Local Chief Dentist (O-6 Billet) Supervisory

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Los Fresnos (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) seeks a Local Chief Dentist, Advanced Clinic to lead dental program management at DHS ICE facilities. You will supervise dental staff, oversee clinic operations, ensure access to care, and support accreditation activities.

The role requires a DDS/DMD, unrestricted dental license, 6+ years of clinical dentistry, and 2+ years in a supervisory capacity. Open to USPHS officers and CAD candidates under federal programs.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD degree or equivalent.
• Unrestricted dental license to practice.
• 6+ years of clinical dentistry experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental staff and oversee clinical operations.
• Manage clinic operations and ensure access to care for detainees.
• Maintain safety protocols and support accreditation reviews.
• Oversee dental program management and staff development.

Skills

Supervising dental staff

Dental program management

Patient care

Access to care

Education

DDS/DMD

Unrestricted dental license

Job description

The Local Chief Dentist, Advanced Clinic oversees dental program management, staff supervision, and patient care at DHS ICE facilities. Responsibilities include supervising dental staff, ensuring access to care, managing clinic operations, maintaining safety protocols, and supporting accreditation reviews. Requires DDS/DMD, unrestricted license, 6+ years clinical, and 2+ years supervisory experience.

This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. This position is considered hazardous duty in a detention setting.
2. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
3. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
4. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
5. Work necessitates 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.