Surfguard Job in Worldwide - 95892023 - ZA4D2.SRUSJLQ

Job Title:
Surfguard

Department:
Department Of The Interior

Agency:
National Park Service

Job Announcement Number:
NY-MM-11-422730 DE

SALARY RANGE:
$13.47 - $16.92 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 to Saturday, July 30, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0189-03/05

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Seasonal NTE 1,039 hours

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
05

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Many vacancies - Queens, NY; Few vacancies - Staten Island, NY; Many vacancies - Highlands, NJ

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Experience your America, join the National Park Service

Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations.

These positions involve performing work concerned with protecting the public against preventable danger and drowning death in the waters officially designated for swimming at a crowded and extended surf-beach seashore area.

(1) These are seasonal positions. Most of them last between 12 to 16 weeks during the summer employment season, which begins on or after May 15 and ends before October 1 of the same calendar year. (2) Applicants for these positions must pass the yearly Surf-Lifeguard Pre-employment Test. This pre employment test will be offered at various sites throughout the nation. For specific information about the test, please call toll free 1-800-678-7946. (3) Prior to selection, applicants found qualified for these positions must-at no expense to themselves submit to screening for illegal drug use. (4) Prior to appointment, applicants selected for these positions must undergo a prescribed physical examination at no expense to themselves if performed by a park-designated medical doctor. (5) Applicants selected for these positions must be ready and able to work full time (40 hours per week) as of the first scheduled day of duty. Note: The higher GS-graded positions tend to be filled earlier in the summer season, but all these positions are filled based on an applicant's availability to work full time (40 hours per week) as of the first scheduled day of duty.

Recreation Aid (Surfguard), GS-0189-03, $12.18 per hour

Recreation Assistant (Surfguard), GS-0189-04, $13.26 per hour

Lead Recreation Assistant(Surfguard), GS-0189-05, $14.89 per hour

LOCATIONS

Jacob Riis Park, Queens, New York

Great Kills Park, Staten Island, New York

Sandy Hook Park, Highlands, New Jersey

APPLICANTS MAY APPLY TO MORE THAN ONE LOCATION. APPLICANT MUST SELECT THE LOWEST GRADE YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT.

Seasonal Housing: There may be limited summer seasonal housing available for those persons who live a distance from their duty station.

You must be 16 years or older to apply for this position.

Gateway NRA was established in 1972 as America’s first urban national park. Located in the heart of New York City, the park extends from Brooklyn and Queens, to Staten Island and Sandy Hook, New Jersey. Its 26,000 acres include a wildlife refuge, holly forest, ocean dunes and coastal uplands, to former military fortifications, New York City’s first municipal airport and the oldest lighthouse in America. Visitors enjoy ocean beaches, organized sports, fishing, hiking, bicycling, nature study and a chance to explore the area’s important cultural heritage.

Upon consideration of all qualified applicants, a tentative selection will be offered pending the successfull completion of a preemployment background.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Background investigation
• Must pass yearly Surf-Lifeguard Pre-employment Test
• You will be required to wear a uniform
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required
• Must pass pre-employment medical

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Queens, NY; Few vacancies - Staten Island, NY; Many vacancies - Highlands, NJ

These positions involve performing or supervising work concerned with protecting the public against preventable danger and drowning death in the waters officially designated for swimming at a crowded and extended surf-beach seashore area. This work typically involves preventive surf-life guarding; rescuing , either individually or as a member of a team, persons in distress or in danger of drowning; administering urgent first-aid care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; controlling usually large crowds; operating and maintaining rescue equipment; enforcing agency regulations; and performing and supervising other related work.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position described.

GS-03: 6 months of general experience OR one year of education above high school.

GS-04: 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience OR 2 years above high school with at least 12 credits related to the occupation.

GS-05: 1 year at least equivalent to GS-04 level OR 4 -year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with at least 24 credits related to the occupation.

General Experience: any type of work experience, volunteer or non-paid experience.

