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Job Field: Environmental Jobs
Location: Key West, FL
Salary: $52,344.00 - $87,408.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (202)732-4600

JOB SUMMARY:

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NOTE: This position is in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps and you will be referred as a Commissioned Corps personnel and not as a candidate to a permanent GS career or career-conditional appointment. This USPHS position is being filled at the rank of Lieutenant Commander (O-4).

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ONLY USPHS OFFICERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THESE POSITIONS BASED ON THE APPLICANT'S YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND THE NEEDS OF THE LOCATION.

Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

This is a key position within the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE utilizes the government's second largest cadre of law enforcement officers to ensure our nation's economic, transportation and infrastructure security. ICE enforces immigration and customs laws. Our talented and courageous workforce identifies criminal activities and eliminates vulnerabilities that pose a threat to our nation's borders.

ICE is the primary investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security. With more than 19,000 employees in 400 offices around the world, ICE is a key component of the DHS layered defense approach to protecting our nation. For additional information about ICE and career opportunities go to http://www.ice.gov/.

The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) directorate. The U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services. IHSC staff serves as the medical experts for ICE for detainee health care.

This position is located in the ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) Special Medical Operations, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

IHSC Special Operations provides specialized medical support during Air, Land and Sea transport to include consultation, planning, education/training, management, policy formulation, program coordination, direction, and liaison for all health matters pertaining undocumented migrants in the custody of the ICE.

***This Position is open for Commissioned Corps officers only***

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Occasional Travel
• Optional

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• Yes
• Must meet travel regulations

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• Maintain current license and meet continuing State edu requirements
• Maintain BLS certifications
• Competencies
• Complete Application Package (see How to Apply Tab)
• Relevant Experience (see Qualifications and Evaluations Tab)
• Ability to pass background investigation