FDC-PHL
07-09-2005, 05:02
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
The Bureau of Prisons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position: Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic)
Grade/Series: GS-640-09
Location: Federal Detention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Number of Vacancies: Three (3)
Nature of Position: Full-time, Permanent, Career/Career-Conditional
Starting Salary: $45,077 per annum
Point of Contact: Manilla Gorham, Employee Services Specialist (215) 521-4037
Duties: The incumbent is the first responder at the scene of sudden illness or emergency. The incumbent must be able to assess the situation and determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of the emergency. He/she provides treatment as prescribed by protocol or appropriate guidelines, and must be able to perform venipuncture, obtain patient vital signs and perform emergency triage. This position is located in a federal prison and requires the performance of collateral correctional duties. This involves direct and frequent contact with inmates.
Qualification requirements: Per Qualification Standards Operating Manual, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions, GS-640 Series.
All applicants must have and provide a copy of current state EMT-Paramedic licensure that permits them to:
- Perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Operate, with protocols, emergency medical equipment such as EKG's\telemetry\defibrillator\suction.
- administer emergency medications, with protocol
- initiate, with protocol, emergency intra-venous (IV) therapy
General Experience: None
Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Specialized experience must have provided a knowledge of:
• Practical knowledge of the major body systems, i.e., skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and genitourinary. Knowledge of diagnostic signs, e.g., pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature, pupils of the eyes, skin color, state of consciousness, reaction to pain and light,
• Ability to select from a variety of protocols which is appropriate under the circumstances. Ability to provide treatment prescribed in the protocol or current guidelines and make modifications within prescribed limits.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of various medical emergency equipment such as EKG, telemetry, defibrillator, suction; administer emergency medications and initiate emergency IV therapy.
In addition, applicants will be rated on the following elements:
1. Ability to communicate orally (001)
2. Knowledge of emergency medical practices and procedures (025A).
3. Ability to use emergency medical equipment such as EKG's, defibrillator,
suction etc. (184)
4. Ability to communicate in writing (002)
5. Ability to work in a correctional environment. (366)
**Applicants must address the elements listed above in a clear and concise manner which will enable this agency to make a reasonable determination about qualifications. Supplemental Application Forms to address these elements are included in the application packet for your convenience.
All employees of correctional institutions are required to perform collateral correctional duties, and as such applicants must demonstrate that they possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities necessary for the effective supervision and guidance of inmate workers. This includes the ability to: communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; plan and carry out assignments effectively; and pay attention to detail.
CREDIT FOR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for unpaid experience or volunteer work such as community, cultural, social service and professional association activities on the same basis as for paid work experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time such as number or hours per week spent in the activities.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applicants must be citizens of the United States. Applications will be accepted from all status and non-status candidates. Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit (1) an application (i.e., OF-612 OR resume which follows the instructions in the OPM Flyer "How to Apply for Federal Employment"); (2) responses to the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above; (3) candidates claiming veterans preference are to attach the appropriate proof (i.e. DD-214, SF-15, Certificate of Release, etc.); (4) a copy of your college transcripts (if using education to qualify); and (5) a copy of your most recent SF-50 for employees with past federal civilian employment. Additionally, you must include a current copy of your EMT (Paramedic) certification and your application must contain the Announcement Number, your social security number, DATE OF BIRTH and the title and grade for the position which you are applying.
WHERE TO APPLY: Applications must be mailed to the Federal Detention Center, Human Resources, Post Office Box 572 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19105 or fax to 215-521-4045.
BASIS OF RATING: Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their demonstrated experience and education as it relates to the duties of the position. It is the candidates full responsibility to include all requested information on their application (whatever form is utilized) and provide all necessary documentation that is needed to evaluate their qualifications and determine if they meet all requirements for the position. If there is insufficient information, the candidate will be found not qualified. All candidates must pay expenses to the interview site and to their first employment location.
In accordance with Public Law 100-238, initial appointment to law enforcement positions must be made prior to your 37th birthday. Therefore, you must indicate your date of birth on your application. If you have reached your 37th birthday, you must submit a copy of Standard Form 50 showing initial appointment to a civilian law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions.
All appointments are contingent upon successful completion of a three week training course "Introduction to Correctional Techniques" at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in
Glynco, Georgia.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a background investigation and urinalysis.
The Department of Justice provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the hiring servicing personnel office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
All applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, color, status as a parent or national origin. The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
All applicants must meet all conditions of employment (i.e. panel and preemployment interviews, reference checking, and physical). Failure to submit all required information may result in you not receiving full consideration for this position.
