Firefighter (Paramedic)

Army Transportation • Southport, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent serves as an Firefighter Paramedic. This position is included under the provisions of Special Retirement Coverage (SRC) and may have both a maximum entry age and a mandatory retirement date. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively. As a "Key" position, the incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization. This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. This position requires the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program. Occasional TDY is required – 10%. Incumbent is required to report for duty during Natural Disasters and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. Formal land based Shipboard Firefighting certification must be obtained within one year of employment. This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of pre-employment and periodic subsequent medical examination in accordance with DoDM 6055.05-M to ensure continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear the prescribed uniform and/or personal protective equipment while on duty.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis; 48-hour rotating shifts with a work schedule of 144 hours per pay period.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to conform to the requirements set-forth in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500, Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program.
• Incumbent is required to report for duty during Natural Disasters and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Formal land based Shipboard Firefighting certification must be obtained within one year of employment.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Responding to emergencies such as: injury and/or illness of patients.
• Performing lifesaving measures on persons such as: performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, wound care, and/or rescue operations.
• Controlling fires as a member of an organized team such as: military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade.
• Fire Fighter I certification.
• Fire Fighter II certification.
• Driver Operator-Pumper certification.
• Driver Operator-Aerial certification.
• HAZMAT Technician certification.
• State or National Registry Paramedic Certification Card indicating a future expiration date.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Responding to emergencies such as: injury and/or illness of patients, 2) Performing lifesaving measures on persons such as: performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, wound care, and/or rescue operations, 3) Controlling fires as a member of an organized team such as: military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). (For Non-Federal Employees) One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Responding to emergencies such as: injury and/or illness of patients, 2) Performing lifesaving measures on persons such as: performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, wound care, and/or rescue operations, 3) Controlling fires as a member of an organized team such as: military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Responsibilities

• Provide directions to fire crews during fire and rescue operations.
• Use vehicle radios, computers, or telephonic equipment to communicate status and receive instructions.
• Use communication equipment and systems to dispatch manpower and equipment.
• Operate emergency communications equipment and systems to receive and transmit information.
• Communicate with the receiving facility to provide patient status information.
• Maintain readiness by ensuring the vehicle equipment and supplies have been inspected and are serviceable.
• Assess patient status and baseline vital signs to determine priority for care.
• Provide patient status information to receiving facility.
• Select the safest and most efficient route to and from emergencies.
• Administer advanced life support care to victims on the scene of a fire, accident or in the case of sudden illness.
• Determine the appropriate water pressure for various hose deployments and stream applications to ensure a positive water supply.
• Operate firefighting vehicles in response to incidents.
• Operate hose lines, ladders, and hydrants to control and extinguish fires.
• Perform general maintenance tasks on firefighting apparatus and equipment to ensure it is readily available for use.
• Use hand tools, power tools, or portable fire extinguishers to perform firefighting duties.
• Use monitoring equipment during hazardous material incidents to identify and verify the presence and concentrations of hazardous materials.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed