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Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
Located in the scenic Hudson River valley, only 50 miles from New York City, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is a four-year academic institution, a nationally renowned historic site, and the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. The undergraduates, known as cadets, are commissioned as officers in the US Army upon graduation. You can watch them on parade or competing as intercollegiate athletes in a wide range of sports events. As a military installation, West Point is a small, self-contained city with housing for the military stationed here in support of the Academy, a Department of Public Works to maintain the roads, grounds and facilities, two libraries (Academic and Community), a military hospital, fire department, chapels, restaurants. West Point's 3,000 civilian employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theatre, the Hudson Valley's premiere performing arts center, and to recreational facilities such as an 18-hole Golf Course and Ski Slope.
This is an open continuous announcement that is open for a year with an initial cutoff date of one week, and then will use any applicants received after that date based on a monthly cut-off to obtain a certificate when qualified applicants are available.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
02/21/2018 to 02/20/2019
$33,479 - $48,700 per year
GS 4 - 5
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
5
No
NEBR185611268436D
491936000
As a Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard) trainee GS-04 for the Fitness Center at West Point you will receive assignments of increasing complexity and independence. At the full performance level of GS-05 you will perform the following duties:
- Manage the daily operations of the Fitness Center at the US Military Academy, conducting various programs designed to meet the fitness needs and interests of the West Point Community.
- Coordinate and conduct aerobic and strength conditioning programs and exercises within the confines of established policy and objectives.
- Conduct classes, demonstrations, training and special events for the fitness facility.
- Conduct daily (4 times per day) inspections of the fitness facility and periodic inspections of other Department of Physical Education fitness facilities to identify sanitation or maintenance problems.
- Make minor repairs and clean facilities as required.
- Check ID cards, file records, update bulletin boards, monitor training schedules, and ensure security of the Fitness Center at all times.
- Perform lifeguard duties, including rescues and first aid, at indoor swimming pool. You must be able to obtain and maintain lifeguard certification.
Other Requirements:
GS-04 Level - Substitution of Education:
Education: Successful completion of two years of education above the high school level that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g. basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts, etc.).
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages.
GS-05 Level - Substitution of Education:
Education: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please submit your foreign education evaluation with your application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/20/2019 to receive consideration
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/491936000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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