- Position Title
- Health Technician (Paramedic)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1548-SR-21-10966058-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 30, 2020 to Monday, December 7, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
3.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
Assessment 1
Current Paramedic certification (Selective Factor)
1.
The duties of this position require that you possess, by the closing date of this announcement: (1) current Paramedic certification/licensure through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or a state agency AND (2) current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these certification requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position
Minimum Qualifications
2.
In addition to the selective factor described above, you must meet minimum qualifications for this position. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for the Health Technician (Paramedic) GS-0640-07 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
First Response
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Respond to emergency calls by vehicle or boat, and on foot while utilizing knowledge of local roads park lands and adjoining response areas.
4.
Safely operate emergency medical vehicles under all weather conditions.
5.
Comply with traffic ordinances, laws, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) pertaining to operation of emergency vehicles.
6.
Use emergency communication techniques and equipment to report patient assessment and treatment administered.
7.
Assess the scene and recognize the need for additional resources and requests them as needed.
Medicine and Dentistry
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Conduct and complete patient assessment using advance knowledge of anatomy, major body systems, and emergency medical techniques.
9.
Determine the nature, extent and seriousness of the patient's condition.
10.
Perform advanced patient assessment to determine primary complaints and appropriate treatments, using knowledge of anatomy, major body systems and emergency medical techniques.
11.
Provide appropriate treatment for patients, including IV therapy and ACLS treatment protocols including administering and interpreting a 12 lead EKG.
12.
Provide appropriate treatment for patients suffering from environmental emergencies (e.g., heat exhaustion, heat stroke, burns, frostbite, hypothermia or electrolyte abnormalities).
Interpersonal Skills
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Communicate in oral and written form with other medical personnel.
14.
Orally report in a clear and concise manner patient assessment and treatment administered.
15.
Communicate with dispatch via two-way radio when enroute, arriving, and departing scene.
16.
Prepare thorough and accurate written/electronic documentation of patient care activities to SOP's.
17.
Properly complete and submit patient billing forms/documentation.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Participate in search and rescue (for example, trail response, ground searching, backcountry medical response, technical rope rescue, swift water rescue, or aviation-based rescue).
19.
Respond as a solo rescuer or EMS provider in a backcountry environment.
20.
Work in a rural or isolated EMS system that requires extended transport times (over 30 minutes).
21.
Treat patients and extricate patient in austere environments (e.g., remote areas without the availability of additional resources)
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Hike up to 15 miles per day with a heavy pack in backcountry wilderness environments (e.g., mountains, glaciers, desert, or other backcountry environments).
Education and Training
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Conduct continuing education training related to emergency medical services (EMS) for both basic and advanced life support topics.
24.
Teach staff to recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of complex physiological and metabolic pathways related to heat illness, other exertion related illness or altitude sickness.
25.
Function as a preceptor for other EMS providers while maintaining the role of a lead provider during emergency situations.
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Review EMS reports for compliance with quality assurance programs and provides guidance to lower certified providers.
27.
Ensure Advance Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) supplies and equipment are properly stocked and in operational order.