Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic/Motor Vehicle Operator)

Summary

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.

Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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; and (3) providing basic 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).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

This position may require a TIER 2: NON-SENSITIVE, MODERATE RISK (PUBLIC TRUST) clearance; however, depending on the location, you may be required to obtain a TIER 3: SECRET, NONCRITICAL-SENSITIVE, MODERATE RISK clearance. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. May be required to assume critical and essential personnel status during inclement weather/emergencies. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Medical Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT WITH A CLOSING DATE OF 11:59 EST 9/29/2027.