Seasonal Health Technician (Paramedic)

Department Of The Interior•Grand Canyon, AZ

61d•$24 - $24

About The Position

These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-July 2026 For more park(s) information, please visit find a park. These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-July 2026 For more park(s) information, please visit find a park.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
Depending on location, occupancy of government quarters may be required.
Depending on location, government housing may be available.
You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
If selected you will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/10/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: These positions provide emergency medical services and candidates must meet the following selective placement factors: (1) a current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification (NREMT-P) and/or an unrestricted state license; AND (2) a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; AND (3) a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Please provide a copy of your certifications with your application. Candidates who do not meet these requirements by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration.
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: responding to medical calls to identify and treat trauma and emergencies; independently conducting accurate and complete patient assessments; completing medical reports, including insurance and billing information; leading or training others performing EMS work; and communicating medical information with patients, medical staff, and public safety personnel. You must include hours per week worked.
EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one year of full-time graduate level education with major study in a field directly related to the position such as anatomy and physiology, biology, hazardous material handling, pharmacology, trauma management, health care administration, or other related coursework. You must include transcripts.
Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Only related graduate level education is creditable. Example:6 months of specialized experience at the GS-06 grade level (50% of the experience requirement) and completion of 9 semester hours of related graduate level education (50% of the education requirement) is qualifying. You must include transcripts.

Responsibilities

You will perform work as a certified Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic within the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection, operating independently to make patient care decisions.
Respond to medical emergencies involving injured and ill persons, ranging from minor medical to life threatening emergencies in an out of hospital/field setting.
Provide basic and advanced life support measures including I.V. therapy, drug therapy, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and advanced airway management in an out of hospital/field setting.
Assist and mentor other park staff (AEMTs, EMTs, First Responders) in providing emergency medical services in the park.
Operate and maintain the district's ambulance and related equipment.
Cooperate with all EMS providers, including clinic staff, to provide medical care. Communicate with medical control to receive medical orders on patients.
Assist in EMS training of park personnel at EMT refresher courses, EMS Endorsement, ambulance orientation, CPR, and other opportunities.
Review park EMS run reports and assist with the parkwide quality assurance program.
Provide assistance and input to the park EMS Coordinator on a variety of EMS issues.
Operate Federal government vehicles.
Complete all required medical forms and reports.
May perform search and rescue, Wildland and Structural Fire, visitor assistance, and resource management work.

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.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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