DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is primarily routine lake/beach patrol work, which also involves the responsible supervision of a number of summer personnel including lifeguards. Work is performed under general direction of the appointing authority. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Patrols lake area by boat to check that all boats on the lake have valid licenses;
Supervises lifeguards in the monitoring of swim area;
Supervises summer personnel in the performance of their duties;
Enforces safety rules and regulations;
Inspects beaches for cleanliness;
Directs beach and park maintenance and cleaning activities;
Maintains records and prepares reports;
Performs a variety of related activities as required.
Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of water safety rules and regulations; working knowledge of safe boat operation; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to communicate effectively.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either
High school graduation or possession of a comparable diploma and one (1) year of data processing experience; or
Completion of a course in data processing and six (6) months of experience in the operation of data processing equipment; or
An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in a) and b) above.
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