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Position Title
Seasonal Health Technician
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1611-STLI-25-12708225-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 10, 2025 to Friday, March 21, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. 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; 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.
 
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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.
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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; 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.
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Preferences
1. When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position at the National Park Service. Please answer all questions below honestly and to the best of your ability. Ensure your application package supports all responses and includes all required documents. Failure to do so may result in loss of consideration. (limit characters)
1. Please select the response below that best reflects how you meet the Minimum Qualifications Requirement for this position. Your resume and transcripts must reflect the answer you choose, or you will not be considered for this position.
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2. All applicants must possess a valid National Registry of EMT's (NREMT) or New York or New Jersey State EMT certification and provide proof with their application to be considered for this position.  Please select the answer below that indicates if you meet this requirement. (limit characters)
3. All applicants must possess a valid CPR card and provide a copy with their application package to be considered for this position.  Please choose the answer below that indicates if you meet this requirement. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Conducts inspections to ensure facilities and work centers are free from common hazards affecting the safety and health of personnel, and to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
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5. Works as a member of an Incident Command System team.
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6. Participates in the rescue, care or treatment of injured person(s). Duties may involve responding to lost persons assisting in the evacuation of a building, boat or grounds, performing triage of patients in a mass-casualty incident, performing high and low angle technical rope rescue of a monument or structure.
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7. Conducts ongoing safety patrols and audits for the safety of personnel and visitors.
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8. Responds to onsite accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illness; makes an independent preliminary assessment of the patient's condition and selects the appropriate protocol.
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9. Performs initial triage of patient(s), following with additional patient assessment.
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10. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of life-threatening and non-Iife-threatening trauma and medical emergencies.
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11. Selects the most expedient and/or appropriate route to and from emergency site. Accompanies the patient during transport until care is transferred to equal or higher medical authority.
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12. Ensures excellent condition of all supplies, medication and equipment to include checking expiration dates, stock amounts, functionality, cleanliness and repair/replacement as needed.
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13. Deals effectively with a wide variety of groups and individuals under stressful conditions.
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14. Routinely communicates through a multi-channel radio communications system; handles radio communications professionally during an emergency.
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15. Communicates clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, with patients, medical staff and public safety personnel, exhibiting familiarity with medical terminology.
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16. Applies knowledge of cultural differences to provide medical care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs and customs.
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17. Orally reports in a clear and concise manner patient assessment findings and treatment administered.
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18. Prepares written documentation of patient care activities that is thorough, accurate and in compliance with patient privacy regulations, legal requirements and local procedure.
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19. Assists reviewing standard operating procedures involving emergency medical services and rescue.
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20. Assists controlling crowds during times of high public visitation and VIP visits.
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21. Assists with clinical and medical program related administrative duties including patient charting, reception desk duties, data gathering and statistical analysis.
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22. Works with management staff to achieve safe workplace visitor experience.
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23. Plans and conducts training for emergency personnel of various credential levels, regarding various emergency care related topics including but not limited to patient assessment, scene safety rescue procedures, extrication, etc.
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24. Assists in training other park, partner, contractor and/or concessioner employees in CPR and Emergency Response.
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25. 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.
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