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Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: In addition to the first responder duties and responsibilities, follows protocols in providing basic life support. Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 4 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. Responsibilities Provides appropriate on the scene life support and drives ambulance to and from the scene. Responds on-site to accidents and other emergencies involving injury operating an emergency vehicle (ambulance). Conducts preliminary assessment of the patient's condition and selects the most appropriate protocol from a variety of prescribed protocols. Conducts a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of the condition and searches for medical alert symbols. Assists in lifting and carrying the patients who routinely weigh in excess of 100lbs in addition to the stretcher which also weighs in excess of 100lbs from the incident scene. Determines if and how the patient can be moved (ground vs. air) and to which medical facility the patient should be transported. Performs initial and on-going focused patient assessment and physical examination. Manages respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation (AED). Controls external bleeding with direct pressure and treats shock with pneumatic anti-shock garments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes [insert examples of specialized experience]. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Licensure/Certification: Initial hires may be made with a valid state Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification; however, incumbent must obtain and maintain a National Registry EMT certification within 52 weeks of the date-of-hire. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information This position is subject to Section 231, Crime Control Act of 29 November 1990; Section 13041,Title 42 United States Code; and Section 1094, National Defense Authorization Act (Fiscal years 1992and 1993) or 5 December 1991. Employees must obtain and maintain a favorable result from aCriminal History Background Check as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Medical Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation or Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 4 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.