 Detailed Information. If you have any questions regarding this position please use the contact information below.
| Department: |
Interior, National Park Service (Duty Location: San Francisco, CA) |
| Address: |
USOPM San Francisco Services Branch, 90 Seventh Street Suite 13-300 |
| City: |
San Francisco |
| State: |
CA |
| Zip: |
94103 |
| Contact Name: |
Alvina Yan |
| Contact Phone: |
(415) 281-7072 |
| Email: |
alvina.yan@opm.gov |
| Job Position: |
Firefighter (Paramedic) |
| Open Date: |
February 16, 2010 |
| Close Date: |
August 16, 2010 |
| Salary: |
55,015.00 - 71,520.00 USD /year |
| Job Description: |
Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - San Francisco, CA
The employee responds as a firefighter/paramedic to emergencies and initiates appropriate medical treatment including IV therapy, administration of various pharmaceuticals, advanced airway management, defibrillation and various basic life support skills.
Exercises control and direction over fire personnel in the application of emergency medical procedures and treatment protocols.
Maintains radio communications with designated base hospitals and carries out orders.
Assures that emergency medical equipment, tools, and apparatus are maintained, inspected and kept in good working condition.
Controls medical supplies, particularly narcotics, through utilization of inventory procedures, daily monitoring of shelf life of medical supplies.
Instructs others in EMT-D skills including CPR.
Serves as a fully trained member of the firefighting crew and performs wildland / structural firefighting, hazardous materials medical response and rescue operations.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Drug Testing: In accordance with Executive Order 12564, applicants for this position are required to submit to a drug test and to receive a negative drug result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is a drug-testing designated position subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
Wearing of departmental uniform is required.
Position is subject to 24 hour shift rotations, night and/or weekend work.
Initial tour will be 40-hour work week for one full pay period (2 weeks) and then regular hours of duty of 72 hours per week there after. |
| Job Requirements: |
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
CERTIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have certification in the State of California and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)’s as a Paramedic. Applicants must submit proof of certification.
Must have or be able to obtain Firefighter I Certification within one (1) year.
Must possess Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). (Must submit proof with application or you will not be considered.)
AGE RESTRICTIONS:
This is a primary firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Therefore, the maximum entry age of 37 applies. Those meeting this requirement are:
Applicants who have not reached their 37th birthday; OR
Current or Former Federal employees who are over 37 AND who have enough prior covered creditable service in fire or law enforcement covered positions, that when subtracted from their chronological age, puts their maximum entry age below 37. This means that applicants who have passed the entry age limit but who have previously served or are currently serving in a fire or law enforcement covered position, may in some cases re-enter a primary firefighter position, if the person meets the applicable qualification requirements for the position and will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered and creditable firefighter service by the time he/she reaches the mandatory retirement age of 57 years. “Covered positions” are those Federal positions that meet the definition of firefighter in 5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d) as determined by the Office of Personnel Management or the designated agency official.
Applicants over the maximum entry age should provide copies of all SF-50’s documenting total prior service in special retirement positions to support their claims: this includes all SF-50’s documenting entry into, AND departure from all covered firefighter/law enforcement positions. OR
Clearly document in their resume/application the prior Federal service in covered firefighter/law enforcement positions including dates of service (From/To), Position title/Series/Grade, the agency and location.
IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-08 level in the Federal Service by the date of application, which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of this position. Such experience includes (1) controlling or extinguishing wildland or structural fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) responding as a firefighter/paramedic to emergency medical calls for services or rescue operations; (3) detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; (4) operating fire or emergency communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and (6) developing or providing training in fire protection and prevention, or basic life support skills.
CLEARANCES:
Prior to appointment, the person selected for this position must be determined to be physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; and also pass a medical examination (which includes vision, hearing, cardiovascular, and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. In addition, the employee will be required to successfully meet all medical requirements as specified under NPS RM-57 or NFPA 1582.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Five points may be added to the eligible ratings of veterans who: Entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976; served on active duty during the Gulf War between August 2, 1990 and January 2, 1992, regardless of where the person served; served on active duty for more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or, served in a military action for which they received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Medal holders and Gulf War veterans must have served continuously for at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. Ten points may be granted to the eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart recipients; spouses or mothers of a 100 percent disabled veteran; or the widows, widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran. |
| How to Apply: |
HOW TO APPLY:
A complete Application Package must be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on the closing date of Monday, August 16, 2010.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:
(1) Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire (completed online or a hard copy Form 1203-FX (Form C)), and
(2) Your résumé and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section below.
Your application package may be submitted in full or in parts via Application Manager, fax, or mail delivery. In other words, you may submit your resume online, then submit your transcripts via fax, then submit your DD-214 via regular mail.
Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing. Track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager. (NOTE: Application Manager has a navigation box that appears on the left side of the screen whenever you are working on an Application Package. The items listed in the navigation box are pages you need to visit, and represent steps you need to complete, in order for your Application Package to reach the status of Complete.) Your Application Package status must be Complete by Monday, August 16, 2010.
Option A: Application Manager
To begin, choose ONE of these options:
· If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process: Online Questionnaire.
