Deputy Assistant Director, Health Systems Support (O-6 Billet) Supervisory Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. IHSC-DADHSS-O6-S-2025 Department Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Salary $1.00 to $150,000.00 Grade 6 to 6
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/10/2024 Close Date 10/31/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

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). The Deputy Assistant Director, (DAD) HSS reports directly to the IHSC Assistant Director (AD), a member of the Senior Executive Service. This position is supervisory.

This position is only open to current USPHS officers.
USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Supervises multiple Public Health Service Officers (GS14-15 equivalent) who function as Unit Chiefs or Program Leads responsible for directing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing administrative programs requiring application of a wide range of qualitative system and management support principles, processes, and systems.
  2. Manages the Health Systems Support Division with broad operational and directional leadership over the following IHSC Units: Health Operations Unit, IHSC Special Operations Unit, and HOPP Unit.
  3. Provides executive leadership and direction for the determination, development, promulgation and evaluation of substantive policies and procedures for the health care component so that the mission is met.
  4. Directs the interrelationships and interdependencies among various administrative and clinical programs.
  5. Serves as point-of-contact in handling a variety of program operational and management matters to include accreditations, training, resource management and identifying operational issues and solutions.
  6. Directs and provides policy guidance on the formulation of budget requests and justifications for the component.
  7. Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Health Systems Support Division programs and its related activities.
  8. In collaboration with IHSC leadership and through a strategic business planning process, identifies fiscal and human resource and other program requirements necessary to sustain a multi-million-dollar health care system.
  9. Works with senior-level leadership within the component and ICE/ERO by providing advice and guidance on substantive issues.
  10. Provides executive direction to key staff in determining and defining long-range strategic operating and management goals and objectives.
  11. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of professional, technical, administrative, and support personnel engaged in carrying out taskings and projects.
  12. Manages the flow of information to and from the Assistant Director, Regional management staff, designated Unit Chiefs and consultants and field administrative staff.
  13. Reviews fiscal plans and assists in formulating the IHSC budget requirements, programming and execution for areas of responsibility.
  14. Reviews and provides input to specific internal and external health care related requests from the ERO front office non-governmental organizations (NGOs), advocacy organizations, media, congressional inquiries, and other governmental organizations for review by the Assistant Director.
  15. Participates in the creation of goals and policies, and in the development of strategies; resolves critical issues and engages in development of interagency agreements with other Federal agencies and outside agencies on behalf of the Component.
  16. Personal contacts with individuals internal and external to the organization and may include but not limited to high level officials, supervisors and program staff throughout IHSC, ICE, DHS, public interest groups, members of the public, and representatives of other Government agencies and Congressional staff.
  17. Serves as IHSC executive and senior advisor to the IHSC AD, Deputy Executive Assistant Director (EAD), EAD, and ICE Director. Assist the IHSC AD in strategic planning, program development, and evaluating healthcare delivery.
  18. Represents the agency and the AD during congressional and departmental briefings, stakeholder and community level engagements, and other platforms and events as required.
  19. Active participation and membership on the IHSC executive governing body (EGB).
  20. Periodic travel may be necessary.
  21. Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
  22. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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.
  • Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.
  • Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES:
  1. Leadership Skills.
  2. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  3. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
  4. Demonstrates exceptional problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
  5. Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility.
  6. Cultural competencies related to detention health care and a diverse work environment.
  7. Strong mature oral/written communication skills.
  8. Integrity, honesty, and strong ethical compass.

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  1. Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Public Health or advanced clinical degree with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience that demonstrates a high level of administrative and leadership competencies.
  2. Must have established track record of ability to foster positive working relationships with management and leadership across all disciplines at the supervisory level.
  3. Must have experience in a leadership role at the National level.
  4. Extensive executive engagement in building and maintaining positive relationships with federal, state, local, and private stakeholders in a way that best represents the agency.
  5. Demonstrated knowledge of and executive level leadership in human resources, healthcare budget and finance, quality assurance/performance improvement, management of ambulatory care organizations, risk management, contract management and managed care.
  6. Ability to review statutory, regulatory and sub-regulatory materials, and to provide a clear explanation and definitive direction to facilities, departments and employees.
  7. Must maintain current license as applicable and maintain clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities.
  8. Knowledge of correctional health care standards (National Commission on Correctional Health Care, American Correctional Association, ICE National Detention Standards, Performance Based National Detention Standards and Family Residential Standards).
  9. Must have experience in correctional health care systems. Prior IHSC experience preferred.
  10. Maintains current CPR/BLS.

Additional information

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). The Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) Health Systems Support reports directly to the IHSC Assistant Director (AD), a member of the Senior Executive Service. The DAD Health Systems Support may serve as the AD when needed and as required. The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professional staff working together to provide quality healthcare services. The IHSC serves as the health authority for ICE.

The DAD of Health Systems Support functions as an independent and objective advisor that provides operational oversight for the IHSC Healthcare Delivery System located within 18 Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) owned or contracted facilities and at the IHSC HQ. The DAD Health Systems Support oversees medical and administrative staff with IHSC-staffed facilities and ICE special operations. Support essential to sustaining the IHSC Healthcare System. Through several programs, the DAD Health Systems Support oversees the day-to-day health care operations at IHSC-staffed facilities; analyzes facility staffing requirements; provides technical oversight of contract staff; and acquires necessary resources to meet the IHSC health care mission. Health Operations Plans and Programs (HOPPs) provides logistical support for IHSC staffed facilities and special missions, as directed by the assistant director; and supports ICE special operations on land, air, and sea, both domestically and internationally.

IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1,700 employees, including U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff. The IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE detainees at 18 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for detainees housed in approximately 240 additional Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) facilities. The ICE detainee population is approximately 34,000 detainees daily, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, and over 400,000 detainees annually. The IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground and at sea.

DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

  1. DHS
  2. ICE
  3. ERO

HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
  1. DHHS
  2. USPHS CC
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The Deputy Assistant Director for Health Systems Support works under the direct supervision of the IHSC Assistant Director.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.A complete application includes:

U. S. Public Health Service Officers

  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest. Please include location preference here.
  2. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED")
  3. Professional license. (If applicable)
  4. Additional professional certificates. (If applicable)
  5. Three professional references. (i.e., name, title and contact information)
  6. Official USPHS Promotion CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "Resume")
  7. A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF).
  8. *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal")
  9. For current IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting requires applicants to provide a copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement.
  10. Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below.

The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/31/2024.

PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.

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Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.

Agency contact information

IHSC Recruiting
Address
ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service
500 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20536
US
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Next steps

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