Dental Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA located at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, seeks a skilled dental assistant to support the Department of Defense in clinical care. The role covers complex, lengthy procedures and requires a Secret clearance.

The position is posted under the Direct Hire Authority and targets the public hiring path, with a closing date and competition as specified by the agency. Salary ranges from $40,736 to $52,957 per year, reflecting federal pay scales for DoD positions in

Qualifications

• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs to confirm equivalence with a U.S. accreditation.
• Education credentials may be deemed equivalent to a U.S. program through full credit granted by a U.S. college or university.
• Open to applicants under the Public hiring path.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist in providing treatments to patients, which are complex, lengthy, and nonroutine in nature.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
• Department: Department of Defense
• Location: Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida

About the Position: This position is located at NAS Jacksonville at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, in the Directorate of Clinical Support, Public Health. 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

Key Responsibilities

Assists dentist in providing treatments to patients, which are complex, difficult, usually lengthy, and nonroutine in nature.

Requirements & 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/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.