LIFEGUARD I

Job Posting : LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL)

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-417190 - LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL)

LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL)

$19.88 - $22.08 per Hour

Final Filing Date : 5 / 22 / 2024

Application Methods : Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL) SIERRA DISTRICT / LAKE TAHOE SECTOR

Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKS program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKS recipient in the comments area on the application.

Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKS eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub.

If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKS program).

The possible reporting locations are Kings Beach State Recreation Area, Donner Memorial State Park, and Emerald Bay State Park.

This position will report to the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger).

This position is a 189-day seasonal assignment. Must be available holidays and weekends. The ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and direct sun are required.

Duties include detecting and rescuing persons and vessels in distress. Take command in emergencies, perform first aid and resuscitation procedures.

Notify dispatch of accidents and rescues, prepare reports, remove hazards, assist the public and advise visitors of park rules and regulations.

Assisting State Park Peace Officers during vessel operations. Desirable abilities include communicating effectively with co-workers and visitors;

multi-tasking in a fast-paced, public contact setting; following directions; good customer service skills; preparing written and computer-generated reports.

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

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 .

The purchase and wearing of a State Park Uniform will be required. State Parks grooming standards must be met.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimumqualifications based on a pattern of education from the classificationdescription (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree / transcriptsand / or license along with your application (STD.

678) to be considered for thisposition. If selected for theposition official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

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

SROA / SURPLUSApplicants : You must check theSROA / Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA / Surplusletter as an additional document.