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Position Title
Lead Health Technician (Paramedic)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-1541-GRCA-25-12740371-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 to Tuesday, June 3, 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
Minimum Qualifications GS-0640-08 (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the position of Lead Health Technician (Paramedic), GS-0640-08 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. (limit characters)
Certifications- Paramedic certification/licensure from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or unrestricted state license AND, 2) a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. (limit characters)
2. Do you currently possess both certifications? If you do not possess both current certifications, you will be considered ineligible for this position. If yes, list these certifications with expiration dates in your resume. Failure to support your certifications will consider you ineligible.
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For each task listed below, select the statement from A through E that best describes your level of experience, education, and/or training. If you leave any question blank your score will be negatively impacted. ATTENTION: For each question below, you must document your skill level in your resume. This means, for example, that if you rate yourself at the expert level (E) for a skill or task, you must document when you have supervised or trained others doing that skill or task. If you rate yourself at the independent level (D), you must show that you did the task as a regular and recurring part of a job. We will verify that you have documented your skills in your resume and your score will be lowered for skills that are not documented. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Responds to and returns from emergency calls, using advanced knowledge of local roads, park lands and adjoining response areas.
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4. Skill and familiarity of emergency and patient transport vehicles to safely operate these vehicles under all weather and traffic conditions; and skill in emergency communication techniques and the operation of communication equipment.
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5. Selects most expedient and/or appropriate route to and from the emergency site.
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6. Adheres to governing traffic ordinances, laws, etc., pertaining to operation of emergency and patient vehicles.
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7. Responds by ambulance, helicopter and on foot to emergency scenes.
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8. Assesses the scene and recognizes the need for ancillary personnel and requests additional personnel as needed.
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9. Independently conducts a complete assessment, using advanced knowledge of topographic anatomy; knowledge of major body systems.
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10. Knowledge of emergency medical techniques; and knowledge to understand legal considerations of emergency care.
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11. Triages the patient(s). Performs primary and secondary patient assessments. Determines the nature, extent, and seriousness of the patient's condition
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12. Identifies and treats trauma and medical emergencies using, advanced knowledge of emergency medical techniques, topographic anatomy, and major body systems
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13. Identifies the signs and symptoms of life-threatening and non life-threatening trauma and medical injuries.
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14. Completes in-service training sessions on emergency equipment and procedures as assigned.
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15. Plans and conducts training for emergency personnel.
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16. Knowledge in various emergency care related topics including but not limited to patient assessment, scene safety, rescue procedures, extrication.
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17. Reporting continuing education documentation (CEU) for the purpose of provider recertification hours.
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18. Researching the most up-to-date studies and national standards on related EMS topics.
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19. Provide a verbal briefing to others to convey information related to emergency medical services, and search and rescue.
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20. Work with a variety of workgroups/agencies to achieve common goals.
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21. Communicates orally and in writing with medical and public safety personnel, using extensive skill in emergency communication techniques and operating communication equipment.
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22. Demonstrate understanding, tact, empathy, and concern in handling contentious or stressful situations.
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23. Orally reports in a clear and concise manner patient assessment and treatment administered. Prepares written documentation of patient care activities that is thorough and accurate according to local procedures.
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24. EMS and search and rescue activities involve walking long distances over rough terrain, carrying heavy loads, and using technical rescue equipment.
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25. Going without sleep for extended periods of time.
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26. Ability to fly in a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft without ill effects.
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27. Ability to work extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients.
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28. Experience with recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and positioning of patients, frequently under adverse conditions or in confined surroundings.
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