Dental Hygienist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Naval Health Clinic at Pearl Harbor, HI is seeking a dental professional for a Direct Hire solicitation. A COLA of 8.64% for Hawaii applies, and salary negotiation may be possible for those new to Federal service.

Responsibilities include performing initial dental examinations and maintaining comprehensive dental records. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence when applicable, and this role requires experience-based qualification.

Qualifications

• Foreign education: if you completed education at foreign colleges, credentials must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. education, or full credit given at a U.S. college/university.
• For this job, qualification must be met using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete preliminary dental examinations using knowledge of dental anatomy, physiology and radiology; maintain dental records.

Education

Foreign education evaluation required

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

About the Position: This position is located in the Naval Health Clinic in Pearl Harbor, HI This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) has been authorized for Hawaii at the rate of 8.64% (subject to change). Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Key Responsibilities

Complete preliminary dental examinations using knowledge of dental and oral anatomy, physiology, histology, radiology, nutrition, and ability to maintain dental records.

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/. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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 $77957 – $101347/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Confidential security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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