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LIFEGUARD (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) – MONTEREY DISTRICT / MONTEREY SECTOR / MONTEREY SECTOR OFFICE

The reporting location for this position is Monterey Sector Office in Monterey, CA. This position will work under the general supervision of State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I (Lifeguard).

The Lifeguard (PI) will work a varied shift that may include day and mid shifts, weekends and holidays, with the emphasis on aquatic safety and visitor services. The primary responsibility of this job is aquatic patrol and rescue while working within the Monterey District as a lead with the Seasonal Lifeguard Program. The incumbent will be expected to assume aquatic patrol responsibilities in the Monterey District as well as be responsible for conducting community outreach programs and other assigned tasks. The aquatic patrol area for the Monterey District includes 18 miles of ocean frontage spread out over 95 miles of Central California coastline and 2,375 acres of underwater park property. The incumbent will also be responsible for public safety, interpretation, and resource management. The Lifeguard (PI) will be familiar with the existing IRB Program and Rescue Watercraft program. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding assignment consider working on this team!

Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, and Possession of (1) a current Department of Parks and Recreation Emergency Medical Responder certificate or equivalent; and (2) a current Department of Parks and Recreation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED), American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent certificate. A current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate that is approved by the Department of Emergency Medical Services Authority may be substituted for both of the required certificates. and Equivalent to six months of experience performing the duties of an open water lifeguard in other than swimming pools or water parks.

Special Physical Characteristics: Physical strength, endurance, and agility necessary to perform lifesaving activities; ability to swim at a level to perform lifesaving activities; mentally alert; hearing in each ear sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job; a best-corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye; an uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better in each eye; a peripheral visual field of at least 120 degrees horizontally and 100 degrees vertically in each eye; normal color vision, as determined by Ishihara or other color plate tests; pass a swimming/running performance test as determined by the Department prior to appointment and on an annual basis.

This position may work up to 1500 hours in any calendar year.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact James Nothhelfer at (831) 235-8874 or at James.Nothhelfer@parks.ca.gov.

T his recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) DPR-Lifeguard Training Program Certificate Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR)  , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR  .

Drug Test Requirement

This classification has been designated as safety sensitive in accordance with Department of Personnel Administration Rule 599.961, whereby drug and alcohol affected performance could clearly endanger the health and safety of others. Applicants for positions in this class are required to pass a drug screening test.

Special Requirement

Possession of a current Department of Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Training Program Certificate, or successful completion of the Department's Lifeguard Training Program is required prior to appointment. The Department Lifeguard Training Program is to be specific for the job assignment: i.e., Inland Lifeguard Training for assignment to a reservoir or lake, or Ocean Lifeguard Training for assignment to a coastal beach or park. Annual renewal of the Lifeguard Training Program certificate is required.

In accordance with Penal Code 11105.3, a background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment. Persons unsuccessful in the investigation cannot be appointed in this classification. A candidate in this classification is to be fingerprinted for search of local, State, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal conviction unless otherwise provided by law.

A physical suitability examination by a licensed medical doctor is to be completed prior to appointment. Persons who are not successful in these examinations cannot be appointed in this classification.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

EMT and EMR instructors are highly desirable. 

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-722-0985-902 and the Job Control # JC-497928 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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