This position is located in the Human Capital, Office of the Chief Medical Officer branch. The incumbent serves as the Senior Nurse Case Manager, responsible for managing and providing advice on fitness-for-duty, annual medical certifications, FMLA and medical evaluation of applicants across the agency.
This Nurse (Case Manager) - DIRECT HIRE position is located in the Chief Medical Officer branch, Human Capital - Employee Readiness division, under Mission Support, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Duties include but are not limited to: Uses medical knowledge and nursing discretion in applying TSA medical evaluation, case management, and medical records protocols when assessing an employees' or candidates' medical records and information submitted by the employee's medical provider for the purpose of making medical determinations.
Serves as a principal Technical Specialist or the coalescing of medical interpretation with position specific essential job functions to determine the underlying correlation between recognized medical conditions and safe and effective job performance. Assumes a specialist's role in providing stakeholder guidance, conducting medical records inquiries, and clarification of medical guidelines.
Advocates for the employee and candidate during the medical evaluation process while adhering to TSA medical requirements associated with fitness for duty and in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Provides detailed records in documenting all contacts and outcomes related to individual case activity within the medical records system.
Contributes nursing expertise in reviewing the content of new or modified legislation related to programs, nursing standards, occupational regulations, and medical records requirements in addition to assisting in translating basic legislation into program goals, actions, and services.
For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume.
The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.
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This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-30 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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