Lead Emergency Medical Technician

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 primary purpose of this position is to serve as Lead Emergency Medical Technician in the Department of Emergency Medicine. This position is located in Fort Eisenhower, Georgia. Responsibilities Directs the work of contract and civilian Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) (GS-06) and Paramedics (GS-07) and provides a wide range of emergency medical services and procedures. Sets priorities, dispatches emergency and rescue crews, initiating calls to law enforcement, fire suppression and coroners, and other matters pertaining to the shift operation of the ambulance service. Responds on-site to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses, and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening. Conducts a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of his condition and searches for medical alert symbols. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and or 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 which includes leading and/or directing the work of others; responding to accidents or emergencies involving injuries and/or illnesses; conducting examinations to obtain patient vital signs; initiating intravenous (IV) therapy; and operating and maintaining emergency vehicles. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Licensure/Certification: This position requires a state issued 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 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(n) 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. Advanced-in-hire rate may be authorized. Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Recruitment Incentives may be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.