Health Services Assistant

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Bureau of Prisons is seeking candidates for a position that emphasizes humane and secure environments and public safety through preparation for reentry into communities.

Qualification highlights include at least four years of education beyond high school or one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, plus a combination of education and experience. Your eligibility will be assessed based on your application responses.

Qualifications

• Four years above high school.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Combination of education and experience.
• Credit for paid and unpaid experience where applicable.
• Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses in the application.

Education

Four years above high school

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education:

Four years above high school.

OR

Experience:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience in maintaining medical and financial records.
• Experience in preparing and keying medical data into a computer system.
• Experience in preparing, processing and maintaining medical and financial forms, documents and reports.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**