View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Human Capital, Chief Human Capital Officer, OHC Medical Affairs Unit in Washington, District of Columbia. This is a non-bargaining unit position.
As an Occupational Health Nurse, at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties: Manages the end-to-end administrative screening process for medical eligibility, provides nursing assessments of health histories and medical documentation to ensure candidates meet physical and functional requirements.
Collaborates with the agency medical officer and safety personnel to manage complex health cases, providing nursing insights on functional limitations, reasonable accommodations, and return-to-work pathways. Evaluates health data and trends to identify potential workplace exposures or health risks, providing clinical recommendations that promote employee safety and health continuity.
Provides professional guidance to employees and management regarding occupational health requirements, serving as an advocate for health maintenance and injury prevention within the workplace environment
Benefits: 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; 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.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act.
Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Servicing Human Resources Office POC listed at the bottom of this announcement.
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Tammy.McLemore@associates.ice.dhs.gov
This position is with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
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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