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Summary

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.

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Summary

Overview

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Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

08/27/2024 to 09/16/2024

Salary: $18.45 to - $18.95 per hour
The Hiring Manager will determine salary and it will 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: Permanent - Regular

Work schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Service: Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant

Supervisory status: No

Security clearance: Not Required

Drug test: No

Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure: No

Bargaining unit status: Yes

Announcement number: O2NAFBN-24-12527463

Control number: 806833000

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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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Performs lifeguarding duties and limited management functions.
Ensures the safe operation of the pool, filtration system, water balance, pool chemistry and performs water test.
Responsible for teaching aquatic swimming and water survival training according to TC 21-21, and assists with Shallow Water Egress Training (SWET or `Dunker') if the equipment/program is available.
Leads the work of other employees, passing on to other workers instructions received from the supervisor, and provides on-the job training to new employees.

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.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with Army Regulation 215-3.
This position requires a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI background investigation.
An employer referred pre-employment physical examination is required. Must have current health assessment which documents good physical health, freedom from communicable disease in accordance with current Army policy.
Continuous exposure to sun and prolonged periods of high temperature and humidity.
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.
May be assigned to irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events and related requirements.
Work schedule will be irregular. The incumbent will be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays and/or special events.
Lead lifeguards must have good vision (corrected vision if necessary) while on duty to effectively recognize all emergencies, incidents and rule breaking.
Conducts safety/health rule briefings to groups prior to use of the pool.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

a Lifeguarding and First Aid certificate (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent e.g. Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS), AND
an American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional or CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent certifications (American Heart Association CPR/AED and First Aid), AND
one or more of the following Instructor ratings:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGTI) authorization, or
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) authorization, or
- Aquatic Exercise Association Instructor authorization (AEA), or
- Adapted Aquatic Instructor authorization.

All certifications MUST be uploaded at the time of application.

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 is expected to stay announced for at least 30 days. Initial Cut-off is: 9/3/2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Applications received by this cut-off will be considered first and possibly referred to the Hiring Official.

This position is located at the Magrath Sports Complex 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 Initial Cut-Off date to receive first consideration but no later than 3:00 p.m. on 11/27/2024 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.

PCS Costs

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.

Pay-Band (NF) Allowances and Differentials

This is a pay-banded position.
Night differential has been authorized by the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Bargaining NF & CY 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).
Sunday premium pay has been authorized by the Collective Bargaining Agreement for regular NF & CY bargaining employees and will be paid 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).

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will NOT be paid.

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

A nonforeign area allowance or differential is not granted to employees in payband levels NF-1 and NF-2 since their rates already are based on the prevailing rate.

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Other:

Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

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)

Help

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12527463. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 11/27/2024 to receive consideration.

Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12527463.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

Fort Drum NAF HR Office

Phone: 315-774-5393
Email: usarmy.drum.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf@army.mil

Address: BN-NAF-W0XQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT DRUM
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Drum, NY 13602
US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

Required Documents

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The following documents must be submitted with your application:

Lifeguarding Certification
First Aid Certification
CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGTI) authorization; or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) authorization; or Aquatic Exercise Association Instructor authorization (AEA); or Adapted Aquatic Instructor authorization
Resume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Lifeguarding Certification
First Aid Certification
CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGTI) authorization; or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) authorization; or Aquatic Exercise Association Instructor authorization (AEA); or Adapted Aquatic Instructor authorization
PCS Orders
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Documents (e.g., resumes) in a foreign language must be provided in English at the time of application.

How to Apply

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Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12527463.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

Fort Drum NAF HR Office

Phone: 315-774-5393
Email: usarmy.drum.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf@army.mil

Address: BN-NAF-W0XQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT DRUM
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Drum, NY 13602
US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

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