EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (MVO)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) support provider in the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM). Provides appropriate on scene life support and operates ambulance.

Conducts a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of the condition and searches for medical alert symbols. | Determines treatment priorities for multi-injury patients and utilizes appropriate emergency medical equipment and techniques during transport to a medical facility. | Navigates emergency vehicles using the most direct and efficient routes based on current traffic conditions and hospital locations. | Cleans and disinfects patient transport vehicles according to established Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) decontamination guidelines. | Delivers direct patient care within the hospital's Emergency Department in strict alignment with EMT training and scope of practice. | Takes, records, and monitors patient’s baseline vital signs including temperature, blood pressure and pulse.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) responding to accidents or emergencies involving injuries and/or illnesses; (2) conducting examinations to obtain patient vital signs, AND (3) operating a patient transport vehicle. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Licensure/Certification: Must provide copy of certifications

Valid state EMT Certification - Initial hires may be made with a valid state EMT certification; however, they must obtain andmaintain a National Registry EMT certification within 52 weeks of the date-of-hire.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Time in Grade: Time in grade does not apply because this is a DoD DHA solicitation and subsequent appointments result in a new federal civil service appointment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. | Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. | A personnel security investigation is required. This position may require a TIER 2: NON-SENSITIVE, MODERATE RISK (PUBLIC TRUST); however, depending on the location, you may be required to obtain a TIER 3: SECRET, NONCRITICAL-SENSITIVE, MODERATE RISK. | This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis. | This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. | Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. | Incumbents must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). (Applicants must upload a copy of their BLS certification to their application). | Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion. | A pre-placement medical examination is required. | This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. | Work is subject to rotating shifts and/or irregular tour of duty to include weekends, nights, and/or holidays. | The employee may be required to work overtime to include weekends and federal holidays, out-of-cycle, or unscheduled training or on an emergency basis. The employee may be recalled to duty from scheduled time off. | May be required to assume critical and essential personnel status during inclement weather/emergencies. | Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. | Requires use of Personal Protective Equipment such as OSHA Level B-D. Employee is required to wear Respiratory protection in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time. | Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a government driver's license. | Initial hires may be made with a valid state EMT certification; but they must obtain and maintain a National Registry EMT certification within 52 weeks of being hired. (Applicants must upload a copy of their EMT certification to their application). | Additional requirements may be determined as positions arise and will be communicated during the hiring process if you are selected.