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Summary

Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center (DVAMC) is recruiting one Supervisory Medical Care Transport Technician within Specialty Care Service. Incumbent performs technical duties as a Paramedic (Basic and Advanced Life Support Services). In addition to performing all the duties and responsibilities of a Paramedic - the incumbent will - as a regular and recurring part of their assignment - exercise supervisory authorities and responsibilities over the Ambulance Services Program (ASP).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 05/18/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-10. The grade may have been in any occupation - but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year - it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade - as required by the announcement. In this instance - you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting time in grade requirements - you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-10 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include - but are not limited to: evaluate patients for emergent or non-emergent medical conditions - plan and carry out steps to handle problems and deviations in work assignments - collect patient information - assisting patients with complex life-threatening situations that may include setting up equipment and passing instruments to restore normal physiological function Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment while promoting a sense of worth and dignity under the supervision of licensed personnel. Certifications and Licenses: Supervisory Paramedics shall possess and maintain current Basic Life Support Provider certification. Incumbent shall maintain certification as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic). Incumbent shall possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. Incumbent shall possess a valid and unrestricted state driver's license. Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of experience with ambulance services preferred. Proficiency in 12-lead ECG interpretation. Familiarity with airway management and medication administration. Leadership experience beneficial. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: First Response Interpersonal Skills Leadership Planning and Evaluating 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients. Generally - the work requires recurring bending - lifting - stooping - stretching - and positioning of patients. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Duties

• The Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician performs technical duties as a Paramedic (Basic and Advanced Life Support Services)
• In addition to performing all the duties and responsibilities of a Paramedic - the person in this position will - as a regular and recurring part of their assignment - exercise supervisory authorities and responsibilities over the Ambulance Services Program (ASP)
• The major duties include but are not limited to: Oversees all aspects of the Ambulance Services Program (ASP)
• Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities to include but not limited to creates - adjusts and approves ASP employee schedules as well as reviewing and approving leave requests
• interviews candidates for positions and recommends appointment - promotion or reassignment
• observes performance and develops performance standards
• resolves formal and informal complaints
• prepares and recommends awards or bonuses
• provides advice and counsel related to work and administrative matters
• assures subordinates are trained - etc.
• Prepares forecasts of funds needed for equipment - materials and supplies
• Responds to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses
• Determines and prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures
• Performs patient triage and records patient's vital signs
• Administers basic and advanced life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards
• Provides fluid resuscitation by IV and manages trauma injuries
• Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment
• Follows safety procedures - utilizes safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals
• Operates the emergency transport vehicle and uses telephone and radio communications equipment and systems
• Assists in lifting and carrying patients into or out of transport vehicles and into treatment facility
• and - Performs all other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Supervisory Paramedics may work rotating shifts - including holidays - and are subject to occasional recall to maintain adequate coverage of the Emergency Department and ambulance service 24 hours a day - 7 days a week
• Mandatory overtime may be required due to run times that may extend beyond normal scheduled work hours
• Condition of continued employment: Paramedic shall obtain certification as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) no later than (NLT) 18 months after employment as condition of continued employment with VA
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Medical Care Transport Technician (Paramedic)/PD99773S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized