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The County of Los Angeles OCEAN LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE/TEMPORARY in Los Angeles, California
OCEAN LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE/TEMPORARY
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OCEAN LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE/TEMPORARY
Salary
$16.90 Hourly
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
As Needed
Job Number
32922W
Department
FIRE
Opening Date
03/27/2024
Closing Date
8/9/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants
1000
Description
Benefits
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Position/Program Information
FIRE DEPARTMENT
FILING PERIOD:
04/01/2024 at 12:30 P.M. (PT) through 08/09/2024 at 5:00 P.M. (PT)
FILING WILL BE SUSPENDED AFTER THE FIRST1,000APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, OR BY 08/09/2024 AT 5:00 P.M. (PT), WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE FIRST1,000WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
EXAM NUMBER:
32922W
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
DEFINITION:
Participates in an intensive training program in advanced ocean lifeguarding and emergency medical treatment.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are found within the Fire Department, Lifeguard Division. Candidates participate, under the supervision of the training officer, in an advanced ocean lifeguard training program involving both field and classroom instruction prior to appointment as an Ocean Lifeguard. They must have the mental ability to assimilate classroom instructions and the physical skill, stamina, and coordination to become proficient in all ocean lifeguard rescue techniques.
Essential Job Functions
Under close supervision, participates in an ocean lifeguarding training course.
Through classroom and field training, learns proper lifesaving techniques and procedures for ocean surveillance, victim recognition, surf entry, surf rescue, and beach ordinance enforcement.
Receives instruction and participates in field training to learn proper procedures and acquire proficiency in the rescue or evacuation of persons endangered by hazardous ocean or beach conditions and in the provision of emergency medical care.
Receives instruction in the identification of, and human behavior related to, ocean conditions such as rip currents, irregular ocean bottom conditions, lateral currents, and wave actions and their effects.
Receives instruction in enforcement of beach ordinances.
Receives instruction and learns the proper care and safe operation of lifeguard four-wheel-drive beach vehicles.
Receives instruction and prepares for First Aid Standards for Public Safety Personnel certification.
Engages in physical fitness training drills established by the Department.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California Class C Driver License* is required to perform job-related essential functions.
LICENSE INFORMATION:
*Successful candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a California driver license before appointment and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Those who do not have a California driver license will be required to obtain one by the time of appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
If the applicant does not have a driving record from the State of California, the applicant may be required to provide his/her driving record from any other state/jurisdiction.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
4 -Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
Ability:
Candidates assigned to this class must have the ability to swim 1000 meters.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Age:
At least 18 years of age by the commencement date of the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Training Academy Orientation.
Vision:
At least 20/30 in each eye without correction.
Hearing:
There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:
30 dB at 500 Hz
30 dB at 1000 Hz
40 dB at 2000 Hz
40 dB at 3000 Hz
There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental job willingness questionnaireat the time of filing. Applicants who do not agree to the work conditions and/or do not meet the Minimum Requirements will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to re-apply.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
Part I:A performance test, weighted70%, assessing Swimming, Running, Stamina, Dynamic/Explosive Strength, Gross Body Equilibrium/Coordination, General Psychomotor Abilities, General Sensory Abilities, Hearing Sensitivity, Environmental Exposure Tolerance, Safety Focus, and Stress Tolerance.
The performance test is scheduled to be conducted on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
NOTE: For the integrity of the exam, video recording will occur during the timed swim course.
Part II:Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted30%,assessing Verbal Ability, Achievement, Responsibility, Safety Orientation, and Teamwork.
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters and test results notices will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addAOganesyan@hr.lacounty.gov,Diego.Gonzalez@fire.lacounty.gov,Fire-Examination@fire.lacounty.gov,Fire-OceanLifeguardCandidate@fire.lacounty.gov,info@governmentjobs.com,noreply@governmentjobs.com, andtalentcentral@shl.comto your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
Transfer of Multiple-Choice and/or Simulation Assessment Responses:
Applicants who have taken identical test questions for the multiple-choice and/or simulation assessment(s) (Part II) recently for other exams will have their test responses automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test questions that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
Test scores cannot be given over the phone.
OCEAN SWIM AND RUN TEST PREPARATION INFORMATION:
Applicants must comply with the following for Test Part I - 1000 meter Ocean Swim and a 200 meter run in the sand/400 meter Ocean Swim/200 meter run in the sand Performance Test.
Options of locations to practice swimming:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/01otdi1akszjtma/Pool-Directory-in-Los-Angeles-2.xls?dl=0
TEST PREPARATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An Interactive Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttp://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located below the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
You can also access practice tests for the computerized component of the test by going to the following website:http://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests.
While these practice materials will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
Passing this examination and being added to the eligible listdoes not guarantee an offer of employment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
TRAINING ACADEMY INFORMATION:
THE LIFEGUARD TRAINING ACADEMY MAY BE CANCELED AT ANYTIME DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING.
TRAINEESMUSTSUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE FULL ONE (1) DAY ORIENTATION AND TRAINING ACADEMY TO MEET THE UNITED STATES LIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION ADVANCED AGENCY CERTIFICATION. SUCCESSFUL TRAINEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP OF UP TO 40 HOURS.
