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Department of Defense
FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC)
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What they do
A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.
$72,164 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Twentynine Palms, CA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description You will respond to emergencies as a member of an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, Hazardous Materials Team and/or a Rescue Team. You will participate in daily training and instruction classes covering all phases of fire protection, fire prevention and emergency medical services. You will act as the driver/operator of an emergency response pumper/ladder, brush fire fighting, ambulance, hazardous material response, or other rescue vehicle as required. You will respond all hazardous materials incidents as required. You will perform daily preventative maintenance inspections of firefighting transport vehicles, tools, and medical equipment. You will respond to all medical emergencies and provides advanced patient assessment and treatment for victims of fire, sudden illness, accident injuries, childbirth, and other events requiring medical intervention. Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You must possess a current valid United States driver's license. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to work an uncommon tour of duty (may include weekend, nights, overtime, or holidays) and rotating shift work. This position requires rotating shift work. 3 (24-hr) shifts per week GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care as the lead paramedic during emergency incidents; performing fire suppression and prevention activities; providing ambulance transport services; conducting technical rescue and hazardous materials response; participating in emergency communications; and delivering public education, training, and community risk reduction services while exercising independent judgment in patient care and emergency operations. GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care as part of a firefighting team; supporting fire suppression, ventilation, search and rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency response operations; operating firefighting, rescue, and EMS equipment; and assisting with patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transport in accordance with established protocols. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.