Job Posting: LIFEGUARD

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-115359
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LIFEGUARD
LIFEGUARD (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT)

$17.53 - $19.67

Final Filing Date: 7/16/2018

Job Description and Duties

LIFEGUARD (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT) ($17.53 - $19.67/HOUR) – CHANNEL COAST DISTRICT / SANTA BARBARA SECTOR / REFUGIO STATE BEACH

 

The reporting location for this position is Refugio State Beach, located along the Gaviota Coast in the Channel Coast District's Santa Barbara Sector.  This position will work under the general supervision of the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I (Lifeguard).

 

The Lifeguard (PI) performs duties in direct service to the Refugio Junior Lifeguard program and the Santa Barbara Sector Lifeguard Operation.  The position provides leadership and oversight of staff and students involved in these programs.  The incumbent has delegated responsibility and authority to facilitate, under the general supervision of the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I (Lifeguard), the Refugio Junior Lifeguard Program, the Sector Lifeguard Operation, community outreach programs, local school presentations, and other youth programs.

The incumbent works effectively with the entire lifeguard, visitor services, administrative, and maintenance staff to carry out the Department’s mission, goals, and values.  The Lifeguard (PI) is expected to be available to work full-time during the peak-use period of Memorial Day to Labor Day, and required periods of the off-season.  Off-season hours are determined by operational need and annual budget.  The Lifeguard Supervisor may grant exceptions to the peak-use period requirement for extenuating circumstances, or to retain specialized skills in this lead person role.

 

This position may work up to 1500 hours per year.

 

State housing is not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Dion Von Der Lieth at (805) 968-3834 or at dion.vonderlieth@parks.ca.gov.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-115359
Position #(s):
549-912-0985-902
Working Title:
LIFEGUARD
Classification:
LIFEGUARD (PERMANENT INTERMITTENT)
$17.53 - $19.67
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Santa Barbara County
Job Type:
Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/16/2018

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Parks & Recreation
Attn: Certification Unit/Dion Von Der Lieth
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Certification Unit/Dion Von Der Lieth
1416 9th Street, Room 1018
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.jobs.ca.gov. 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Dion Von Der Lieth
(805) 968-3834
dion.vonderlieth@parks.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Human Rights Office
(916) 653-8148
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) along with all applicable or required documents) by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # (549-912-0985-902) in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.You must list your most current employment history first in the “Employment History” section on the STD. 678 providing the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year.  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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.