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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 Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) of Health Systems Support (HSS), and IHSC Special Operations Unit (ISOU). This is a non-supervisory position.
This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.
05/23/2025 to 06/24/2025
$1 - $150,000 per year
Please note that the salary is dependent on the officer's rank, years in service, and location of duty station.
CC 5
No
No
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
IHSC-ISOU-FRN-O5-NS-2025
837499800
Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
COMPETENCIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The ISOU Flight Registered Nurse (FN), is a Medical Aircrew Member (MAM), stationed at an ICE facility. The incumbent's duties are divided into primary and secondary responsibilities. Flight nurse and Program Manager duties are primary. Senior staff nurse duties at IHSC facility, as available, are secondary duties. The incumbent participates in domestic and global removal missions through ISOU Medical Air Operations (MedAirOps). MedAirOps provides medical services for individuals in ICE custody during domestic transfers, international removal, and in support of ICE/ERO objectives on land, air, and sea. The incumbent supports ICE ERO removal missions in charter flights and commercial air carriers. Serves as sole health care provider and first responder while in-flight and overseas. Ensures continuity of care and initiates emergency treatment in the absence of a physician for in-flight medical emergencies. ISOU provides comprehensive training to the incumbent from the following agencies to name a few: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of State (DoS), Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), and Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), Department of Interior (DOI). MedAirOps provides guidance and support to ERO/IAO on air transport matters related to migrant care transport, aerospace medicine and flight nursing. Incumbent may be tasked to serves as an RN Responder in other operations including providing direct migrant patient care on ground operations and transport and support of DHS/USCG Migrant Interdiction Operations (MIO) at sea aboard sea vessels. The incumbent works in conjunction with ICE officers interacting with civilian and government organizations, contract staff, U.S. and foreign dignitaries, and domestic and foreign law enforcement agencies to provide continuity of care.
IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1600 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 noncitizens at 20 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for noncitizens housed in approximately 112 additional Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) facilities.
DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
1. DHS
2. ICE
3. ERO
HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
1. DHHS
2. USPHS CC
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Chief or a Section Chief of ISOU supervises the incumbent. The IHSC DAD of Health Systems Support or Chief of ISOU serves as the incumbent's reviewing official. The Chief or a Section Chief of ISOU obtains input from the IHSC clinic leadership during COER rating periods as necessary. The incumbent plans and organizes his/her own work, determines the sequence of assignments, selects and develops methods, and seeks assistance from experts as needed. Assignments are usually long-term, recurring, or broadly defined. Work is reviewed for feasibility, compatibility with other work, and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.
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
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 06/24/2025.
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.
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