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Position Title
Recreation Assistant
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1612-ASIS-24-12202260-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, November 13, 2023 to Friday, June 28, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
3. This position requires a valid State Driver's license. Do you possess a current one? (limit characters)
4. This position requires a drug test. Do you wish to continue the application process? (limit characters)
5. This position requires a physical examination. Do you wish to continue with the application process? (limit characters)
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.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your degree in your resume. You must submit a copy of your transcripts, or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. We cannot determine eligibility without this information. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty if you are selected).
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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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Lifeguard experience on an ocean. (Provide dates worked, hours worked per week, location, and details of this experience in your resume.)
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3. Lifeguard experience on a river. (Provide dates worked, hours worked per week, location, and details of this experience in your resume.)
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4. Lifeguard experience on a river or lake. (Provide dates worked, hours worked per week, location, and details of this experience in your resume.)
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5. Lifeguard experience in a pool setting. (Provide dates worked, hours worked per week, location, and details of this experience in your resume.)
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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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Observe weather conditions as they impact the safety of swimmers.
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7. Observe tide and current conditions as they impact the safety of swimmers.
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8. Maintain vigilance over activities of beach users.
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9. Warn beach users of unsafe conditions or actions.
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10. Perform rescues of swimmers in trouble singly or in cooperation with other lifeguards. (limit characters)
11. Gather statistical data on visitor use of the area. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Have dealt with difficult people.
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13. Have had to tell others about rule and regulations and make sure they are obeying them.
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14. Have dealt with large groups of people.
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First Response - Knowledge of emergency management methods, such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Provide Emergency care for people with sudden medical illnesses or traumatic injuries.
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16. Maintain rescue and first aid equipment.
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17. Serve as a lifeguard to include swimming, diving, and lifting/carrying when rescuing swimmers.
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18. Insure that first aid and lifesaving equipment are on hand and properly maintained.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. Have you ever used Emergency Medical Equipment such as an AED, Medical oxygen, bag valve mask, non-rebreather mask and airway adjuncts?
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