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Physician Assistant Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC)
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Organizational Location These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Services Corp. (IHSC) in Batavia, New York and Eloy, Arizona. These are bargaining unit positions.
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Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates: 04/07/2026 to 05/07/2026
Salary: $106,437 - $155,521 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 13
Locations
Remote job: No Telework eligible: No 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: 13
Job family Series: 0603 Physician Assistant Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Other Drug test: Yes Position sensitivity and risk: NCS High Risk: Yes Trust determination process: Credentialing Suitability: Fitness Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: Yes
Announcement number: ERO-12884802-DE-FR Control number: 864009700
This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Clarification from the agency: All U.S. Citizens
Duties Help As a Physician Assistant, you will perform the following duties:
Requirements Help Conditions of employment
Requirements by Closing Date Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Probationary Period This is a full-time permanent position (Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
BLS Certification You must possess and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association all times while performing services.
Qualifications Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Applicants must meet the following Basic Selective Placement Factor and Specialized Experience requirements as noted below:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS (A, B, AND C) Applicants must meet all three (A, B, and C) requirements listed below:
IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE ABOVE BASIC EDUCATIONAL AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENT, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR Selective placement factors are applied in the same manner as minimum qualification requirements. Relevant selective placement factor experience must be well documented in your resume. Failure to meet a selective placement factor will result in your removal from consideration.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (GS-13) Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Experience includes duties such as:
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) 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.
Current or Former Political Appointees 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.
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.
Education This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcripts must clearly demonstrate the courses listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcripts do not clearly demonstrate this, you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information visit https://sites.ed.gov/international-recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Additional information Salary The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on the applicable locality pay for the selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages.
Promotion Potential This position is at the full performance level.
E-Verify 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.
Suitability If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Background Investigation To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet these standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully obtain and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support, and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Candidates 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.
Benefits Help 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.
Learn more about federal benefits.
Benefits DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance, retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401k), Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, personal leave days, and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available in which case a service agreement will be required.
Review our benefits Eligibility 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 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. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.
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 eligible and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligible within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans preference.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPMs Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan, ICE is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Therefore, personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions (testing designated positions) are subject to random drug testing. Moreover, other drug testing of employees (e.g., reasonable suspicion drug test) may be conducted in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. All applicants tentatively selected for employment at ICE are subject to pre-employment drug testing, and a final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
Benefits Help 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.
Learn more about federal benefits.
Benefits DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance, retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401k), Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, personal leave days, and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. A student loan repayment incentive may be available in which case a service agreement will be required.
Review our benefits Eligibility 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 documents Required Documents Help
Are you a veteran? You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. The member 4 copy of your DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty is preferable. If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans Preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans information.
Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP)? If so, submit a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting your current position grade level and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50 along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), agency, and beginning and ending dates of appointment.
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 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.
How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12884802) and submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 05/07/2026.
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.
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.
One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
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Agency contact information HROC ERO Staffing Unit Email: ice-erojoainquiries@ice.dhs.gov Address: ERO HEALTH SERVICE CORPS 500 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20536 US
Next steps Once 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 suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:
Required Documents Help
Are you a veteran? You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. The member 4 copy of your DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty is preferable. If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans Preference. If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans information.
Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP)? If so, submit a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting your current position grade level and duty location.
Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50 along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), agency, and beginning and ending dates of appointment.
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 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.
How to Apply Help To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12884802) and submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section.
The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 05/07/2026.
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.
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.
One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
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Agency contact information HROC ERO Staffing Unit Email: ice-erojoainquiries@ice.dhs.gov Address: ERO HEALTH SERVICE CORPS 500 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20536 US
Next steps Once 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 suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:
Immigration and Customs Enforcement The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders and our transportation systems, protect the President and other dignitaries, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace, and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact, join DHS.
The mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is to protect America from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety. ICE focuses on smart immigration enforcement, preventing terrorism, and combating the illegal movement of people and goods. ICE is the principal investigative arm of DHS and the second largest investigative agency in the federal government. Created in 2003 through a merger of the investigative and interior enforcement elements of the U.S. Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service, ICE has more than 20,000 employees in more than 400 offices in the United States and around the world. ICE is a key component of the DHS layered approach to protecting our nation from a wide range of threats. For additional information about ICE and career opportunities, please visit www.ice.gov.
Agency contact information HROC ERO Staffing Unit Email: ice-erojoainquiries@ice.dhs.gov Address: ERO HEALTH SERVICE CORPS 500 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20536 US
Visit our careers page Learn more about what its like to work at Immigration and Customs Enforcement, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers. http://www.ice.gov
Summary View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement.
Organizational Location These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Services Corp. (IHSC) in Batavia, New York and Eloy, Arizona. These are bargaining unit positions.
Learn more about this agency
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates: 04/07/2026 to 05/07/2026
Salary: $106,437 - $155,521 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 13
Locations
Remote job: No Telework eligible: No 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: 13
Job family Series: 0603 Physician Assistant Supervisory status: No Security clearance: Other Drug test: Yes Position sensitivity and risk: NCS High Risk: Yes Trust determination process: Credentialing Suitability: Fitness Financial disclosure: No Bargaining unit status: Yes
Announcement number: ERO-12884802-DE-FR Control number: 864009700
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