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Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) NF-02

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation
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Summary

Don't wait until the summer to apply! Enjoy year-round employment at our INDOOR pool.

This position is for Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum, New York. FMWR includes Child and Youth Services, Business Recreation, and Support Services, which enable Soldier readiness, support the resiliency and well-being of Soldiers and Families.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
09/18/2023 to 02/28/2024
Salary
$18 to - $18.01 per hour

Salary will be determined by the Hiring Manager and may be based upon such criteria as related experience and/or education

Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Fort Drum, NY
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Intermittent - Flexible
Work schedule
Intermittent - Flexible (0-40 hours per week)
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
O2NAFBN2312126487SR
Control number
749724100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

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  • Serves as lifeguard for our indoor pool and works under the direction of the Installation Aquatics Program Manager or pool supervisor.
  • Responsible for life guarding guests in attendance at the assigned aquatics facility.
  • Responsible for assisting in the conduct of aquatic swimming and water survival training according to TC 21-21.
  • Assists with scheduling of staff and programs, tracking inventory and ordering supplies.
  • Assists in coaching or preparing the competitive and non-competitive swimming programs as required.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • This position requires a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI background investigation
  • Work schedule may be irregular. The incumbent may be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays and/or special events.
  • 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
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will:

  • Possess (or be in the process of obtaining) and can maintain the following certifications:
    • Lifeguard (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard or Ellis), AND
    • CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent (i.e. Star Guard or Ellis), AND
    • First Aid, AND
    • Experience providing customer service to others.
PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This is a Standing Register Job Announcement meaning it will stay announced for up to 90 days, as management needs to fill the position, applications will be reviewed, and sent to management if they meet the minimum qualifications set forth in this job announcement.

  • This position is located at the Magrath Indoor Pool within the Business Recreation Division.
Area of Consideration:
The AREA OF CONSIDERATION for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation and reside within the Local Commuting Area (defined as 100-mile radius) of Fort Drum, NY.

Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) are included in this area of consideration.

Manual Applications:
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. EST by 02/28/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs:
  • Allowances, differentials, or incentives will be paid.
    • Night differential has been authorized by the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Bargaining NF positions and will be paid at the rate of basic pay plus an additional 10 percent of that rate for all regular scheduled work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (including periods of leave and holidays).
    • The Employer will pay Sunday premium pay to regular pay band employees at the rate of 25% of the employee's basic rate of pay for all hours of a non-overtime tour of duty when any part of the scheduled tour is performed on Sunday (including periods of leave and holidays).
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are 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 Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

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