FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC)
U.S. Marine Corps
Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will respond to all structure fires, operate hydrants, lay hose lines, perform ladder operations, operates nozzles and other extinguishing equipment to effect fire suppression. You will perform assigned firefighting tasks at major warehouse structures, ordinance storage facilities/loading areas, four story barracks, older wood constructed barracks, and major above ground fuel facilities. You will respond to all emergency alarms involving vehicles ammunition, gasoline, electrical hazardous material, brush and structures. You will respond to all medical emergencies and provide advanced patient assessment and treatment for victims of fire, sudden illness, accidental injuries, childbirth, and other events requiring medical intervention. You will make independent preliminary assessments of patient's condition and select from a variety of prescribed protocols the one which you consider appropriate under the given circumstances. You will prioritize treatments for patients having multiple problems and employ a variety of established emergency medical/medicine techniques, methods, and equipment to the appropriate medical facility. You will detect the presence of potentially hazardous materials to maintain containment and control. You will maintain care of emergency equipment (e.g., backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, oxygen delivery systems, monitoring equipment, specialized kits and bags) to ensure safety upon treating patients. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: Performing firefighter duties (e.g., control and extinguish fires, fire rescues and reducing or eliminating potential fire hazards), performing and providing emergency medical response and treatment (e.g. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); basic, intermediate, and advanced life support (ALS); airway management, emergency childbirth, mass casualty triage) AND transporting emergency personnel and patients safely to the emergency room. 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 fire prevention and protection and emergency operations, including responding to medical emergencies (e.g. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); basic, intermediate, and advanced life support (ALS); airway management, emergency childbirth, mass casualty triage), hazardous material responses AND transporting emergency personnel and patients safely to the emergency room. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT For the GS-08 grade: You must be certified by either the DOD, the Pro-Board, or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) : Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations Hazardous Materials Technician or Hazardous Materials MSCs Product Control & Mas Decon within a maximum of 24 months after appointment date. For the GS-09 grade: You must be certified by either the DOD, the Pro-Board, or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) with the following firefighter certifications: Firefighter I Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Awareness Hazardous Materials Operations Hazardous Materials Technician or Hazardous Materials MSCs Product Control & Mas Decon Driver/Operator Pumper Driver/Operator Aerial Fire Instructor I If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
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