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Dentist – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, part-time job as a dentist specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Washington DC VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C., part of the Veterans Health Administration. The surgeon also leads the hospital's oral surgery section and trains dental residents. There is 1 vacancy, and the work runs Monday through Wednesday.

1 vacancy (this announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies)

It may close early. Applications are reviewed on set cut-off dates starting November 12, 2026, to fill the first available vacancies, so applying early may help.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Veterans get preference when qualifications are about equal.

What you would do

  • Provide surgical and nonsurgical care for conditions of the mouth and face.
  • Perform surgery on teeth, jaw bone, and surrounding soft tissue.
  • Lead the oral surgery section as its program manager.
  • Train and guide dental residents rotating through oral surgery.
  • Give oral surgery advice to dental and other hospital staff.
  • Keep patient care productivity at the required level.

Do you qualify for AD-15?

With experience: Completion of an approved residency in general practice or a dental specialty, or comparable experience as a dentist actively treating medically compromised patients. The full performance level is AD-15. The appointing official may waive this requirement under unusual circumstances.

With education: A Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from a dental school approved by the VA Secretary, such as a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Foreign schools must meet the listed rules. Degrees must come from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or D.C.
  • Maintain state registration if the state requires it to keep your license active

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Transcript, if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 with dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point preference
  • Cover letter, SF-50, or disability letter only if they apply to you

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your questionnaire, resume or CV, and supporting documents. Your application and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Send a long-form resume or CV; the two-page resume limit does not apply to this job.
  • If you use your education to qualify, attach transcripts from accredited schools.
  • To claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 and, if needed, an SF-15.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Part-time, 24 hours per week (48 hours per 2-week pay period). Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentives and relocation: None. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized, and PCS moves are not authorized. VA mentions a comprehensive total rewards package.

Conditions of employment:

  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment; refusing means no job
  • Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding and acceptable identification; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical exam
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical exemption
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Long periods of standing, bending, and reaching; above-average hand dexterity; must distinguish shades of color
  • Regular exposure to radiation and communicable diseases

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$240,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
AD-15 · Administratively determined
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Dental Officer (0680)
Announcement
CBTF-13102037-27-MW-Charlie

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