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 (OCoS), Taskings and Program Support Unit (TPSU).
This is a non-supervisory position.
Period of Eligibility: Submitted applications will expire after 3 months. Applicants are eligible to reapply after the period of eligibility ends.
Clarification from the agency
Applicants must be either a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or a USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate.
Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops detailed plans, tasks, milestones, and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking processes and costs throughout the life cycle of assigned programs and projects.
- Reviews programs/projects to determine how to accomplish them with minimal disruption to stakeholders and mission operations, while maintaining timely results and quality customer service.
- Collaborates with, and maintains productive interactions with staff; reports on status and progress of work accomplished to date; and monitors work in progress.
- Plans and initiates a comprehensive evaluation system to review and analyze program
performance, effectiveness, and costs; ascertains appropriate actions required to maintain or improve programs. Establishes program objectives and measures; tracks and reports progress. Mitigates or corrects problem areas.
- Directly manages and operates programs. Liaises with ICE and ERO program counterparts, addresses IHSC equities, and coordinates IHSC contributions.
- Manages the IHSC ICE Credentials Program.
- Coordinates IHSC contributions to the ICE Self-Inspection Program.
- Promotes and fosters IHSC emergency preparedness and response, in close coordination with TPSU emergency management specialist and TPSU unit chief. Duties involve policies, plans, training, exercises, evaluation, reporting, and records management.
- Manages IHSC Headquarters emergency communications. Primary officer to facilitate emergency alerts using the ICE Enterprise Notification System (ENS). Supports division and unit leaders manage, maintain, and use the Headquarters Recall and Accountability Roster.
- Prepares Headquarters staff for contingency operations at the Potomac Center North location, in accordance with ICE and IHSC Occupant Emergency Plans (OEP). Coordinate OEP accountability officers.
- Supports IHSC Response Group (IRG) and responder readiness requirements.
- Maintains, exercises, and evaluates IHSC emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Supports TPSU and IHSC emergency response during actual events.
- Supports the TPSU chief.
- Contributes to TPSU strategic initiatives and annual business plan goals.
- Assists in planning and implementing special projects, as needed.
- Makes recommendations for action when an adjustment or a different course of action is necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- 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.
- You MUST be a USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer (PHS Officer) or Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate in order to apply for this position. Civilian employees are NOT eligible for this position.
Qualifications
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 Hours].
- Duty hours outside core business hours, such as evenings and/or weekends.
- Performing repeated bending motion.
- Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
Education
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- A Master's Degree or higher related to nursing, healthcare administration, or health sciences from an accredited institution plus a minimum of five years of project management experience. Of the total professional experience, officer must possess at least three years of leadership, management, or administration experience.
- 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.
- Minimum of two years of professional experience working in policy development and
experience in national program development and implementation.
- Ability to analyze and effectively communicate and report collected data, synthesize lessons learned, and develop mitigation strategies or corrective actions.
- Ability to assess, plan, organize, and complete multiple tasks and responsibilities
simultaneously.
- Ability to independently perform the functions/duties listed above, where applicable, with minimal to no supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats to perform the
functions/duties listed above.
- Maintain high degree of independence, initiative, and follow through on a wide range of
sensitive, complex, and program issues.
- Requires a broad and extensive knowledge of the IHSC health care system, program
principles, missions and functions and applicable correctional health care standards.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work-related
requirements.
- Knowledge of, and proficiency in, common Microsoft Office Programs, specifically
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
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.
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.
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
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest. Please include location preference here.
- Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED")
- Professional license. (If applicable)
- Additional professional certificates. (If applicable)
- Three professional references. (i.e., name, title and contact information)
- A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF).
- CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "Resume")
- *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal")
- For current IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting required applicants to provide a copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement.
- Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement.
New Call to Active Duty
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest. Please include location preference here.
- Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED")
- Professional license. (If applicable)
- Additional professional certificates. (If applicable)
- Three professional references (i.e., name, title, and contact information)
- CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "Resume")
- U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email.
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.
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 11/29/2024.
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.
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.
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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