Water Safety Officer I - SR-15

Water Safety Officer I

To fill anticipated vacancies in 2026. Attends training classes and receives instruction in the theories, techniques, methods, and procedures used in making ocean rescues and administering emergency life support measures under immediate supervision, performs ocean rescues and emergency lifesaving tasks, and performs other related duties as required. The eligible list may be used for Water Safety Officer I, full-time and part-time, permanent and temporary vacancies, as they arise during the life of the list for the following districts:

• HILO:
  Onekahakaha, Carlsmith, Leleiwi, Richardson and Honoli`i Beach Parks
• KAILUA-KONA:
  Kua Bay, La`aloa and Kahalu`u Beach Parks
• PAHALA/NA`ALEHU:
  Punalu`u Beach Park
• PUNA:
  Isaac Hale Beach Park
• S. KOHALA:
  Hapuna and Spencer Beach Parks

For part-time employment, wages will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment. Special

Working Conditions:

Irregular work schedule, including shift, rotation, weekend, and/or holiday work; exposure to hazardous conditions.

• Attends training classes to learn general principles of water safety work, methods, and techniques of ocean rescue and emergency life support, including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and application of first aid.
• Keeps surfboard, field glasses, radio-communications unit, and other equipment in working order.
• Logs estimated number of beach patrons.
• Under direct supervision, may maintain surveillance from a lifeguard tower or patrol a given beach area, make ocean rescues, administer emergency life support measures and first aid, and advise patrons of local ordinances, rules, and regulations governing beach activities and conditions peculiar to different locales.
• Under direct supervision, may write and submit reports describing rescues, accidents, and emergency measures taken.
• Under direct supervision, may perform work as a Crew person (Grabber) on a Rescue Water Craft.
• May participate in water safety education programs.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school.

License/Certification Requirements:

• possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Driver License (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Prior to completion of probation, must possess:

• a current Hawai'i Fire Department Aquatics Competency Certificate (ACC)/United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Open Water Lifesaving Certificate, and
• a current First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate, and
• a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certificate (CPR).

Note:

Emergency Medical Technician, Mobile Intensive Care Technician, or other nationally recognized certificates which are equivalent or higher than the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate may be substituted for that certificate. For assignment to the Rescue Water Craft (RWC) as a Crewperson (Grabber):
In addition to the above license/certificate requirements, possession of a current Rescue watercraft Crewperson Certificate issued by the Hawai'i Fire Department. Examination:
All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Knowledge of:
Prior to completion of probation: principles and practices of modern lifesaving techniques, and equipment, techniques and methods of ocean rescue, emergency life support, and first aid/basic medical care application, ordinances and regulations governing park, beach, shoreline, and ocean usage; and ocean and shoreline conditions. Ability to:
Swim long distances and conduct water rescues, learn and administer first aid, medical care, and emergency life support, deal tactfully and effectively with the public, prepare concise, complete, and accurate reports; read and follow written instructions, make sound operational decisions, learn and master water safety methods, techniques, and use of lifesaving equipment, and maintain minimum swimming requirements in accordance with Hawai'i Fire Department Aquatics Competency Certificate (ACC)/Untied States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Open Water Lifesaving Certificate.

Physical Requirements:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping:
Special Benefits of County Employment:
The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible…