Medical Care Transportation Technician – Paramedic

About the opportunity

This Medical Care Transportation Technician – Paramedic position is assigned to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Transportation Services (VTS), Ambulance Service, in Reno, Nevada. Incumbents perform all duties of a Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician, responding to accidents and other emergencies involving injury, illness, or life-threatening situations. Major duties include patient triage, recording vital signs, conducting complete patient assessments, administering Basic and Advanced Life Support Care, providing fluid resuscitation by IV, managing trauma injuries, bleeding, and post-traumatic shock, and operating emergency transport vehicles and medical equipment.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $61,965 to $80,559 per year
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
• Federal employee benefits including annual leave, health insurance, and retirement plans

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must possess a valid/current state issued license/certification for eligibility for employment as a Paramedic
• Must possess a valid and unrestricted state driver's license
• Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d)
• Must meet specialized experience requirements (at least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level) or substitution of education/combination of education and experience

Required documents

• Resume (maximum two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan)
• Certifications (valid/current state issued license/certification for Paramedic)
• Transcript (if using education to qualify)
• SF-50 (current/former Federal employees)
• DD-214 / Statement of Service and SF-15 (if claiming Veterans' Preference)
• Disability Letter (VA) or CTAP/ICTAP documentation if applicable

When to apply

• Applications open on August 26, 2026
• Application deadline is September 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Review the entire job announcement and instructions carefully
• Click Apply Online on USAJOBS to create an account or log in
• Upload a resume of no more than two pages and all required supporting documents including certifications and transcripts
• Complete the initial online application questionnaire
• Submit the complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on September 2, 2026
• Complete any required online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system if notified via email

Additional information

• This is not a virtual position; you must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of Reno, Nevada.
• Selected applicants will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Applicants tentatively selected are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.