Health Technician (Paramedic) (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Germany seeks a Health Technician (Paramedic) to provide emergency medical services in diverse environments, including rugged backcountry and flight operations. You will perform patient care, operate ambulances and support rescue missions under incident command, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

Expect physical demands and variable weather, with a defined season and potential deployments.

Qualifications

• Provide patient care in accordance with EMS protocols and maintain documentation.
• Operate ambulances and emergency vehicles in a safe and skilled manner.
• Carry out search and rescue operations in rugged environments under incident command.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care according to local EMS protocols and document incidents accurately.
• Operate ambulances and other emergency vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Maintain EMS and rescue equipment in a ready-to-use state and perform related projects.
• Perform patient care in rugged environments, including lifting and moving patients.
• Participate in search and rescue operations in remote and technical environments.
• Work with helicopter crews during medical evacuations and coordinate with outside agencies.

Job description

Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

The typical defined season is not to exceed 6 months between April-October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April - May 2027. Open to the first 70 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first.

Major Duties

As a Health Technician (Paramedic), you perform a wide range of emergency medical services (EMS) to include: Provide patient care according to local EMS protocols and prepare accurate written documentation of all EMS incidents. Operate ambulances and other emergency vehicles in a safe and skilled manner. Maintain EMS and rescue equipment in a response-ready state and regularly perform related work projects as assigned during daily shift. Perform patient care in a variety of rugged environments involving lifting, moving and carrying for extended periods with exposure to extremes in temperature and uneven terrain. Perform search and rescue operations in remote and technical environments, often carrying heavy loads for long distances. May perform as a member of a team aboard helicopters during medical evacuations and rescue operations. Work safely and effectively, utilizing PPE (personal protective equipment) and proper work practices, while performing in hazardous work environments including motor vehicle accidents, structural fires, HAZMAT, plane crashes and mass-casualty incidents. Perform tasks as assigned under incident command system (ICS) and interact routinely with outside agency emergency personnel. Physical Demands: Incumbent must maintain good physical condition and be able to pass the Physical Exercise Battery (PEB) or applicable standards outlined in Director's Order/Reference Manual-57 NPS Occupational Medical Standards, Health and Fitness. Work demands range from periods of office work (walking, standing, sitting and lifting) to strenuous periods of extended and extreme physical and mental activity. EMS, search and rescue, and structural and wildland fire activities involve walking long distances over rough terrain, carrying heavy loads, and using technical rescue equipment. Going without sleep for long periods of time is a common occurrence. Incumbent must be able to fly in a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft without ill effects. The work involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients. Generally, the work requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and positioning of patients, frequently under adverse conditions or in confined surroundings. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting, medical clinic, ambulance, classroom, in the field, on trails, and in remote backcountry settings. On a regular and recurring basis employee is required to work in all types of weather conditions. EMS work involves frequent exposure to hazardous environments, hazardous flight landings and takeoffs, extremes in temperature, and exposure to communicable diseases. The employee is required to comply with use of various levels of personal protective clothing and special safety and health precautions.