Hybrid Local Dental Unit Chief (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory at Department of Homeland Security

Local Dental Unit Chief (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Folkston, Georgia

Salary Range: $1 - $150000 Per Year

Job Summary: 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 of Clinical Services. This is a nonsupervisory position This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

Major Duties:

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides primary oral health care including examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients within prescribed IHSC policy and pertinent accreditation standards at smaller, less complex solo sites(<1,000 patient census). Provides local dental program management, monitoring, training and competency testing of the local dental unit auxiliary staff. Assures strict sharps and instruments control/accountability through maintenance of prescribed daily logging and counts. Observes IHSC radiation safety protocols, EPA Radiation Protection Guidances and recommendations, National Council on Radiation Protection guidances , and American Dental Association recommendations/guidances when exposing dental radiographs to assure optimal patient and provider safety. Oversees and assures optimum sterilization and/or disinfection procedures including instrument processing and spore testing in accordance with IHSC national policy and procedure and the CDC guidelines through staff training, monitoring and competency testing. Refers patients to dental specialists through the IHSC managed care program for care or consultation when a referral is appropriate. Prescribes and/or dispenses required medication to patients. Provides day to day oversight of contract dental auxiliary staff and provides input to the Chief Dentist, HSA, and/or designated supervisory authority on contractor performance. Provides oral hygiene instruction to patients for preventive dental care. Participates in Performance Improvement Program. Serves as a resource to local facility staff on dental health issues. Provides annual dental training to local medical staff. May perform annual Peer Reviews for IHSC dentists as requested by the Chief Dentist. Serves as a project officer for tasks as assigned (e.g., equipment acquisitions, training program development, and policy and procedure revisions and development). Collects and organizes accurate dental data and submits to the Regional Dental Consultant in a timely manner. Attends monthly dental teleconferences, organizational and local duty station meetings. May periodically be asked to travel to support short term TDY missions. Other duties as assigned in support of the local medical unit and/or IHSC Dental Program.

Qualifications: COMPETENCIES: Superior oral/written communication skills. Leadership skills. Active Listening skills. Reading Comprehension. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills. Integrity/Honesty. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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). The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency situation, such as running short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment.

How to Apply: 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 09/30/2025. 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.

Application Deadline: 2025-09-30