Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic/Motor Vehicle Operator)

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: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.

Serves as a U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Paramedic in the Army Emergency Medical Service (EMS) supporting an Army or joint base military installation. | Paramedics will perform both basic and advanced life support emergency medical treatment to provide the most extensive pre- hospital care. | Responds to the site of accidents or other emergencies involving injury, illness, or potential environmental risks. | Assesses condition of patient(s) and selects from a variety of protocols one or several that are deemed appropriate under the given circumstances and based on the paramedics’ evaluation. | Performs the following procedures Airway Obstructions and Respiratory Arrest, Wounds and Emergency Trauma Treatment, Pediatrics and Childbirth, Extrication and Packaging of Victims, Pharmacology in compliance with standing orders and protocols. | Responsible for implementing procedures for hazardous materials during the course of the duties which include biological, chemical, or radiological agents used by or maintained by the military or by rogue agents against the population.

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) operating a patient transport vehicle; (3) AND providing advanced life support to patients. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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. | Incumbent is subject to a medical clearance examination to determine their suitability for this position. Further physical requirements include full use of all limbs, joints, muscles, vision, hearing, etc. An annual physical is also 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. | Subject to rotating shifts and/or irregular tour of duty to include weekends, nights, and/or holidays. 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. | Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. | This position requires the employee drive a motor vehicle and maintain a valid state driver's license. Additionally, employee is required to meet the qualifications to obtain and maintain an Government issued driver's license for the position. | Unrestricted State Paramedic license for the state the installation is located or a valid National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification at time of hire. If hired under state paramedic license must obtain NRP certification within 52 weeks. | Incumbent is required to have and maintain a current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross equivalent dependent on installation requirements. | Incumbent is required to have and maintain a current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross equivalent dependent on installation requirements. | Incumbent is required to have and maintain a current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross equivalent dependent on installation requirements. | This position is designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent may be required to report to work or remain at work. | Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain National Incident Management System training within six months of hire. | This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.