This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of Deputy Assistant Director of Health Systems Support (DAD-HSS), Health Operations Unit (HOU). This is a supervisory position. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position is considered hazardous duty in a detention setting. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance. Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self). Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary. Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds. Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field of study preferred. Must have two years management experience as a uniformed service officer or a minimum of one year experience in health care administration as a uniformed service officer.
2. If the incumbent holds a clinical license, it is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain status. This position may be required to perform clinical activities with the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency.
3. Obtains level II Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification within 12 months of hire.
4. Maintains clinical and administrative professional skills via continuing education opportunities and completion of competencies to aid in support of TDY as needed.
5. Correctional Health experience preferred.
6. Knowledge of issues confronting the health care delivery system, including specific problems and concerns of special population groups.
7. Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work-related requirements.
8. High degree of independence, initiative, and follow-through on a wide range of sensitive, complex, and program issues.
9. Proven ability to respond 24/7 to staff for consultation.
10. Maintains basic readiness status.
11. Maintains current CPR/BLS certification.

Contacts

• Address ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20536 US
• Name: IHSC Recruiting
• Email: [email protected]