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Lifeguard

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Summary

The mission of the Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs team is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the Navy family. FFR enables a ready Navy force through its Fleet Readiness, Family Readiness and Housing Programs. We service all non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees who work for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS) and Bachelor Housing (BH) throughout the Fleet and Family Readiness Program for the Naval District Washington (NDW) Region.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/11/2017 to 02/11/2018
Salary
$9.25 to - $10.25 per hour

Aquatics Center - NSA Dahlgren

Pay scale & grade
NF 01
Location
Dahlgren, VA
8 vacancies
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Intermittent
Work schedule
Intermittent - Flexible
Service
Supervisory status
No
Announcement number
D-0092-17
Control number
486344300

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Duties

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Responsible as a swimming pool lifeguard to perform rescue work, promptly render CPR or emergency First Aide and call for medical assistance when necessary.  Supervises swimmers for safety and crowd control.  Enforces safety and pool regulations.  Promptly reports safety hazards to supervisor.  Completes incident reports and assists in maintaining routine documents and reports. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF CURRENT LIFEGUARD/FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATIONS WITH APPLICATION.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

This position is subject to completion of a satisfactory background check in accordance with NAVFAC policy.

YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF CURRENT LIFEGUARD/FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATIONS WITH APPLICATION.  FAILURE TO DO SO WILL PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING CONSIDERED. 

Work is performed indoors and outdoors under favorable weather conditions.  May be exposed to sunburn and eye irritation due to chlorinated water.  Physical exertion is minimal on routine assignments.  Position requires sustained sitting and constant vigilance to ensure maximum security of personnel in and around the swimming pool.

Qualifications

Six months experience as a pool lifeguard is preferred.  Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification as a Lifeguard as well as Basic First Aide and CPR certifications.  In addition, skill in the use and maintenance of pool equipment is desired.  Dexterity to handle a person in the water who may panic or be unconscious.  Understanding of and the ability to enforce rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.  Ability to use equipment and take pool readings. 

Additional information

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection.  To request spousal preference, please complete and upload the Spousal request form along with current PCS orders.  Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: Applicants wishing to use veteran’s preference must state on their resume and submit a copy of their DD-214.  These documents may be uploaded on USAJOBS with resume package,

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All selections are contingent upon obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.  We are an E-Verify participant. As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.  Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct. 

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions.  If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment.  To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/default.htm.

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests.  The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Ranking and Rating Criteria of knowledge, skills and abilities will be used for each application.



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