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MENU Sign inNEWMy jobsProfileResumes & documentsSearch preferencesNotifications NEWSign outMy jobsProfileResumes & documentsNotifications NEWSearch preferencesSign outEventsHelp CenterSearch Keywords Location or Remote Search Search tips Back to resultsApplyHealth Services Administrator O-6 Billet SupervisoryDepartment of Homeland SecurityImmigration and Customs EnforcementICE Health Service Corps IHSCApply Print Share Save Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply SummaryThe Health Services Administrator supervises healthcare operations at large ICE Health Service Corps IHSC facilities ensuring compliance with policies and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include managing staff overseeing contracts monitoring programs and maintaining high-quality care. The role requires adaptability in a detention setting.This position is only open to current USPHS officers.USPHS Call to Active Duty CAD candidates are not eligible for this position.SummaryThe Health Services Administrator supervises healthcare operations at large ICE Health Service Corps IHSC facilities ensuring compliance with policies and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include managing staff overseeing contracts monitoring programs and maintaining high-quality care. The role requires adaptability in a detention setting.This position is only open to current USPHS officers.USPHS Call to Active Duty CAD candidates are not eligible for this position.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 10042025 to 09302026 Salary1 to - 150000 per year Please note that the salary is dependent on the officers rank years in service and location of duty station.Pay scale & gradeCC 6Location1 vacancy in the following location Elizabeth NJ Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel Required25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNone Job family Series 0670 Health System Administration Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceOtherDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskCritical-Sensitive CSHigh RiskTrust determination processCredentialingSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberIHSC-HSA-ENJ-O6-S-2026Control number846588200This job is open toHelpThe public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agencyApplicants 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.VideosDutiesHelpDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESServes as the Responsible Health Authority RHA overseeing the day-to-day operations of the healthcare services mission within the facility. Ensures the organization and delivery of health care in the facility maintains compliance with all applicable policies accreditation standards laws and regulations. Collaborates with the Clinical Director and Nurse Manager as a function of the Triad of leadership to establish necessary processes and procedures ensuring provision of consistent high-quality standards of care are equally accessible by all detainees. Serves as the final approving authority for the facility schedule to support the mission. Maintains a collaborative working relationship with ICE-ERO Custody and outside agencies as applicable.Performs supervisory responsibilities to include training and mentoring of the Assistant Health Services Administrator AHSA and Facility Healthcare Program Manager FHPM. Provides administrative supervision to government employees within their rating chain and manages personnel issues and potential resolutions when applicable. Addresses all other government personal issues through their respective supervisory chain of command. Maintains full responsibility for planning directing organizing coordinating and controlling overall administrative operations through supporting managers who possess technical expertise in their respective areas. Collaborates with the RHSA and Chief of Health Operations regarding complex personnel and operational issues providing potential resolutions. Employs high level judgment analysis and decision-making skills when delegating tasks and responsibilities to the multidisciplinary workforce. Provides program direction to supporting managers in various administrative areas for necessary mission accomplishment and accreditation standards.Serves as Government Technical Monitor for all contracted services at the facility to include personnelstaffing services translation services laboratory services biological and hazardous waste disposal services air management services medical and dental equipment inspection and recalibration services radiology services. Monitors on-site contracts to ensure services rendered are consistent with the contract. Reviews all invoices and vouchers for accuracy in a timely manner in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. Identifies and addresses discrepancies prior to validation. Collaborates with the headquarters contracting officer representative COR to ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR policy for purchasing and procurement and appropriate implementations of all contracts.Administers and monitors policies and procedures and identified objectives of all programs established by IHSC to include staffing training records management clinical services nursing services mental health services pharmacy services dental services medical records and administration quality assurance programs safety and security standards public health environmental control standards. Develop and implement policies and procedures at the local level that are coordinated with and supportive of clinical activities. Monitor compliance of all required elements within DHSICEIHSC policies regulations and the rules of all associated accrediting bodies ACA NCCHC PBNDS FDS by monitoring operations performing internal assessments and initiating changes where required.Monitors and directs all required programs documentation reports and mission related data in accordance with established timelines policy and accreditation standards. Monitors incidents sentinel events and potential litigation situations providing documentation of corrective actions accordingly to include developing evaluating and adjusting local operating processes and procedures. Ensures all required meetings are held and documented in compliance with established policies and accreditation standards.Ensures fiscal responsibility through appropriate management of the clinic budget. Ensures government furnished property and supplies which includes medical equipment and administrative supplies are properly accounted for and in good condition sufficient to meet mission requirements. Oversees the local government purchase program P-Card ensuring the proper level of medical equipment and supplies are available and accessible for full clinic operations. Effectively communicates resource and funding needs to the proper agency authorities with all required supporting documentation.Travel required up to 25 as directed by the Unit Chief of Health Operations.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentYou 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 123159 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.ASSIGNMENT PAY AGREEMENT You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission.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.PHS officers must participate in IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule ITOS. ITOS is either an entire month or two 16-day periods a year where depending on the needs of the agency the officer is required to be available to serve.QualificationsPHYSICAL DEMANDSThis position is considered hazardous duty in a detention setting.Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.Required to jogfast walk up to ¼ mile.Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.Required to perform CPRemergency care standing or kneeling.Must have the ability to assist sick injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building may require lifting dragging wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self.Must be able to see hear and smell with aids if necessary.Must be able to lift push or carry 30 pounds.Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.EducationREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESMinimum of a masters degree in healthcare administration or related field of study preferred. Must have three years leadership experience two years management of programs and services experience and one year management of personnel experience as a uniformed service officer.If the incumbent holds a clinical license it is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill the obligations of their licensing or certifying body to maintain status. This position may be required to perform clinical activities with the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency.Obtains level II Contracting Officer Representative COR Certification within 12 months of hire.Maintains clinical and administrative professional skills via continuing education opportunities and completion of competencies to aid in support of TDY as needed.Correctional Health experience preferred.Knowledge of issues confronting the health care delivery system including specific problems and concerns of special population groups.Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work-related requirements.High degree of independence initiative and follow-through on a wide range of sensitive complex and program issues.Proven ability to respond 247 to staff for consultation.Maintains basic readiness status.Maintains current CPRBLS certification.Additional informationThis 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 Health Systems Support DAD-HSS Health Operations Unit HOU. The Health Services Administrator HSA will report directly to the Regional Health Services Administrator RHSA with the Chief of Health Operations as reviewing official. The Health Services Administrator as the responsible health authority serves as chair of the local leadership team TRIAD working in collaboration with the clinical director and nurse manager.Incumbent serves as the Health Services Administrator for one of the ICE Health Service Corps IHSC small health care facilities or small staging facilities located across the nation. A small facility and a small staging facility are defined as less than 400 beds generally houses non-complex medical patients and has minimal to no medical housing unit sub-acute inpatient capacity. Staffing is a complement of PHS Officers federal GS employees and contractors totaling 40 or less for small facility and 70 or less for small staging facility. The HSA supervises the Assistant Health Services Administrator AHSA and the Facility Health Program Manager FHPM. The HSA serves as the Government Technical Monitor for all contract personnel and collaborates with the CD and NM in monitoring all federal staff.IHSC provides direct care daily to approximately 15300 detainees housed at 20 designated facilities throughout the nation. The health care provided includes medical dental and mental health care and public health services. IHSC provides medical case management and oversight for an additional 22600 detainees housed at approximately 112 non-IHSC staffed detention facilities daily across the country. In addition IHSC oversees the financial authorization and payment for off-site specialty and emergency care services for detainees in ICE custody. The ICE detainee population is approximately 34000 detainees daily with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days surpassing 400000 detainees annually. IHSC provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air on the ground and at sea.SUPERVISORY CONTROLSIncumbent reports to the Regional Health Services Administrator. Assignments are usually of a long-term recurring or broadly defined nature. Officer plans and organizes own work determines sequence of assignments selects and develops methods and seeks assistance from experts only rarely. Work is reviewed for 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 is required. The officer uses judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines such as policies regulations accreditation standards precedents and work direction for application to specific situations and work products. The officer analyzes requirements 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 himher on any significant problems encountered.ExpandHide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsHelp A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How you will be evaluatedYou 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 authoritys discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection. BenefitsHelp A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.Required documentsRequired DocumentsHelpTo 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 includesU. S. Public Health Service OfficersCover LetterLetter of Interest.Degrees. Place under DiplomaGEDProfessional license. If applicableAdditional professional certificates. If applicableThree professional references. i.e. name title and contact informationOfficial USPHS Promotion CV - e.g. relevant experience education training. Place under USPHS Promotion CV You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience.A copy of your Certificate of Investigation located in your eOPF.Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports COER. Place under Performance AppraisalFor current IHSC PHS officers IHSC Recruiting requires applicants to provide 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. If you do not please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay AP Agreement section in the documents section of application. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements 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 andor 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. How to ApplyHelpTo 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 1159 PM EST on 09302026.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.Agency contact informationIHSC RecruitingEmailIHSCrecruitingice.dhs.govAddress ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington DC 20536 US Next stepsOnce 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 suitabilitysecurity background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.Fair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required DocumentsHelpTo 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 includesU. S. Public Health Service OfficersCover LetterLetter of Interest.Degrees. Place under DiplomaGEDProfessional license. If applicableAdditional professional certificates. If applicableThree professional references. i.e. name title and contact informationOfficial USPHS Promotion CV - e.g. relevant experience education training. Place under USPHS Promotion CV You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience.A copy of your Certificate of Investigation located in your eOPF.Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports COER. Place under Performance AppraisalFor current IHSC PHS officers IHSC Recruiting requires applicants to provide 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. If you do not please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay AP Agreement section in the documents section of application. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements 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 andor 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. How to ApplyHelpTo 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 1159 PM EST on 09302026.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.ExpandHide how to applyAgency contact informationIHSC RecruitingEmailIHSCrecruitingice.dhs.govAddress ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service 500 12th Street SW Washington DC 20536 US Next stepsOnce 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 suitabilitysecurity background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.ExpandHide next stepsFair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request SummaryThe Health Services Administrator supervises healthcare operations at large ICE Health Service Corps IHSC facilities ensuring compliance with policies and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include managing staff overseeing contracts monitoring programs and maintaining high-quality care. The role requires adaptability in a detention setting.This position is only open to current USPHS officers.USPHS Call to Active Duty CAD candidates are not eligible for this position.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 10042025 to 09302026 Salary1 to - 150000 per year Please note that the salary is dependent on the officers rank years in service and location of duty station.Pay scale & gradeCC 6Location1 vacancy in the following location Elizabeth NJ Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel Required25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. 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