JOB SUMMARY: Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year may be terminated/extended based on management needs. The typical season is April-Sept, but can vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April - May 2025 New York 2024 Pay Table GS-3: $18.13 to $23.57 per hour GS-4: $20.36 to $26.46 per hour GS-5: $22.77 to $29.60 per hour 2025-NY Pay Table MAJOR DUTIES: This Open-Continuous announcement for temporary seasonal positions has been opened due to an exemption to the 2025 Civilian Hiring Freeze. This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be referred throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions are filled or announcement reaches the closing date. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), March 16, 2025. The incumbent will perform the full range of lifeguard/rescue swimmer duties including but not limited to; maintaining a watch over swimmers in the water at designated NPS swimming areas on Fire Island, render direct assistance to swimmers in trouble, perform first aid to visitors commensurate with their level of training, assist park rangers with crowd control at a rescue scene, respond to neighboring communities to render assistance to the lifeguard staff there or directly assist and perform rescue functions as needed. The incumbent is expected to work outside during the summer months in direct sunlight and is expected to perform rescue duties in the Atlantic Ocean in a variety of surf conditions. The incumbent is expected to pass a physical, urine test as well as a swim and run test. Incumbent is expected to participate in the beach crew workout schedule to maintain his/her physical conditioning and lifeguard skills. The incumbent is also required to maintain beach count records during their shift as well as submit case incident reports documenting rescues and other related incidents. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level (GS-5). IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