Specialized Experience: working as a surf-lifeguard on a crowded beach. pool, river or lake lifeguard experience is not credited toward specialized Surf-lifeguard experience, but it can be credited as general experience.

Specialized Experience includes, but is not limited to the following examples.

Experience in search and rescue techniques at a large ocean front beach with high visitation.

Experience as an ocean Surf-lifeguard with good knowledge of professional practices and techniques of lifeguarding protected beaches. 

A combination of education and experience may qualify you for this position.

Examples of qualifying experience:

RECREATION AID, GS–189–03

I have 6 months of  full time General Experience OR 1 year of post-high school study. General Experience is work experience of any kind, whether the work was for pay or not for pay.

Example: One works 8 hours per week as a volunteer at a food pantry for 52 weeks for 1 year. One then works as a babysitter for 8 hours per week for the next 1½ years. Added together, the total time worked equals the required 6 months of General Experience.

Example: One trains 12 hours per week for two years—on a swim team, track team, or alone—to build up the endurance capacity in running and swimming one needs to pass the above-cited test this equals 6 months.

RECREATION ASSISTANT, GS–189–04

I have 6 months of General Experience, plus 6 months of Specialized Experience. Specialized Experience requires work experience as an ocean-beach (or surf-) lifeguard.

Example: One works at the GS–3 level (or its equivalent) for 40 hours per week, for two 3-month summer seasons, or for three 2-month summer seasons, or for some other combination of time that, added together, equals the required 6 months in Specialized Experience.

RECREATION ASSISTANT, GS–189–05

I have 1 year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS–4 level. Specialized Experience requires work experience as an ocean-beach (or surf-) lifeguard.

Example: One works at the GS–4 level (or its equivalent) for 40 hours per week, for four 3-month summer seasons, or for six 2-month summer seasons, or for some other combination of time that, added together, equals the required 1 year of Specialized Experience.

To qualify based on education, you must submit copy of your academic transcript.

Education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college, or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business or technical school.

You must be a US Citizen or National to be considered for these positions. You must be 16 years of age or older to apply for this position.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Category Rating:  If you meet the qualification requirements you will be placed in one of three Quality Categories (Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified) based on your score. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference are ranked in their appropriate categories without preference points but receive selection priority over non-veterans within their category. In addition, qualified preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of at least ten percent (CP/CPS) are moved to the the highest (Best Qualified) category (except for scientific and professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). In order to receive preference appropriate documentation to verify eligiblity (i.e: DD-214, SF-15, VA letter, etc.) must be provided with the application.

Best Qualified: Those candidates who possess experience and/or education that well exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including the selective factors and quality ranking factors. Candidates must be highly proficient in requirements of the job and be able to perform effectively in the position.

Well Qualified: Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the job including selective placement factors, are proficient in most of the requirements of the position, and should meet the quality rating factors.

Qualified: Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the job including selective placement factors, and may be proficient in some of the requirements of the position.

You will be evaluated on the following factors:

• Experience in Lifeguarding
• Knowledge of Lifeguarding

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. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

BENEFITS:

  The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.   To find out more click here http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

1. If you are an eligible Inter-agency Career Transition Assistance Program OR Agency Career Assistance Program: Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Assistance Program (ICTAP) must score high enough to be placed in the Highest Quality Category (Best Qualified) for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of the most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

2. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are a disabled veteran you must attach an SF-15, a letter from the Veterans Administration.

3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

4. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.

5. All qualification requirements must be by after the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .

6.  This position requires that you may operate a government vehicle. A valid state's driver’s license is may be required. 

You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued drivers license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued drivers license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (Within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records for all States that discloses all valid drivers licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

 Please indicate in your application whether or not you possess a valid driver's license.

7. Upon consideration all qualified candidates; a tentative selection will be offered pending the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation.

8. Selection of this position is contingent upon the conditions under the Department of the Interior's hiring controls for recruitment, hiring and placement.

