What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Technician (Paramedic) position at Denali National Park and Preserve?
This position is located in Denali National Park and Preserve, in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division and is the park's Emergency Services Coordinator and Paramedic providing advanced emergency medical/patient.
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:
Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/09/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
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.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs 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. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.
To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes: (1) Assist with coordination of emergency medical services (EMS) and search and rescue (SAR) programs; (2) Providing medical care at the advanced EMS level; (3) responding to medical calls to identify and treat trauma and emergencies; (4) leading or training others in performing EMS work. You must include hours per week worked.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week.
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.
Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately 10 months, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.
Qualifications:
Requirements Continued...This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/09/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
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.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs 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. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.
- Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic certification (NREMT-P) or equivalent.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes: (1) Assist with coordination of emergency medical services (EMS) and search and rescue (SAR) programs; (2) Providing medical care at the advanced EMS level; (3) responding to medical calls to identify and treat trauma and emergencies; (4) leading or training others in performing EMS work. You must include hours per week worked.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week.
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.
Responsibilities:
The major duties of the Paramedic position include, but are not limited to, the following:- Respond to medical emergencies by vehicle, boat, helicopter, fixed wing aircraft or foot, involving injured and ill persons, ranging from minor medical to life threatening emergencies. Provides both basic and advanced life support measures in an out of hospital/field setting.
- Coordinates the park's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Search and Rescue (SAR) programs.
- Maintains oversight of program readiness by tracking responder certifications, coordinating training, and ensuring personnel meet qualification requirements for emergency response operations.
- Manages emergency response equipment and resources to ensure operational readiness.
- Serves as the first-line supervisor for up to six seasonal employees. Performs supervisory duties less than 20% of the tiem.
Salary : $69,789