Firefighter (Paramedic)

This position is located within the Fire Department Service Line at the Castle Point VA Medical Center, Wappingers, NY. The Firefighter (Paramedic) will perform the duties and responsibilities as a Paramedic, Firefighter and Hazardous Material Operations for the Medical Center.

The major duties include but are not limited to: Provides advanced or detailed patient assessment, conducting systematic physical examination to determine treatment methods used which may include invasive procedures, electrocardiology procedures, advanced and invasive airway procedures and administers medications and solutions orally or intravenously; Controls and extinguishes fires, operates hose lines, makes forced entries, ventilates structures, performs or assists in rescue operations, uses a variety of hand tools, hydraulic tools and portable fire extinguishers; Drives and operates motorized firefighting and rescue vehicles; Performs hazardous materials response such as stops or controls release, employs hazard and risk assessment techniques; Assists in incident critiques and debriefings; Prepares incident reports and documentation; Performs daily preventative maintenance inspections of apparatus and equipment; and, Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, 72 hours. Full-time position. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Conditions of employment: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Selective Placement Factors (required certifications): National or NYS Firefighter II, ICS 200 certification, National or NYS Hazardous Material Operations, Current and valid National or NYS Paramedic Certification. Copies of your current and valid certifications must be submitted with your application package to receive credit.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/19/2026 to receive consideration. All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Requirements: Paramedic certification

Salary: $72,737 - $94,563 Per Year

Application Deadline: 2026-10-19