Location: Elmendorf AFB,AK, USA
Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to the 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. Responsibilities 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. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 10/27/2024 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. 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. Additional Information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.