DURING THE ACADEMY, EACH TRAINEE WILL BE INSTRUCTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
First Aid
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
General Lifeguarding
Resuscitator Use
Physical Performance Drills
Rescue Board Use
Specialized Surf Rescues
Rescue Boat Use
Skin Diving
Automatic External Defibrillator Use
BACKGROUND CHECK AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction historyunless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records that are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Candidates who are extended a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a criminal background check, including a fingerprint scan, followed by a medical examination. A candidate with a conviction history which has a direct and adverse relationship with the duties of the OCEAN LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE/TEMPORARY position may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
In addition, candidates must successfully complete a medical examination and be able to perform all of the essential functions of theOCEAN LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE/TEMPORARY classification. A candidate who does not successfully complete a medical examination or is unable to perform all of the essential functions of the OCEAN LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE/TEMPORARY classification may have his or her conditional offer of employment rescinded and be removed from the certification list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill temporary Ocean Lifeguard Candidate vacancies within the Lifeguard Division of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, as they occur. The Los Angeles County Lifeguards work at the following locations:
NORTHERN SECTION: Nicholas, Zuma, Point Dume, Dan Blocker, and Malibu
CENTRAL SECTION: Las Tunas, Topanga, Will Rogers, Santa Monica, Venice, and Marina Del Rey.
SOUTHERN SECTION: Playa Del Rey, El Segundo, Manhattan, Hermosa, Redondo, Torrance, and Cabrillo.
CATALINA ISLAND: Avalon and Isthmus.
AVAILABLE SHIFT:
Any Shift - Appointees must be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button, when it becomes available, at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. If you are unable to access the website, you may enter the following link to access your profile: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty .
NOTE: Filing will be closed after the first 1,000 applications are received, or by Friday, August 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (PT), whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 1,000 will not be considered. Please check your application to ensure that the documents are uploaded by logging on to County of Los Angeles Department of Human Resources website and reviewing your submitted application. Applicants must submit all documents to be considered (official diplomas, official transcripts, certificates, etc.) during or within fifteen (15) calendar days of application submission. All documents must be clear and legible. Although resumes may be uploaded as attachments to the online application, resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. If you are unable to attach documents, you may e-mail them toFire-OceanLifeguardCandidate@fire.lacounty.govat the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days of submitting your online application. Failure to provide the documentation will result in application rejection.
The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements and you have completely filled out your application. Please fill out your application and the supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any related education, training, and job experience. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your actual job title, beginning and ending dates, total number of hours worked (full or part-time), and description of work performed. Provide any relevant job experience and training in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for this job. Your application will be rejected if it is incomplete. We may reject your application at any time during the selection process.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) August 9, 2024 deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account onwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION:
All applicants must enter a valid e-mail address at the time of application submission. Entering an invalid e-mail address may result in the disqualification of your application during the examination process. Notifications will be sent electronically to the e-mail address provided on your application.
It is also important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ONLINE FILING:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
It is important that you provide your own Social Security Number (SSN) at the time of filing to ensure your application is processed accurately. Please include your SSN for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SSN.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
If you do not already have an account/profile with the County of Los Angeles, you will need to create one. All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using someone else's user ID and password may erase the original candidate's application record.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you need accommodations to take the assessment, please let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov.
Testing Accommodation Coordinator Phone:(213) 466-5500
Teletype Phone:(800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Fire Examination Section
Department Contact Phone: (213) 466-5500
Department Contact Email: Fire-OceanLifeguardCandidate@fire.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
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Your Responsibilities:
1.Completing Your Application:
a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.
2.Requirements on Job Posting:
a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.
b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.
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5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:
a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.
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Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.
Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)
Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.
Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.
Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.
COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Updated February 2024
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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Candidate Communication Acknowledgement: Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles Countywill notconsider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
I understand and agree to the information above.
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As part of the examination process, you will be required to complete a 1000 meter Ocean Swim and a 200 meter run/400 meter Ocean Swim/200 meter run. Are you able to continuously swim 1000 meters in the ocean and run 200 meters in the sand/swim 400 meters in the ocean/run 200 meters in the sand?
Yes
No
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I am willing and able to work outdoors in extreme hot or cold temperatures (e.g., 100° F, 40° F) with regular exposure to sunlight.
Yes
No
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I am willing and able to swim in adverse ocean conditions (e.g., large surf, rip currents).
Yes
No
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I am willing to administer first aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) to victims of accidents (e.g., drowning, choking, heart attack, heat exhaustion, broken bones).
Yes
No
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Did you attach a copy of your California Class C Driver License? If not, supporting documentation must be received by the time of appointment. Those who do not have a California driver license will be required to obtain one by the time of appointment.
Yes
No
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Video Recording: For the integrity of the exam, video recording will occur during the timed performance test. The recordings will be kept confidential by the Examination Section in a secure location. Candidates who do not consent to the video recording will be automatically disqualified and their application will be rejected. Do you consent to the video recording?
Yes
No
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