Occupational Health Nurse
Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Department of Homeland Security
This job in plain English
This is a full-time, permanent GS-13 Occupational Health Nurse job with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Washington, DC, part of the Department of Homeland Security. There is 1 vacancy, and the job uses Direct Hire Authority, so the usual ranking rules and veterans preference do not apply. Occasional travel may be required.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Because it is filled through Direct Hire Authority, it is open to all U.S. citizens.
What you would do
- Manage medical eligibility screening and review health histories and medical records.
- Work with the agency medical officer and safety staff on complex health cases.
- Review health data and trends to spot workplace exposures and health risks.
- Advise employees and managers on occupational health rules and injury prevention.
Do you qualify for GS-13?
With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, doing work like documenting medical clearance reviews, coordinating medical testing through civilian contract services, or managing and approving pre-employment exams. Specialized experience means past work closely related to this job.
With education: A graduate or higher degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing program can meet the basic requirement. Education must come from a program accredited by a recognized U.S. accrediting body. Nurses who graduated from foreign nursing schools need certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a professional nurse from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
How to apply well
What to send:
- 2-page resume showing job title, duties, employer name, employer phone and address, start and end dates (MM/YY), hours per week, and whether we may contact your current supervisor
- College transcript or list of coursework if you qualify through education (unofficial is acceptable)
- Copy of your current, active, full, and unrestricted nursing license
- DD-214 or other discharge paperwork if you claim veterans preference
- Agency notice, most recent performance rating, and SF-50 if you claim ICTAP priority
- SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
- SF-50 and statement if you are a current or former political appointee
How you will be rated: You will be rated on your resume, your online Occupational Questionnaire, and a USA Hire online assessment that measures 11 competencies, including attention to detail, decision making, and teamwork. Overstating your experience or cheating on an assessment can get you removed from consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Make your resume clear and specific, and include all required details such as MM/YY dates and hours per week, since only the first 2 pages are reviewed.
- Do not copy and paste the duties or questionnaire text into your resume, because it will not count as proof of your experience.
- Submit your application, questionnaire, resume, and transcript or license copy by 11:59 PM Eastern on 11/06/2026, and watch for your USA Hire assessment link.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time
Incentives and relocation: A student loan repayment incentive may be available, which would require a service agreement.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Background investigation for Public Trust that you must pass
- Drug screen that you must pass
- Males born after 12/31/59 must certify Selective Service registration
- One-year probationary period may apply
- Must meet all requirements by the closing date
- Must complete Optional Form 306 if you receive a conditional offer
- E-Verify employment eligibility check
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $121,785 – $158,322 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-13 · General Schedule
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Nurse (0610)
- Announcement
- DHA-OHC-13099895-2026-TM
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