Description
The
City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of
Ocean Lifeguard II with the Marine Safety Department. Under limited supervision acts as a first responder; lifeguards an area of beach from an assigned station; patrols a section of beach in an emergency rescue response vehicle; participates in marine and other related emergencies; makes rescues and prevents marine accidents; patrols beaches with the overall goal of providing protection to life, limb, and property; participates in lifeguard skill development. This position reports to a full-time Marine Safety Officer.
Whatmakesyougreatfortherole: - Highly attentive and observant
- Understand how to enforce policies, procedures, laws, ordinances, and regulations
- Perform autonomously and collaboratively while exercising judgement
- Remain urgent, calm, and professional in emergency situations
- Keen sense of responsibility and dedication to public safety
- Swimming and otherwise physical stamina
- Adaptability and decision-making skills
Examples of Duties
The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Ocean Lifeguard II. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Experience: At least two (2) seasonal years (1,040 hours) of experience as an ocean lifeguard.
License/Certificate Requirements: Due to the performance of some field duties, which may require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Advanced United State Lifesaving Association Certification; a valid National, State, or County Emergency Medical Technician certification and Health Care Provider CPR and AED certification. NAUI or PADI advanced scuba certification is required within 2 months of hire.
Supplemental Information
Application Process: All interested applicants must submit a completed online city application. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with a first review on
April 1, 2024. Applications will be screened carefully, and selected candidates will undergo an oral interview to evaluate their knowledge, skills and abilities. The appointing hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions. The selection process may be modified based on the needs of the City.
Pre-employment Process: Selected candidates must successfully pass a fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice, and a pre-placement physical including a drug test. Education and employment verification and reference check(s) will also be conducted.
Why work for the City of Laguna Beach? Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. With seven miles of City beaches and towering hills with captivating Pacific views, Laguna Beach residents enjoy some of the most stunning landscapes in Southern California. The City of Laguna Beach hosts millions of visitors to its world-famous arts festivals and beautiful beaches. Services provided to its resident population of approximately 23,000 include police, fire, marine safety, recreation, parks, public works, community development, parking, transit, and animal control.
LAGUNA BEACH MARINE SAFETY ASSOCIATION (LBMSA) Pay Plan: The basic pay ranges are composed of eight (8) steps.
Overtime/Compensatory Time: All unit employees shall be compensated at a rate of time and one-half for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per workweek.
Recurrent Hourly Lifeguards may request compensatory time off subject to approval by the appointing authority. They may accumulate a maximum of eight (8) hours of compensatory time at the employee’s option. An additional sixteen (16) hours of compensatory time may accumulate with management approval. Use of compensatory time is subject to management approval on a request-by-request basis.
Special Pay: All unit employees shall receive a pay advance of two pay steps and 5% of their base pay for obtaining their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Equipment Allowance: Effective the pay period that includes July 1 of each year all unit employees shall be paid an amount of $250.00 for necessary, self-procured equipment, including sunglasses, mask, snorkel, fins, binoculars, and a jacket.
Retirement: The City shall deduct 3.75% of the gross pay from eligible unit employees’ bi-weekly paychecks and contribute such amount to the Public Agency Retirement System (“PARS”) accounts of all said eligible “Seasonal Ocean Lifeguards,” or to another qualified retirement program that has been agreed upon by the parties and is applicable to “Seasonal Ocean Lifeguards.” Additionally, the City shall contribute the equivalent of 3.75% of unit employees’ gross pay into eligible unit employees’ PARS accounts.
For Recurrent Hourly Lifeguards only, the City shall contribute the equivalent of 7.5% of unit employees’ gross pay into the eligible employees’ PARS accounts, or to another qualified retirement program that has been agreed upon by the parties and is applicable to Recurrent Hourly Lifeguards.
Deferred Compensation Plan: All Recurrent Hourly Lifeguards will be eligible to make voluntary contributions to one of the City’s 457(b) deferred compensation plans.
Health: For Recurrent Hourly Lifeguards only , medical coverage will be provided as follows: The City will pay the full cost of the HMO plan rate for employee only; family coverage will be offered at full cost to employee.
Part-time unit members who qualify for medical coverage under the Affordable Care Act will be offered access to the City’s HMO plan. Eligible employees who elect coverage under the City’s plan shall pay the entire premium amount, with no contribution from the City.
Flexible Spending Plan for Recurrent Hourly Lifeguards: Each January, the City will deposit a lump sum amount of five hundred dollars ($500) into a flexible spending plan for each Recurrent Hourly Lifeguard to use for eligible IRS 125 expenses (medical, prescription, dental, vision).
Skin Cancer Screenings: Annual skin cancer screening examinations shall be provided to all unit employees at a facility selected by City. Unit employees who are screened off duty will be paid one (1) hour of compensation.
Sick Leave: Effective July 1 of each year, employees are granted 3 days or 24 hours, whichever is greater. In October of each year, employees will be granted one additional sick day or 8 hours of sick leave, whichever is greater, above the statutory paid sick leave. Employees may carry over accrued sick days to the following year, with a maximum cap of 6 days or 48 hours, whichever is greater. Accrued sick leave will be restored if an employee separates from the City but returns within 12 months.
