- Position Title
- Lifeguard (Supervisory Recreation Assistant) (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-GATE-25-12614842-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 13, 2025 to Friday, July 11, 2025
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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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
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.
3.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (MUST include beginning and ending month/year e.g., 5/2019-10/2019 or 5/10/2019-10/20/2019), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the exact hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and/or educational requirements for this Supervisory Recreation Assistant, (Supervisory Lifeguard), GS-0189-07 positions. Read all the 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. If you do not meet these minimum qualification requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. THE RESUME AND APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Provide observational surveillance of visitors within the protected swim areas.
3.
Use hand signals and lifeguard whistle to communicate with fellow lifeguards to alert of trouble.
4.
Performs rescues of swimmers in trouble singly or in cooperation with other lifeguards to alert of trouble.
5.
Monitor weather conditions for threatening changes.
6.
Observes weather, tide, and current conditions as they impact the safety of swimmers.
7.
Responsible for area designated beach operations including organizing, planning and coordinating complete lifeguard program at a major ocean beach.
8.
Maintains vigilance over activities of beach users.
9.
Performs water rescues within and outside the swim beach area utilizing rescue floatation devices, swim fins and or rescue paddleboard or kayak.
10.
Maintains self and equipment in state of readiness at all times.
11.
Uses handheld radio and cell phone devices to communicate information.
12.
Oversees the training of groups of subordinate lifeguards.
13.
Determines materials and equipment needed for the operation.
14.
Provides vigilant oversight for the entire extended ocean beach area.
15.
Provides first aid services for near drowning's, heat problems, stings or punctures from miscellaneous injuries.
16.
Reports incidents of injury or ill visitors to emergency medical personnel.
17.
Supervises lifeguard staff watching over beach and surf hazards and responding to emergencies.
18.
Provides statistical reporting information's.
19.
Provide vigilant oversight of subordinates assigned to the entire extended surf-beach areas.
20.
Make decisions on work problems presented by subordinates first level supervisors and team leaders.
21.
Provide on-the-job lifeguard training in accordance with established procedures, practices and techniques.
22.
Instruct lifeguard staff on specific tasks and directives.
23.
Distributes workload equally among lifeguard staff.
24.
Conducts rescue proficiency and emergency care drills and physical conditioning workouts.
25.
Makes recommendations to supervisors for more efficient and effective operation of the lifeguard station.
26.
Provides visitors with general information.
27.
Deals with large groups of people.
28.
Deals with difficult people.
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Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.