Seasonal Lifeguard **REPOST**
Recruitment #22-002292-0006
| Department | DNR - Maryland Park Service - State Wide Operation |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 3/15/2022 11:59:00 PM |
| Filing Deadline | 6/21/2022 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | Starting at $15 hour |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | dawn croxton |
| Work Location |
Allegany
Anne Arundel Baltimore County Frederick Garrett St. Mary's Worcester |
Introduction
***REPOST, Previous applicants don't need to reapply****
Vacant positions available at the following State Parks
Assateague State Park (ocean) Berlin, MD (Worcester County)
Gunpowder Falls State Park (river) Kingsville, MD (Baltimore County)
Point Lookout State Park (Bay) Scotland, MD (St. Mary’s County)
Sandy Point State Park (Bay) Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)
GRADE
8
LOCATION OF POSITION
Assateague State Park (ocean) Berlin, MD (Worcester County)
Gunpowder Falls State Park (river) Kingsville, MD (Baltimore County)
Point Lookout State Park (Bay) Scotland, MD (St. Mary’s County)
Sandy Point State Park (Bay) Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)
Main Purpose of Job
Lifeguards perform public safety work and are responsible for protecting human life and maintaining order. The selected candidates will patrol and survey swimming areas to prevent swimmers from endangering themselves and/or others.
POSITION DUTIES
Daily tasks include but are not limited to the following: trains daily to maintain physical standards and rescue skills, staff the Lifeguard and first aid stations, respond to beach/pool area emergencies, enforce beach/pool rules, submit daily beach/pool reports, ensure ready status of rescue equipment, may assist and rescue capsized boaters where applicable, provide information to visitors, advises the general public of park rules and regulations, and other duties as assigned. Lifeguards perform rescue work, promptly render CPR or emergency first aid, promptly report safety hazards to supervisors, and assist in maintaining routine documents or incident reports. The positions may also involve related maintenance and custodial duties, such as the cleanliness of the buildings and grounds at the pool/beach areas. Pool lifeguards are responsible for vacuuming, skimming and routine pool maintenance, and may operate water pumps and control chemical additives to ensure specified water standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Candidates must be at least 16 years of age
Experience: None required
Notes: Successful applicants must pass a swim test and written lifeguarding test. Applicants must have the ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Applicants must adhere to all State and Federal laws, safety regulations, and must understand and adhere to all park policies. Applicant must present a neat and clean appearance and wear issued uniform correctly.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Must be certified by a national agency in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR, as wellas pass a physical evaluation, swim test and written test. Candidates may be certifiedafter hire.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.
We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who works an average of at least 12 hours per week. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or call 410-767-4850.Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Dawn.Croxton at Dawnd.Croxton@maryland.gov.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
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