About the opportunity
This supervisory ICE Health Service Corps position supports health operations at medium to large healthcare or staging facilities in New York, New York. The Assistant Health Services Administrator reports to the HSA, serves as supporting health authority and alternate TRIAD chair, supervises key staff, monitors contracts, and collaborates with facility leadership. The AHSA serves as the alternate Government Technical Monitor. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package associated with USPHS commissioned officer service, up to $150,000 PA.
Who can apply?
- Open only to U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field of study preferred.
- Must have two years of management experience as a uniformed service officer or a minimum of one year of experience in health care administration as a uniformed service officer.
- Must maintain current CPR/BLS certification and basic readiness status.
Required documents
- U.S. Public Health Service Officers Cover Letter/Letter of Interest (for USPHS officers)
- Degrees (placed under 'Diploma/GED')
- Professional license and additional professional certificates (if applicable)
- Three professional references (name, title, and contact information)
- Official USPHS Promotion CV (placed under 'USPHS Promotion CV')
- Civilian resume (optional, to capture all relevant work experience)
- Copy of Certificate of Investigation (located in eOPF)
- Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER) (placed under 'Performance Appraisal')
- Copy of current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement and Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement (or memo attesting to no AP)
- New Call to Active Duty Cover letter/Letter of Interest including location preference (for new CAD applicants)
- U.S. Public Health Service Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email or screenshot of AES dashboard
When to apply
- Date posted: September 8, 2026
- Application deadline: September 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST)
How to apply
- Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS to create an account or log into an existing account.
- Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire and submit your answers.
- Upload all required documentation as specified in the announcement.
- Ensure your complete application package is submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on September 30, 2026.
Additional information
- Travel required up to 25% as directed by the Unit Chief of Health Operations.
- Position is considered hazardous duty in a detention setting with specific physical demands including walking unaided, lifting objects over 30 pounds, and performing emergency care.
- Incumbent must obtain level II Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification within 12 months of hire.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Current USPHS officers or Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.
- Those with a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or a related field.
- Uniformed service officers with at least one to two years of management experience in healthcare administration.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is on-site in New York and involves hazardous duty in a detention setting with specific physical demands.
- Travel is required up to 25% of the time.
- The incumbent must obtain Level II COR Certification within 12 months of hire.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a uniformed service officer to manage health operations at medium to large healthcare facilities within the ICE Health Service Corps.
Our take
Exclusive to USPHS officers and CAD candidates, this is a high-level supervisory role for healthcare administrators in a detention setting.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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