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: This position is located at Deputy Commander for Clinical Service at Fort Drum, NY.

Duties

Responds on-site to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses. Conducts a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of his condition. Makes an independent preliminary assessment of the patient's condition and selects from a variety of prescribed protocols the one which he considers appropriate under the given circumstances. 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 thorough safety and maintenance inspections and minor repairs on emergency and patient transport vehicles and a variety of medical equipment.

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 or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
• 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 current certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as "EMT".
• You must possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License issued by a State or territory of the United States.
• Heavy lifting requirement 45 to 125 pounds.
• This is an inclement weather position. The incumbent is expected to make every attempt to report for duty on time and/or remain on duty during inclement weather conditions.
• The work will require the incumbent to work evenings/nights, rotating shifts, extended hours or other schedules common to hospital operations.
• National Registry EMT certification must be obtained within one year of hire date.
• Acquire National Incident Management System training 100, 200, 700 and 800 within six months of hire date.
• Acquire and maintain current Emergency Vehicle Operating Certificate training within six months of hire date.

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 1) Providing emergency medical assistance to patients, 2) Taking and recording vital signs, AND 3) Performing medical assessments to determine patient's emergency care requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). 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. Licensure/Certification: In accordance with AR 40-3 Chapter 13 (4) Training of emergency medical technician (EMT) personnel will be according to the Department of Transportation EMT National Standard curriculum, or its equivalent, and accepted by the National Registry for Emergency medical Technicians (NREMT). EMTs working in prehospital EMS, to include both ground and air ambulance, will possess and maintain current certification through the NREMT commensurate with the requirements of the positions to which currently assigned. Those positions included: emergency medical technician-basic (EMT-B), emergency medical technician-intermediate (EMT-I), and emergency medical technician-paramedic (EMT-P). 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 and any neighboring States(s) in which emergency responses are required. These employees, who do not have the NREMT certification, will be given up to 1 year to obtain national certification. There must be a process for monitoring NREMT status and validating that the NREMT certification remain current.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

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