- Position Title
- Supervisory Medical Care Transport Technician (Paramedic)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSX-12702720-25-JP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025 to Monday, March 17, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 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,
- 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.
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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
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.
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.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
3.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
4.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
5.
A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
6.
How did you hear about this job?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Supervisory Medical Transportation Technician(Supervisor Paramedic) position with the VA. Select the appropriate answer to the following questions based on your level of experience that demonstrates you meet the basic requirements for this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
GS-11 Experience: Do you have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to at least the GS-10 level or pay band in the Federal service) that includes performing the following duties: evaluate patients for emergent or non-emergent medical conditions, plan and carry out steps to handle problems and deviations in work assignments, collect patient information, assisting patients with complex life-threatening situations that may include setting up equipment and passing instruments to restore normal physiological function Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment while promoting a sense of worth and dignity under the supervision of licensed personnel.
2.
Do you posses and maintain a current Basic Life Support Provider certification?
3.
Do you maintain a certification as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic)?
4.
Do you posses and maintain a current certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support?
5.
Do you maintain a valid, state issued driver's license?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Oversee/monitor all aspects of the ambulance services program.
7.
Evaluates procedures/techniques of patient care for compliance.
8.
Plans the work of the employees, setting and adjusting both short and long-term priorities and goals.
9.
Creates, adjusts and approves employee schedules as well as reviewing and approving leave requests in accordance with the organization's policy and workload needs.
10.
Develops, implements, and/or recommends organizational policy, planning, and procedural initiatives.
11.
Ensures the operation of an effective system of internal controls by periodically reviewing internal control measures, initiating needed revisions and evaluates procedures/techniques of patient care for compliance.
12.
Develops, implements and/or recommends organizational policy, planning and procedural initiatives.
13.
Develops work improvement plans related to personnel and effects routine disciplinary measures as necessary.
14.
Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters.
15.
Takes corrective action to improve the quality and quantity of work and resolves problems not covered by precedents or established policies.
16.
Makes independent preliminary assessment of the patient's condition and selects from a variety of prescribed protocols the one that is considered appropriate under the given circumstances
17.
Provides advice on emergency medical service care and system delivery.
18.
Performs all the duties and responsibilities of a Paramedic.
19.
Responds to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses, sometimes encountering situations which may be life threatening.
20.
Interviews candidates for positions and recommends appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions.
21.
Observes workers' performance, develops performance standards and conducts work performance critiques related to the performance of services.
22.
Provides treatment as prescribed in the protocol and may make modifications to the protocol, if necessary, within prescribed limits set by the emergency department provider.
Verification Instructions
23.
Your rating is subject to verification based on the resume, narratives and other relevant documents you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information are grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from federal employment. Please choose A to certify that your answers are accurate and complete.