Infection Prevention Officer (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

The Infection Prevention Officer for IHSC oversees infection prevention and outbreak investigations at detention facilities. Responsibilities include training, reporting, liaising with public health agencies. Requires clinical credentials, infection control experience, and strong analytic, project management, and communication skills. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

COMPETENCIES: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.

Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions. Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self) The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency situation, such as running short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment Must perform the duties of job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations