Assistant Health Services Administrator (O-5 Billet) Supervisory

Immigration and Customs Enforcement • Alexandria, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This supervisory ICE Health Service Corps position supports health operations at medium to large healthcare or staging facilities. The Assistant Health Services Administrator reports to the HSA, serves as supporting health authority and alternate TRIAD chair, supervises key staff, monitors contracts, and collaborates with facility leadership. The AHSA serves as the alternate Government Technical Monitor. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve an 18 to 24-month commitment to IHSC.
• 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 or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate.
• Civilians are not eligible for this position.
• Applicants without a USPHS commission must begin the USPHS Commissioned Corps application process before applying to this position.
• Applicants must review the USPHS application requirements and submit an application at www.usphs.gov/apply-now/.
• Continued employment is contingent upon appointment to, and maintenance of, active-duty status in the USPHS Commissioned Corps.
• PHS officers must participate in IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS.)
• Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance.
• Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile.
• Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
• Required to perform CPR/emergency 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.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field of study preferred.
• Must have two years management experience as a uniformed service officer or a minimum of one year experience in health care administration as a uniformed service officer.
• If the incumbent holds a clinical license, it is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill the obligation(s) 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.
• Maintains basic readiness status.
• Maintains current CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the supporting 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 RHA, Clinical Director, and Nurse Manager, as a function of the leadership Triad, to establish necessary processes and procedures ensuring provision of consistent, high-quality standards of care are equally accessible by all detainees.
• Assists HSA in role as 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 government employees within their rating chain and manages personnel issues, and potential resolutions when applicable.
• Provides training and mentoring of the Facility Healthcare Program Manager (FHPM).
• Assists HSA in addressing all other government personnel issues through their respective supervisory chain of command.
• Assists HSA in maintaining 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 HSA, 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.
• Assists HSA in providing program direction to supporting managers in various administrative areas for necessary mission accomplishment and accreditation standards.
• Serves as alternate Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for all contracted services at the facility, to include: personnel/staffing services, translation services, laboratory services, biological and hazardous waste disposal services, air management services, medical and dental equipment inspection and recalibration services, radiology services.
• Assists HSA in monitoring on-site contracts to ensure services rendered are consistent with the contract.
• Assists HSA in reviewing all invoices and vouchers for accuracy in a timely manner in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act.
• Identifies and addresses discrepancies prior to validation.
• In conjunction with the HSA, 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.
• Administer and monitor policies and procedures and identified objectives of all programs established by IHSC to include: staffing, training, records management, clinical services, nursing services, behavioral 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 clinic activities.
• Monitor compliance of all required elements within DHS/ICE/IHSC 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level