- Position Title
- Recreational Aid and Assistant (Lifeguard) (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-FIIS-25-12700426-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Saturday, March 1, 2025 to Saturday, May 31, 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?
3.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
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 Fire Island 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 if full time or part time. Part time employment must list hours worked per week
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 (Lifeguard) 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.
Provides visitors with general information.
5.
Prepares reports concerning events and incidents.
6.
Gathers statistical data on visitor use of the area.
7.
Performs cleanup of beach areas.
8.
Maintain rescue and first aid equipment.
9.
I have dealt with difficult people.
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I have had to tell others about rules and regulations and make sure they are obeying them.
11.
I have dealt with large groups of people.
12.
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.
13.
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.
14.
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.
15.
Observes weather, tide and current conditions as they impact the safety of swimmers.
16.
Maintains vigilance over activities of beach users
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Warns beach users of unsafe conditions or actions
18.
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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Performs rescues of swimmers in trouble singly or in cooperation with other lifeguards.
20.
Provides first aid services for near drownings, heat problems, stings or punctures from miscellaneous injuries.
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Insure that first aid and lifesaving equipment are on hand and properly maintained.
22.
Served as a lifeguard to include swimming, diving, and lifting/carrying when rescuing swimmers.
23.
I have had to perform CPR.
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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.