Assistant Health System Administrator at Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System – Greenville, Illinois

About the opportunity

The Assistant Health System Administrator works in collaboration with the Health System Administrator and the Clinical Director to provide oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Health Services Department. This role involves managing and directing a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals responsible for medical, dental, and allied health services for the inmate population. The incumbent initiates and develops schedules, monitors the annual budget for medical services, coordinates contracts for supplies and equipment, and implements re-entry initiatives. As a correctional institution employee, the incumbent is also responsible for maintaining the security of the institution, a duty that precedes all others and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range: $65,398 – $99,550 per annum
• Federal employment benefits

Who can apply?

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must meet specialized experience or education requirements (Master's degree or higher for GL-09/GS-11 levels, or equivalent experience)
• Maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution
• Must pass a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation
• Must be able to carry a firearm (requires qualification inquiry regarding domestic violence convictions)
• Must successfully complete the three-week 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' training course in Glynco, Georgia

Required documents

• Resume (limited to 2 pages, including contact information and relevant experience)
• College transcripts (if education is used to qualify)
• SF-50 Form (for current or former Federal employees)
• Most recent performance appraisal/evaluation
• Proof of CTAP eligibility (if applicable)
• Professional Certification/License (if applicable)
• List of awards received in the last 5 years

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 2026-09-15 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

How to apply

• Register and apply through the official USAJOBS portal at www.USAJOBS.gov
• Complete the online assessment questionnaire
• Upload all required supporting documentation
• Monitor the USAJOBS account for status updates

Additional information

• Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
• The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.
• Applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
• The selection process may take up to 180 days from the date the certificate is generated.