Department of the Air Force
Recreation Assistant (lead Lifeguard)Posted
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Summary
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Joint Base Charleston Base Pool..
Work schedule: Will be determined by the facility. May work have to work at both the Charleston Air Force Base and Weapon Station which is be determined by the facility.
Physical Effort: Must be physically fit and be capable of lifting and moving up to 45 pounds.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
07/24/2024 to 08/03/2024
* Salary
$20 - $20 per hour
* Pay scale & grade
NF 2
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Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
* Charleston AFB, SC
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent
* Work schedule
Intermittent - This is a Flexible position which may work up to 40 hours a week based on the needs of the facility.
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant
* Supervisory status
Yes
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
No
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
244UFSWO514558
* Control number
801435600
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This job is open to
* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
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Duties
Continuously observes swimming area to ensure safety of patrons. Ensures the swimming area is open to patrons at scheduled times and only authorized persons are admitted to the area. Rescues swimmers in trouble, promptly administers first aid, and calls for medical assistance if and when needed. Warns swimmers of unsafe environmental or health conditions, ocean conditions of rough water or hazards, and recommends closing swimming area until safe conditions prevail. When working at pools, may operate water pumps and control chemicals additives to ensure pool water meets specified standards. Ensures that diving boards are inspected frequently for cracks or loose matting, and that necessary repairs are made. May perform other related or incidental duties as assigned for the daily operation of the swimming area to include: cleaning of bath houses, wading pools, main pools, pool decks, beach areas, sunbathing areas, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned
Under the supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Manager, supervises the planning, manning, directing and operational oversight of the indoor fitness and outdoor recreational pools. Interviews, tests, hires. reprimands and recommends termination of lifeguard staff. Organizes, promotes and schedules swim lessons, swim meets, special events and daily activities to address differing needs of the base populace. Observes lifeguard/water safety instructors as they execute lesson plans and aids. Reviews work schedules to ensure that the required lifeguards and counter personnel are on duty. Ensures water quality and clarity testing is performed in accordance with Bioenvironmental and Wing Safety standards, reports deficiencies in a timely manner. Inspects pools and equipment to ensure they are operated in a safe and efficient manner and that equipment/facility discrepancies are reported in a timely manner. Assists in establishing policies and procedures for facility, trains and enforces these procedures, keeps lifeguards trained and operated via AF guidelines
Conducts quality assurance checks on maintenance performed on facilities. Instructs lifeguards in specific tasks. procedures, techniques and ensures timely accomplishment of work assignments. Instructs, cautions and/ or expels patrons as appropriate. Resolves difficult problems and/or conducts and reports incident to the Outdoor Recreation Manager. Uses a variety of techniques, i.e., artificial respiration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Notifies emergency medical services (EMS) about injuries. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12491566
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Conditions of Employment
* This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/03/2024
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
in order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
For pool and aquatic center lifeguards: Must have an approved and current nationally recognized certification in lifesaving and water rescue methods and skills, as well as basic first aid training, and CPR (both child and adult) training. For coastal lifeguards: In addition to the above, must also have surf rescue techniques training.
Must have experience which provides a practical knowledge of swimming activities, rules and procedures and skill in the use and maintenance of various pool and safety equipment is desirable. Must have two year of progressively responsible experience that demonstrate ability to perform the duties and responsibilities in this position.Must possess current and valid nationally recognized lifeguard certification covering lifesaving and water rescue methods, skills and procedures. All certifications must remain current during the period of employment. Knowledge of swimming facility rules, work procedures, equipment and materials to perform standing and recurring tasks is needed.Physical exertion is required in effecting a swimming rescue, must be able to lift and carry 45 lbs. and over. Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator certification is desirable, but not necessary. Ability to safeguard and handle cash, cash register experience preferred but not necessary. Successful completion of National Agency Check required.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position DOES NOT allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
* Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
* U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
* Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* A real id driver's license is required for employment and entry into JB Charleston AFB. A dependent Id or Common Access Card (CAC) can be used with a current driver's license. For more information regarding a real id driver's license please visit REAL ID (scdmvonline.com).
* Direct deposit is required.
* Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
* A probationary period may be required.
* Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
* Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
* Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
* Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
* This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
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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.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
* Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
* Cover Letter
* DD-214/ Statement of Service
* Diploma/ GED
* Disability Letter (VA)
* License
* Other (1)
* Other (2)
* PCS Orders
* Professional Certification
* Proof of Marriage Status
* Resume
* Separation Notice (RIF)
* SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
* Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. 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.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
* How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/03/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, 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.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
Agency contact information
JB Charleston NAF HR Office
Email 628FSS.FSCN.NAFHRO@us.af.mil
Address JB Charleston Community Services Flight
628 FSS/FSCN
101 E. Hill Blvd
JB Charleston, SC 29404-5000
US
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Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
* Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
* Cover Letter
* DD-214/ Statement of Service
* Diploma/ GED
* Disability Letter (VA)
* License
* Other (1)
* Other (2)
* PCS Orders
* Professional Certification
* Proof of Marriage Status
* Resume
* Separation Notice (RIF)
* SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
* Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. 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.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/03/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, 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.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
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Agency contact information
JB Charleston NAF HR Office
Email 628FSS.FSCN.NAFHRO@us.af.mil
Address JB Charleston Community Services Flight
628 FSS/FSCN
101 E. Hill Blvd
JB Charleston, SC 29404-5000
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
* Criminal history inquiries
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Financial suitability
* New employee probationary period
* Privacy Act
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Selective Service
* Signature and false statements
* Social security number request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
07/24/2024 to 08/03/2024
* Salary
$20 - $20 per hour
* Pay scale & grade
NF 2
* Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
* Charleston AFB, SC
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent
* Work schedule
Intermittent - This is a Flexible position which may work up to 40 hours a week based on the needs of the facility.
* Service
Competitive
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant
* Supervisory status
Yes
* Security clearance
Not Required
* Drug test
No
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
244UFSWO514558
* Control number
801435600
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/801435600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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