Dental Laboratory Technician

This position is located in the Dental Service at the Ernest Childers Department of Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic. The primary purpose of the Dental Laboratory Technician is to directly collaborate with trained Prosthodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, General Dentists and Dental Residents to design and fabricate complex dental or intra-oral maxillofacial appliances.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Assignments require thorough knowledge of oral anatomy, tooth morphology and dentition, a thorough knowledge of laboratory materials, tools, and equipment and a very high degree of skill in their use. Major duties involve the design, fabrication or modification of complex removable and fixed oral-maxillofacial appliance including tooth supported crown and bridge, implant supported crown and bridge, tooth or implant supported partial denture, conventional or implant supported complete denture, maxillary obturator, mouth guards, occlusal guards, fluoride trays, or any other dental appliance needed. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Exercise overall management and operation of design and fabrication of complex dental intra-oral appliances. Works in conjunction with the professional dental staff in the treatment and care of disabled veterans to include removable and semi-fixed partial dentures, complete dentures, crowns, fixed bridges, intra-oral implants, and sub-mandibular Bosker implants. Assists in the prescription of all prosthetic devices as a consultant to the staff dentists, oral surgeons, first- and second-year general practice residents, in developing the design of complex dental intra-oral appliances. Assists in the evaluation of impression and final products as related to the specifications of the prescription, fit, and aesthetic value of the restoration. Exercises responsibility for the operation of the laboratory involving removeable and fixed prosthodontics, implants, planning, and scheduling. Plans workflow and establishes work methods, procedures and evaluates products. Utilizes proficient technical knowledge in all areas of removable and fixed prosthodontics as well as implants. Operates equipment necessary to construct these dental restorations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work is mostly sedentary, but also requires standing, bending, reaching, lifting heavy materials and general laboratory functions. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.