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 Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services- IHSC Clinical Services Support Unit. The incumbent will report directly to the National Infectious Disease Program Lead. This is a non-supervisory position.
This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.
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 Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services- IHSC Clinical Services Support Unit. The incumbent will report directly to the National Infectious Disease Program Lead. This is a non-supervisory position.
This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.
Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate.
Civilians are not eligible for this position.
Provide strategic direction for infectious disease surveillance and enhance the use of data to inform operational programs, planning, policy, public health interventions, and agency administrative management. Assess the infectious disease program goals, objectives, priorities, progress, impact, and outcomes.
Conduct agency-specific infectious disease surveillance, epidemiologic, and operational analyses involving statistical programming, data interpretation, and reporting of results. Plans and conducts scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve infectious disease related public health problems. Responsible for ensuring the statistical validity and epidemiologic applicability of study activities by solving problems occurring in the data collection process.
Utilize statistical techniques commonly used in epidemiologic evaluations to interpret and analyze observed health phenomenon. Build, modify and manage databases; collect, clean, and analyze data, and develop reports from that data.
Oversee collection, management, and quality of quantitative and qualitative information and develop innovative methods to collect and share information with diverse agency stakeholders.
Prepare literature reviews; compile, analyze, and summarize information concisely and at a level suitable for the intended audience; write official guidance and planning documents; Develop guidance and educational materials; Prepare written analytic reports for senior officials and external stakeholders.
Develop strategic partnerships and collaborate with public health and law enforcement partners; Participates in meetings with individuals within and outside the Agency, to facilitate coordination and integration of projects related to reducing the public health burden of infectious disease in detention setting. Develop public health recommendations and apply national guidance to the detention setting.
Coordinate evaluation of response activities and writes after action reports. Develop tools and resources for monitoring compliance and public health investigations.
Coordinate outbreak, epidemic, and pandemic responses, including operational response, surveillance, and coordination with other DHS components and other federal agencies.
Respond to taskings and requests for information as directed.
Represent IHSC on intra and interagency workgroups, at conferences and meetings, and serve as a subject matter expert related to infectious disease surveillance and public health issues.
Provide technical consultation, presentations and training related to health reporting and requirements.
Work independently, as well as collaboratively as a part of an interdisciplinary team to work to promote public health.
Occasional travel as directed for the needs of the agency.
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 or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate.
Civilians are not eligible for this position.
Qualifications
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced environment without physical limitations.
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 Hours].
Performing repeated bending motion.
Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
Phone/laptop use for telephonic/virtual meetings for extended periods of time.
Education
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Professional background in epidemiology and public health or related field.
Must have successfully completed a course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a Master's degree or higher degree, in academic field related to the public health medical field, health sciences or allied sciences.
Experience as an epidemiologist, minimum of four years, preferably associated with a custody setting.
This position may be filled by an officer in any professional category within the PHS.
a. 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 current status. This position will require performance of clinical activities with the scope of clinical license. b. Continuing education requirements must be met as required for licensing and board certification maintenance. c. As a clinician, you will be placed on a rotational internal TDY schedule to assist with field clinical operations and obtain clinical hours. Performing clinical duties at an IHSC facility may require working any shift (morning, evening, nights) to include weekends or holidays.
Proficiency with a broad range of epidemiologic skills for collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information.
Proficiency with epidemiologic analysis using SAS statistical software.
Experience with public health practice and public health surveillance.
Flexibility in applying analytical public health skills and knowledge in a detention health services environment.
Demonstrated expertise with analytic thinking and articulating thoughts verbally and in writing at a level that requires no more than minor technical editing.
Proficiency with presentation of scientific and public health information.
Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with multidisciplinary teams.
The incumbent must fulfill the obligation(s) to maintain professional currency.
High degree of independence, initiative and follow-through.
Ability to embrace and support leadership initiatives and teamwork.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and SharePoint.
Additional information
The public health analyst (PHA) will serve as a resource to all IHSC-staffed facilities under the supervision of the National Infectious Diseases (ID) Lead. The incumbent works collaboratively with agency providers as well as local, regional and national clinical and operational leadership to provide epidemiological guidance, consultation, and mentoring during the provision of infectious disease programmatic initiatives. The responsibilities include agency-specific infectious disease surveillance, data management and reporting. The incumbent provides technical consultation, response coordination and training.
IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1,400 employees, including U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff. The IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE at 18 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for noncitizens housed in approximately 240 additional non-IHSC facilities. The ICE noncitizen population is approximately 34,000 noncitizens, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, and over 400,000 noncitizens annually. The IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground and at sea.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The incumbent reports to and works under the supervision of the National Infectious Disease Program Lead.
The employee receives general direction from the National Infectious Disease Program Lead and supervisory chain who outlines assignments and projects, establishes timeframes, and provides guidelines for scope of the assignment and possible approaches for completion of work. The employee independently develops work plans for the accomplishment of assigned objectives, carries out, assignments and advises the supervisor of changes, precedent setting, or controversial issue.
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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.
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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)
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 IHSC USPHS officers only, 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:
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 11/23/2024.
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)
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 IHSC USPHS officers only, 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:
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 11/23/2024.
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.
