Program Manager/Contracting Officer Representative (O-5) Non-Supervisory

This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), IHSC, Office of the Deputy Assistant Director of Administration, Resource Management Unit. The incumbent serves as a program manager with the primary responsibility of serving as a contracting officer's representative (COR).

This position is only open to current USPHS officers.
USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.

Qualifications

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Qualifying degree for the officer's category and an advanced degree (e.g., MPH, M.A. or M.S.) from an accredited institution. Minimum of three to five years of professional experience relevant to the officer's category. Of the total professional experience, officer must possess at least two years of experience related to management, administration and evaluation of public health programs.
2. Level II COR Certification preferred or obtained within six months of hire through Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) system.
3. Obtain Level III COR Certification upon application, they must obtain Level III though Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) within 18 months of hire and maintain Level III Certification.
4. 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 current status. The agency may require the incumbent performs clinical activities with the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency. If in a clinical discipline and as directed and approved by his/her supervisors, the incumbent may perform clinical duties of their profession in Federal health care facilities. Such direction is documented via a memorandum of assignment and is filed in the eOPF.
5. Knowledge of ICE and IHSC, program policies and guidelines, operating procedures, and various departmental initiatives.
6. Ability to exercise a high degree of independence, initiative, judgment, and follow-through on a broad range of sensitive, complex administrative and financial tasks.
7. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
8. Knowledge and skill in all Microsoft Office Products to include Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, and SharePoint.
9. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
10. Maintain current CPR/BLS certification.
11. Maintain basic readiness status

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