Summary The position is located under the Clinical Division, Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. The Health Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for developing, managing, and directing the Clinical Division Medical Staff Recruitment Program. The program will market open positions and attract highly qualified applicants. Responsibilities Responsible for the overall managerial duties, which includes developing strategies utilizing marketing concepts, planning successful tactics, organizing and implementing comprehensive medical recruitment and marketing program for Shiprock Service Unit. Conducts in-depth analysis of professional medical staffing needs for the service unit. Maintains a database/management information system to track candidate leads for short-term and long-term use. Formulates and implements long and short-term policies, procedures, and program plans for the attraction and retention of professional medical staff. Routinely evaluates the program and prepares reports for the Clinical Director. Responsible for maintaining departmental resources that include personnel, equipment, supplies, travel, training, etc. Manages an annual budget and uses marketing expertise to determine use of funds. Participates in job fairs, local and national conferences, and health career days at schools and universities to educate possible candidates about Indian Health Service and Shiprock Service Unit in particular. Serves as a key liaison between individuals interested in medical staff positions at Shiprock Service Unit and Clinical Division service chiefs. Participate in regular meetings or telephone conversations in order to develop work relationships with service chiefs. Conducts telephone interviews with potential clinical candidates; reviews resumes/CV's; respond to letter, emails or telephone call of inquiry and prepares and disseminates employment and community information to potential hires. Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. Incumbent is required to drive government vehicles and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted state driver license. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-12: One (1) year specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: possess experience and knowledge of effective marketing skills and techniques to develop recruiting information based on facility and departmental nursing needs; working knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures related to Civil Service, Commissioned Corps, and Direct Hire employment; apply this knowledge in the acquisition and placement of health professional personnel; understand and effectively convey to others, the ethic value system and customs of Native American and Alaska Natives; to develop and conduct studies related to recruitment, retention and turnover of personnel; to analyze data, compile statistics and develop reports; utilizes current literature related to professional medical health, marketing, research methodology and statistical analysis to design and interpret recruitment and retention studies and techniques. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED - the position may close earlier than the current closing date. Education There are no education requirements. Additional Information POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED - the vacancy will close when a selection is made. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period. After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered. Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a1-year service agreement will be required. The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit: For IHS - https://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/ For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps