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DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES MO'IKEHA BUILDING 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140 LIHU'E, KAUA'I, HAWAI'I 96766 Telephone (808) 241-6595 * Fax (808) 241-6593 |
| Examination No.: | 990-77 Open - Includes all interested individuals including the general public |
| Class Title: | Water Safety Officer I |
| Department: | Fire Department |
| Status: | Civil Service |
| Salary: | $2,312.00 per month (SR-15) |
| Duties Summary: | Performs as a trainee in a planned training program in water safety work; assists in making ocean rescues and administering emergency life support measures; learns and enforces ordinances, rules and regulations governing beach activities and shore water usage; renders first aid in cases of injury; may staff a lifeguard tower, patrol a given beach area or make ocean rescues; and performs other related duties as required. |
| Minimum Requirements: | A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school. At the time of filing application, possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or United States Lifesaving Association Ocean Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent, a current First Responder Certificate that meets United States Department of Transportation guidelines, and a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3). At time of appointment, possission of an American Heart Association or American Red Cross Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. |
| Examination Weights: |
May consist of a written test, training and experience evaluation and/or any other accepted examining techniques. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience as this may be important in determining your examination score in a training and experience evaluation. |
| Knowledge and Ability: |
Techniques and methods of lifesaving; techniques of emergency life support including mouth-to-mouth and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; first aid principles and practices; the ability to swim long distances; rescue persons from the water; give first aid; meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public; learn applicable ordinances, rules and regulations governing park, beach, shore water and ocean usage; read and follow written instructions. Must be able to meet the health and physical condition standards of the position. There will be a performance test which will consist of a variety of swim and rescue events. Candidates will be notified by mail of the date, time, place, and requirements of the performance test. This test will be on a pass/fail basis. |
| Required Forms: To be submitted with application |
Evidence of education. (Submit copy of diploma or equivalent) Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or United States Lifesaving Association Ocean Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent Current First Responder Certificate A legible photocopy of a valid Hawaii State Motor Vehicle Operator's license. |
| Medical Suitability: |
Individuals offered a position will be required to pass a background check, drug screening, and a pre-employment medical exam prior to their employment. The pre-employment medical exam is at the applicant’s own expense. |
| Last Day to File Application: |
Continuous recruitment until needs are met |
| Obtain Application: |
Department of Personnel Services 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140 Lihue, HI 96766 808-241-6595 |
| Date Posted: | 02/28/00 |