Clarification from the agency

United States (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.

• Responsible for all mountain safety activities such as opening and closing trails, removing, reporting and marking hazards, performing trail checks and responding to accidents.
• Assists with and provides care for both medical and traumatic emergencies for patrons utilizing the ski slope, lifts, lodge or in the immediate area.
• Efficiently and safely provides the appropriate level of direct emergency patient care; which may include determining the nature of injury and equipment needed for stabilization.
• Ensures that patrons comply with applicable ski patrol rules and standards.
• Conducts environmental safety checks of the slopes by continuously reviewing and evaluating terrain to include hazards such as ice, deep snow, downed trees, lifts, snowmaking equipment, etc.

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.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2 to include a National Agency Check with Inquires is required.
• Must favorably complete a pre-employment medical examination prior to appointment into the position.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75lbs for short distances.
• Must be able to work predominantly outside in a variety of terrain and in extreme cold conditions.
• May go from cold to warm environments on a rotating and continuous basis.
• Must possess and maintain or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within the first 06 months of hire.
• 1. National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification or EMT or Paramedic or Equivalent.
• 2. CPR for the professional rescuer or equivalent.
• 3. Red Cross Automated External Defibrillator Certification or equivalent.
• Must be able to work a regular or rotating schedule that may include evening or nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to operate and use the various safety and other electronic and automated equipment involved in providing for the well-being of guests as well as the protection and safety of these guests, other employees and government property.
• Must be able to complete the following courses within six months of employment: MWR Orientation; Customer Service.
• In case of exposure to infectious disease, incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24 hour period.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Must be able to skillfully operate a snowmobile to perform required patrols of the ski hill and to perform a mountain rescue and/or transport patrons and equipment on the most difficult terrain.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

• The ability to ski/snowboard at an advanced level to perform a mountain rescue and transport on the most difficult terrain.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

• Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
• If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
• NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
• NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
• NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

About Your Resume

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
  • https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.

Required Documents

• Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Other Accepted Documents

• Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• DA Form 3434, if applicable
• Marriage License, Professional Certifications, References, etc
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

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