PHYSICIAN

<p>This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Health Security (OHS), Total Workforce Protection Directorate (TWPD), Health and Medical Readiness Division (HMRD). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Physician supporting the administration of OHS programs throughout a variety of medically focused activities. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>As a PHYSICIAN, GP-0602-13, your typical work assignments may include: Providing medical advice and consultation related to occupational medicine, protective medicine, and mission readiness of DHS employees to OHS and DHS leadership. Developing and recommending health program policy guidance and interpretations on a wide range of public health, medical, and clinical topics and activities. Participating in the design, conduct, and analysis of evaluation studies and surveillance projects to measure the effectiveness of medical programs and policies. Participating in task forces and interagency working groups, coordinating fact-finding reports, and developing written documents addressing current issues as well as future impact on responsibilities of the organization and recommendations for efficiencies in structure and procedure. Serving as a key figure to provide leadership and direction for the determination, development, promulgation, and evaluation of health security research programs, initiatives, and policies under DHS purview. Providing direct clinical care to DHS Headquarters and Components, including direct medical oversight of a program, medical care and support to DHS employees, and direct administration and supervision of medical testing. Supporting the administration and delivery of occupational health, medical surveillance, protective medicine, and associated safety programs. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.</p><h3>Education</h3>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.