Requirements
DEFINITION:
Participates in an intensive training program in advanced ocean lifeguarding and emergency medical treatment.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are found within the Fire Department, Lifeguard Division. Candidates participate, under the supervision of the training officer, in an advanced ocean lifeguard training program involving both field and classroom instruction prior to appointment as an Ocean Lifeguard. They must have the mental ability to assimilate classroom instructions and the physical skill, stamina, and coordination to become proficient in all ocean lifeguard rescue techniques.
Essential Job Functions
Under close supervision, participates in an ocean lifeguarding training course.
Through classroom and field training, learns proper lifesaving techniques and procedures for ocean surveillance, victim recognition, surf entry, surf rescue, and beach 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 ocean or beach conditions and in the provision of emergency medical care.
Receives instruction in the identification of, and human behavior related to, ocean conditions such as rip currents, irregular ocean bottom conditions, lateral currents, and wave actions and their effects.
Receives instruction in enforcement of beach ordinances.
Receives instruction and learns the proper care and safe operation of lifeguard four-wheel-drive beach vehicles.
Receives instruction and prepares for First Aid Standards for Public Safety Personnel certification.
Engages in physical fitness training drills established by the Department.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License* is required to perform job-related essential functions.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) August 8, 2022 deadline 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.
LICENSE INFORMATION:
*Successful candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a California driver license before appointment and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant`s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
If the applicant does not have a driving record from the State of California, the applicant may be required to provide his/her driving record from any other state/jurisdiction.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.
Ability:
Candidates assigned to this class must have the ability to swim 1000 meters.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental job willingness questionnaire at the time of filing. Applicants who do not agree to the work conditions and/or do not meet the Minimum Requirements will have to wait six (6) months from the date of the disqualification in order to re-apply.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Age:
At least 18 years of age by the commencement date of the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Training Academy Orientation.
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.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
Part I: A performance test, weighted 70%, assessing Swimming, Running, Stamina, Dynamic/Explosive Strength, Gross Body Equilibrium/Coordination, General Psychomotor Abilities, General Sensory Abilities, Hearing Sensitivity, Environmental Exposure Tolerance, Safety Focus, and Stress Tolerance.
The performance test is scheduled to be conducted on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
Part II: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 30%, assessing Verbal Ability, Achievement, Responsibility, Safety Orientation, and Teamwork.
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters and test results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add AOganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov, Diego.Gonzalez@fire.lacounty.gov, Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov, Fire-OceanLifeguardCandidate@fire.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, noreply@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.
Transfer of Multiple-Choice and/or Simulation Assessment Responses:
Applicants who have taken identical test questions for the multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) (Part II) recently for other exams will have their test responses automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test questions that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
Test scores cannot be given over the phone.
TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An Interactive Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located below the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
You can also access practice tests for the computerized component of the test by going to the following website: http://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests.
While these practice materials will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
OCEAN SWIM AND RUN TEST PREPARATION INFORMATION:
Applicants must comply with the following for Test Part I - 1000 meter Ocean Swim and a 200 meter run in the sand/400 meter Ocean Swim/200 meter run in the sand Performance Test:
Bring a swimsuit, towel, and photo I.D on the day of the Performance Test.
Swim wear shall comply with USA Swimming Rule 102.8.1B.
No goggles, fins, wetsuits, or hoods will be allowed. Swim caps will be provided and must be worn during the Performance Test.
OCEAN SWIM AND RUN PRE-EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
Potential applicants who have filed an online application are encouraged to attend a Practice Swim prior to the examination. The Practice Swim will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Zuma Beach Lifeguard Headquarters.
For details and to participate in the Practice Swim, please register at:
OCEAN LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE/TEMPORARY description image
PRACTICE OCEAN SWIM AND RUN-EXAMINATION REGISTRATION
For questions regarding the Practice Swim, e-mail the Lifeguard staff, Sean Nollan, at Sean.Nollan@fire.lacounty.gov.
Options of locations to practice swimming:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/01otdi1akszjtma/Pool-Directory-in-Los-Angeles-2.xls?dl=0
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.
TRAINING ACADEMY INFORMATION:
THE LIFEGUARD TRAINING ACADEMY MAY BE CANCELED AT ANYTIME DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING.
TRAINEES MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE FULL ONE (1) DAY ORIENTATION AND TRAINING ACADEMY TO MEET THE UNITED STATES LIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION ADVANCED AGENCY CERTIFICATION. SUCCESSFUL TRAINEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP OF UP TO 40 HOURS.
DURING THE ACADEMY, EACH TRAINEE WILL BE INSTRUCTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
1. First Aid
2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
3. General Lifeguarding
4. Resuscitator Use
5. Physical Performance Drills
6. Rescue Board Use
7. Specialized Surf Rescues
8. Rescue Boat Use
9. Skin Diving
10. Automatic External Defibrillator Use
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND CHECK AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records that are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a criminal background check, including a fingerprint scan, followed by a medical examination. A candidate with a conviction history which has a direct and adverse relationship with the duties of the OCEAN LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE/TEMPORARY position may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
In addition, candidates must successfully complete a medical examination and be able to perform all of the essential functions of the OCEAN LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE/TEMPORARY classification. A candidate who does not successfully complete a medical examination or is unable to perform all of the essential functions of the OCEAN LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE/TEMPORARY classification may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill temporary Ocean Lifeguard Candidate vacancies within the Lifeguard Division of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, as they occur. The Los Angeles County Lifeguards work at the following locations:
NORTHERN SECTION: Nicholas, Zuma, Point Dume, Dan Blocker, and Malibu
CENTRAL SECTION: Las Tunas, Topanga, Will Rogers, Santa Monica, Venice, and Marina Del Rey.
SOUTHERN SECTION: Playa Del Rey, El Segundo, Manhattan, Hermosa, Redondo, Torrance, and Cabrillo.
CATALINA ISLAND: Avalon and Isthmus.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your online application by 5:00 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button, when it becomes available, at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. If you are unable to access the website, you may enter the following link to access your profile: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.
NOTE: Filing will be closed after the first 800 applications are received, or by Monday, August 8, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (PT), whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 800 will not be considered. Please check your application to ensure that the documents are uploaded by logging on to County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during or within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach documents, you may e-mail them to Fire-OceanLifeguardCandidate@fire.lacounty.gov or fax the documents to (323) 264-7159 at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements and you have completely filled out your application. Please fill out your application and the supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, total number of hours worked (full or part-time), and description of work performed. Provide any relevant job experience and training in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION:
All applicants must enter a valid e-mail address at the time of application submission. Entering an invalid e-mail address may result in the disqualification of your application during the examination process. Notifications will be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on your application.
It is also important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspot from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Please note that service hours and capacity may be limited at some public libraries.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using someone else`s user ID and password may erase the original candidate`s application record.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
For more information click on the link below.
Employment Information (Download PDF reader)
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone: (213) 466-5500
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-OceanLifeguardCandidate@fire.lacounty.gov
Department Contact FAX: (323) 264-7159
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