About the Position: Incumbent will serve as a Firefighter-Paramedic and administers advanced life support emergency medical care to the sick or injured. As a Lead Paramedic, responsible for assuring that the work performed by other employees (Firefighter (EMT's) in the Branch is accomplished in accordance with the supervisor's instructions.

Duties

Lead Firefighter-Paramedic administering advanced life support emergency medical care to the sick or injured. Lead Firefighter Paramedic serving in various positions, to include, driver operator, hose man, ladder man, hydrant man, rescue man, nozzle man, salvage and overhaul team, or hand lineman. Serve as member of the hazardous material/weapons of mass destruction (WMD) emergency response team and structural firefighting crew. Use telephone and radio communications equipment available in the vehicle Adheres to traffic ordinances and regulations pertaining to operation of emergency and patient transport vehicles.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to pass pre-appointment and subsequent periodic medical examinations IAW DoD 6055.5M to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position.
• Position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current, valid state driver's license to operate a motor vehicle up to one ton.
• This position requires the employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• This position requires a background investigation and secret clearance.
• This position requires the employee to work rotating shifts and 144 hours biweekly/72 hour workweek.
• This position requires heavy physical lifting up to 50 pounds, climb ladders up to 100 feet, climb in and over obstacles and move charged fire hose lines.
• This position requires the employee to maintain a current Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR and AED) card.
• This position is subject to recall for all firefighting emergencies.
• This position is an inclement weather position

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive 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) TransferPriority 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 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. GS-09 Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes managing and/or team leader performing crash/rescue and firefighting duties controlling or extinguishing fires as member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade to determine how they affect the difficulty of rescue and fighting fires; AND operating various firefighting apparatus; AND determining scene safety assessing the patient's condition using Advanced Life Support Protocols under the given circumstances an addition to prioritizing treatment to patients having multiple problems according to medical protocols. The OPM Qualification Standard provides the following examples: (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). GS-09: This position requires the incumbent to maintain the following certifications for the GS-09 Grade level: Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, Firefighter I & II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Technician, National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)-Paramedic, and an unexpired Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. You must submit CURRENT copies of the required certifications with your application or you will be rated ineligible. This position has been identified by Department of Army and approved by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness as a covered primary, rigorous position for special retirement coverage as identified in 5 CFR 831 Subpart I for CSRS Retirement coverage and 5 CFR 842 Subpart H for FERS retirement coverage. The individual hired is subject to Special Retirement provisions to include additional contributions to the retirement fund, mandatory separation/retirement at age 57 with 20 years of approved special retirement provisions service, options for early retirement at any age after 25 years of approved special retirement provisions service, or at age 50 with 20 years of approved special retirement provisions service. Department of Defense (DoD), in accordance with 5 USC 3307, has determined an individual must be appointed to their first/original appointment into a DoD position that has been identified and approved as a primary firefighter no later than the last day of the month in which they become 37. Preference eligible veterans over the age of 37, may apply regardless of the age restriction. If selected, a waiver of the age restriction will be requested by the hiring official for approval by the Department of Army. An individual who is past the maximum entry age (37) who previously served in an approved primary position may be reinstated to a covered primary position provided they meet the applicable qualification requirements AND will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered service as a firefighter by the last day of the month in which they become 57. The Department of Army may approve an exception to the maximum entry age (37) for the original entry of a non-veteran-preference-eligible applicant into a primary covered firefighter position. Exceptions shall be extremely rare and based only on a compelling hardship to the mission. Should an exception be granted, the employee shall be separated on the last day of the month in which he/she completes 20 years of special retirement provisions covered service. In addition to providing the required eligibility documentation listed elsewhere in this job announcement, you must provide sufficient documentation to determine proof of age. This documentation should be attached under Special Retirement Coverage as identified in the Required Documents section. For reentry into a primary covered position, you must also provide sufficient documentation (SF-50s) to show length of service in a previous covered firefighter position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Emergency CommunicationEmergency Medical CareFire SuppressionIncident Management 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-08).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FT-W0WFAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG REDSTONE DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk