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: The incumbent provides life-saving medical treatment in emergency situations to include initial patient examination, prompt and efficient patient care, patient handling, and patient transport in accordance with protocols. Responsibilities Perform patient triage and take/record patient's vital signs. Uses skill and tact in communicating with patients with whom communication may be difficult due to the nature of their injury, trauma, and/or condition. Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at medical treatment facilities. Reports in clear, concise manner, orally or in writing, what injuries were identified and what patient care. was administered at the emergency scene and in transit. Responds to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses, sometimes encountering situations which may be life threatening. Conducts a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of condition. Administers basic and advanced life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards. When not on emergency runs or patient transport missions, required to work in the Medical Treatment Facility emergency room to provide patient care within the scope of practice and the treatment protocols applicable in an emergency room. Makes an independent preliminary assessment of the patient's condition and selects from a variety of prescribed protocols the one that is considered appropriate under the given circumstances. Utilizes various tools and equipment, some of which are specialized emergency medical equipment such as backboard, EKG monitor and defibrillator, mechanical CPR device, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Minimum Qualifications for Paramedic: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes one year of specialized experience which includes responding to medical emergencies, accidents involving injury/illness; conducting examinations to obtain patient vital signs, initiating intravenous (IV) therapy, and/or operate emergency and 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). 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. Licensure/Certification: Licensure/Certification: Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification or certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P). Education 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. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. 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 Career Program (CP) 53 - Medical 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. This position requires the incumbent to maintain a current, active, valid, Emergency Medical (P) Certification at the time of application. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a current, active, valid, National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), within twelve months of employment. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.