Supervisory Paramedic (Ems Chief)
About The Position
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service. The Supervisory Paramedic serves as the EMS Chief, responsible for overall management and supervision of emergency medical services at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado. The role manages the installation’s Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program and provides subject-matter and training expertise in responder-level operations. The position evaluates EMS needs and prepares annual reviews, develops and submits an Installation EMS Plan for approval, and develops and implements supply, equipment, and personnel budgets and plans. The EMS Chief assigns work to subordinates, prepares and issues operating procedures and assignment instructions, and ensures employees’ developmental and training needs are identified and met. The position also responds to installation accidents and emergencies involving injuries and illnesses, including potentially life-threatening situations. This is a mission-essential position. The incumbent may work alternate schedules, rotating shifts, and irregular tours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies. The role requires maintaining specified paramedic, life-support, and incident-management certifications, as well as a valid driver’s license. A pre-placement medical examination, immunization screening, background investigation, and drug testing are required.
Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, including responding to installation accidents and emergencies involving injuries and illnesses; making delegated assignments to subordinate workforce for timely pre-hospital emergency response; assigning work based on priorities, assignment difficulty, and employee capability; and preparing and issuing operating procedures and assignment instructions.
- At time of hire, a valid, unrestricted paramedic license for the state where the installation is located or valid National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification; if the incumbent has only one, they must obtain the other within 12 months of hire.
- Obtain and maintain NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 training within six months of hire.
- Obtain and maintain current AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider certification or Red Cross equivalent, depending on installation requirements, within six months of hire.
- Have and maintain current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider certification or Red Cross equivalent, depending on installation requirements.
- Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association.
- Maintain an unrestricted, valid state driver’s license.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for male applicants born after December 31, 1959.
- Complete suitability and security investigations, which may include a credit check and periodic re-verification.
- Comply with annual seasonal influenza vaccination requirements or provide a recognized exemption; complete required immunization screening, including Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact.
- Complete a pre-placement medical examination.
- Pass pre-employment drug screening and be subject to random testing thereafter.
- Pass a Physical Ability Test within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter if required for the incumbent’s paramedic EMS position.
- Be available for alternate work schedules, rotating shifts, irregular duty tours, and work on weekends, nights, and holidays; report to or remain at work during emergencies as required.
- Complete a one-year probationary period.
- Use direct deposit for pay.
- Qualify based on experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program for the assigned Army or Joint Base installation.
- Provide subject-matter and training expertise in responder-level operations.
- Evaluate and prepare an EMS needs assessment and review it annually for updates.
- Develop, write, and submit a detailed Installation EMS Plan to the Senior Commander and HQDA EMS Program Office for approval.
- Develop and implement supply, equipment, and personnel budgets and plans.
- Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, assignment difficulty, and employee capability.
- Prepare and issue relevant operating procedures and provide assignment instructions.
- Identify employees’ developmental and training needs and ensure training is provided.
- Respond to installation accidents and emergencies involving injuries and illnesses, including potentially life-threatening situations.
- Make delegated assignments to subordinate workforce to support timely responses to medical-related pre-hospital emergencies.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to position and eligibility rules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
