DPS – THP – Public Safety Paramedic (Special Operations) – 6244

DPS – THP – Public Safety Paramedic (Special Operations) – 6244 (00046711) 

Organization

: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: 

AUSTIN HQ (MAIN) 

5805 N LAMAR BLVD PO BOX 4087 AUSTIN TX 78773

Austin 78752

Other Locations

: Texas-Weslaco, Texas-El Paso 

Job

: Management 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 

State Job Code: 6244 

Salary Admin Plan: B 

Grade: 25 

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 7,498.41 – 7,498.41 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 3 

Overtime Status

: Non-exempt 

Job Posting

: Nov 27, 2024, 2:01:39 PM 

Closing Date

: Dec 13, 2024, 5:59:00 AM 

Description

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform highly advanced (senior level) medical consultative services, technical assistance, education/training, and direct medical care in remote, austere, and/or high-risk environments supporting a wide variety of law enforcement and public safety operations. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive statewide system to address mitigation, preparedness, and response to all hazards including active attack and mass casualty incidents, in accordance with state and national executive orders and directives for the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Joint Medical Operations (JMO) program. Work involves interaction with, building positive relationships between, and developing medical interoperability among local/state/federal Law Enforcement and Fire/EMS agencies, the Texas Military Department, the US Department of Defense, other government agencies, community organizations, and the general public. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Qualified applicants will be scheduled for a standardized department physical fitness test and preliminary interview in Austin, TX; and must successfully obtain a score of 70% or greater on each. Any/all costs and risk of attendance will be the responsibility of the applicant. To participate, a liability waiver must be signed.

Candidates who succeed in the physical fitness test and preliminary interview will be invited to attend a multi-day field-based screening/selection in Central Texas that is physically/mentally demanding. Any/all costs and risk of attendance will be the responsibility of the applicant. To participate, a liability waiver must be signed.

Upon successful completion of the physical fitness test, preliminary interview, and multi-day field-based screening/selection, a rank-order list of candidates will be established and will remain valid for a period of one year (12 months).

Successful suitability determination will be made after an in-depth Texas Department of Public Safety background investigation.

External hires under this announcement are subject to a one-year (twelve-month) probationary period commencing on the official start date for work and must successfully complete any/all mandated training requirements within this timeframe.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. 

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PublicSafety.pdf

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert representing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Joint Medical Operations (JMO) program in the fields of special operations, executive protection, tactical, operational, prehospital, wilderness, austere, disaster, and deployed medicine.

2. Provide direct advanced special operations medical care to State of Texas personnel, citizens, and visitors in nontraditional, remote, austere, and/or high-risk environments supporting a wide variety of law enforcement and public safety operations.

3. Provide direct clinical oversight for other credentialed DPS JMO personnel assigned within region, including mentorship, continuing education/training, and quality assurance activities.

4. Coordinate and serve as the primary point of contact for DPS JMO operations within assigned region, providing guidance on DPS JMO program issues to regional command staff across all DPS divisions.

5. Provide a wide variety of liaison work, consultative services, technical assistance, education, training, in-service, research, assessment, and implementation in support of DPS JMO initiatives.

6. Produce high-quality medical threat assessments, site surveys, medical intelligence products, medical operations plans, and other related materials.

7. Brief DPS JMO senior leadership on issues regarding the JMO program in the assigned region and the performance of associated JMO duties and other JMO medical personnel. Public Safety Paramedics maintain a direct reporting relationship with the Public Safety Paramedic Commander and Public Safety Paramedic Supervisor and an indirect reporting relationship with the DPS Chief Medical Officer and other DPS command staff in the assigned region/division/unit.

8. Obtain and maintain requisite clinical credentialing from DPS JMO and the DPS Chief Medical Officer.

9. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: 

Education – Graduation from a vocational program in Paramedics. Must be a graduate of a US military or other government special operations medical training pipeline that resulted in the awarding of 18D (SFMS), 38W (CAMS), 68W-W1 (SOCM), L02A/8403 (SOIDC), L11A/8427 (SARC), 5392 (NSW), 19ZXC/1T2XX (PJ), or equivalent.

Experience – Combined minimum of four (4) years’ experience providing paramedic-level medical care in traditional and nontraditional emergency medical settings. Preference will be given to those candidates with a minimum of six (6) months deployed combat medical experience and/or a minimum of two (2) years high-volume 911. For certain positions, preference will be given to those with experience in executive/dignitary protection.

Licensure and/or Certification – Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Class C Driver’s License from the Texas Department of Public Safety Must have current/active (in good standing) National Registry Paramedic certification and/or a US State or Territory Paramedic license. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Paramedic License/Certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Regulatory Knowledge – Knowledge of aircraft, vehicles, equipment, supplies, and weapons used in tactical/special operations. Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. 

Supervisory/Managerial/Leadership Skills – Knowledge of management/supervisory methods and principles, performance/productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management. Ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness. Ability to provide clear direction to others, promote teamwork and motivate others to accomplish goals. 

Medical Skills – Knowledge of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Trauma Systems, public safety, and emergency management. Knowledge, skills, and abilities relating to the practice of advanced tactical/special operations medicine. 

Interpersonal Skills – Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS’ core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills – Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness, or professionalism. 

Presentation/Communication Skills – Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.

Research and Comprehension – Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information, and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.

Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail – Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.

Technology (computers/hardware/software/operating systems) – Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ePCR/HER, Navigation, and Medical Devices), and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems.

Confidentiality and Protected Information – Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

Safety –Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.

Schedule and/or Remote/Telecommuting Work and/or Travel – Availability for after-hours, weekend, holiday, overnight, and emergency work are required. Telecommuting up to five (5) days per week. Travel in city and surrounding area, statewide, and occasional out of state travel for training. 

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: 

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High-risk environment with ongoing threat of serious bodily injury or death; Deployed (austere) environment with intermittent office work.
• Perform effectively under relatively constant high work volume and in dangerous environments while deployed from duty station for extended periods.
• Operate outside of regular working hours and work extended hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• React to violence, physical confrontations, and other emergency situations quickly and effectively.
• Wear required uniform articles and safety equipment, including ballistic armor and air purifying respirator, for extended periods of time.
• Stand (excessive), walk (excessive), sit (excessive), run, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, and stoop; climb up and down stairs and other objects/terrain at a brisk pace; and perform functions of assignment upon reaching the destination.
• Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity; perform tasks requiring dexterity and agility after running moderate distances.
• Lift, carry, and transfer weights of seventy-five (75) pounds or more, including manual lifting and transporting patients, equipment, and supplies.
• Speak, hear, smell, and exercise visual acuity; see and recall visual details; speak clearly; hear and understand speech and radio transmissions.
• Typing requirements for this position: high frequency. Must be able to utilize standard computer applications and type on a standard keyboard with legible grammar above high school proficiency.
• Driving requirements for this position: high frequency. Must be able to safely operate an authorized emergency vehicle in a wide variety of conditions.
• Vaccinations as determined by the DPS Chief Medical Officer.

Testing is required for candidates to be considered to go before the oral interview board and will be notified via email provided on the application. Candidates must qualify on the DPS issued Practical Skills Assesment.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.

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