Austere Emergency Medical Support (Protective)

This position is located in the Office of Protective Medicine (MED/OM/PM), Directorate of Operational Medicine, Bureau of Medical Services, U.S. Department of State. MED/OM/PM is responsible for medical support to security, protective, and crisis response, including the deployment of specialized "physician extenders" with an advanced scope of practice to support Diplomatic Security, serving as technically and tactically capable members of the supported element. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Provides direct medical support to security, protective, and crisis response operations as a "physician extender" with an advanced scope of practice and medical privileges issued by the Bureau of Medical Services. Serves as a medical emergency manager responsible for supporting diplomatic facilities in crisis, developing medical contingency plans, and advising leaders on medical responses to natural/manmade disasters. Provides medical support to protective details supporting high-ranking Department principals, providing independent care for both primary and emergency care. Frequently, and with little/no notice, deploys as an integrated and armed team member with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security's Office of Mobile Security Deployments, having completed a rigorous security training program Leads medical contingency exercises, advises on WMD (weapons of mass destruction) medical response, and performs contract management functions for medical and security-related supplies and services, to include medical evacuation services QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. Applicants MUST meet the Basic Requirements below: Education: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Note: All applicants MUST submit transcripts by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility you WILL lose consideration for this position. IN ADDITION to meeting the basic requirements above, you MUST have at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position; is related to the work of the position; is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service; and demonstrates the following: Experience providing direct medical support to military, governmental, or law enforcement operations. Experience developing/leading medical contingency plans and responses. Experience working as a sole medical provider making clinical decisions with some autonomy. THE FOLLOWING SELECTIVE FACTOR IS REQUIRED: This position requires the incumbent to furnish medical care to eligible persons and candidates must hold requisite medical credentials to seek advanced practice emergency medical privileges from States' Bureau of Medical Services. Must hold one of the below active and current medical credentials: Active License as a Physician or Doctor of Osteopathy in a U.S. State or Territory Active License as a Physicians Assistant in a U.S. State or Territory Current Paramedic Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Current Certification as a Flight Paramedic (FP-C) by the International Board of Specialty Certification In addition, you must have: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or its recognized equivalent. All applican

Salaire : $143,913 – $187,093/Per Year | Avantages : https://careers.state.gov/work/benefits/cs/

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