OCEAN RESCUE LIFEGUARD (2 POSITIONS)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: A flexible employee is one who serves in either a continuing or temporary (time limited) position, on a scheduled or unscheduled (as needed or intermittent) basis, up to 40 hours per week.  Flexible employees are not eligible to participate in the CNIC benefit programs, nor are they entitled to earn or use leave including military leave, court leave, sick or annual leave.

 

SCHEDULE: Includes weekdays, weekends and holidays, averaging 29 hours per week.  May be assigned night lifeguard duty at the pool.

 

LOCATION: Aquatics Division, Morale, Welfare & Recreation Department, Naval Station Mayport, Florida

 

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  All Sources

 

DUTIES:  Performs all pool and/or waterfront lifeguard responsibilities (e.g., supervising swimmers/patrons and their activities, monitoring all natural water activities, applying first aid, enforcing safety rules, reporting safety hazards to supervisor, performing water rescues as necessary, etc.). Observes conditions of area assigned (e.g., possible hazards, water/chemical conditions, wind and weather, etc.) to ensure a safe environment, removing hazardous materials when necessary (e.g., floating debris, glass, etc.).  Performs rescue work, promptly renders cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or emergency first aid, and calls for medical assistance as necessary. Documents marine life, water conditions and weather conditions.  Marks swim and surf areas with a flag system.  Operates rescue vehicles (e.g., personal watercraft (PWC) rescue craft, patrol boats, automobiles, etc.), as needed. Administers aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON) and CNIC policy. Provides introductory equipment orientations, as needed. Checks identification cards for authorized patrons and collects usage fees, if applicable. Serves as the primary liaison between the activity, security, medical departments, and Aquatics Coordinator during emergency situations. Performs cleaning duties (e.g., basic janitorial services, vacuuming, skimming, etc.) and routine facility maintenance as assigned by Aquatics Coordinator. Inspects stands, boards, ropes, safety gear and condition of the dressing rooms, ensuring they are within the condition required by environmental health standards. Informs supervisor of deficiencies. Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment (e.g., specialized kits and bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, monitoring equipment, etc.). Enforces applicable policies and procedures of Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) regarding the use of Aquatic facilities and waterfront operations.  Prepares accident/incident reports during emergency situations. Notifies management of all emergencies immediately. Works with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals, etc.).

 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outside in a normally warm to hot climate.  Incumbent must be physically able to remain outdoors for a minimum of 8 hours.  The incumbent is subject to sunburn, heatstroke, cuts and bruises. 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:   Work includes extended hours of sitting and standing. Applicant must be able to maintain physical ability to complete the swim and rescue skill portion of their respective certifying agency. The incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs independently and objects over 50lbs with assistance, while performing normal duties in the area. May perform work that poses physical demands beyond normal requirements during rescue.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain the following certifications: 

 

•       International Life Saving Federation or Red Cross Waterfront (Completion of U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer School or U.S. Navy Basic Underwater Dive School is also acceptable) ;

•       CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Response through the American Red Cross or equivalent; and

•       Blood Borne Pathogens. 

Must be able to pass an initial and recurrent physical agility test.   Must be able to complete an ocean run swim run event (1/4 mile run, 500-meter swim, 1/4 mile run). Must be able to complete a 500-meter swim in less than 10 minutes in a controlled environment.  Incumbent must have a pleasing personality and be able to meet the public and diplomatically enforce beach regulations. May be required to have a valid driver’s license to operate the government vehicle.

Selectees 18 years of age and older must satisfactorily pass CYP background screenings prior to employment as well as a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI every 5 years). Employees under 18 must satisfactorily pass CYP background screenings prior to employment as well as complete a base access CLEOC.

 

IMPORTANT: 1-Proof of Lifeguard Training/Certification must be attached to your application or resume’ to be considered for the position.

 

Notes:

 

 *Direct Deposit of your paycheck is mandatory and is a condition of employment.

 

*We are an E-Verify participant.

 

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

 

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor.

 

**ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: Military regulations require that you obtain a special request authorization (NAVPERS 1336/3) prior to being accepted for outside employment. If employment is offered, you cannot begin work until this chit is supplied to the NAF Personnel Office.

 

APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated on your resume’ or application form and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission. WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:

1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.

To claim this preference, you MUST:

  • Submit a copy of your BBA Separation

·         Notification indicating eligibility for RPL2.

 

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.

 

To claim this preference, you MUST:

·         Submit sponsor’s PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND

·         If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

 

3. Veteran’s Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.

 

To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:

·         Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND

·         Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND

·         Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)

·         To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:

·         Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND

·         Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND

·         Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

 

Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE REQUIRED AND APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN YOU BEING DISQUALIFIED.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Resumes may be submitted along with Proof of Lifeguard Training/Certification

Application forms are available at the NAF HR office, second floor in building 414, if you have base access.

Application or resume may be faxed to 904-270-5064. Place “OCEAN LIFEGUARD” on the cover letter.

Application or resume may be emailed to: nsmypt_mwr.fct@navy.mil 

EMAILS MUST HAVE ‘”OCEAN LIFEGUARD” IN THE SUBJECT LINE-Failure to do so will result in your email being considered to be SPAM