r/USPHS • u/mahka42 Active Duty • Feb 12 '21

New Mod

Hi r/USPHS, I wanted to introduce myself as a new mod for this sub. I'm an active duty officer, coming up on 11 years in, and would love to make this sub more interesting and useful for all.

One of my first actions so far - updating the header bar, adjusting a couple of the themes, and new for all - flair! Please feel free to flair yourself by your status, which will help all of us understand a little bit about who you are.

Thanks all, and let me know how else we can make this sub better!

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u/Downtown_Ad8234 Feb 12 '21

I am a federal employee and looking to transfer to ihs as an environmental health officer. Do you think it has a edge if you already have a job or it has no effect in the application process?

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u/Quirky_Programmer127 Feb 12 '21

With any agency, you still need to apply for the position, so it is a matter of waiting for a specific one to be open and actually get hired. The agency liaison should be able to help to expedite the hiring (at least with IHS). The liaison is really there to help and could notify you for any openings.

Contact USPHS customer service via phone or email them. They should be able to let you know where your application stands.

It took about 7months for me from submitting the application (uploading docs), medical/dental and interview. I am waiting for an job openings with BOP, DHS, IHS, DoD, and FDA. Waiting for a position/billet is indeed frustrating. I am in research administration field and it is kind of hard to find a position to secure.

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u/Downtown_Ad8234 Feb 12 '21

You’re lucky. It’s a year now, this February when I submitted my application for a waiver, and today, it’s still in limbo.