Supervisory Technical Writer/Editor (O-5 Billet) Supervisory Job in Location Negotiable After Selection

Vacancy No. IHSC-ICU-TWE-S-2026 Department Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Salary $1.00 to $150,000.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/21/2026 Close Date 6/26/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Location Negotiable After Selection


Supervisory Technical Writer/Editor (O-5 Billet) Supervisory

Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC)

Summary

This ICE Health Service Corps supervisory role oversees communications and supports direct care throughout the Nation, to include medical, dental, mental health, and public health services. The Communications Unit manages strategies, materials, and events to ensure clear, consistent messaging and expert support for IHSC leadership and staff.

This position is only open to USPHS officers who are currently IHSC employees.
USPHS Call to Active Duty candidates are not eligible for this position.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

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. Leads and supervises a team of technical writers and editors producing policy documents, scientific and technical articles, regulations, manuals, clinical guidelines, brochures, pamphlets, and award submissions. Plans, assigns, and prioritizes work and provides coaching and performance feedback.
  2. Serves as the senior technical editor for complex and high visibility products, ensuring clarity, accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with agency policy, style standards, and audience needs.
  3. Works with internal and external authors and program staff throughout planning, drafting, and revision. Verifies information with subject matter experts and edits and restructures materials for organization, tone, readability, and plain language, coordinating with design and graphics staff as needed.
  4. Oversees the work of authors, freelance editors, proofreaders, translators, and indexers. Manages all stages of review and proofing, maintains version control, and monitors schedules to ensure timely, high-quality products.
  5. Coordinates editorial projects with publications, communications, program, research, web, and production staff. Helps develop project plans and schedules, balance competing priorities, and recommend approaches for print and digital products.
  6. Communicates clear workflows, standards, roles, and deadlines to staff and stakeholders. Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts using sound judgment and tact and elevates significant risks to management with recommended solutions.
  7. Conducts final editorial reviews before release and recommends approval or further revision. Develops and maintains editorial standards, templates, and processes, and mentors staff and authors to improve the quality and effectiveness of written products.

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.
  • PHS officers must participate in IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS.) ITOS is either an entire month or two 16-day periods a year where, depending on the needs of the agency, the officer is required to be available to serve.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  1. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
  2. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
  3. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
  4. The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency, such as running a short distance, prolonged standing.

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Officer must possess a qualifying degree for the officer's category and an advanced degree (e.g., M.A. or M.S.) from an accredited institution. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Officer must have experience in technical writing, project management, and policy development for at least three years to successfully perform duties for this position.

Such experience should encompass a broad range of communications-related activities, which may include but are not limited to the following:

  1. Supervision and oversight of Technical Editing Team, assign workload and tasks as appropriate, evaluate staff performance, and determine staff training needs.
  2. Command of grammar, punctuation, and spelling to convey information in plain language. This may include shifting sentences within paragraphs, corrections of sentences for faulty syntax or poor choice of words, and conformance to IHSC Style Guide.
  3. Communication skills to collaborate with staff for document contents. The incumbent's ability to communicate with others ensures they can successfully work with others to write documents.
  4. Problem-solving skills to accurately describe processes and functions within IHSC's health care system.
  5. Research topics and organizes findings in easy-to-understand language. Conducting in-depth research can help you write more thorough instructions for others.
  6. Time management skills to stay on schedule for multiple projects with competing work levels and requirements.
  7. 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 currency. This position may be required to perform clinical activities with the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency.

Additional information

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT:
U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers are detailed to the Department of Homeland Security as described in the Memorandum of Agreement.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
Incumbent reports to the chief, IHSC Communications Unit. The chief, IHSC Communications Unit, reviews written products to ensure they meet guidance and specifications.

GRADE:
This is PHS O-5/GS-13 equivalent billet. Billet 99CC702, Program Coordinator

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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 "USPHS Promotion CV")
    • 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 06/26/2026.

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
Email
IHSCrecruiting@ice.dhs.gov
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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Agency contact information

IHSC Recruiting
Email
IHSCrecruiting@ice.dhs.gov
Address
ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service
500 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20536
US

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