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: Serves as a shift supervisor for the Ambulance Section at Fort Stewart and works under the direction of the Chief of the Ambulance Section.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) responding to accidents or emergencies involving injuries and/or illnesses; (2) conducting examinations to obtain patient vital signs, AND (3) operating a patient transport vehicle. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). 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.
Respond to all types of emergencies involving injury and illnesses, and sometimes encounter situations which are life threatening.
Independently determines the shortest and safest route to the incident location while gathering pertinent data prior to arrival.
Conducts both a complete site survey for hazardous conditions and a physical examination of the patient in order to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of the patient’s condition.
Provides emergency medical care in the field environment based on field diagnosis ether by direction from advanced life support medical control, and/or in accordance with standing orders (protocols).
Assists with maintenance of emergency vehicles and performs daily equipment inventories.
Ensures that all applicable patient care reports and related forms are completed in accordance with established protocols and standards.
Establishes performance standards; prepare and issue performance ratings; explains work requirements, methods, and procedures as needed.
Counsels employees on work performance and initiates minor disciplinary actions.