- Position Title
- Lifeguard (Supervisory Recreation Assistant) (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-GATE-25-12619060-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 and experience meets the specialized experience and/or educational requirements for this Supervisory Recreation Assistant, GS-0189-06. 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 further 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.
Observes weather, tide and current conditions as they impact the safest of swimmers.
3.
Maintains vigilance over activities of beach users.
4.
Warns beach users of unsafe conditions or actions.
5.
Performs rescues of swimmers in trouble singly or in cooperation with other lifeguards.
6.
Provides visitors with general information.
7.
Performs cleanup of beach areas
8.
Participate in training in preventive surf-lifeguard.
9.
Gathers statistical data on visitor use of the area.
10.
Maintains self and equipment in state of readiness at all times.
11.
Prepares reports concerning events and incidents.
12.
Provides first aid services for near drowning's, heat problems, stings or punctures from miscellaneous injuries.
13.
Maintain rescue and first aid equipment.
14.
Insure that first aid and lifesaving equipment are on hand and properly maintained.
15.
Performs water rescues within and outside the swim beach area utilizing rescue floatation devices, swim fins and or rescue paddleboard or kayak.
16.
Serve as a lifeguard to include swimming, diving, and lifting/carrying when rescuing swimmers.
17.
Performs CPR.
18.
Deal with large groups of people.
19.
Instruct others about rules and regulations.
20.
Deal with difficult people.
21.
Uses handheld radio and cell phone devices to communicate information.
22.
Leading or supervisor lifeguard experience at an ocean setting.
23.
Lead in emergency procedures and stabilization of victims.
24.
Lead responses to water emergencies and water rescues in an ocean setting.
25.
Determine duty schedules for lifeguards.
26.
Establish task priorities for lifeguards.
27.
Determines materials and equipment needed for the operation.
28.
Provide on-the-job lifeguard training in accordance with established procedures, practices and techniques.
29.
Instruct lifeguard staff on specific tasks and directives.
30.
Distributes workload equally among lifeguard staff.
31.
Makes recommendations to supervisors for more efficient and effective operation of the lifeguard station.
32.
Provides vigilant oversight on an extended ocean beach area.
33.
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.