OR
· If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.
To return to Application Manager at any time, click this link: https://ApplicationManager.gov.
Option B: Paper Qualifications Questionnaire
If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager, you can write your answers on paper, and submit the form, with your resume and any supporting documents by fax or by mail. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX (Qualifications and Availability Form C), which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850; after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions. (Note: Use the “Instructions for Completing the Hard Copy Questionnaire” below (in the Required Documents section) as a guide to filling out the form.)
To Fax:
· If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing.
· If you are faxing any documents (such as a resume or transcripts) without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly. The information contained on the cover page should match exactly the information you provided to the assessment questionnaire (Vacancy ID number FS236522, your name, and SSN).
The fax number is 1-478-757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
To Mail: If you must mail any of your application materials, please use the address shown at the end of this vacancy announcement. Indicate the vacancy announcement number (FS236522 AYA 09) on your application materials and on the envelope. Your application materials will not be returned, so please do not submit original documents that you may need in the future. All application material must be received by the closing date.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
In addition to your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, the following documents are required:
* Resume
* Veterans Preference documentation, if you are claiming veteran preference
* CTAP/ICTAP documentation, if applicable
* Qualifications/Miscellaneous - copies or documentation on meeting the certifications/license requirements
If you fail to submit all of the required materials, we will not be able to fully process your application, and you may lose consideration for this position. No additional information will be solicited or accepted after the closing date.
RESUME: In your resume, be sure you provide all of the information requested below:
1. Vacancy Announcement Number (FS236522 AYA 09), title and grade(s) for which you are applying.
2. Your full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code); Social Security Number; Country of Citizenship. If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
3. Education - High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED. For any Colleges and/or Universities attended, include city, state and zip code; major field(s) of study; type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
4. Work Experience - List each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions). Include job title; duties and accomplishments; number of hours per week; employer's name and address; supervisor's name and phone number; starting and ending dates of employment (month and year); salary. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
5. Other Qualifications - Job-related training courses (title and year); job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.); job-related certificates and licenses; job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.). Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Veterans’ Preference - If you are claiming 5-point veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate, DD-214, or other valid proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, SF-15, and the required documentation specified on the form. The SF-15 can be downloaded from the USAJOBS website. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ADDITIONAL VETERAN PREFERENCE POINTS.
Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: Eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicants may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, you must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. You must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a “Notice of Personnel Action” (SF-50) noting current or last position, grade level, duty location and documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE HARD COPY QUESTIONNAIRE (FORM 1203-FX). If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement (or at least the following instructions) and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.
Submitting Documents
If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.
Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUST use the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.
* Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number FS236522
* Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
* You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
* Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:
* Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
* Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
* Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name
Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.
Social Security Number
Enter your Social Security Number in the space indicated. Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary, however, we cannot process your application without it.
Vacancy Identification Number
FS236522
1. Title of Job
Firefighter (Paramedic)
2. Biographic Data
All biographic information is required, except for country (unless you reside in an overseas area), your telephone number, the contact time and fax number.
3. E-Mail Address
Would you like to be notified by e-mail? If so, please enter your e-mail address in the space provided.
4. Work Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
5. Employment Availability
This recruitment bulletin establishes a standing register of eligible applicants that the agency may select from on an as needed basis for permanent, temporary or TERM (not to exceed) full-time appointments.
Please respond Yes or No if you are willing to accept a full-time Term appointment lasting at least 1 year and 1 month, up to a total not to exceed 4 years.
Please respond Yes or No if you are willing to accept a Temporary Appointment not-to-exceed up to six months.
6. Citizenship
(Required) Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
8. Other Information
This is a primary firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Therefore, the maximum entry age of 37 applies. Please enter your date of birth in the space provided.
If you are over the age of 37 but have enough prior covered creditable service in fire or law enforcement covered positions, that when subtracted from your chronological age, puts your maximum entry age below 37, then please also complete the Job Related Experience section of this questionnaire and provide the appropriate proof.
9. Languages
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
10. Lowest Grade
Enter the lowest grade you are willing to accept.
09
11. Miscellaneous Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
12. Special Knowledge
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
13. Test Location
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
14. Veteran Preference Claim
Enter your veterans' preference claim. (Note: If you are claiming veterans' preference YOU MUST submit supporting documentation as specified in the vacancy announcement to receive eligibility consideration.)
15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service
These dates are required if you have claimed veterans' preference, unless you have claimed derived preference (i.e., widow, spouse, etc.). Please use this format: (mm/dd/yyyy)
16. Availability Date
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
17. Service Computation Date
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
18. Other Date Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
19. Job Preference
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
20. Occupational Specialties
(Required) The specialty code for this position is:
001 Firefighter (Paramedic)
21. Geographic Availability
(Required) The location code for this position is:
1576 San Francisco, CA
22. Transition Assistance Plan
Complete this section ONLY IF you are a surplus or displaced Federal employee requesting special priority consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). To be considered, you must be a surplus or displaced Federal employee as defined in the regulations, be applying for a vacancy at or below the grade level of the position from which you have been or are being separated (and with no greater promotion potential than your position), and be occupying or have been displaced from a position in the same local commuting area as the vacancy.
