Ocean Rescue Lieutenant (Part-time)

Salary: $21.91 Hourly

Location : Jacksonville Beach, FL

Job Type: Part-time regular

Job Number: 00512

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Ocean Rescue

Opening Date: 08/14/2023

Closing Date: 9/11/2023 4:00 PM Eastern

JOB SUMMARY AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
JOB SUMMARY
This position performs responsible, skilled public safety and protective service work participating in and assisting in the supervision of ocean rescue activities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Ocean Rescue Supervisor. Supervision is exercised over ocean rescue personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending terrain, ladders, stairs, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily outdoors under extreme weather and environmental conditions such as cold, heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and exposure to oils, dust, dirt, fumes, and noises. The worker may be exposed to blood borne and/or waterborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs all functions of a Ocean Rescue Lifeguard in preventing situations hazardous to the health and safety of beach patrons through alert, responsive observations of the beach and the ocean.
• Supervises employees, performs employee evaluations, participates in staff development, training, disciplinary action, recruitment, and hiring activities.
• Monitors inventory of emergency operational supplies and equipment, performs procurement functions.
• Leads organized physical and medical training to ensure staff performs at highest level of professionalism.
• Trains Ocean Rescue Lifeguards both seasonally for re-certification and on a daily basis, depending on current conditions and upcoming events.
• Maintains equipment and vehicles in working order, orders medical supplies, and ensures vehicle service plans are followed.
• Serves as Incident Commander for on scene calls for service, making lead decisions during emergency situations.
• Ensures proper scheduling and beach coverage of staffed lifeguard towers.
• Maintains and files schedules, time sheets, guard sheets, and financial records.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

OTHER INFORMATION
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Jacksonville Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in beach patrol and ocean rescue.

Special Qualifications:
A driver’s license valid in the State of Florida, ARC Waterfront Lifeguard, USLA Open Water Lifeguard, First Responder or ARC Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), CPR for the Professional Rescuer or Basic Life Support. Must have possession of an active/valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician License or able to obtain within a time frame set by the Department Director. Must have at least 1,000 hours as an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard in Jacksonville Beach.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of approved ocean rescue methods and specific medical aid techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of ocean currents and how to fight them.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of artificial respiration.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations relating to ocean and beach activities.
• Ability to exercise tact, firmness, and good judgment in enforcing rules and regulations.
• Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies and to take effective action.
• Skill in surf swimming, lifesaving and medical aid.
• Ability to swim long distances in rough water to handle frantic and hysterical persons in the water and to overcome any possible obstacles.
• Ability to instruct and supervise the public in the prevention of various dangers.
• Ability to pass annual recertification swimming and running tests.
• Ability to direct the work of subordinate staff under emergency conditions.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates, and the general public.

CORE PURPOSE AND VALUES
Our employees uphold and promote the mission, vision and core values of the City of Jacksonville Beach. To be successful, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and demonstrate a strong desire to be a part of our EPIC Team:
• Empowerment – Enabling employees to achieve work-life balance & professional growth and success
• Pride – A small coastal city dedicated to displaying a big heart through our commitment to the community
• Integrity – We hold ourselves, individual and collectively, accountable to our community and our organization
• Communication – Open & honest dialogue with our community and throughout our organization
• Teamwork- Working together with our community to achieve common organizational goal

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating “see resume” does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

This positon requires working as member of a team that values empowerment, pride, integrity, communication and teamwork. Are you willing to commit to these values?

• Yes
• No

03

Candidates selected for this position will undergo a thorough background investigation including employment references and driving; the selected candidate will be required to pass a drug screen and physical.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

04

The hourly rate of pay is $21.91, is this pay acceptable?

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that this position is a Part-Time position that will require me to work holidays that I am scheduled for throughout the year, including the winter season holidays.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

06

Please indicate which driver’s license you possess.

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class E Driver license
• My license is currently invalid
• I do not possess any type of driving license

07

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High School or Equivalent
• Some College
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree +

08

Are you currently an Active/Valid licensed EMT in the State of Florida?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you a current employee or have experience as an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard/EMT with at least 1,000 hours as an ocean rescue Lifeguard?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have at least two years experience as an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard?

• Yes
• No

Required Question