FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC)

You will respond to emergencies as a member of an Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company, Hazardous Materials Team and/or a Rescue Team. 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 an emergency response pumper/ladder, brush fire fighting, ambulance, hazardous material response, or other rescue vehicle as required. You will respond all hazardous materials incidents as required. You will perform daily preventative maintenance inspections of firefighting transport vehicles, tools, and medical equipment. You will respond to all medical emergencies and provides advanced patient assessment and treatment for victims of fire, sudden illness, accident injuries, childbirth, and other events requiring medical intervention.

Full-time position with occasional travel required. Work schedule includes rotating shift work: 3 (24-hr) shifts per week. Telework not eligible. Position located in Twentynine Palms, CA.

Conditions of Employment: Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You must possess a current valid United States driver's license. You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to work an uncommon tour of duty (may include weekend, nights, overtime, or holidays) and rotating shift work. Candidates for firefighter positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment.

Certifications Required: At the time of appointment, the incumbent must possess a valid State Driver's License, National Registry or California State Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) license, current American Heart Association or equivalent certificate in Cardiovascular Resuscitation (CPR), Firefighter I and Firefighter II, HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State of California or equivalent driver's license with a Firefighter Endorsement within (180) days of appointment. Incumbent must obtain their EMT-P Accreditation through the Inland County Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) within 60 days of employment, maintain certification, and adhere to basic scope of practice standards as defined in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, throughout his/her career.

How to Apply: Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: SMB-PLMS-CCFD-JOBS@USMC.MIL with the JOB TITLE and ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER in the subject line of the email. Facsimile applications WILL NOT be considered. All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer. 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 by an applicant. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered.

Requirements: Paramedic certification

Salary: $65,148 - $93,549 Per Year

Application Deadline: 2027-01-06