Deputy Chief of Staff (O-6 Billet) Supervisory Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. IHSC-COS-DCOS-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 1/4/2025 Close Date 1/18/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, 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), Office of the Chief of Staff (CoS). The incumbent serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS). This is a supervisory position.

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. Serve as the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) assisting the Chief of Staff (CoS) with reviewing matters of organization-wide significance to ensure that procedures, processes, and operational plans are in accordance with the policies and plans of the Assistant Director (AD).
  2. Assist the CoS in supervising the functions of the IHSC Office of Communications.
  3. Assist the CoS in the day-to-day conduct of the IHSC staff programs and mission elements.
  4. Assist the CoS in the review of proposals, actions, inspections, products, reports and plans prepared by the staff and mission elements.
  5. Summarize issues verbally and in writing to support the prioritized scheduling of daily and weekly events for the office and review correspondence for and from senior leadership for accuracy, content, and responsiveness.
  6. Draft and edit policy, correspondence, briefings, and reports for accuracy, clarity, completeness, and continuity.
  7. Assist in the evaluation of policies and directives and make recommendations on actions necessary to establish the framework of organizational policies.
  8. Participate in internal briefings or meetings where management issues are discussed to increase awareness of such issues.
  9. Conduct or coordinate research, studies, or evaluations and make recommendations.
  10. Engage in benchmarking activities to develop greater knowledge and understanding of management best practices relevant to topics addressed in other work assignments
  11. Assist the CoS in ensuring communication between committee meetings, setting agendas, creating initial drafts of communications to key strategic team members, and helping to prioritize plans for addressing issues impacting progress towards initiative benchmarks.
  12. Handle sensitive/confidential personnel requirements and assignments.
  13. Help assure the new technical, operational, and managerial plans and programs are coordinated within the chain of command and across inter-agency lines, as appropriate.
  14. Provide a wide range of administrative continuity/support to advise the CoS on organizational issues to include prioritizing and tracking work assignments.
  15. Utilize a variety of reporting systems that allow for a timely flow of necessary data into the office of the AD from all relevant divisions, units, and direct reports.
  16. Additional 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. Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgement, and decision-making skills.
  2. Demonstrates strong leadership and supervisory skills.
  3. Demonstrates strong project management skills and abilities.
  4. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
  5. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
  6. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
  7. Demonstrates integrity and honesty.
  8. Demonstrates cultural competency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  1. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (6-8 hours).
  2. Lifting and carrying laptop computer, offices supplies, and documents
  3. Average manual dexterity for computer operation
  4. Phone use for extended periods of time
  5. Required to perform CPR standing or kneeling

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  1. Graduate degree from an accredited institution (e.g., MA, MS, PhD, JD).
  2. Applicant must be able to qualify for ICE security clearance.
  3. Strong administrative experience and ability to effectively supervise staff to achieve goal direct outcomes.
  4. Ability to assess, plan, organize, and complete multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
  5. If applicant is a license healthcare professional, must have and maintain:
    1. A current unrestricted license to practice in any U.S. State or Territory
    2. American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification
  6. Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) certification strongly preferred, but not required.

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), Office of the Chief of Staff (CoS). The incumbent serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS). This is a supervisory position.

The office of the CoS is responsible for employing program management practices and resource strategies to sustain the IHSC health care system while consistently looking for solutions to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve employee morale. The CoS represents the IHSC Assistant Director (AD) and serves as the principal advisor to the AD on major issues and challenges affecting IHSC. The DCoS will assist the CoS with integrating and synchronizing all aspects of mission support, mission operations, and the formulation and publication of all governing documents.

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. IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE detainees at 17 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for detainees housed in approximately 240 additional facilities, with a combined length of stay of about 30 days, and over 400,000 detainees transition through these facilities annually. IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground, and sea.


DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

  1. DHS
  2. ICE
  3. ERO
HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
  1. DHHS
  2. USPHS CC
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The Deputy Chief of Staff works under the direct supervision of the IHC Chief of Staff.

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 01/18/2025.

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
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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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