Summary
About the position: This position will be assigned to the 773 FSS Hillberg Ski Area on JBER, AK.
This is a Regular Full-Time position. Regular Full-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 35 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. You are eligible for the following benefits and compensation: Health and Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Compensation, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, Holiday Pay.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
Under the direction of the Outdoor Recreation Director, perform the below duties year-round ensuring the safe operations of Outdoor
Activities to include Hillberg Ski Resort, OAP, and Otter Lake.
Teaches, organizes, assesses, and administers outdoor recreation program safety guidelines. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert
(SME) for Outdoor activities/programs and develops local compliance procedures to address life, health, and safety related problems.
Observes weather conditions to determine current and short-term weather factors and ascertains if safe operations are possible.
Ensures programs operate in compliance with all applicable regulations, laws, and operating instructions. Responds to accidents or
other traumatic incidents, attends the injured, ascertains nature of injuries and extends appropriate first aid procedures, or assists with
procedures already in progress. Escorts, evacuates, or assists with evacuation of patients to ambulance, field station, or hospital by
most expeditious mode of transportation. Continues first aid procedures in transit, as necessary, until relieved by other competent
personnel. Extends first aid training to other personnel and/or instructs in the techniques for managing injuries. Plans, organizes, and
directs program activities such as, but not limited to, white water rafting, kayaking, fishing, clamming, ATVing, hiking and canoeing.
Keeps manager informed of marginal or dangerous conditions on a continuing basis. Serve as an enforcing agent for customer
violations under current procedures and protocols. Plans and administers pre-trip safety briefings. Instructs developing volunteer ski
patrol and Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) personnel in objectives and techniques used for ski patrol operations and outdoor
rescue. Recommends actions according to condition of environment. Establishes and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and
equipment required to provide safe, uninterrupted operations. Operates general and special purpose vehicles to include pickup trucks,
Snowcats, ATV's, snow-machines, and boats. Will be required to work an uncommon tour of duty including evenings, weekends, and
holidays; work often requires working outdoors in inclement weather. May be required to travel away from JBER. Performs other
duties as assigned.
This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject random testing.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12569712
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires to be able to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical.
- This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
- The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
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, 10/13/2024
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:
Must possess or be able to obtain First aid and CPR certification (must obtain within 60 days of employment). Must possess or be able to obtain equal to or exceeding Outdoor Emergency Care Certification or Wilderness First Responder & Swift Water Rescue Technician certification (must obtain within 180 days of employment).
Applicant must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals and groups. Working knowledge and ability to teach/lead outdoor activities, i.e. white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, downhill skiing, tubing, ATVing, snow machining, etc. Must have knowledge that ensures compliance with regulations, laws and requirements for health and safety.
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.
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.
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:
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 10/13/2024 to receive consideration.
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Next steps
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