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: MONCRIEF ARMY HEALTH CLINIC, DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY CARE AMBULANCE SERVICE, FT. JACKSON, SC 29207 Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment The incumbent is required to perform shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, and holidays and in other situations. This position is designated essential during inclement weather or appropriate emergency conditions and the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work during inclement weather. The incumbent for this position is required to obtain and maintain a valid government vehicle operation license. In accordance with Army Regulation 40-68 all health care personnel assigned, or subject to reassignment, to duties involving the provision of patient care, will possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification of training. EMT personnel will be accepted by the National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). These employees, who do not have the NREMT certification, will be given up to 1 year to obtain national certification. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Criminal history background check with childcare background checks required. Less than 25% temporary duty travel MAY be required. Physical required due to lifting up to 45 lbs. and work in confined spaces, high elevations, marine, toxic, and other dangerous environments. This position requires wear of a uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary. This is a Testing Drug Position (TDP). You will be subject to initial/entry testing and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Must possess a valid state driver's license. A one-year probationary period may be required if not already completed in accordance with 5 CFR criteria. All personnel who hold qualification or assignment in medical or dental career fields shall be required to complete a series of three immunizations against hepatitis B, or to show evidence of prior completion of three immunizations. This position has a mandatory pertussis vaccination requirement. Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to pertussis vaccinations. This position requires immunization screening. Pertussis Vaccination is required for all positions with direct patient contact. You may be required to show proof of other immunizations. This position has been designated a high-risk position for contracting and/or transmitting the influenza virus. Annual influenza vaccination is the most effective method for preventing influenza virus infections or transmitting influenza to others. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities 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 equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes work that involves: 1) Responding on-site to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening; 2) Recognizing and determining the causes and medical implication of various medical emergencies and illnesses; 3) recognizing when treatment of an injury or illness requires the administration of a pharmaceutical and selecting the correct medication for the appropriate treatment regime as outlined in protocols or by physician direction. 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. This is a Career Program (CP) 53 - Medical position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. 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 may be authorized. Relocation/Recruitment Incentive will not be authorized. Certain non-monetary incentives MAY be offered if deemed in the best interest of the U.S. Government and at organizational and managerial discretion. Read more 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 window Learn 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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.