The incumbent will service in the position of swimming pool lifeguard (Recreation Aid), for the Martinsburg VAMC outdoor swimming pool. The incumbents assigned are direct reports to the Recreation Therapy Supervisor and intended to be seasonal hires for the brief duration of pool season and intended to be less than a year in nature. Incumbent is responsible for assuring the overall safety of patients utilizing the swimming pool.

Duties

Major Duties: Enforce all swimming pool rules. Maintains interior of pool cleanliness by vacuuming daily. Completes regular inspections to maintain locker rooms and restrooms for cleanliness and ensure safety. Performs Ph and chlorine measurements, water temperature daily prior to opening area. Monitors weather conditions and lightening meter and follows established safety procedures for determining if weather is conducive for opening or closing the pool. Enforces social distancing and ensures all equipment is wiped down after use. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Sunday - Saturday, 11:00am - 7:30pm; Lifeguards will work schedules that vary to include evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Recreation Aid-Lifeguard/PD24071-TA Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/13/2024. Selective Placement Factor: Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent the minimum requirements for this position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration. Holds current Red Cross lifesaving certificate. Holds current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certificate. Ability to perform Ph and chlorine readings. Ability to clean swimming pool area. Ability to clean locker room area. In addition to the Selective Placement Factors above, to qualify for this position at the GS-2 grade level, you must meet the following based on your experience and/or education as described below: General Experience: Three months of general experience. General Experience: (1)Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. -OR- Education: High school diploma or equivalent. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: ClericalCustomer ServiceTechnical Competence 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: This position involves moderately heavy lifting when needed to assist people using swimming pool area. Incumbent must be able to swim and must be physically able to work independently. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Martinsburg VA Medical Center 510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25405 US
• Name: Carrie Trenary
• Phone: 304-268-7780
• Email: [email protected]