Firefighter (Paramedic)

Full Job Description

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 included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date.

For more information follow this link: https://acpol2.army.mil/chra_dodea/FF_Primary_SRC.pdf 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 GS-08 grade level: One year of specialized experience which includes performing rescue operations; detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; controlling hazardous materials incidents; executing established emergency medical techniques, methods, and/or equipment to stabilize patients for transport.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Specialized Experience GS-09 grade level: One year of specialized experience which includes controlling and extinguishing fires; assisting with rescue operations, operating emergency vehicles and /or equipment and assessing patient's conditions to administer basic treatment; administering life saving measures in response to a medical emergency.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Certifications: To occupy this position at the GS08 level: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, HAZMAT Operations, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic To occupy this position at the GS09 level: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, HAZMAT Operations, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, Driver Operator-Pumper, HAZMAT Technician.

Major Duties:

• This is being announced at multiple grade levels; duties listed below will be performed in a developmental capacity. At the full performance, GS-09, the incumbent will:
• Respond to fire alarms for all classes of fires, including those involving radioactive and/or hazardous materials, medical emergencies, rescue operations; wild land fires, hazardous material incidents, and aircraft emergencies.
• Perform preventative checks on trucks and equipment on a daily basis.
• Administer emergency care for injuries at accident sites.
• Assess patient condition and determine the appropriate treatment.