IHSC Special Operations Unit Section Chief (O-6 Billet) Supervisory

Summary Supervisory clinical leader supporting IHSC Special Operations Unit programs across air, land, and sea missions. Oversees staff, training, policy, quality, logistics, and program evaluation while providing deployable direct patient care during ICE operations and interagency missions. 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. Qualifications COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates strong Interpersonal skills. Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Demonstrates strong critical thinking, independent problem-solving skills, and prudent judgement skills. Demonstrates strong diplomatic skills in adversity. Makes rapid decisions, based upon limited clinical information, frequently under time constraints and with sensitivity to cultural and international relations. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills. Strong emotional intelligence. Work independently, as well as in a team-centered environment Active Listening Skills. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Reading Comprehension. Superior oral/written communication skills. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Behave in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Exhibits high standards of ethics. Integrity/Honesty. Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods. Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals. Ability to interface with other DHS components, within other uniformed services components, federal law enforcement agencies and NGOs. Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. It is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Hazardous duty position requiring extended flying time, extended sea operations, and frequent foreign country travel. Required to perform CPR or emergency care standing and kneeling positions at times in confined spaces. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or other during ingress and egress (e.g., may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than oneself). Must be able to lift, carry or push 50 lbs. of medical equipment 100 yds. without assistance. Incumbent carries equipment when boarding and disembarking the vessels. Must be able to see, hear, and smell with aids if necessary. Must be able to don full face mask, breathing apparatus or emergency fire escape mask or hood without difficulty for prolong periods. Must easily alternate between kneeling, standing and walking in the confined space of small aircraft. Phone and computer use for extended periods of time. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (8 Hours or more). Must be able to perform the duties in a stressful and often austere environment with inclement weather and challenging sea states and altitudes without physical limitations. Agency may require incumbent to work extended hours and remain at sea, confined cabin space, or aircraft during inclement weather and ground delays. Must be able to physically able to climb ladders and stairs without impediment. Must be able to tolerate sudden changes in environment, temperature, seasons, altitudes, geographies and weather. Must be able to pass the FAA Class III Flight Physical for Altitude Physiology Chamber orientation. Education REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Minimum 3 years of prior experience as member of the ISOU. Minimum 4 years' experience in immigration or correctional health systems. Knowledge of ISOU programs, operations, and missions. Knowledge of ICE/IHSC mandates, program policies and guidelines, operating procedures, and various departmental initiatives. Ability to interact with a wide variety of cultures, organizations, and special interest groups. Knowledge of organizations and responsibilities of all levels of government operations. Professional knowledge of a wide range of managerial and medical concepts, principles, and practices to perform specialized medical assignments for air, land and sea missions. The incumbent must exercise a high degree of independence, initiative, judgment, and follow-through on a wide range of sensitive, complex administrative issues. Proficiency of Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Excel and PowerPoint Attend and pass all required training dependent on discipline and assigned position. Successfully be able to attain clearance at the Secret Level Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities by self and/or agency. Maintain CPR/Basic Life Support and Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Knowledge of writing USPHS individual and unit awards. Must be able to attain and maintain DHS Secret Clearance. Must be able to attain and maintain a U.S. Government Official Passport. Must be able to attain and maintain a U.S. Government/ICE Official Credentials. Must maintain minimum flight hours per Official Non-Aircrew member flight orders. Preferred but not required at hire, knowledge, skills, and abilities: Master's degree in a clinical professional (RN, PA-C, FNP) or healthcare managerial field. Certification as Correctional Health Care Professional (CCHP). Knowledge and/or experience with IHSC policies, accreditation requirements. Knowledge of public health preparedness, infection control and tuberculosis management. Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC), Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), National Registered Emergency Medical Tech at any level (NREMT/Basic/Advance/Paramedic), or Transport/Flight Medical Provider Course. Prior Patient Transport (Ground or Air) to include Aerospace Medicine or Flight Nurse experience and training in civilian or military programs. 3 years' experience Emergency Department, Intensive Care, or Patient Transport (Air or Ground). Proficient in any secondary language. Prior military experience preferred due to necessity to understand the vital relationship and interface occurring with USCG and DOW services in training and joint operations and planning. How You Will Be Evaluated 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. Required Documents 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 Cover Letter/Letter of Interest. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license. (If applicable) Additional professional certificates. (If applicable) Three professional references. (i.e., name, title and contact information) Official 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. *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal") 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. How to Apply 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 10/24/2026. 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. 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. 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