JC-533414 POOL LIFEGUARD

This posting states its location as Alpine County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: POOL LIFEGUARD (SEASONAL)

POOL LIFEGUARD (SEASONAL) – SIERRA DISTRICT / ALPINE MONO SECTOR / GROVER HOT SPRINGS 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 is Grover Hot Springs State Park in Markleeville, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Supervising Ranger. Days and hours vary and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Duties include maintaining the daily operation of the pool complex, including surveillance and rule enforcement; performing water rescues and administering first aid; maintaining pool temperature and chemical balance; housekeeping; collecting fees. Wearing a Parks uniform is required.

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 may be required. Special Requirement/Condition of Employment: Depending on the assigned location, the incumbent may be required to occupy state-owned housing to meet operational needs or may be offered state-owned housing if available. Housing assignments will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements. For further information regarding this position, please contact Joshua Heitzmann at or 

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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.

Working Conditions

Work schedule is typically 10 hours a day, up to 4 days a week (4/10) work schedule. Work may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Work will be performed both indoors in the entrance kiosk, and outdoors on the pool deck in all types of weather conditions.

Qualifications

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 a valid Red Cross standard first aid certificate either a valid Red Cross or American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate
• and either a Red Cross or YMCA senior lifesaving certificate. (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.) 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.)

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Department of Parks and Recreation is Martin Rivera.