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Summary

This position is located at Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ.

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Summary

Overview

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Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

02/12/2025 to 05/13/2025

Salary: $15 to - $16 per hour

Pay scale & grade: NF 1

Locations

Few vacancies in the following locations:

Yuma, AZ

Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: No

Travel Required: Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Intermittent - Work schedule will be irregular (0-40 hours per week as needed).

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: No

Announcement number: O2NAFYU-25-12690155

Control number: 831239500

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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Serves as a lifeguard for indoor and outdoor pools.
Employs safety rules for the protection of the pool guests.
Provides maximum pool area surveillance and responds to emergencies, rescues pool patrons and administers first aid as required.
Assists in maintaining pool, and area clean and free from hazards.
Provides information to swimmers regarding safety/health/admission rules and procedures.
Attends aquatic and/or safety training as directed.

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.
Good vision is required (corrected vision if necessary).
May be assigned to irregular duties or when needed for special recreational events and related requirements
Work hours may involve weekend, weekdays, holidays and night duty
Pre-employment physical is required.
Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.
Must participate in all required trainings, rescue drills, and simulations.
All required certificates must be kept current.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a childcare Tier 1 background investigation

Qualifications

**Resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the minimum qualifications criteria.**

Possesses and maintains the following certifications: Lifeguarding and First Aid (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard, YMCA, or ELLIS); American Red Cross "Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED or equivalent (American Heart Association CPR/AED); First Aid.

You must submit the required Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid certificates as "other" with your application. If currently enrolled, a copy of your receipt must be uploaded. Applications missing proof of certifications or proof of enrollment will be marked ineligible.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Local. Local is considered to be 75 miles from Yuma Proving Ground. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the 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 PM CST by 05/13/2025 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.

FWS Allowances and Differentials

This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).

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/
Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
Any individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who is not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual, will not be appointed.
Pay setting rules will apply to current/former employees IAW AR 215-3
Marriage Certificate (MUST BE UPLOADED WITH ORDERS TO RECEIVE SPOUSE PREFERENCE)
A flexible position (FLEX/INTERMITTENT) has no guaranteed amount of hours, no entitlements to health, life, retirement benefits, or annual or sick leave. Work schedule will be irregular (0-40 hours per week as needed).

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): 12690155. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/13/2025 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/12690155.
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

KIMBERLY GRUBBS

Phone: 520-942-1476
Email: KIMBERLY.S.GRUBBS.NAF@army.MIL

Address: EQ-NAF-W6CKAA-USARMYGARRISONYUMA
DO NOT MAIL
Yuma, AZ 85365
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:

Lifeguard Certificate
Resume

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

DD-214/ Statement of Service
DA Form 3434, PCS Orders for Military Spouses and Marriage License, BBA Letter, Transition Assistance Card for Involuntarily Separated Military
Lifeguard Certificate
PCS Orders
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Important: Documentation demonstrating eligibility for NAF Hiring Preference or NAF Hiring Priority Consideration are required to be included with your application. For Military Spousal Preference, complete and legible PCS orders must be uploaded at time of application to include all pages in order to substantiate eligibility. Applicants that do not substantiate their claims at the time of application will have their applications adjusted and receive consideration as an Outside Applicant Non-Veteran (OANV), or highest preference or priority consideration claimed and substantiated at time of application.For additional information please view our Application Information Kit.

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/12690155.
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

KIMBERLY GRUBBS

Phone: 520-942-1476
Email: KIMBERLY.S.GRUBBS.NAF@army.MIL

Address: EQ-NAF-W6CKAA-USARMYGARRISONYUMA
DO NOT MAIL
Yuma, AZ 85365
US

Next steps

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

Fair and 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

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Selective Service Signature and false statements

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