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Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 3572
Department: Recreation Services
Division:Ocean Rescue 61/24627
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: 12/25/2023 12:00 AM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: B
Job Description
Be part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
SCHEDULE
Four (4) 10-hour days per week (DST) and Five (5) 8-hour days (EST). 40-hour work week. Varied days/times. Weekends and Holidays required.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST HAVE CURRENT OR PREVIOUS OCEAN RESCUE EXPERIENCE.
YOU MUST ALSO POSSESS AND ATTACH COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING
VALID CERTIFICATIONS AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart CPR for the Health Care Provider).
First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or American Heart Heartsaver First Aid).
Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or previous ocean lifeguarding experience).
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING INFORMATION:
Qualified applicants will be contacted and invited via email and required to participate in pre-employment swim and rescue testing. Testing will be held at 8:00am on To Be Determined Date. You will be scheduled for this testing after it has been determined that the minimum qualifications and licenses requirements have been met.
You will not be allowed to participate in the swim test if you have not been invited by Human Resources via email.
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs responsible Ocean Rescue work, in accordance with established guidelines and policies; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision.
RELATED TASKS:
Essential Functions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of the laws, ordinances and policies related to emergency services in Ocean Rescue.
General knowledge of Ocean Rescue services practices and procedures.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, ability to pass pre-employment and annual requalification tests.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
Essential for full time employee during declared storm emergency.
Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must have 20/30 corrected vision in both eyes, correct color vision and depth perception. Must be able to lift and carry article weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear safety glasses, goggles, safety harness, gloves and face shield. Exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Exposure to electricity, heights up to 15 ft., noise, moving mechanical parts, confines spaces, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, poisons, animals/insects, mist, gases, irritants, asphyxiates and bloodborne pathogens.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
SEIU Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Continuous years of service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 work days - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
???????EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.
03
Do you have previous experience serving as an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard?
04
Please describe any knowledge and experience you have performing Ocean Rescue Lifeguard duties. e.g., years of experience, tasks and responsibilities, trainings completed (if any)? etc.This experience must be clearly listed on your application. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"
05
This role requires important valid certifications to be considered for the position. Please select the applicable answers below:
06
The work schedule for this position is: Four (4) 10-hour days per week (during DST) and Five (5) 8-hour days (during EST). Weekends and Holidays are required.Are you able and available to work this schedule?
07
Do you possess a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?
08
Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 3572
Department: Recreation Services
Division:Ocean Rescue 61/24627
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: 12/25/2023 12:00 AM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: B
Job Description
Be part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
SCHEDULE
Four (4) 10-hour days per week (DST) and Five (5) 8-hour days (EST). 40-hour work week. Varied days/times. Weekends and Holidays required.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST HAVE CURRENT OR PREVIOUS OCEAN RESCUE EXPERIENCE.
YOU MUST ALSO POSSESS AND ATTACH COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING
VALID CERTIFICATIONS AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart CPR for the Health Care Provider).
First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or American Heart Heartsaver First Aid).
Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or previous ocean lifeguarding experience).
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING INFORMATION:
Qualified applicants will be contacted and invited via email and required to participate in pre-employment swim and rescue testing. Testing will be held at 8:00am on To Be Determined Date. You will be scheduled for this testing after it has been determined that the minimum qualifications and licenses requirements have been met.
You will not be allowed to participate in the swim test if you have not been invited by Human Resources via email.
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs responsible Ocean Rescue work, in accordance with established guidelines and policies; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision.
RELATED TASKS:
- Monitors tide changes, water, and wind conditions and warns beach patron of changes.
- Informs beach patron of various City ordinances and enforces same.
- Responds to questions concerning ordinances and beach or ocean conditions.
- Opens and closes lifeguard towers; ensures equipment is present and in good working order.
- Records beach and ocean conditions on billboard.
- Assists with programs, classes, and special events.
- Participates in morning workout and physical fitness exercises.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Essential Functions
- Observes beach and ocean from tower for unusual and/or unsafe conditions and activities.
- Signals boaters, surfers, and jet skiers to stay out of safe swimming areas.
- Maintains an awareness of, prevents, and reacts to life-threatening situations.
- Patrols beach on foot, warns beach patrons of dangerous conditions and situations.
- Carries reserve boards, oxygen resuscitators and first aid kits to and from the beach.
- Treats land patrons for minor first-aid injuries.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of the laws, ordinances and policies related to emergency services in Ocean Rescue.
General knowledge of Ocean Rescue services practices and procedures.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, ability to pass pre-employment and annual requalification tests.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma and previous ocean lifeguard experience.
CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
- CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association CPR BLS Course "C") is required.
- First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or American Heart Heartsaver First Aid) is required.
- Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or previous ocean lifeguarding experience) is required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
Essential for full time employee during declared storm emergency.
Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must have 20/30 corrected vision in both eyes, correct color vision and depth perception. Must be able to lift and carry article weighing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to wear safety glasses, goggles, safety harness, gloves and face shield. Exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Exposure to electricity, heights up to 15 ft., noise, moving mechanical parts, confines spaces, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, poisons, animals/insects, mist, gases, irritants, asphyxiates and bloodborne pathogens.
POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Workers' Compensation
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
SEIU Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Continuous years of service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
- The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatorycontribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period forthis plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
- An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
- The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.
HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 work days - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
???????EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
02
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctoral Degree
03
Do you have previous experience serving as an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard?
- Yes
- No
04
Please describe any knowledge and experience you have performing Ocean Rescue Lifeguard duties. e.g., years of experience, tasks and responsibilities, trainings completed (if any)? etc.This experience must be clearly listed on your application. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"
05
This role requires important valid certifications to be considered for the position. Please select the applicable answers below:
- CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart CPR for the Health Care Provider).
- First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or American Heart Heartsaver First Aid).
- Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or Previous ocean lifeguarding experience).
- Do not possess any of the above.
06
The work schedule for this position is: Four (4) 10-hour days per week (during DST) and Five (5) 8-hour days (during EST). Weekends and Holidays are required.Are you able and available to work this schedule?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you possess a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?
- Yes
- No
08
Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?
- Have used tobacco products in the previous 12 mont...
