- Position Title
- Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-DEWA-23-11807396-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 23, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
From the description below, select one response that best describes how your experience and/or education meets the minimum qualification requirement to apply to this Recreation Assistant, GS-0189-04 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible and will not receive any further consideration.
Technical Competence - Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Lifeguard experience on a river. Make sure you list in your resume, the dates you worked, the number of hours per week you worked and the location where you were a lifeguard.
3.
Lifeguard experience at a lakeside. Make sure you list in your resume, the dates you worked, the number of hours you worked per week and the location where you worked as a lifeguard.
4.
Lifeguard experience at an ocean setting. Make sure you list in your resume, the dates you worked, the number of hours you worked per week and the location where you were a lifeguard.
5.
Lifeguard experience in a pool setting. Make sure you list in your resume the dates you worked, the number of hours per week and the location where you were a lifeguard.
6.
Perform rescues of swimmers in trouble singly or in cooperation with other lifeguards.
Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of intelligence operations; public safety and security operations; occupational health and safety; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, and property.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Observe weather, tide, and current conditions as they impact the safety of swimmers.
8.
Maintain vigilance over activities of beach users.
9.
Warn beach users of unsafe conditions or actions.
10.
Perform rescues of swimmers in trouble singly or in cooperation with other lifeguards.
11.
Perform cleanup of beach areas.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Have dealt with difficult people.
13.
Have dealt with distraught or hostile persons.
14.
Have had to tell others about rule and regulations and make sure they are obeying them.
15.
Have dealt with large groups of people.
16.
Provide visitors with general information.
First Response - Knowledge of emergency management methods, such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Provide first aid care for people with sudden medical illnesses or traumatic injuries.
18.
Maintain rescue and first aid equipment.
19.
Serve as a lifeguard to include swimming, diving, and lifting/carrying when rescuing swimmers.
20.
Have you ever needed to perform CPR?
21.
Have you ever used Emergency Medical Equipment such as an AED, Medical oxygen, bag valve mask, non-rebreather mask and airway adjuncts?