This is a U.S. Public Health Service position 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), IHSC Office of Policy (IOP). This is a supervisory position. This position is only open to USPHS officers who are currently IHSC employees. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (6-8 hours). Performing repeated bending motions. Average manual dexterity for computer operation. Phone use for extended periods of time. Must be able to wear N-95 respirators as required, per CDC guidelines and IHSC policy (to prevent exposure to airborne infectious diseases). Required to perform CPR standing or kneeling.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as policy subject matter expert and provide day-to-day, direct support of the Chief, IOP. Supervises and provides guidance to health policy administrators, policy analysts, ensuring alignment of policy development with DHS, ICE, and ERO policy development. Provides recommendations and input on IOP's strategic direction, business plan, and key performance indicators. Maintains situational awareness of factors external to IHSC with real or potential impact to IHSC operations and analyzes policy problems of national or international significance. Applies comprehensive knowledge of public health issues and programs related to detention health to assist the agency in the decision-making process. Conducts federal policy surveillance; evaluates and interprets policies; and measures features of laws and external policies impacting DHS, ICE, and ERO. Monitors DHS, ICE, and ERO policy development and represents IHSC-related perspectives, when warranted. Provides authoritative assistance, coordinates complex studies, and develops proposals leading to policy options available for IHSC leadership. Functions in a liaison capacity and represents the Chief, IOP, in agency meetings, when appropriate, to provide input on policy-related decisions. Facilitates and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders and interested parties inside and outside the organization. Attends policy-related DHS, ICE, ERO, and IHSC trainings. Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities and fulfills the obligations of their licensing and/or certifying body, when applicable, to maintain current clinical status. This position may be required to perform clinical activities within the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.