About This Position
This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, major Range and Test Facilities Direct Hire Authority to Recruit and appoint Qualified Candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption.
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: serving as a Firefighter AND Paramedic providing emergency medical response and treatment (e.g., Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); advanced life support (ALS); airway management, emergency childbirth), rescue operations (e.g., high and low angle rescue, trench confined space rescue, auto extrication) and transporting emergency personnel and patients safely to 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: serving as a Firefighter AND Paramedic performing and providing structural and wild land firefighting, emergency medical response and treatment (e.g., Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); advanced life support (ALS); airway management, emergency childbirth), rescue operations (e.g., high and low angle rescue, trench confined space rescue, auto extrication), hazardous materials response and transporting emergency personnel and patients safely to 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/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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. GS-08/09 : Possession of a valid State of California EMT certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification is required prior to employment; however, the incumbent must obtain a valid California / Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) EMT accreditation within sixty (60) days of appointment. Must possess the following certifications issued either by the DOD, the Pro-Board, or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC): (a) Firefighter I (b) Firefighter II (c) Hazardous Materials Awareness (d) Hazardous Materials Operations (e) Hazardous Materials Technician or Hazardous Materials MSCs Product Control & Mass Decon (f) Driver/Operator Pumper (g) Driver/Operator Aerial (h) Fire Instructor I 2. Possession of a valid State of California Paramedic License or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification is required prior to employment; however, the incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid California Paramedic License & Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) accreditation within sixty (60) days of appointment. Additional requirements: Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) DPO Driver NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 NOTE: FIREFIGHTER SPECIAL RETIREMENT COVERAGEMAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Title 5 U.S.C. 3307 authorizes the head of any agency to establish a maximum entry age for the original appointment of individuals to the position of primary and rigorous firefighter. The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age for original appointment to a position as a Firefighter (Paramedic). This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian firefighting position covered by title 5 U.S.C. section 3307 provisions OR qualified veteran preferenceeligible covered by title 5 U.S.C. 3307.Primary Position- The employee's primary duties must be performing work directly connected with the control andextinguishment of fires (CSRS and FERS). In general, if an employee spends an average of at least 50% of his/hertime performing a duty or group of duties, they are his/her primary duties. Fire Protection Inspectors, Fire ProtectionSpecialists and positions that are predominantly supervisory in nature or perform training are not consideredprimary positions.
Major Duties
You will respond as a member of an emergency response company and perform assigned tasks during ambulance/rescue responses.
You will respond to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illness and may encounter situations that are life threatening.
You will conduct a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of their condition and search for medical alert symbols.
You will prioritize treatment for patients having multiple problems and employ a variety of established emergency medical/medicine techniques, methods, and equipment to intervene on the patient's behalf.
You will report in a clear/concise manner, orally or in writing, what injuries were identifies and what care was administered at the scene or in transit.
You will decontaminate vehicle and equipment as directed by protocols.
You will participate and instruct classes on Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and other topic areas for Emergency Medical Technician.
You will provide medical service, fight fires and protect property and the environment.
You will perform thorough safety and maintenance inspections on emergency transport vehicles and inform management of any maintenance/repairs above your level of responsibility.
You will participate in daily training and instruction classes covering all phases of fire protection, fire prevention and emergency medical services.
You will act as the driver/operator of and emergency response pumper/ladder, brush fire fighting, ambulance, hazardous, material response or other rescue vehicle as required.
You will respond to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illness and may encounter situations that are life threatening.
You will conduct a complete examination of the patient to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of their condition and search for medical alert symbols.
You will prioritize treatment for patients having multiple problems and employ a variety of established emergency medical/medicine techniques, methods, and equipment to intervene on the patient's behalf.
You will report in a clear/concise manner, orally or in writing, what injuries were identifies and what care was administered at the scene or in transit.
You will decontaminate vehicle and equipment as directed by protocols.
You will participate and instruct classes on Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and other topic areas for Emergency Medical Technician.
You will provide medical service, fight fires and protect property and the environment.
You will perform thorough safety and maintenance inspections on emergency transport vehicles and inform management of any maintenance/repairs above your level of responsibility.
You will participate in daily training and instruction classes covering all phases of fire protection, fire prevention and emergency medical services.
You will act as the driver/operator of and emergency response pumper/ladder, brush fire fighting, ambulance, hazardous, material response or other rescue vehicle as required.
How You Will Be Evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
Additional Information
The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze. Offers of employment related to this vacancy announcement will not be executed until the position has an approved exemption. 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.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: [email protected] - Please include announcement number - DE-12875212-26-MYH Facsimile applications will not be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
Required Documents
A complete resume is required. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if experience was less than full time (35-40 hours per week), and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume. Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package. Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified. Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference? If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC) position at U.S. Marine Corps?
The salary range for this position is $65,148 - $93,549/yr. This is a GS-8/9 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC) job located?
This position is located in Barstow, California. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
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: serving as a Firefighter AND Paramedic providing emergency medical response a...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Jan 28, 2027.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What does GS-8/9 mean?
GS-8/9 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.