This is a U.S. Public Health Service position 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, Office of Policy.
This position is only open to current USPHS officers.
USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.
Summary
This is a U.S. Public Health Service position 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, Office of Policy.
This position is only open to current USPHS officers.
USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.
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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary purpose of the Senior Health Policy Administrator is to provide leadership and strategic direction for the IHSC Office of Policy in alignment with IHSC, ERO, ICE, and DHS missions.
The duties of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manage employee productivity, motivate and guide team members, identify team priorities, and establish team building opportunities.
Provide advice and counsel on sensitive policy matters for the detention health domain to senior leadership and stakeholders internal and external to IHSC.
Coordinate and implement policy initiatives across the IHSC mission space.
Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of policy tools such as the IHSC policy resource library, electronic policy tracking system, and policy-related notices.
Develop and review guidance materials that impact delivery of detention health care.
Assist with facilitating IHSC Policy Coordination meetings, identify agency-wide training needs, and provide training and ongoing guidance to IHSC staff.
Provide training and ongoing guidance to Policy Analysts, Health Policy Administrators, and Policy SMEs within the IHSC Office of Policy.
Submit regular policy reports to the Chief of Staff, DADs, and AD.
Attend and, if necessary, travel to training deemed necessary for the performance of duties.
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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (6-8 Hours).
Performing repeated bending motion.
Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
Phone use for extended periods of time.
Education
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing, healthcare administration, or health sciences (clinical or non-clinical) from an accredited institution or program.
If the incumbent holds a clinical license, it is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain clinical professional skills and fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain a current and unencumbered status. 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 three years of professional experience working in policy and national program development and implementation, with ability to draft health policy documents independently or with minimal supervision.
Strong program management skills and abilities, including technical writing, risk management, planning and coordination, time management, and data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills, including communication, problem-solving, adaptability, negotiation, organization, conflict management, and critical thinking.
Ability to professionally interact effectively and collaborate with other IHSC, ERO, ICE and DHS offices at all levels of management.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to locate, read, and understand complex health care records and reports.
Proficiency in, applicable detention health care standards (e.g., PBNDS, ICE National Detention Standards, NCCHC, ACA, and applicable federal laws).
High degree of independence, initiative, and follow through on a wide range of sensitive, complex, and program issues.
Additional information
The incumbent serves within the IHSC Office of Policy as the Senior Health Policy Administrator and reports directly to the IHSC Chief of Staff. The primary responsibility of the Senior Health Policy Administrator is to provide policy leadership and strategic direction in alignment with the missions of IHSC, ERO, ICE, and DHS. This is a supervisory position.
IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1,650 employees, including PHS commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, IHSC administered and managed a health care system that provided direct care to over 131,000 detainees housed at 19 IHSC staffed facilities across the nation. The health care provided included medical, dental, mental health care, as well as public health and disease prevention programs. IHSC also oversaw compliance with ICE detention standards related to health care for more than 191,850 detained noncitizens housed in 128 non-IHSC-staffed facilities, totaling more than 45,000 beds. IHSC also directly supports ICE field office directors on medical issues within their area of responsibility. IHSC oversees the financial authorization and payment for off-site specialty and emergency care services for detainees in ICE custody. IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground, and at sea.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The incumbent reports to the Chief of Staff who provides administrative direction. Specific assignments frequently originate out of the activities of the incumbent who independently negotiates the scope and objectives of the project with the Chief of Staff.
The Senior Health Policy Administrator is the most authoritative policy professional within IHSC and assumes responsibility for planning, coordinating, and carrying out projects; directs/evaluates the work of those they supervise; and informs the Chief of Staff of progress as appropriate. Work is generally considered to be technically accurate and is often not subjected to detailed substantive review by the supervisor.
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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.
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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.
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)
Official USPHS Promotion CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "Resume")
A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF).
*Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal")
For current IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting requires 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 09/18/2024.
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.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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)
Official USPHS Promotion CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "Resume")
A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF).
*Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal")
For current IHSC PHS officers, IHSC Recruiting requires 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 09/18/2024.
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.
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
