These Lead Health Technician (Paramedic) positions are located at Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah, and will help oversee the Search & Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs. These are Career Seasonal positions and will be in non-pay status one pay period (two weeks) each year in January. This position is being advertised concurrently under Merit Promotion announcement#: IM-1539-ZION-25-12771411-ST.
** CONTINUED FROM "REQUIREMENTS" SECTION ABOVE ** RESPIRATOR FIT TEST ROCK CLIMBING / CANYONEERING / MOUNTAINEERING: This position required experience in rock climbing, canyoneering, and/or mountaineering. Ability to conduct special purpose climbs in technical, high angle terrain for the purpose of search and rescue. Independently determine climbing and/or climbing routes for self-and/or others and prepare climbs/canyoneering routes accounting for the specific needs, topography, and requirements of each climb, canyon, or route. Ability to lead climbing and canyoneering routes using traditional climbing methods and techniques rated at grade IV, 5.9, A2 or higher. SAFETY EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING: Employee is required to use all safety equipment and clothing provided by management. Will be required to participate in wilderness Search & Rescue activities during emergencies; these duties required heavy lifting and physical exertion. This position required the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions and falls under the hearing conservation programs. This position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth. PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY BATTERY (PEB): Incumbents must be determined physically fit by an authorized physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties, pass a medical examination, and pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB). The PEB is a fitness test consisting of five different components: 1) agility run - measures the ability to get up from the ground and sprint while changing directions; 2) bench press - measures upper body strength for one repetition; 3) 1.5 mile run - measures cardio/respiratory fitness; 4) sit and reach - measures flexibility in the lower back, legs and shoulders; and 5) body composition - measure body fat. Probationary employment is subject to termination for failure to meet the 25th percentile in each of the identified components being measured. ARDUOUS WORK CAPACITY "PACK TEST": Incumbents are required to pass a Pack Test, a job-related test of the capacity for arduous work. It consists of a 3-mile hike with a 45-pound pack over level terrain. A time of 45 minutes (passing score for test) approximates an aerobic fitness score of 45, the established standard for firefighters. Applicants shall be disqualified for appointment if they fail to meet any physical requirement. ********************************************************* QUALIFICATIONS: Open to the first 50 applicants or until 09/10/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/10/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. IMPORTANT: Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. You MUST limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You can only submit one resume; only the resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position, you must meet all of the selective factors and the specialized experience listed below. Candidates who do not meet these requirements by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration. SELECTIVE FACTORS: These positions provide emergency medical services and candidates must meet ALL of the selective placement factors listed below. NOTE: Please upload copies of your certifications with your application. Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification (NREMT-P) or equivalent. -AND- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. -AND- Current Pro Board or International Fire Service Accreditation (IFAC) accredited certification at the levels of Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2. - AND - In addition to meeting all of the Selective Factors listed above, to qualify for this position at the GS-08 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is experience that equips the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of least the GS-07 grade level. You must include hours per week worked on your resume (i.e. Full-time/40 hours per week). This experience includes activities such as: Providing medical care at the advanced EMS level; Responding to medical calls to identify and treat trauma and emergencies; and Leading or training others in preforming EMS work. Volunteer Experience: 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). 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. Volunteer work should be in the same resume format as paid work experience including to/from dates and hours worked per week.
These are Career Seasonal positions and will be in non-pay status one pay period (two weeks) in January each year. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. These Lead Health Technician (Paramedic) positions are located at Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah, and will help oversee the Search & Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs. Training and Quality Assurance- The incumbent plans and executes EMS training targeted at maintaining the certificates and credentials of EMS providers (>40 persons) in the park. Trainings are based on findings of regular and ongoing quality assurance reviews and continuing assessment of EMS provider's training needs, skill proficiency needs, standards of medical care, and emerging research. Communications- Communicates orally and in writing with medical and public safety personnel, using extensive skill in emergency communication techniques and operating communication equipment. Orally reports in a clear and concise manner patient assessment and treatment administered. All Hazard Response- As qualified may serve as part of the structure fire brigade, search and rescue team, and other all hazard response teams including command positions. May provide public outreach on preventative SAR, community health, and paramedicine. Emergency Operations- Incumbent maintains certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) at the Paramedic level and provides emergency medical assistance in the field. Incumbent provides EMS assistance to local agencies pursuant to current mutual aid agreements. Response Readiness and Operational Preparedness- Makes recommendations to update park ambulances and response bags for equipment, supply, and organization improvements, and performs periodic ambulance, inventory, and pharmaceutical checks and ensures compliance with the established policy. Physical Demands: The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as climbing, hiking, and lifting heavy objects. Work may be performed on uneven, steep, rough, slippery, and/or rugged terrain. EMS, search and rescue, and structural fire activities involve walking long distances over rough terrain, carrying heavy loads, and using technical rescue equipment. Going without sleep for long periods of time is a common occurrence. The paramedic role often requires the lifting of patients and heavy firefighting equipment (in excess of 100 pounds) and can be within a confined working environment, including making access to a patient. Work Environment: Incumbent is often subject to arduous and hazardous conditions such as working in remote and rugged terrain, working in inclement weather, consecutive work shifts exceeding 16 hours, frequent travel, smoke and dust, extreme changes in temperature and elevation. Nature of work requires use of protective clothing and equipment. Work is performed in an office setting, classroom, in the field, roadways, on trails, and in remote backcountry settings. Rescues and EMS work involves frequent exposure to hazardous environments, hazards of working in and around aircraft, extremes in temperature, and exposure to communicable diseases. During Structure Firefighting activities, the incumbent will be subject to intense heat, smoke, volatile and explosive gases, toxic fumes, falling trees, collapsing structures, rolling rocks, and other life safety hazards that may cause serious injury or death.