- Position Title
- Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-CACO-25-12634766-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 23, 2024 to Thursday, May 22, 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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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
Thank you for your interest in the Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) GS-0189-03, Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) GS-0189-4, and Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) GS-0189-5 temporary appointments at Cape Cod National Seashore. Please carefully read the below questions and mark your answer. If you leave any questions blank it may result in an ineligible rating or your score lowered. Ensure that your resume supports your responses and that your work experience on your resume indicates mm/yy beginning and ending dates and number of hours worked per week. If you worked as a lifeguard in a federal agency, you must provide your grade on your resume for each period of employment.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your current level of experience and/or training that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position of Recreation Aid GS-0189-3. Select only one response and do not leave this question blank.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your current level of experience and/or training that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position of Recreation Assistant GS-0189-4. Select only one response and do not leave this question blank.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your current level of experience and/or training that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position of Recreation Assistant GS-0189-5. Select only one response and do not leave this question blank.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Lifeguard experience on a river. Make sure you list in your resume, the dates (mm/yy beginning and ending) you worked, the number of hours per week you worked and the location where you were a lifeguard.
5.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Observes weather, tide, and current conditions as they impact the safety of swimmers.
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Maintains vigilance over activities of beach users.
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Warns beach users of unsafe conditions or actions.
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Performs rescues of swimmers in trouble singly or in cooperation with other lifeguards.
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Provides visitors with general information.
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Gathers statistical data on visitor use of the area.
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Performs cleanup of beach areas.
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Prepares reports concerning events and incidents.
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Provides first aid services for near drownings, heat problems, stings or punctures from miscellaneous injuries.
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Maintain rescue and first aid equipment.
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Ensure that first aid and lifesaving equipment are on hand and properly maintained.
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Served as a lifeguard to include swimming, diving, and lifting/carrying when rescuing swimmers.
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I have had to perform CPR.
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I have dealt with large groups of people.
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I have had to tell others about rules and regulations and make sure they are obeying them.
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I have dealt with difficult people.
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By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: understand this warning, have reviewed your responses to the questionnaire for accuracy, and verify that our responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.