Field Medical Coordination Unit Chief (O-6 Billet) Supervisory

Description:

The Unit Chief leads the FMCU at IHSC HQ, overseeing a national program and supervising field leaders. Responsibilities include compliance monitoring, risk management, performance improvement for ICE medical standards and public health, ensuring quality care for individuals in ICE custody, and supporting the mission in non-IHSC facilities.

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.

Requirements:

COMPETENCIES:

1. Leadership/Supervisory skills.
2. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
3. Strong oral/Written communication skills.
4. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
5. Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
6. Integrity/Honesty.
7. Cultural competency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
2. Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
3. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
4. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
5. 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 oneself).
6. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time [6-8 Hours].
7. Performing repeated bending motion.
8. Average manual dexterity for computer operation.
9. Phone use for extended periods of time.