Note: To receive consideration for the CTAP or ICTAP, you must submit the necessary supporting documentation as specified in the vacancy announcement.
23. Job Related Experience
This is a primary firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Therefore, the maximum entry age of 37 applies. Those meeting this requirement are: Applicants who have not reached their 37th birthday; OR Current or Former Federal employees who are over 37 AND who have enough prior covered creditable service in fire or law enforcement covered positions, that when subtracted from their chronological age, puts their maximum entry age below 37. This means that applicants who have passed the entry age limit but who have previously served or are currently serving in a fire or law enforcement covered position, may in some cases re-enter a primary firefighter position, if the person meets the applicable qualification requirements for the position and will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered and creditable firefighter service by the time he/she reaches the mandatory retirement age of 57 years. "Covered positions" are those Federal positions that meet the definition of firefighter in 5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d) as determined by the Office of Personnel Management or the designated agency official.
Please indicate the years/months of covered Federal service you have in a covered position. Copies of SF-50s must be submitted with your application to support this information.
24. Personal Background Information
If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.
25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:
Applicants must meet specific certifications and license requirements for this position. Please answer the following questions Yes or No if you possess the required certifications and license.
1. I have certification in the State of California and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)s as a Paramedic. I have included proof of certification in my application package.
A. Yes
B. No
2. I possess certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). I have included proof of certification in my application package.
A. Yes
B. No
3. I have or am able to obtain Firefighter I certification within one year. I have included proof of certification or ability to obtain the certification in my application package.
A. Yes
B. No
4. I have or am able to acquire appropriate government/civilian vehicle operator licenses in order to operate emergency vehicles.
A. Yes
B. No
Additional qualification requirements
5. Select the one response from the choices below that demonstrate how you qualify for this GS-09 Firefighter position.
A. In addition to meeting the above certifications/license requirements, I have at least one year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-08 level in the Federal Service by the date of application, which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of this position. Such experience includes (1) controlling or extinguishing wildland or structural fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) responding as a firefighter/paramedic to emergency medical calls for services or rescue operations; (3) detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; (4) operating fire or emergency communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and (6) developing or providing training in fire protection and prevention, or basic life support skills.
B. My experience does not match the description above.
Knowledge and understanding of providing emergency medical service at the Basic Life Support (BLS)/Advanced Life Support (ALS) levels.
For each task in the following groups, choose ONE letter from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
6. Conduct training or direct others in operation of emergency medical service vehicles and equipment.
7. Perform advanced airway techniques including use of an esophageal or dual lumen airway device and oral intubation using laryngoscopy.
8. Prepare medical field care reports on all medical incidents using appropriate legal and medical terminology.
9. Evaluate the medical emergency and initiate the appropriate medical treatment approach to include IV therapy, administration of various pharmaceuticals orally or intravenously, and various basic life support skills.
10. Administer electrical energy therapy or defibrillation procedures.
11. Conduct a patient assessment/physical examination to determine the nature, extent and seriousness of the patients condition.
Ability to fight fires (both structural and wildland).
12. Perform firefighting duties at incidents involving water craft, aircraft, or other vehicles.
13. Perform structural firefighting duties at facilities that may be engaged in the production, storage, and testing of fuels, explosives, gases, or other chemicals.
14. Perform maintenance tasks on firefighting apparatus, equipment and facilities.
15. Use and operate a variety of fire equipment such as pumps, hose lays, and fire engines.
16. Perform wildland firefighting duties including building firebreaks and manipulating fuels to reduce hazard.
17. Perform pre-fire planning by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems.
Ability to perform rescue operations resulting from vehicle and boating accidents and falls.
18. Perform rescue operations at incidents involving aircraft crashes, vehicle accidents, water rescues, and/or cliff rescues.
19. Inspect and maintain emergency medical equipment, tools, and apparatus.
20. Operate equipment such as ladders, jaws of life, ropes, rigging systems, axes, etc. in performing rescue operations.
21. Direct emergency medical service providers in delivering medical aid to sick and/or injured patients.
22. Perform inventory and exercise control over emergency medical supplies and drug box.
Ability to communicate under extreme stress and immediacy.
23. Instruct fire and other personnel in EMT-D skills and other basic life support skills to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
24. Maintain alertness, self-control, and emotional stability when working under conditions of stress, confusion or panic in order to successfully perform fire suppression or provide life support.
25. Relay information on signs and symptoms of the patient to designated base hospital via radio communications.
26. Consult with physicians or base hospital staff for carrying out appropriate orders including the calculation and administration of medications, intravenous solutions, and related emergency therapy techniques.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Alvina Yan
Phone: (415)281-7072
Fax: (415)281-7076
Email: alvina.yan@opm.gov
Agency Information:
USOPM San Francisco Services Branch
San Francisco Federal Building
90 Seventh Street Suite 13-300
San Francisco, CA 94103
Fax: (415)281-7076 |
| Date Added: |
April 23, 2010 |
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