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
The Bureau of Prisons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position: Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic)
Grade/Series: GS-640-09
Location: Federal Detention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Number of Vacancies: Three (3)
Nature of Position: Full-time, Permanent, Career/Career-Conditional
Starting Salary: $45,077 per annum
Point of Contact: Manilla Gorham, Employee Services Specialist (215) 521-4037
Duties: The incumbent is the first responder at the scene of sudden illness or emergency. The incumbent must be able to assess the situation and determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of the emergency. He/she provides treatment as prescribed by protocol or appropriate guidelines, and must be able to perform venipuncture, obtain patient vital signs and perform emergency triage. This position is located in a federal prison and requires the performance of collateral correctional duties. This involves direct and frequent contact with inmates.
Qualification requirements: Per Qualification Standards Operating Manual, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions, GS-640 Series.
All applicants must have and provide a copy of current state EMT-Paramedic licensure that permits them to:
- Perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Operate, with protocols, emergency medical equipment such as EKG's\telemetry\defibrillator\suction.
- administer emergency medications, with protocol
- initiate, with protocol, emergency intra-venous (IV) therapy
General Experience: None
Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Specialized experience must have provided a knowledge of:
• Practical knowledge of the major body systems, i.e., skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and genitourinary. Knowledge of diagnostic signs, e.g., pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature, pupils of the eyes, skin color, state of consciousness, reaction to pain and light,
• Ability to select from a variety of protocols which is appropriate under the circumstances. Ability to provide treatment prescribed in the protocol or current guidelines and make modifications within prescribed limits.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of various medical emergency equipment such as EKG, telemetry, defibrillator, suction; administer emergency medications and initiate emergency IV therapy.
In addition, applicants will be rated on the following elements:
1. Ability to communicate orally (001)
2. Knowledge of emergency medical practices and procedures (025A).
3. Ability to use emergency medical equipment such as EKG's, defibrillator,
suction etc. (184)
4. Ability to communicate in writing (002)
5. Ability to work in a correctional environment. (366)
**Applicants must address the elements listed above in a clear and concise manner which will enable this agency to make a reasonable determination about qualifications. Supplemental Application Forms to address these elements are included in the application packet for your convenience.
All employees of correctional institutions are required to perform collateral correctional duties, and as such applicants must demonstrate that they possess, or have the potential to develop, the qualities necessary for the effective supervision and guidance of inmate workers. This includes the ability to: communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; plan and carry out assignments effectively; and pay attention to detail.
CREDIT FOR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for unpaid experience or volunteer work such as community, cultural, social service and professional association activities on the same basis as for paid work experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time such as number or hours per week spent in the activities.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applicants must be citizens of the United States. Applications will be accepted from all status and non-status candidates. Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit (1) an application (i.e., OF-612 OR resume which follows the instructions in the OPM Flyer "How to Apply for Federal Employment"); (2) responses to the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above; (3) candidates claiming veterans preference are to attach the appropriate proof (i.e. DD-214, SF-15, Certificate of Release, etc.); (4) a copy of your college transcripts (if using education to qualify); and (5) a copy of your most recent SF-50 for employees with past federal civilian employment. Additionally, you must include a current copy of your EMT (Paramedic) certification and your application must contain the Announcement Number, your social security number, DATE OF BIRTH and the title and grade for the position which you are applying.
WHERE TO APPLY: Applications must be mailed to the Federal Detention Center, Human Resources, Post Office Box 572 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19105 or fax to 215-521-4045.
BASIS OF RATING: Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their demonstrated experience and education as it relates to the duties of the position. It is the candidates full responsibility to include all requested information on their application (whatever form is utilized) and provide all necessary documentation that is needed to evaluate their qualifications and determine if they meet all requirements for the position. If there is insufficient information, the candidate will be found not qualified. All candidates must pay expenses to the interview site and to their first employment location.
In accordance with Public Law 100-238, initial appointment to law enforcement positions must be made prior to your 37th birthday. Therefore, you must indicate your date of birth on your application. If you have reached your 37th birthday, you must submit a copy of Standard Form 50 showing initial appointment to a civilian law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions.
All appointments are contingent upon successful completion of a three week training course "Introduction to Correctional Techniques" at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in
Glynco, Georgia.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a background investigation and urinalysis.
The Department of Justice provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the hiring servicing personnel office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
All applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, color, status as a parent or national origin. The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
All applicants must meet all conditions of employment (i.e. panel and preemployment interviews, reference checking, and physical). Failure to submit all required information may result in you not receiving full consideration for this position.