Occupational Health Nurse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement • Washington, DC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, permanent position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, Chief Human Capital Officer, OHC Medical Affairs Unit in Washington, District of Columbia. It is a non-bargaining unit position at the GS-13 level and full performance level. The Occupational Health Nurse manages medical eligibility screening and reviews health histories and medical documentation to determine whether candidates meet physical and functional job requirements. The nurse works with the agency medical officer and safety personnel on complex health cases, evaluates workplace health data and trends, and provides guidance to employees and management on occupational health, injury prevention, accommodations, and return-to-work options.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Successfully pass a background investigation and drug screen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Hold a graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program; submit a transcript.
• Applicants who graduated from a foreign nursing school must provide official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and submit a transcript.
• Have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory; submit a copy of the license.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent, including experience documenting medical clearance review steps and making medical qualification recommendations for job placement; coordinating agency personnel medical testing through civilian contract services; and managing, reviewing, and approving pre-employment examinations to establish baseline health data and initial health eligibility.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end administrative screening process for medical eligibility.
• Assess health histories and medical documentation to determine whether candidates meet physical and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with the agency medical officer and safety personnel to manage complex health cases.
• Provide nursing insights on functional limitations, reasonable accommodations, and return-to-work pathways.
• Evaluate health data and trends to identify potential workplace exposures or health risks.
• Provide clinical recommendations that promote employee safety and health continuity.
• Guide employees and management on occupational health requirements, health maintenance, and injury prevention.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules and telework may be available
• Tuition reimbursement may be available
• Transportation subsidies
• Uniform allowance
• Health and wellness programs and fitness centers
• Employee training and developmental opportunities
• A student loan repayment incentive may be available, subject to a service agreement
• Disabled veteran leave for eligible federal employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree