure Requirement: Applicants must possess licensure
or registration by a State, the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in
the clinical specialty required by the position. (Note: You must
attach a copy of your license or registration.)
Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you
are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610
occupational series and have been continuously employed in this
occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants
claiming this exemption must meet the requirements below. (Note:
You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the
respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.)
Some states require a collaborative practice agreement for
individuals hired outside of their state of licensure.
Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by
the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the
program was completed by the applicant.
Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State,
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a
territory of the United States.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for
this position you must also meet the qualification requirements
listed below:
Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of
professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level
in the Federal service which includes: 1) Providing and/or
coordinating patient care; 2) Conducting screening examinations; 3)
Ordering and/or reviewing diagnostic tests to treat health
conditions; and 4) Maintaining patient medical records. This
definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work
performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal
service (GS-12).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the
required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must
meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no
substitution of education for professional nursing experience is
permitted.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign
colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements,
you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a
private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign
education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to
that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit
has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or
university. For further information, visit:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Additional information
* Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a
Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service
Registration.
* You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
* One year trial/probationary period may be required.
* Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
* Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of
Defense referral system for displaced employees.
* If you have retired from federal service and you are interested
in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
* This is a Medical Career Field position.
* Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
* Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market
Supplement.
* Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not
authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the
Government interest.
* A relocation and/or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
* Superior Qualifications may be authorized.
* Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military
Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be
authorized.
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* Benefits
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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.
Review our 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.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application
package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the
questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the
qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a
determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications
and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or
omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive
awards in your resume as that information may be taken into
consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be
required to provide supporting documentation.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all
other candidates.
* Benefits
Help
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.
Review our 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.
* Required Documents
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.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or
not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A
complete description of preference categories and the associated
required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public
Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume,
your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which
prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these
documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application
package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the
specialized experience described in this announcement.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate
material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and
qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this
vacancy.
* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours
worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and
month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume
does not contain this information, your application may be marked
as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this
position.
* For additional information see: What to include in your
resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
* Cover Letter, optional
* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
* This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or
allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet
this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your
transcript with your application package or you will be rated
ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
* This position requires a job-related license or certification.
You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your
application package or you will be rated ineligible. See:
Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to
include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human
Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military
orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information
for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to
remove another person's personal information before you submit your
application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of
the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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.
* How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online
questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on 11/26/2024 to receive consideration
* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will
need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not
have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before
beginning the application
(https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12397468).
* Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting
documents to be included with your application package. You will
have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in
your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents
may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,
complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem
appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
* You will be taken to the online application which you must
complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online
application, verify the required documentation is included with
your application package, and submit the application. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS
account or your application will be incomplete.
* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package
(resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire)
is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded
documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
* Additional information on how to complete the online application
process and submit your online application may be found on the USA
Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS
account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your
applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application
Status will appear along with the date your application was last
updated. For information on what each Application Status means,
visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
BR-W37NAA US ARMY MIL ENTRANCE PROCESSING CMD
DO NOT MAIL
North Chicago, IL 60064
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package
will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and
quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are
determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will
receive no further consideration.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request
Help
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or
not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A
complete description of preference categories and the associated
required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public
Announcements.
As described above, your complete application includes your resume,
your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which
prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these
documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application
package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the
specialized experience described in this announcement.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate
material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and
qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this
vacancy.
* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours
worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and
month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume
does not contain this information, your application may be marked
as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this
position.
* For additional information see: What to include in your
resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
* Cover Letter, optional
* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
* This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or
allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet
this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your
transcript with your application package or you will be rated
ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
* This position requires a job-related license or certification.
You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your
application package or you will be rated ineligible. See:
Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to
include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human
Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military
orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information
for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to
remove another person's personal information before you submit your
application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of
the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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.
Help
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online
questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the
Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM
(EST) on 11/26/2024 to receive consideration
* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will
need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not
have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before
beginning the application
(https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12397468).
* Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting
documents to be included with your application package. You will
have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in
your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents
may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,
complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem
appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
* You will be taken to the online application which you must
complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online
application, verify the required documentation is included with
your application package, and submit the application. You must
re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS
account or your application will be incomplete.
* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package
(resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire)
is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded
documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
* Additional information on how to complete the online application
process and submit your online application may be found on the USA
Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS
account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your
applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application
Status will appear along with the date your application was last
updated. For information on what each Application Status means,
visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Read more
Agency contact information
Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
BR-W37NAA US ARMY MIL ENTRANCE PROCESSING CMD
DO NOT MAIL
North Chicago, IL 60064
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package
will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and
quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are
determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will
receive no further consideration.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
04/26/2024 to 11/26/2024
* Salary
$88,520 - $115,079 per year
Salary listed does not include locality pay; salary will be
determined based on the location in which candidate is
selected.
* Pay scale & grade
GS 13
* Locations
* Anchorage County, AK
* Montgomery, AL
* Little Rock, AR
* Phoenix, AZ
* Show more locations (61)
* El Segundo, CA
* Mountain View, CA
* Sacramento, CA
* Denver, CO
* Doral, FL
* Jacksonville, FL
* Tampa, FL
* Fort Gillem, GA
* Des Moines, IA
* Boise, ID
* Chicago, IL
* Indianapolis, IN
* Louisville, KY
* Belle Chasse, LA
* Shreveport, LA
* Boston, MA
* Chicopee, MA
* Springfield, MA
* Baltimore, MD
* Portland, ME
* Lansing, MI
* Troy, MI
* Fort Snelling, MN
* Minneapolis, MN
* Kansas City, MO
* Saint Louis, MO
* Jackson, MS
* Butte, MT
* Charlotte, NC
* Raleigh, NC
* Fargo, ND
* Omaha, NE
* Fort Dix, NJ
* Albuquerque, NM
* Albany, NY
* Fort Hamilton, NY
* Niagara Falls, NY
* Syracuse, NY
* Cleveland, OH
* Columbus, OH
* Oklahoma City, OK
* Portland, OR
* Mechanicsburg, PA
* Pittsburgh, PA
* Guaynabo, PR
* Fort Jackson, SC
* Sioux Falls, SD
* Knoxville, TN
* Memphis, TN
* Nashville, TN
* Amarillo, TX
* Dallas, TX
* El Paso County, TX
* Fort Sam Houston, TX
* Houston, TX
* Salt Lake City, UT
* Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
* Seattle, WA
* Spokane, WA
* Milwaukee, WI
* Beckley, WV
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
76% or greater - You may be expected to travel up to 90% for this
position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Term - 2 years
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
DABR244299677468HWS
* Control number
788626500
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement
and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/788626500. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement
listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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