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Supervisory Paramedic (EMS Chief)

U.S. Army Medical Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This is a supervisory job as the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado, part of the U.S. Army Medical Command. The EMS Chief runs the hospital's advanced life support emergency program and supervises staff. The announcement uses Direct Hire Authority (DHA), a special hiring method that lets the agency appoint qualified candidates, and the work includes rotating shifts and weekends.

1 vacancy (the announcement says multiple positions may be filled from it)

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Manage the Advanced Life Support emergency medical services program for the installation.
  • Write and submit a detailed installation EMS plan for approval.
  • Develop and run supply, equipment and staff budgets and plans.
  • Assign work to subordinates and prepare operating procedures.
  • Respond to accidents and emergencies involving injuries and illnesses on the installation.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in federal service. It must include responding to emergencies, assigning work to subordinates, and preparing operating procedures. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, can count.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid, unrestricted State Paramedic license for the installation's state, or a valid National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification, at time of hire
  • If you have only one of these, you must get the other within 12 months of hire
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, which you must be able to obtain and keep
  • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or Red Cross equivalent
  • AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or Red Cross equivalent, within six months of hire
  • NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 training within six months of hire
  • Valid, unrestricted state driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), and hours per week
  • Copy of your paramedic license or NRP certification, uploaded with your application
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Documents proving any preference eligibility, as listed in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements
  • Optional cover letter

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers. If the agency decides you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and show hours per week for each job, or it may be marked incomplete.
  • Upload a copy of your paramedic license or NRP certification with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • Describe your experience in plain language and avoid acronyms, because the agency will not guess what your resume means.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Alternate schedules, rotating shifts, and irregular tours, including weekends, nights, and holidays. You may need to work during severe weather or emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Possible suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation
  • Possible Personnel Security Investigation
  • Background check and periodic re-checks because the job works with children under 18
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination, or a recognized exemption
  • Immunization screening; Hepatitis B vaccine required for direct patient contact
  • Pre-placement medical examination
  • Drug testing, including pre-employment and random tests
  • Credit check as part of the moderate-risk background check
  • Mission essential: must report or stay during severe weather or emergencies
  • Alternate schedules, rotating shifts, weekends, nights and holidays
  • Physical Ability Test within 30 days of hire and yearly after that for paramedic positions
  • Must drive a motor vehicle as part of the job
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selection may be limited by the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$91,870 – $119,434 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Carson, Colorado
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Health Aid And Technician (0640)
Announcement
HSM1-27-13101458-DHA

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