United States Department of the Interior
Bureau Indian Education Programs
Turtle Mountain Middle School
P.O. Box 440M
Belcourt, North Dakota 58316
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
School Nurse
POSITION INFORMATION:
School Year
SALARY RANGE:
CY-0601 Level 02/01 ($17.35 ph – thru 02/21 $24.65 ph)
LOCATION:
Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Education, Turtle Mountain
Agency, Turtle Mountain Middle School, Belcourt, North Dakota 58316
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
MS-16-08-06-138
CONSIDERATION AREA:
Agency Wide
ISSUING DATE:
08/13/2015
CLOSING DATE:
08/19/2015
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by the close of business (3:30 P.M. CST) on the
closing date of the announcement. Emailed applications/resumes will NOT be accepted. Please contact Cary
Morin at 701-477-6471, ext. 3429, for any additional information needed.
INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference is filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance
with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted
with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian Preference eligible that are not currently employed in the
Federal Service will be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority (Schedule A). Consideration will
be given to Non-Indian applications (Status or reinstate able) in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration
without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please
notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodating will be on a case-by-case basis.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The position will communicate with both parents and teachers concerning a child’s health problems
encourage parental involvement in prevention and treatment to health problems, etc. Parents must be
notified concerning emergency matters or serious health issues, and encourage to accompany the child
for appointments. Will maintain an accurate health file on each student, keep a daily log of students
including time, date, reason for coming to health office, and treatment given. Will do vision screening
and assist student in obtaining eye glasses. Will need to administer prescribed medication to student as
needed. Will attend to students’ individual needs as the students come into the nurse office. Works
closely with Indian Health Service officials in emergency and every day health problems of students
(clinic and dental care), orders supplies, send clinic referrals, and maintain immunization records up-todate.
BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS:
Pay Level:
Education:
02
Experience: 2 years
Successful completion of a 2 year Associate Degree in practical nursing program with
license and 2 years’ experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Good distant vision in one eye and ability to read without strain printed material
the size of typewritten characters are required, glasses permitted. Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or
without a hearing aid, is required. In most instances, an amputation of an arm, hand, leg or foot will not disqualify
an applicant for appointment, although it may be necessary that this condition be compensated by use of
satisfactory prosthesis. In addition, applicants must have mental and emotional stability.
BASIS OF RATING: Applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of their experience and training, based on
their qualification statements, and any other required information. Salary increments will based on education
credentials and experience. Appropriate experience is credible whether gained in Federal, State, or Local
Government.
SUITABILITY & CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A background security investigation is required. Appointment is subject to the successful completion of the security
investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications should be made directly to the Turtle Mountain Middle School,
Attention: Cary Morin, P.O. Box 440, 1330 Braves Boulevard, Belcourt, North Dakota 58316.
Applications submitted in franked (penalty mail) envelopes or through the internal federal mail
system, will not be accepted. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND
WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Submit the following documents:
1. Applicants may file a resume or any other written format of the applicant's choice.
Resumes or other written formats MUST CONTAIN: Vacancy Announcement No., Job Title,
Duties and accomplishments, Education, work experience (employer’s name and address,
supervisors name and phone number, starting and ending dates month and year), salary,
hours per week, and salary. Application or resume must have a signature with a current date.
2. College Transcripts (legible copies) are required for verification/documentation (If selected,
applicant must provide Official College Transcripts).
3. Form BIA 4432, Verification of Indian Preference, is required for claiming Indian Preference.
(The form must be completed by the appropriate official with the federally-recognized tribe
where the applicant is enrolled as a member.) No other form will be accepted.
4. OF-306 Declaration of Federal Employment (form available on www.opm.gov).
5. Applicant Screening Questionnaire, Indian Child Protection Requirement Form, must contain
original signature and date. This position is covered by P.L. 101-647, Indian Children
Protection Requirements, and persons convicted of crimes enumerated in the law are not
eligible for the position. (www.bie.edu under HR Home, Forms)
6. Supervisory appraisal, if currently a Bureau employee and copy of most recent SF-50,
Notification of Personnel Action, IF current or former Federal employees.
7. DI-1935, Background Survey Questionnaire, is voluntary and not a required form, available
at http://www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.htm
8. Form GSA 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record, available at
http://www.usa-federal-forms.com/gsa-gsa.html
9. Complete names and telephone numbers of three (3) former employers and three (3)
personal references. List people who are not related to you, who know you well on a
personal basis, know your qualifications and fitness for the kind of job for which you are
applying.
It is recommended that the applicant make a copy of their application documents prior to
submission as it will become a permanent part of our recruitment file.
In addition to the above, form 85P (questionnaire for Public Trust Positions) and S-87 (Fingerprint
chart) will also be required upon hire. Applicant is subject to a favorable background investigation.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive
consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or other non-merit factors.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Bureau of Indian Education
Turtle Mountain Middle School
PO Box 440
Belcourt, ND 58316
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONTACT: Cary Morin
(701) 477-6471, x-3429
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Bureau of Indian Education
Turtle Mountain Middle School
1330 Braves Blvd.
Belcourt, ND 58316