Dental Laboratory Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Patrick Space Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is seeking a licensed dentist for a Direct Hire Solicitation at the 45th Medical Group, Patrick Space Force Base, FL. The position requires specialized experience in designing or fabricating dental restorations and graduate-level education in dentistry.

One year of specialized experience plus education requirements must be met; combination of education and experience is accepted. Wage incentives may be authorized for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience designing or fabricating dental restorations such as crowns, veneers, fixed bridges, and dental implant restorations.
• One and a half years of graduate level education in dentistry or a directly related field.
• Combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position (percentages computed as described).
• Licensed dentists will be considered qualified if they have the required dental laboratory experience.

Skills

Specialized dental restoration design

Digital dentistry software

Education

Graduate level education in dentistry

Tools

Advanced digital dentistry software

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at the 45th Medical Group, Patrick Space Force Base, FL

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes designing or fabricating dental restorations such as crowns, veneers, fixed bridges, and dental implant restorations; designing or fabricating semi fixed or removable partial dentures; pouring casts from impression materials; and utilizing advanced digital dentistry software. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education:

One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Dentistry.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

OR

Licensed Dentist:

Licensed professional dentists will be considered qualified for any grade level if they have, in the aggregate, the required experience in dental laboratory procedures.