About the Position: Fort Drum, the home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), is located in Northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States, offering bountiful outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and St. Lawrence River.

Duties

Prioritizes treatments for patient having multiple problems and employs a variety of established emergency medicine techniques, methods, and equipment to the appropriate medical facility. Performs operator maintenance on the vehicles and equipment, as required. Respond on-site to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses, sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening. Perform procedures, as required, and in strict compliance with standing orders and protocols. Conduct a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of his condition and searches for medical alert symbols. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Background investigation with Child Care Background Checks required.
• Position is subject to mandatory annual influenza vaccination.
• Position requires rotating shift work, weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
• Weather Essential position.
• Position requires that if you are not National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certified at the time of entry on duty you must certify that you will obtain your NRP certification within one year of entry on duty.
• You must acquire National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training 100, 200,00 and 800 within six months of entry on duty.
• This position may require protective clothing and/or uniform. You must acquire and maintain current emergency vehicle operating certificate (EVOC) training within six months of hire date.
• You must acquire and maintain current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certificate within six months of hire date.
• This position requires screening for required immunizations and for evidence of tuberculosis.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted stateside driver's license.
• 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).
• Acquire and maintain current National Registry Paramedic certification within one year of hire date.
• Must be New York State Certified Paramedic before Entry on Duty and Maintain a Current Status.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized expereince 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailDecision MakingStress ToleranceTechnical Competence SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In order to qualify you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level GS-06 such as; responding to accidents or emergencies involving injuries and/or illnesses; conducting examinations to obtain patient vital signs, and operating a patient transport vehicle. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the feral service (GS-06). Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a New York State Department of Health (NYSDoH) issued Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) certification. And This position ALSO requires you to possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).

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.

Contacts

• Address M1-W4U2AA US ARMY MEDDAC-FORT DRUM DO NOT MAIL Fort Drum, NY 13602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk