LAKE LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)

Position/Program Information


DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

LAKE LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)

LAKE LIFEGUARD SALARY RANGE (UPON COMPLETION OF ACADEMY): $29.83 - $31.49 per hour

SALARY: $17.45 Hourly

DEFINITION: Participates in an intensive training academy in advanced open water lifeguarding and emergency medical response.

Filing Opens: July 23, 2024 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Exam number: D2947D

Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive (OC)

Essential Job Functions

• Under close supervision, participates in a training academy.
  
• Through classroom and field training, learns proper lifesaving techniques and procedures for lake surveillance, victim recognition, lake entry, lake rescue, vessel assistance and park and lake ordinance enforcement.
• Receives instruction and participates in field training to learn proper procedures and acquire proficiency in the rescue or evacuation of persons endangered by hazardous lake conditions and in the provision of emergency medical care.
• Receives instruction in the identification of, and human behavior related to open water and unsafe lake conditions.
• Receives instruction in enforcement of county ordinances.
• Receives instruction and prepares for authorized lifesaving, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must have the ability to swim 1000 meters in 18 minutes or less.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

A valid California Class C Driver’s License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
NOTE: California Class C Driver's License is not required for the current Lake Lifeguard Candidate exam. However, a valid California Class C Driver's License will be required upon completion of training academy for the Lake Lifeguard position .

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 16 years of age at time of swim test.

Vision: At least 20/30 in each eye without correction.

Hearing :
There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:

30 dB at 500 Hz
30 dB at 1000 Hz
40 dB at 2000 Hz
40 dB at 3000 Hz

There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service Consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
4 - Arduous - Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

Additional Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of a performance test weighted 100%, a swim test of 1,000 meters which must be completed in 18 minutes or less. All candidates finishing within the time limit will receive a score of 100%; candidates who do not complete within the 18-minute time limit will receive a failing score.

Only candidates who pass the swim test will be placed on the eligible register.
* * * I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N * * *

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, ALL CANDIDATES MUST
APPLY ONLINE AND ATTEND ONE OF THE SWIM TEST/EXAM DATES LISTED BELOW:
Saturday,
8/10/24
8:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday,
11/2/24
8:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday,
12/7/24
8:00am to 12:00pm
Arcadia Park - Norman S. Johnson Aquatic Center
405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006

Saturday,
8/17/24
8:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday,
11/9/24
8:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday,
12/14/24
8:00am to 12:00pm
Castaic Aquatic Center
31350 Castaic Rd. Castaic, CA 91384

Candidates must come prepared with bathing suits and towels to take the swim test.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AT CHECK IN

• PHOTO ID
  • A valid State ID or State Driver's license, School, Work or Military ID, or Passport are acceptable forms of identification.
• PROOF OF AGE
  • If your Photo ID does not show your date of birth, an Original Birth Certificate will be required.

Without a valid photo ID, candidates will not be allowed to participate in the examination.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT APPLICATIONS ARE FILED PRIOR TO SWIM TEST DATE BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The positions are temporary only.

DRUG TEST: Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination.
Potential Work Sites:

• Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, San Dimas, CA
• Castaic Lake, Castaic, CA
• Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Irwindale, CA

Shift: Various; includes weekends, nights, and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ON-LINE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN-PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Go to: http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "LAKE LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)." You must click on the green "APPLY" button in order to apply online.

Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during selection process.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.

Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile Inbox, which save a copy of all emailed notices.

It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be complete on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator at (626) 588-5109. Please note, you may be required to submit supporting documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

Department Contact Name: Victoria Yu
Department Contact Number: 626-588-5117
Department Contact Email: vyu@parks.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118
ADA Coordinator Phone: 626-588-5109
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

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