This position is located in the Division of Administrative and Emergency Services, Office of Management Services, of the Indian Health Services (IHS) Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information.
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the development of public health and medical preparedness and response capabilities by leading and coordinating the relevant emergency management activities for the agency. Coordinates and communicates Emergency Preparedness goals and activities with other Emergency Preparedness programs.
Provides sound advice and consultation on a wide range of functions affecting the overall public health, medical planning, response, and recovery activities; and participates nationally in planning efforts to improve the Indian Health Service's ability to support requests for assistance before, during, and after emergency response activities.
Identifies agency public health and medical resources and capacities, as well as geopolitical, economic, or other issues and threats in the agency that may influence or impede a rapid and effective health and medical response. Provides education and information to assist Federal, State, Local, Territorial and Tribal and private sector authorities in understanding the roles, responsibilities, and capabilities.
Serves as Emergency Preparedness field liaison for grant and training participants with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration, and Office of Domestic Preparedness. Leads the development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of national IHS emergency preparedness policies, procedures, and activities. Works with agency leadership Formulate IHS emergency response plans across a wide array of potential emergencies.
Coordinates the national implementation and updating of emergency preparedness plans at all Indian Health Service hospitals and clinics and coordinates these activities.
There are no education requirements.
Arlene.Big@ihs.gov · (240)463-1740
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $143193 – $187093/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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