Emergency Medical Response Education Program Specialist (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Emergency Medical Response Education Specialist Develop and implement medical response education programs relevant to improving detainee healthcare Provide subject matter leadership and expertise analyzing, evaluating, coordinating healthcare education Conduct needs assessment for multiple clinical disciplines and prioritize training needs Develop appropriate level of complexity for a focused emergency response training curriculum Administer post training drills and assessments to assess competencies Provide feedback to improve performance and readiness Provide direct instruction on emergency care techniques, to include but not limited to CPR, first aid, and trauma response Engage, motivate, train, and work effectively with people of differing clinical disciplines, backgrounds and behavioral patterns Perform travel related to successful program evaluation, implementation and effectiveness Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and hands-on training exercises Ensure training aligns with national and local EMS guidelines Evaluate and update educational programs based on new medical standards and best practices Ensure compliance with certification and accreditation requirements Coordinate with regulatory bodies, IHSC units, and professional organizations to maintain program integrity Oversee inventory and ordering necessary supplies for educational programs Act as a resource for IHSC field staff to improve skills and knowledge Emergency Medical Response Education Program Management and Administration Coordinate training delivery (equipment, supplies, technology, instructors) Identify training resources Plan, implement, evaluate program effectiveness Develop training manuals, tools and resources Incorporate quality improvement activities and track impact of training Align education goals with national policies and standards

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: United States Public Health Service Officers must comply with and obey all federal rules, regulations, policies, guidance and established procedures that includes professional competence, readiness and suitability. As applicable, incumbents must satisfy continuing education requirements needed for licensing and board certification maintenance. Maintains current CPR/Basic Life Support Certification. Minimum of 5 years of experience. Correctional/detention health care experience preferred. Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements. Highly effective interpersonal and organizational skills; strong writing skills to include document formulation, editing, and review. Interact effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the provision of medical care of detainees and development of program initiatives. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Travel is required to support evaluation and education duties. This position requires a combination of medical knowledge, instructional skills, and administrative abilities.

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.

This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) of Clinical Services. Supervisory Senior Health & Safety Officer. This is a non-supervisory position. IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1400 employees, includingU.S. Public Health Service (PHS) commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff. The IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE detainees at 19 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for detainees housed in approximately 240 additional Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) facilities. The ICE detainee population is approximately 45,000 detainees on a daily basis, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, and over 400,000 detainees annually. The IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground, and at sea. As the Emergency Medical Response Education Program Specialist, the incumbent has an unparalleled opportunity and responsibility to ensure IHSC clinicians' emergency medical response preparation is at the forefront of advancing health care delivery. In support of that, Emergency Medical Response Education Program Specialist is also responsible for continuous quality improvement, internal and external stakeholder engagement and monitoring of the regulatory environment. DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: DHS ICE ERO HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: DHHS USPHS CC SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Emergency Medical Response Education Program Specialist will report directly to the Senior Safety and Health Official for the Public Health, Safety, and Preparedness Unit (PHSP). Recurring assignments are not accompanied by instructions; however, objectives, priorities and deadlines are provided on new assignments. The incumbent selects his/her own methods and solves most normal problems arising during the course of work. Completed work is usually evaluated for technical soundness, appropriateness and conformity to professional standards and PHS requirements.

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 09/30/2026. 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. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.

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. A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF). *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal") For IHSC USPHS officers only, 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. New Call to Active Duty Cover letter/Letter of Interest. Please include location preference here. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license. (If applicable) Additional professional certificates. (If applicable) Three professional references (i.e., name, title, and contact information) CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV") U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email or a screenshot of AES dashboard to the United States Public Health Service