Nurse Consultant

<p>Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Human Resources Management, HR Policy and Programs Directorate, Medical and Fitness Branch, located in Washington, D.C.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP) will allow you to apply your expertise to conduct comprehensive reviews of medical documentation supporting the workforce to safely perform the essential functions of their positions while protecting the public, advancing national security, and safeguarding the workforce. This position starts at a salary of $121,785.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $158,322.00 (GS-13, Step 10). Major duties include: Serving as an agency-wide technical expert in the field of medical and health programs with emphasis on employee Fitness for Duty Evaluation, Return to Work cases, and the Agency Drug-Free Workplace Program. Performing ongoing reviews of medical documentation submitted by employees to support requested leave in accordance with Federal laws, and transfers of Duty Station requests in compliance with provisions set forth in Collective Bargaining Agreements. Testifying in EEO and Merit System Protection Board hearings. Participating in job analyses to support the development of medical and physical fitness standards for certain job series within CBP. Serving as a Level II and/or III Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the agency's medical services contract.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the bargaining unit.<h3>Education</h3>Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.