LIFEGUARD II (SEASONAL)

Job Description and Duties LIFEGUARD II (SEASONAL) – SANTA CRUZ DISTRICT / SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS SECTOR / HENRY COWELL REDWOODS STATE PARK “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 reporting location for this position will be Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, located at 101 N. Big Trees Park Rd., Felton, CA 95018. This position will work under the supervision of the State Parks Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger). Incumbents perform patrol duties by vehicle, boat, and foot patrol; detect and rescue persons or vessels in distress; provide emergency medical aid and resuscitation; notify headquarters of accidents and rescues; prepare reports; remove hazards; assist the public and advise visitors of rules and regulations; and take command in emergencies. Incumbents may also perform radio dispatching; operate, inspect, and perform maintenance on emergency rescue equipment, vehicles, and vessels; assist in the training of personnel in all phases of life-saving activities and operation and maintenance of emergency rescue equipment; and may do other related work. Incumbents may perform ocean, surf, river, and lake rescue; scuba diving; off-road vehicle and All-Terrain Vehicle patrol; and specialized assignments that include cliff rescue. Incumbents may lead volunteer programs; plan work schedules and assignments; prepare public safety and statistical reports; and provide interpretive programs to the public and staff. This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. 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. State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Andrew Dobbs, SPPO - Supervisor at andrew.dobbs@parks.ca.gov. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961, 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 599.962. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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 Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Possession of (1) a Department of Parks and Recreation first-aid certificate or equivalent and (2) a Department of Parks and Recreation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate or equivalent. An approved Department of Health Emergency Technician certificate may be substituted for both the required certificates. Applicants who do not possess these certificates will be admitted to the examination but they must produce evidence of the certificates before they can be considered for an appointment. Equivalent to three months of experience performing the duties of a lifeguard in other than swimming pools. Completion of the 1,000-yard ocean swim test (under 20 minutes annually). Visitor Safety and Protection, Leadership, Administration, and Maintenance. For more information regarding the Lifeguard II classification visit the following link: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21232 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.)