Job at a glance
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: 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. Click here for more information on SRC for Firefighters (Primary/Rigorous) Major duties: Administer emergency care for injuries at accident sites.,Provide medical care as a Paramedic.,Perform preventative checks on trucks and equipment on a daily basis.,Maintain tools and equipment for the organization.,Provide advanced or detailed patient assessment by conducting a systematic evaluation of the patient's condition and selects from a variety of prescribed protocols the one that he/she considers appropriate under the given circumstances.,Operate telephone and radio-communications equipment and systems to communicate with receiving facility.,Use a variety of hand and power tools and works in all phases of firefighting/rescue operations.,Use a variety of light rescue tools and equipment for removal of victims/patients.
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.