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.

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• Responsible for all mountain safety activities such as opening and closing trails, removing, reporting and marking hazards, performing trail checks and responding to accidents.
• Assists with and provides care for both medical and traumatic emergencies for patrons utilizing the ski slope, lifts, lodge or in the immediate area.
• Efficiently and safely provides the appropriate level of direct emergency patient care; which may include determining the nature of injury and equipment needed for stabilization.
• Ensures that patrons comply with applicable ski patrol rules and standards.
• Conducts environmental safety checks of the slopes by continuously reviewing and evaluating terrain to include hazards such as ice, deep snow, downed trees, lifts, snowmaking equipment, etc.

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.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2 to include a National Agency Check with Inquires is required.
• Must favorably complete a pre-employment medical examination prior to appointment into the position.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75lbs for short distances.
• Must be able to work predominantly outside in a variety of terrain and in extreme cold conditions.
• May go from cold to warm environments on a rotating and continuous basis.
• Must possess and maintain or be able to obtain and maintain the following four certifications within the first 06 months of hire:
• National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification or EMT or Paramedic or Equivalent.
• CPR for the professional rescuer or equivalent.
• Red Cross Automated External Defibrillator Certification or equivalent.
• Must be able to work a regular or rotating schedule that may include evening or nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to operate and use the various safety and other electronic and automated equipment involved in providing for the well-being of guests as well as the protection and safety of these guests, other employees and government property.
• Must be able to complete the following courses within six months of employment: MWR Orientation; Customer Service.
• In case of exposure to infectious disease, incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24 hour period.

Qualifications

1. Must be able to skillfully operate a snowmobile to perform required patrols of the ski hill and to perform a mountain rescue and/or transport patrons and equipment on the most difficult terrain.

2. Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.

Highly Preferred: Candidates who possess the ability to ski/snowboard at an advanced level to perform a mountain rescue and transport on the most difficult terrain.

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)