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LEAD RECREATION AID LIFEGUARD
Department of the Air Force Air Force Materiel Command
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The primary purpose of this position Lead Recreation Aid Lifeguard NK-0189-01 is to serve as a Lead Recreation Assistant Lifeguard over three or more lifeguards.
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The primary purpose of this position Lead Recreation Aid Lifeguard NK-0189-01 is to serve as a Lead Recreation Assistant Lifeguard over three or more lifeguards.
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates 04/07/2026 to 04/13/2026
Salary $35,048 - $49,097 per year
Salary includes locality adjustment
Pay scale & grade NK 1
Location few vacancies in the following location Wright-Patterson AFB OH
Remote job No
Telework eligible No
Travel Required Occasional travel - Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Temporary - Not-to-Exceed 30-Sep-2026
Work schedule Full-time
Service Competitive
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Other
Drug test No
Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number AFMC-1293003-249014-9X-BMR
Control number 864079900
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In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0189 Recreation Aid and Assistant Series.
ONLY EXPERIENCE OBTAINED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED
BASIC REQUIREMENTS You must be willing and able to learn and complete the duties of a recreation aid, including providing fitness and recreational opportunities to enhance force readiness and promote a healthy lifestyle for all assigned military, civilian personnel, and their family members while maintaining established standards.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the following areas:
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional Information
Participation in required in-service training and maintenance of physical capabilities to perform rescues throughout the period of employment are conditions of employment for this position. All certifications must remain current during the period of employment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THESE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED TEMPORARY NOT-TO-EXCEED 30-SEP-2026. A temporary appointment does not confer eligibility for noncompetitive movement to other positions or for reappointment after separation from employment. If you are an employee on a temporary appointment, appointment limited to one year or less, and you are expected to work 130 hours per month and for at least 90 days, you are eligible to enroll in Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) with a full government contribution provided you are not covered under the Part-time Career Act. Temporary employees are not eligible to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.
NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and, if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
PHYSICAL EFFORT Some physical exertion required in effecting a swimming rescue. Must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds and over with assistance. Much of the time is spent sitting, standing, or walking, however, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, or reaching is required. NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.
WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Involves long periods of exposure to summer sun and chlorinated water.
AGE REQUIREMENT
IF YOU ARE YOUNGER THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE AND ARE APPLYING FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT UNDER ONE OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS, YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF THAT YOU MEET ONE OF THE ABOVE CRITERIA AT THE TIME YOU APPLY. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is an acquisition demonstration project position (NK-01) equivalent to a GS-01 to GS-04.
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens. U.S. citizenship required at time of application.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information click here.
For information on veterans preference click here.
Additional information THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO CLOSE ON 13-Apr-2026.
A list of eligible candidates is being established and may be used to fill multiple vacancies for a period of 6 months or more.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the Highly Qualified or Best Qualified Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants / Reemployed Annuitants Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
Temporary and Term Appointments If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and, if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) MSP Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) PPP Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well-qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Selective Service Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information click here.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on or after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package, resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or insufficient information and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
BASIS OF RATING Your application will be rated under the Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualifications requirement. Additional points are not added for Veterans Preference, however, Veteran Preference is still applied.
Category 3: Best Qualified Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Category 2: Highly Qualified Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Category 1: Qualified Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The numeric rating you received is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 04/13/2026.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12930003
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume.
A complete Application Questionnaire.
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded (i.e., resume) is received accurately and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
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Agency contact information
Hill AFB DEO Inquiry Line Phone: 801-775-6756 Email: AFPC.deohill.teamboxus.af.mil Address: AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433 US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 04/13/2026.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12930003
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Your Resume.
A complete Application Questionnaire.
Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded (i.e., resume) is received accurately and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
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Agency contact information
Hill AFB DEO Inquiry Line Phone: 801-775-6756 Email: AFPC.deohill.teamboxus.af.mil Address: AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433 US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Air Force Materiel Command
The mission of the United States Air Force is To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach, and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting, and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens. U.S. citizenship required at time of application.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information click here.
For information on veterans preference click here.
Agency contact information
Hill AFB DEO Inquiry Line Phone: 801-775-6756 Email: AFPC.deohill.teamboxus.af.mil Address: AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433 US
Summary
Click on Learn more about this agency button below for IMPORTANT additional information.
The primary purpose of this position Lead Recreation Aid Lifeguard NK-0189-01 is to serve as a Lead Recreation Assistant Lifeguard over three or more lifeguards.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates 04/07/2026 to 04/13/2026
Salary $35,048 - $49,097 per year
Salary includes locality adjustment
Pay scale & grade NK 1
Location few vacancies in the following location Wright-Patterson AFB OH
Remote job No
Telework eligible No
Travel Required Occasional travel - Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Appointment type Temporary - Not-to-Exceed 30-Sep-2026
Work schedule Full-time
Service Competitive
Promotion potential None
Job family Series 0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant
Supervisory status No
Security clearance Other
Drug test No
Financial disclosure No
Bargaining unit status Yes
Announcement number AFMC-1293003-249014-9X-BMR
Control number 864079900
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