Health System Administrator (CEO)

Summary

Join the Indian Health Service team at the Great Plains Area Drug Dependency Unit (GPADDU) in Winnebago, NE. Serve as the Chief Executive Officer, leading a multidisciplinary team and guiding residential substance use disorder treatment services to support quality care and positive outcomes for the communities we serve. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Duties

• Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, policy priorities, and program objectives to support the effective delivery of residential treatment services.
• Directs and coordinates program operations, multidisciplinary services, and resources to ensure effective and responsive service delivery.
• Provides administrative and management direction to multidisciplinary staff, including establishing priorities, assigning work, evaluating performance, and addressing personnel and operational issues.
• Evaluates program operations and implements quality improvement activities to improve program outcomes and service delivery.
• Ensures program operations and services comply with applicable regulatory, accreditation, policy, cost, and quality requirements.

Re-Announcement

10/16/2026: Position Re-announced to solicit for additional applicants. Applicants who previously applied have the option to update their application during the re-announcement.

Requirements

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
• ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
• Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
• A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
• Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
• Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
• Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
• Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
• Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification.
• If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

Education

• You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.
• Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
• Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
• Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
• If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit