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Position Title
Health Technician (EMT)
Agency
Indian Health Service
Announcement Number
IHS-24-GP-12419967-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, May 20, 2024 to Monday, May 19, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.

If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
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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:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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5. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Health Technician (EMT) position with the Indian Health Service.
We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
 
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1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-0640-05
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-05 level.
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2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-0640-06
Select one response below that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-06 level.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Selective Placement Factor
In addition to the minimum requirements, the following certification/licensure is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Do you possess a current unrestricted Emergency Medical Technician certification from any U.S. State or Territory? Must submit a copy of your certification with your application. Applicants who do not meet a selective placement factor are ineligible for further consideration. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Communicate with health professionals in the provision of health care services. (limit characters)
5. Deal with cultural issues that may impact the implementation of health related programs in underserved populations. (limit characters)
6. Interact with diverse staff, patients, and their families. (limit characters)
7. Maintain relationships with staff to assist in providing quality patient care. (limit characters)
8. Develop or implement plans to market program services for promoting community activities. (limit characters)
9. Evaluate allocation of resources for health program activities, clinical or administrative departments. (limit characters)
10. Identify work issues to adjust objectives or activities for meeting the program goals. (limit characters)
11. Organize teams to improve situations where the activities of people with diverse backgrounds are involved. (limit characters)
12. Advocate for patient services (i.e., make inquiry into patients' complaints, conduct qualitative or quantitative analysis, initiates action, or changes course of action to remedy problem situations). (limit characters)
13. Identify improvement for public health services to document Produce cumulative reports which highlight trends or patterns. (limit characters)
14. Plan patient care procedures with providers to coordinate health care services. (limit characters)
15. Produce cumulative reports which include categorization of patient inquiries to track trends or patterns for improvement of care. (limit characters)
16. Assist health care provider examine or treat patients by providing instruments, performing injections, or removing sutures. (limit characters)
17. Assist health care provider in prescribed interventions (i.e., changing dressings, using aseptic technique). (limit characters)
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
 
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18. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)