Dental Assistant

What you would do

• Prepare the dental operatory and equipment before each planned procedure.
• Pass instruments safely and keep the work area clear during procedures.
• Prepare dental materials following the manufacturer's instructions.
• Assist with routine and specialized procedures, such as oral surgery and endodontics.
• Follow infection control rules for all care and equipment.
• Chart initial findings and treatment plans in the dental record system.

Do you qualify for GS-6?

With experience: You need six months of experience that shows you can do the work or are familiar with it. For the full GS-6 level, you need at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that shows the required core skills. Your resume must list hours per week for each job to get credit. One year of dental assisting experience is preferred.

With education: Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Education and experience can also be combined in equivalent amounts. Schools must be accredited and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Radiologic competence certification for taking dental X-rays, or a temporary appointment if not yet certified

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume showing dates and hours per week for each job
• VA Form 10-2850C Application for Associated Health Occupations
• Transcript if you use education to qualify
• DD-214 or Statement of Service if you claim veterans' preference
• SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
• Professional certification or license, if you have one

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, so be clear and specific about your experience. Errors or missing required information may lower your rating or affect consideration.

Tips for this job:

• List the hours per week for every job on your resume, or you will not get experience credit.
• If you are using school to qualify, include a transcript showing a CODA-accredited 1-year dental assistant program.
• Upload your DD-214 and SF-15 if you claim veterans' preference, because documentation is required to award it.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent work, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizen
• Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Possible probationary period
• Background and security investigation
• Online onboarding process
• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam
• Annual seasonal influenza vaccination required
• COVID-19 vaccination required, with possible legal accommodations
• Loss of required certification may lead to removal from the job

Job details

Salary

$32.00 – $42.00 per hour

Pay scale and grade

GS-6 · General Schedule

Location

Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California

Appointment

Temporary

Work schedule

Intermittent

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Dental Assistant (0681)

Announcement

CBSW-13096055-27-MP