Who May Apply

• Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)
• Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
• Access to medical and dental care in Japan is extremely limited.
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care.
• Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations.
• Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc.
• The initial length of this overseas tour is 24 months.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• An initial cut-off date will be used to begin applicant consideration. First cut off date will be 06/03/2026.
• This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed.

Security Clearance

• Secret

Drug Test

• Drug test required.

How to Apply

• Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
• To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section.
• The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
• Click the Apply Online button.
• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12973391
• Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/31/2026.
• If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application.
• For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980562523540-USA-Hire-Assessments
• To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application.
• To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Required Documents

• The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply.
• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations.
• Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most Recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable.
• Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy.
• Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement.
• This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
• NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.

Evaluations

• You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.
• Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.
• You will be assessed on the following competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, Teamwork.
• Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
• Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• You may claim Military Spouse preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level.
• You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position.
• Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

Agency Marketing Statement

• As an integrated health care system, the Defense Health Agency delivers healthcare services across the Department of Defense and enables combat support to the Joint Force as a strategic partner. Through a robust healthcare delivery system, and a dedicated team of inspired professionals, the Agency ensures the worldwide delivery of medical, dental, and pharmacy programs to more than 9.5 million uniformed service members, retirees, and their families, by improving health and building readiness Anytime, Anywhere-Always.