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 Paramedic positions are located in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Ambulance Section of Irwin Army Community Hospital in Fort Riley, Kansas. ???????This vacancy may be filled at the GS-6 or GS-7 level. Full performance of this position is at the GS-7 level.

Duties

Conduct complete examination of patients to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of their condition. Respond on-site to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses. Operate an emergency or patient transport vehicle and select the most efficient route to and from the site of the emergency. Work in the medical treatment facility emergency room to provide patient care within the scope of practice and treatment protocols when not on emergency runs.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 by the American Heart Association (AHA) and/or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Must obtain certification in the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course within 90 days or as soon as a class is available.
• 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.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• This position requires a State Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) or National Registry for Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification at the time of application.
• Rotating on-call weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Work is subject to rotating shifts and/or irregular tour of duty to include weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• This position requires National Registry Paramedic certification (NREMT-P) within one year of being hired.

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 for GS-6 level: One year of specialized experience which includes demonstrated experience treating routine medical emergencies under close supervision and performing maintenance and/or restocking of medical and supplies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience for GS-7 level: One year of specialized experience which includes demonstrated experience treating a wide variety of medical emergencies under close supervision; practicing communicable disease control and/or sterilization techniques; AND performing preliminary assessments of patient condition to follow prescribed protocol treatment options. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Licensure/Certification: Newly appointed civilian EMTs who are not NREMT-certified must, as a minimum, possess EMT certification from the State in which the employing MTF is located (Kansas).

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-W2P0AA US ARMY MEDDAC-FORT RILEY DO NOT MAIL Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk