Initial Cut-Off Date: Monday, June 12, 2017 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST)
Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement.
The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is for U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens within the Local Commuting Area of Fort Drum, NY. This includes the counties of: Saint Lawrence, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
This position is located within Community Recreation Division.
Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), is located in northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States, offering many outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles south of the Canadian border, 85 miles north of Syracuse, and 350 miles north of New York City. It is located with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.
Fort Drum's Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Division is a comprehensive network of quality support and leisure services that enhances the lives of Soldiers, Civilians, Families, military retirees and other eligible participants. The FMWR's vision is to be the driving force for programs and services that provide the foundation for the Army's home by increasing Soldier and Family resiliency, restoring balance, enhancing recruitment, readiness and retention for Soldiers and Families.
Summary
Initial Cut-Off Date: Monday, June 12, 2017 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST)
Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement.
The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is for U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens within the Local Commuting Area of Fort Drum, NY. This includes the counties of: Saint Lawrence, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
This position is located within Community Recreation Division.
Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), is located in northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States, offering many outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles south of the Canadian border, 85 miles north of Syracuse, and 350 miles north of New York City. It is located with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.
Fort Drum's Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Division is a comprehensive network of quality support and leisure services that enhances the lives of Soldiers, Civilians, Families, military retirees and other eligible participants. The FMWR's vision is to be the driving force for programs and services that provide the foundation for the Army's home by increasing Soldier and Family resiliency, restoring balance, enhancing recruitment, readiness and retention for Soldiers and Families.
Performs lifeguarding duties and limited management functions.
Directs the operation of the pool and the work of assigned lifeguards.
Ensures the safe operation of the pool, it's filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water test.
Responsible for lifeguarding guest in attendance at the assigned aquatics facility, rescuing swimmers & administering first aid, and ensuring that safety rules are followed.
Responsible for teaching aquatic swimming and water survival training according to TC 21-21 and attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
A one year probationary period may be required
An employer referred pre-employment physical examination is required
Conditions of Employment:
If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty. (Click here to view form).
Willing to obtain a current and valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Ellis & Associate Lifeguard Instructor Certification; OR American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard Water Safety Instructor Certification within 6 months of employment.
Willing to work irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events and related requirements.
Willing to work hours that may involve weekend, weekdays, holidays and night duty? (Day Shift: 5:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. OR Night Shift: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
In case of exposure to infectious disease, incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24-hour period.
Incumbent is required to follow environmental safeguards and wear personal protective equipment.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified candidates will possess all of the following:
an American Red Cross "Lifeguard" certification or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification, and
an American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer" (CPR-Pro) certification or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Ellis & Associates (CPR) Certification.
Certifications MUST be uploaded at the time of application to support this minimum qualification.
Additional information
Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
NAF Eligibility - Business Based Action
NAF Eligibility - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
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The following documents must be submitted with your application:
REQUIRED: Valid Lifeguard Certification & CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification. SITUATIONAL: Military PCS Orders & Marriage Certificate, DA 3434, DA 3433
Resume
Optional: Our Job Application (DA Form 3433) will accepted in place of a Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
DD-214
REQUIRED: Valid Lifeguard Certification & CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification. SITUATIONAL: Military PCS Orders & Marriage Certificate, DA 3434, DA 3433
Resume
SF-15
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
REQUIRED: Valid Lifeguard Certification & CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification. SITUATIONAL: Military PCS Orders & Marriage Certificate, DA 3434, DA 3433
Resume
Optional: Our Job Application (DA Form 3433) will accepted in place of a Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
DD-214
REQUIRED: Valid Lifeguard Certification & CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification. SITUATIONAL: Military PCS Orders & Marriage Certificate, DA 3434, DA 3433
Resume
SF-15
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