9. Government housing may be available.

10. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failure to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

11. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on TAG:Closing Date.

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 occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. 

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID  TAG:VacancyID.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire TAG:Link to Full Questionnaire,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement to the Office of Personnel Management.

We encourage you to complete both of these steps online. Applying online is the most efficient and effective way to ensure your application is received and processed in a timely manner. If you cannot submit all application materials online, you may submit some documents online and some documents offline. For example, you may be able to submit the questionnaire and resume online but do not have an electronic copy of your transcripts. In this case, you may submit the questionnaire and resume online and send the transcripts via fax to the Office of Personnel Management.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

                                           NATIONAL PARKS OF NEW YORK HARBOR (NPNH)

                                            SERVICING HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

                                            PHONE (718) 354-4542

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Step 2

For this job announcement the following documents are required: Users please select the appropriate required documents

• Resume
• Transcripts
• Qualifications
• Veterans Preference documentation
• Miscellaneous

Submitting Documents

If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan. You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov/ for this vacancy announcement. Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.

Faxed documents will take 2-3 business days to process. To fax documents, you MUSTuse the special cover page. Print the pre-populated cover page on the upload documents screen of Application Manager. Or, you may click this link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf to print a copy of the cover page. When faxing documents, follow the procedures outlined below.

• Include the 8-character Vacancy Identification Number FT422730,
• Provide your Social Security Number and full name in the spaces provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
• You may submit multiple documents for the same vacancy announcement using one cover page.
• Fax your cover page and documents to 1-478-757-3144.

Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:

• Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
• Missing, incomplete, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number
• Missing or incomplete Social Security Number or name

Note: If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy. Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.

Yourresume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process or by fax. Please be sure to include all of the following information in your resume:

Job Information:
-Vacancy Identification Number, title, grade and location for which you are applying.
Personal Information:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
- Country of Citizenship.
- If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
Education:
- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.
- Major field(s) of study.
- Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary.
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job-related certificates and licenses.
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments. (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

NPNH Servicing HR Office
Phone: (718)354-4542 Agency Information:
National Parks of New York Harbor
210 New York Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official.  If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.  

Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire:

If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.

Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number. Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary, however we can not process your application without it.

Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is: FT422730

1. Title of Job

Surfguard

2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address

4. Work Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

5. Employment Availability

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

9. Languages

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

10. Lowest Grade

Enter the lowest grade level (03-05) you will accept.

03
04
05

11. Miscellaneous Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

12. Special Knowledge

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

13. Test Location

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

16. Availability Date

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

17. Service Computation Date

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

18. Other Date Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

19. Job Preference

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties

The occupational specialty will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one occupational specialty code for this position. The specialty code for this position is:

001 Recreation Aid/Assistant/Lead

21. Geographic Availability

The geographic location code will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are intrested and will accept employment. The location code for this position is:

0002 Queens, NY
0007 Staten Island, NY
0008 Highlands, NJ

22. Transition Assistance Plan

23. Job Related Experience

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

24. Personal Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. Instructions: MINIMUM AGE: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be at least 16 years of age or older. From the choices below, please select the statement that is applicable:

A. I am 16 years of age or older. (Screen-Out)

B. I am not 16 years of age.

2. Instructions: PREEMPLOYMENT TEST: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have passed the NPS Surf-Lifeguard Pre-employment Test. From the choices below, please select the statement that is applicable:

A. I passed the above-cited pre-employment test.

B. I did not pass the above-cited pre-employment test.

3. Instructions: From the choices below, please select the statement which better describes whether you satisfy the General Experience requirements for a position of Recreation Aid, GS-189-3:

A. I have six months of General Experience OR one year of education above high school. General Experience is work experience of any kind, whether the work was for pay or not for pay.

B. I do not have six months of General Experience OR one year of education above high school.

4. Instructions: From the choices below, please select the statement that best describes whether you satisfy both General and Specialized Experience requirements for a position of Recreation Assistant, GS-189-4:

A. I have six months of General Experience, plus six months of Specialized Experience. Specialized Experience requires work experience as an ocean-beach (or surf-) lifeguard, whether the work was for pay or not for pay.

