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This is a U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) position within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Health Service Corps (IHSC), Taskings and Program Support Unit (TPSU). The incumbent reports to the TPSU deputy unit chief, who oversees the Task Management Program (TMP). This is a non-supervisory position.
This position is only open to current USPHS officers.
USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.
10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025
$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
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes - Please note that upon selection, the candidate must live within 100 miles of an IHSC Field Office.
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Not required
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
No
IHSC-TPSU-TM-O5-NS-2024
808716900
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:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The incumbent serves as a task manager for the TPSU Task Management Program. IHSC receives hundreds of requests for information per month from internal and external government agencies, including Congress, the President and his representatives, and a variety of external sources, non-governmental organizations, legal representatives, and health care agencies. IHSC refers to requests for information as a "task" or "tasking." The Tasking Management Program is IHSC's conduit through which it submits official information and statements to the requestor and organizations external to IHSC. The task manager tracks, coordinates, manages, facilitates clearances, submits, and documents official responses to external IHSC tasks, ensuring quality communications throughout the process.
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:
Incumbent reports to the TPSU deputy unit chief.
Tasks are usually short-term or recurring. Officer analyzes the request, plans, and organizes own work, determines sequence of actions, coordinates with IHSC staff and clearing officials, and seeks assistance from leadership only rarely. The TPSU deputy unit chief and TMP program manager review reviews work to ensure quality, timeliness, and overall attainment of objectives.
Special project assignments are usually of a long-term, recurring, or broadly defined in nature. Officer plans and organizes own work, determines sequence of assignments, selects and develops methods, and seeks assistance from experts, stakeholders, and leadership as needed. The TPSU deputy unit chief and TMP program manager review work to provide input and guidance and to ensure attainment of objectives.
Guidelines may be applicable to some but not all parts of assignment and may contain some inconsistencies and be partially unconfirmed. Selection and adaptation from available possibilities involving a moderate amount of modification and innovation are required. The officer uses judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines such as USPHS policies, regulations, precedents, and work direction for application to specific cases.
The officer analyzes results and recommends changes in guidelines and program policies. Innovations and modifications to accepted procedures must be approved and clearly documented. The officer keeps the supervisor informed of the status on projects and consults with him/her on any significant problems encountered.
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 09/30/2025.
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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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.
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