Job Description

Job Description and Duties

LIFEGUARD (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) – SANTA CRUZ DISTRICT / HALF MOON BAY STATE PARK

The reporting location for this position is the Half Moon Bay Park Operations Office at Half Moon Bay State Beach in the City of Half Moon Bay. This position will work under the direction of the Northern San Mateo Coast Supervising State Park Peace Officer. Areas of responsibility include Thornton SB, Gray Whale Cove SB, Montara SB, HMBSB, Burleigh Murray SP, San Gregorio SB, Pomponio SB, Pescadero SB, Bean Hollow SB, Butano SP, Pigeon Point SHP, Ano Nuevo SP, and the Waddell and RDO subunits of Big Basin SP, however this position may provide coverage district wide as operational need arises. Duties include patrol and response to a variety of public safety calls for service including aquatic rescues, medical emergencies, search and rescues. Incumbent will also work extensively with allied public safety agencies on interagency details throughout the county.   A valid departmental Emergency Medical Technican license is desireable however not required.

State housing is not available. For further information, please contact Barbara Morris at (650) 209-6449 or at Barbara.Morris@parks.ca.gov.

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.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

This 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 .

Working Conditions

Office work, outdoors, inclement weather conditions, weekends, holidays, odd and unusual hours.

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.

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 Requirements:

• Minimum of two seasons as State Park Seasonal Lifeguard I.
• Public Safety First Aid training (or higher), CPR, Beach and Code 3 driving,
• Valid California Driver’s License and an approved DMV Driving Record.
• Completion of the annual 1,000 yard ocean swim test, under 20 minutes.
• Availability in spring and fall weekends, and 4 days a week in the summer.

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.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

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.

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 # 549-718-0985-902  and the Job Control # JC-490131 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, Summer work, Seasonal work, Odd job, Work at office, Remote work, Weekend work,

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