B. I have successfully completed two years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation. (For example: Physical education, basic psychology, group dynamics, arts and crafts, etc.)

C. I have an equivalent combination of work experience and education as described above.

D. I do not have the work experience or education, or equivalent combination thereof, as described above.

5. Instructions: From the choices below, please select the statement that best describes whether you satisfy both General and Specialized Experience requirements for a position of Recreation Assistant, GS-189-5:

A. I have one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 level. Specialized Experience requires work experience as an ocean-beach (or surf-) lifeguard, whether the work was for pay or not for pay.

B. I have successfully completed a 4 year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study, or at least 24 semester hours, in courses related to recreation or physical education.

C. I have an equivalent combination of work experience and education as described above.

D. I do not have the work experience or education, or equivalent combination thereof, as described above.

From the work settings, identified below (6 -9), please select the one(s) that make up your total work experience in lifeguarding - whether paid or unpaid. Then, for each work setting selected, provide the location where you worked, the start and end dates of when you worked (month - month, year - year) and the total number of hours worked per week. Finally, match each of the applicable work settings with the letter best describing the level of your work experience there seen below (A E).

A. None

B. Limited: Novice, beginner.

C. Intermediate: Normal, regular, able to handle routine situations.

D. Advanced: Broad, intensive, able to lead others in handling non-routine situations.

E. Supervisory: Able to direct others in handling complex situations.

6. Lifeguarding experience in a pool setting.

A. None
B. Limited: Novice, beginner.
C. Intermediate: Normal, regular, able to handle routine situations.
D. Advanced: Broad, intensive, able to lead others in handling non-routine situations.
E. Supervisory: Able to direct others in handling complex situations.

7. Lifeguarding experience on a lake.

A. None
B. Limited: Novice, beginner.
C. Intermediate: Normal, regular, able ot handle routine situations.
D. Advanced: Broad, intensive, able to lead others in handling non-routine situations.
E. Supervisory: Able to direct others in handling complex situations.

8. Lifeguarding experience on a river.

A. None
B. Limited: Novice, beginner.
C. Intermediate: Normal, regular, able to handle routine situations.
D. Advanced: Broad, intensive, able to lead others in handling non-routine situations.
E. Supervisory: Able to direct others in hadnling complex situations.

9. Lifeguarding experience on an ocean beach.

A. None
B. Limited: Novice, beginner.
C. Intermediate: Normal, regular, able to handle routine situations.
D. Advanced: Broad, intensive, able to lead others in handling non-routine situations.
E. Supervisory: Able to direct others in handling complex situations.

For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Darken the oval corresponding to that statement in Section 25 of the Qualifications and Availability Form C. Please select only one letter for each item.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

10. Maintains vigilance over the activities of park visitors recreating both in the ocean and on the beach.

11. Monitors weather, tide, ocean-current, and related conditions that may affect the safety of swimmers.

12. Warns park visitors about actions or conditions that are unsafe both in the ocean and on the beach.

13. Maintains the minimum physical-fitness level demonstrated on the required NPS preemployment test.

14. Participates in training in preventive surf-lifeguarding, urgent first-aid care, CPR, etc.

15. Rescues, alone or together with other lifeguards, swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning.

16. Administers urgent first-aid care, including basic life support, to park visitors needing such treatment.

17. Operates two-way radio equipment, to maintain contact with other lifeguards for job-related purposes.

18. Your self-ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and to verification, based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your self-ratings. Deliberate attempts on your part to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, or for dismissing you from the position or agency, or both, during the probationary period. Please take this opportunity to review your self-ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: (1) understand this warning, (2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and (3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position:

A. Yes. I verify all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that my application may be rated lower or that I may be removed from further consideration, or both, do not support one or more of my responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
B. No. I do not accept this agreement. I no longer wish to be considered for this position.