Deputy Chief, IHSC Office of Policy (O-6 Billet) Supervisory Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. IHSC-IOP-DC-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 5/23/2025 Close Date 6/6/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This is a U.S. Public Health Service position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Chief of Staff (OCoS), IHSC Office of Policy (IOP). This is a supervisory position.

This position is only open to USPHS officers who are currently IHSC employees.
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 who works at IHSC. 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. Serves as policy subject matter expert and provide day-to-day, direct support of the Chief, IOP.
  2. Supervises and provides guidance to health policy administrators, policy analysts, ensuring alignment of policy development with DHS, ICE, and ERO policy development.
  3. Provides recommendations and input on IOP's strategic direction, business plan, and key performance indicators.
  4. Maintains situational awareness of factors external to IHSC with real or potential impact to IHSC operations and analyzes policy problems of national or international significance.
  5. Applies comprehensive knowledge of public health issues and programs related to detention health to assist the agency in the decision-making process.
  6. Conducts federal policy surveillance; evaluates and interprets policies; and measures features of laws and external policies impacting DHS, ICE, and ERO.
  7. Monitors DHS, ICE, and ERO policy development and represents IHSC-related perspectives, when warranted.
  8. Provides authoritative assistance, coordinates complex studies, and develops proposals leading to policy options available for IHSC leadership.
  9. Functions in a liaison capacity and represents the Chief, IOP, in agency meetings, when appropriate, to provide input on policy-related decisions.
  10. Facilitates and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders and interested parties inside and outside the organization.
  11. Attends policy-related DHS, ICE, ERO, and IHSC trainings.
  12. Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities and fulfills the obligations of their licensing and/or certifying body, when applicable, to maintain current clinical status. This position may be required to perform clinical activities within the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency.
  13. Other duties and responsibilities 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 a new 18-month commitment to IHSC .
  • ASSIGNMENT PAY AGREEMENT: You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However, if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement, it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission.
  • Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer who works at IHSC. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  1. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (6-8 hours).
  2. Performing repeated bending motions.
  3. Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
  4. Phone use for extended periods of time.
  5. Must be able to wear N-95 respirators as required, per CDC guidelines and IHSC policy (to prevent exposure to airborne infectious diseases).
  6. Required to perform CPR standing or kneeling.

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  1. Minimum of three years of professional experience working in policy development.
  2. Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office Applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  3. Knowledge and experience in collecting data and determining accuracy and appropriateness based on policy and processes.
  4. Knowledge of policies, procedures and requirements related to detention health and/or the provision of services for vulnerable populations.
  5. Interpersonal and administrative skills sufficient to organize and coordinate thorough, systematic, professional efforts.
  6. Skill in preparing and presenting complex technical material to specialists and non-specialists.
  7. Ability to plan, coordinate, and carry out projects independently.
  8. Ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight time-frames and rigid deadlines.
  9. The flexibility to work independently, as well as in a team-centered environment.

Additional information

This is a U.S. Public Health Service position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Chief of Staff (OCoS), IHSC Office of Policy (IOP). This is a supervisory position.

The incumbent serves within the IHSC Office of Policy as a policy subject matter expert and reports directly to the Chief, IOP. The primary purpose of the Deputy Chief, IOP, is to provide day-to-day direct support of the Chief, IOP, provide guidance to health policy administrators, policy analysts, and coordinate policy initiatives with internal and external stakeholders to ensure IOP alignment with agency priorities.

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, the ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) administered and managed a health care system that provided direct care to over 138,000 ailens housed in 18 facilities throughout the nation, to include medical, dental, mental health care, and public health services. Oversaw health care for over 186,900 ailens housed in 129 non-IHSC-staffed facilities, totaling over 45,500 beds.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The incumbent reports to the Chief, IOP.

The officer uses judgment in interpreting guidelines such as laws, regulations, PHS policies, and agency policies to adapt work direction for application to specific cases. The officer works within the scope of the Deputy Chief, IOP, role, keeps the supervisor informed of the status on work projects, and consults with the supervisor on any significant problems encountered.

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.
  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")
    • You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience.
  7. *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal")
  8. A copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement.
  9. Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement. If you do not, please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement section in the documents section of application.

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 06/06/2025.

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.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

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

Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.


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