Lake Ranger Ii- Lake Patrol

BIG BEAR MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

LAKE RANGER II

OPENING DATE / TIME: FEBRUARY 14, 2024

CLOSING DATE/ TIME: UNTIL FILLED

SALARY: $26.58 HOURLY

JOB TYPE: SEASONAL

LOCATION: BIG BEAR LAKE, CALIFORNIA

AGENCY: BIG BEAR MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: LAKE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

JOBS SUPERVISED: NONE

JOB PURPOSE: PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE PUBLIC BY:

Serving as a Lake Patrol officer, and operating and maintaining District facilities and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

% of Time

20 % PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE PUBLIC BY:

Answering questions and disseminating information regarding Big Bear Lake and the surrounding area while on boat patrol; Assisting with ramp operations; explaining District regulations, California Boating Laws, and Harbors and Navigation Codes; providing boater assistance and tows to safety per established policies and procedures.

20% PRESERVES BOATING SAFETY, LAW, AND ORDER ON BIG BEAR LAKE BY:

Patrolling the Lake by boat and enforcing California Boating Laws, Harbors and Navigation Codes, and District Rules and Regulations per established procedures; teaching safe and defensive boating skills; issuing citations; responding to complaints and calls for help; mediating disputes; conducting search and rescue operations; investigating suspicious activities; detaining suspects; calling for other emergency agency assistance; securing facilities; preparing incident reports; making court appearances; attending educational workshops; completing patrol assignments; inspecting private and commercial marina docks; conducting fleet inspections at commercial marinas.

13% COLLECTS LAKE USE FEES AND BALANCES PATROL BANK BY:

Accepting cash or check payments from the public while on boat patrol; making change for cash payments from customers; comparing daily sales totals with currency and checks; submitting sales receipts, and payments at the end of each workweek; maintaining and storing bank and receipts in a safe manner per established procedures and policy, providing bank as requested for random audits.

13% MAINTAINS DISTRICT FACILITIES BY:

Cleaning floating restrooms and other District facilities; collecting and disposing of trash and Lake debris; performing a variety of basic landscape and maintenance work; performing heavy physical labor; safely operating hand and power tools and equipment.

10% COLLECTS DATA AND COMPLETES DEPARTMENT DOCUMENTS BY:

Counting and logging various types of Lake users per established procedures; maintaining log of all Lake Patrol stops.

5% MINIMIZES PERSONAL INJURIES AND DOCUMENTS INJURIES AND BOATING ACCIDENTS BY:

Providing trained first aid and CPR; radioing for additional District personnel or other emergency agency assistance; using emergency fire suppression equipment; gathering victim and witness information; taking photographs and recording observations; completing reports; impounding accident vessels.

5% PREPARES WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY:

Obtaining necessary documents and planning daily assignment schedule, following procedures in Lake Operations Manual and Lake Patrol Manual.

5% MAINTAINS DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES AND INVENTORY BY:

Checking stock to determine inventory level on floating restrooms and other various District facilities and commercial marinas; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies per established procedures; verifying receipt of supplies.

5% ENSURES APPROPRIATE OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT BY:

Following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; notifying District mechanic of needed repairs; completing preventative maintenance and daily operative equipment check; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

2 % PREVENT LOSSES AND DAMAGE BY:

Reporting shorezone violations and other irregularities; informing violators of District rules and regulations.

2% MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT BY:

Cleaning assigned patrol vessel after each shift; cleaning and maintaining other District facilities per established procedures.

While achieving the above job results, the following objectives must always be met:

MAINTAINS DISTRICT STABILITY AND REPUTATION BY:

Complying with all applicable California Boating Laws, Harbor and Navigation Codes, and District Rules and Regulations; wearing and maintaining appropriate District uniform per established policy and procedures; applying a professional and diplomatic behavior at all times.

MAINTAINS OPERATIONS BY:

Follows policies and procedures; reporting needed changes; performing other job related duties as assigned.

CONTRIBUTES TO DISTRICT’S TEAM EFFORT BY:

Practicing strong interpersonal communication skills; accomplishing related results as needed.

II. JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB EVALUATION DOCUMENTATION

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE:

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) mandatory. Bachelor’s degree or any combination of training, experience, and education which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

EXPERIENCE: Extensive boating operation; familiar with California Boating Law and basic boating rules of the road; extensive public contact background.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent public communications skills; ability to safely operate a boat in all weather conditions for 8 to 10 hours a day; operate a variety of radio and electronic equipment; operate vehicles and other motor driven equipment; follow oral and written directions; operate a variety of basic office equipment and computers (experience with Microsoft Office preferred); basic math; excellent writing skills; ability to demonstrate a cooperative and professional relationship with the public and other employees.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: California Driver’s License and a good record with no multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents during past two years; PC 832 course (training may be offered through the District); this position will also be trained and tested for and must pass a certified first aid and CPR class; shall complete AED training.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:

INFORMATION PROCESSING

Ability to think and react quickly and implement an effective course of action; request appropriate emergency services; principles of work and boating safety.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Identifies correct needs and procedures for various reported boating/safety situations and criminal or unlawful activities; responsible for safety of other persons and vessels in various boating situations; completes assignments with very little or no supervision; verifies boat owner/registration compliance.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Close daily oral communication with the public in one on one or group situations; oral communication as needed with local law enforcement personnel; often works closely with other employees.

IMPACT ON RESULTS

Improper response to safety and enforcement issues could jeopardize the safety of visitors and other employees; incorrect information is an inconvenience to visitors and other employees; incomplete or inaccurate work and inappropriate behavior causes a negative perception of the District.

DESCRIBE CONTROLS

Debriefing sessions after incidents if necessary; able to verify information with supervisor or main office; counseling sessions if necessary to improve work habits and/ or behavior; evaluations and reviews as needed to ensure all job requirements are met.

CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Visitor phone number and credit card information; individual background or prior violations information; pending incidents or legal cases; all employee/personnel information.

SCOPE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Balancing and securing daily revenues per described policies and procedures.

WORK SCHEDULE

Seasonal position during the spring, summer, and possibly fall months. Required to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Daily work schedule will vary. Must commit to work the established schedule with no personal time off from Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.

III. ENVIRONMENT

****Must be able to lift a maximum of 50lbs.

þ Standing

þ Stooping

þ Walking

þ Talking

þ Kneeling

þ Lifting

þ Pulling

þ Sitting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

þ Balancing

þ Carrying

þ Climbing

þ Crawling

þ Crouching

þ Feeling

þ Fingering

þ Grasping

VISION:

20/30, corrected O.K.

þ Close þ Far þ Color þ Depth

HEARING:

Must be within normal range.

EXPOSURES:

þ Airborne Particles

þ Caustics

þ Cleaning Chemicals

þ Cleaning Fumes

þ Electrical Currents

þ Extreme Weather

o Explosives

þ Extreme Temperatures

þ Flammables

þ High Places

þ Moving Parts

þ Muscular Strain

þ Noise

þ Odors

þ Physical Abuse

þ Toxicants

þ Verbal Abuse

þ Vibration

þ Vision Strain

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $26.58 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Multiple locations