Supervisory Paramedic

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: Responsible for assisting the Chief in the planning, directing, and supervising the activities of the emergency medical technicians assigned to the Emergency Medical Services. Learn more about this agency Duties Supervises personnel in the application of emergency medical procedures and protocols used in the delivery of emergency care. Directs the primary functions of emergency response, to include administering basic and advanced emergency care. Ensures that the work of the section is organized and scheduled to assure expeditious handling of emergencies on assigned shift. Establishes and provides necessary continuing education for emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Schedules performance of routine maintenance on all vehicles by contacting appropriate personnel to ensure support is rendered on an expeditious basis. Develops inspection checklists and conducts a formal monthly inspection of vehicles dispatched to Ambulance Section, Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) elements. Requirements Conditions of employment 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. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. 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. All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA). 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. Incumbent must possess upon entrance of duty and maintain certification in American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Must possess upon entrance of duty National Institute Management Safety (NIMS) course IS100, IS200, IS700 and IS800 for EMS personnel. Must possess upon entrance of duty Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC) course and annually thereafter. Incumbent may be required to perform call duties; work overtime to include weekends and federal holidays, out of cycle, or unscheduled training or on an emergency basis. The work will require the incumbent to work evenings/nights, rotating shifts, extended hours or other schedules common to hospital operations. This position requires the ability to lift 50lbs. This is an inclement weather position. This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 5% of the time away from your permanent duty station. Position requires current certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as "EMT PARAMEDIC" or “NRP." 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: assessing the condition of patients and diagnostic signs in order to establish priority for emergency care; identifying training needs for personnel and providing training to personnel as necessary, and performing a variety of difficult paraprofessional medical tasks on an emergency medical team and accompanying the ambulance to an emergency site. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information 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. 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 Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Conditions of Employment Continued: Uniform is required. Must possess and maintain a current driver's license. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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