Talent Manager (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory - Internal

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete IHSC human resources recruitment functions such as and not limited to the following: creating announcements, candidate examinations, selections for IHSC, recruitment reports, auditing and closing out announcements. Collaborating with administrative staff and hiring authorities in fulfilling their recruitment and staffing needs. Providing managers, employees, and job applicants with specific and directly applicable information on the organization's recruitment and placement procedures, practices, policies, and guidelines.

Manage IHSC recruitment and retention processes which includes internal and external collaboration, coordination, recruitment event management, and developing and maintaining recruitment and retention procedures. Develop, deliver, manage, and maintain human resource information systems (e.g. staffing) and human resource projects or programs such as conducting recruitment & staffing data analysis, interpret data, and produce reports for dissemination to IHSC Leadership. Contacts potential candidates by phone and email, answers calls, web-based inquires, virtual chat group messaging etc., relating to employment with IHSC.

Assist interested candidates with questions related to the application process, qualifications, current vacancies, and provide general information regarding benefits, pay, and leave schedules etc. Manage the positions allocated for PHS and Civil Service. Develop and conduct annual training to hiring authorities.

Manage the IHSC recruitment strategy, policy, guide, and standard operating procedures. Outreach activities also include hosting and attending in person and virtual events, visits to job fairs, and events hosted by professional associations. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Graduate degree in human resources management, preferred; or, graduate/professional degree in health profession discipline with program management experience. Must maintain requirements for clinical licensure. If a clinician, must be able to TDY internally to support the field as needed.

Knowledge of PHS personnel policies and procedures. Knowledge of program policies and guidelines, and operating procedures relating to personnel management. Knowledge of organizations and responsibilities of all levels of government operations for recruitment and retention.

Ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively in a fast-paced environment; and flexibility to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work-related requirements. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders outside of the personnel unit, and agency. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, including SharePoint, and the ability to review and interpret data.

Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn USA Staffing, human resource information systems, applicant-tracking software, or other recruitment systems.

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 the Deputy Assistant Director of Administration, IHSC Personnel Unit (IPU). This is a non-supervisory position, and the incumbent will report directly to the Section Chief, Staffing and Recruitment. As the Talent Manager, the incumbent manages the IHSC recruitment and hiring program for U.S.

Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Officers and civil service. Work involves recruiting, and advising management in identifying, attracting, and retaining a high-quality and diverse workforce that is capable of accomplishing the organization's mission. IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1,600 employees, including U.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 17 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 34,000 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. DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: DHS ICE ERO HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: DHHS USPHS CC SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Talent Manager works under the general supervision of the Section Chief, Staffing and Recruitment. The supervisor outlines overall objectives and available resources.

The employee and supervisor, in consultation, discuss timeframes, scope of the assignment including possible stages, and possible approaches

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 06/09/2026. 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. *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal") 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.