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Supervisory Medical and Health Specialist or Physician Assistant or Nurse (Deputy CMO)

Department of Homeland Security
Customs and Border Protection
Office of the Chief Medical Officer
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Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Operations Support Office, Office of the Chief Medical Officer located in Washington, DC.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/02/2024 to 12/06/2024
Salary
$163,964 to - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
Washington, DC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
OCMO-DE-12626614-EEE
Control number
821599200

Duties

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This position is located in the Office of the Chief Medical Office (OCMO), Operations Support Office (OS), United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The purpose of this position is to serve as the CBP Deputy Chief Medical Officer. The incumbent provides expert technical and administrative direction and advice on issues pertaining to medical and health matters. Provide high level and sensitive advice and counsel to executive leadership on a variety of highly complex medical issues and key and emerging medical policy issues, priorities, and program direction of critical importance to CBP.

This position starts at a salary of $163,964.00 (GS-15, Step 1) to $191,900.00 (GS-15, Step 10)

While serving as a Supervisory Medical and Health Specialist, Physician Assistant, or Nurse your duties and responsibilities may include:

  • Participating with the Operations Support, Executive Assistant Commissioner (OS EAC) and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in managing and directing policies and programs that pertain to medical and health standards employed by CBP personnel when encountering migrants and the traveling public;
  • Developing short and long-term strategies to address programmatic issues involving the health and welfare of CBP employees and individuals encountered during CBP operations;
  • Working closely with the CMO and providing direction and advice on all matters that pertain to planning, preparation, response, recovery, and incident management pertaining to medical and health threats;
  • Representing the CMO in meetings and conferences with private citizens, representatives of private industry, Congressional staff, and federal, state, local, and tribal health and law enforcement agency officials;
  • Setting priorities, assigning work, and scheduling for project completion to subordinate supervisors and direct reports; and
  • Establishing and communicating performance requirements, evaluating work performance, and recommending recognition of employees.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)
  • You may be required to pass a background investigation
  • CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
  • As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link.
  • DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
  • Financial Disclosure: Financial Disclosure is required.
  • Security Clearance: You may be required to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance for this position.
  • Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements. To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Supervisory Medical and Health Specialist (0601):

  • Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.
OR

Physician Assistant (0603):
AND
  • Licensure: applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
OR

Nurse (0610) AND
  • Nurse Licensure/Registration: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination . In addition, you must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
NOTE: Conferred Transcripts (unofficial transcripts will be accepted at the time of application; official transcripts will be requested upon selection) AND a copy of current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration documentation must be provided at the time of application (if applicable). Failure to submit proper documentation may result in loss of consideration.

AND

Experience (0601, 0603, 0610): You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
  • Formulating, developing, and implementing policies related to medical and health systems, information, and medical and health facilities;
  • Conducting advanced medical research to determine if the organizations approach to medical and healthcare is sufficient, keeping abreast of new developments in technique and technology;
  • Serving as an authority and consultant on projects having potentially extensive impact on medical, health, and health threats;
  • Ensuring an effective program is in place to identify training needs and developmental opportunities of subordinate staff; identifying developmental and career advancement needs
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 12/06/2024.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process.

Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:
  • Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military
  • A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government
  • Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university
  • Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government
Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Additional information

This position will be filled under any of the following titles and occupational series, depending on the qualifications of applicant and needs of the agency:

  • SupervisoryMedical and Health Specialist, 0601
  • Physician Assistant, 0603
  • Nurse, 0610
Interdisciplinary Qualifications: Qualifications are based on the series that the applicant is selected for and if you are selected or reassigned to any of the above series, you would be expected to have the qualifications required for each potential series.

Leadership Training: All newly appointed GS-15s are required to complete mandatory training. The training will be scheduled by the Office of Training and Development within the first 90 days of appointment. The duration of the training will include 5 weeks of in-residence training in Harpers Ferry, WV. Note: This training may be waived if previously completed.

Supervisory Probationary Period: You may be required to serve an 18-month probationary period upon appointment.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the Well-Qualified category for this position, as described within this announcement. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

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. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use an assessment questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education, and training.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:

  1. Best Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.
  2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPF's and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
  3. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.

This self-assessment will be used to assess the following competencies or KSAs:
  • Knowledge of clinical medical practices and programs and healthcare administration to provide guidance and leadership in carrying out complex strategies and to ensure policies and plans include a long-term outlook consistent with agency needs and the rights of the public and migrants.
  • Knowledge in established scientific research methods and techniques in a medical or healthcare field and the ability to apply professional scientific Knowledge to rapidly evolving medical or health situations.
  • Knowledge of and skill in planning executing, and leading national safety and health programs and initiatives and providing medical consultation on toxicology and epidemiological regulations, methodologies, and standards.
  • Skill and ability in developing medical and safety policy, theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods on complex and controversial issues impacting the workforce and agency operations to advance services beyond current parameters.
  • Skill in providing expert medical advice on safety and health consultations.
  • Ability to have a high degree of tact, discretion, and diplomacy to effectively coordinate and facilitate actions and speak on behalf of senior leadership.
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be contacted for an interview. As a part of the interview process, additional selection criteria may be administered by the hiring manager. Preview the job questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12626614

Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. This position is considered scientific/professional. Other 10 point preference eligibles and veterans with 5 point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference.

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