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Home My WebLink About6.255 OCEAN SAFETY OFFICER I 20230718PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.255 Class Specifications for the Class: OCEAN SAFETY OFFICER I SR-15, BU-15 Duties Summary: Performs as a trainee in a planned training program in ocean safety work; assists in making ocean rescues and administering emergency life support measures; learns and enforces ordinances, rules and regulations governing beach activities and shore water usage; renders first aid in cases of injury; may staff a lifeguard tower, patrol a given beach area or make ocean rescues; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry level class in the Ocean Safety Officer series. This class is distinguished by its responsibility to perform as a trainee in a planned Ocean Safety training program. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). Attends orientation and training sessions to learn general principles of ocean safety work, methods and techniques of ocean rescue and life support, including mouth-to- mouth and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, application of first aid, enforcement procedures in regard to applicable ordinances, rules and regulations and ocean and beach conditions peculiar to different locales; May staff a lifeguard tower or patrol a given beach area; Makes ocean rescue, administers emergency life support measures and first aid; Enforces ordinances, rules and regulations governing beach activities; Keeps surfboard, field glasses radio-communications unit and other equipment in working order; Writes and submits reports describing rescues, accidents and emergency measures taken; Logs estimated number of people on beach; PART I OCEAN SAFETY OFFICER I 2 6.255 May participate in ocean safety education programs; and Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Techniques and methods of lifesaving; techniques of emergency life support, including mouth-to-mouth and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; first aid principles and practices. Ability to: Swim long distances; rescue persons from the water; administer emergency life support techniques including mouth-to-mouth and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; give first aid; meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public; learn applicable ordinances, rules and regulations governing park, beach, shore water, and ocean usage; prepare simple reports; read and follow written instructions. This is an amendment to the specification for the class, OCEAN SAFETY OFFICER I, which was approved as WATER SAFETY OFFICER I, on September 9, 1991, amended on March 23, 2004, amended and retitled on August 3, 2015, amended on August 5, 2021, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: July 18, 2023 (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.255 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: OCEAN SAFETY OFFICER I SR-15, BU-15 Training & Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the human resources staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being considered. PART II OCEAN SAFETY OFFICER I 2 6.255 License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii Type 3 or equivalent); and possession of valid certifications prior to completion of probation: 1. United States Lifesaving Association Open Water Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent; 2. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or an Emergency Medical Response (EMR) Certificate that meets United States Department of Transportation guidelines or equivalent; and 3. American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certificate or equivalent. (These certificates must be maintained on a current basis thereafter). Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Departments/Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Special Working Conditions: Irregular work schedule, including shift, rotation, weekend, and/or holiday work; exposure to hazardous conditions. Health and Physical Condition 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 This is an amendment to the specification for the class, OCEAN SAFETY OFFICER I, which was approved as WATER SAFETY OFFICER I, on September 9, 1991, amended on March 23, 2004, amended and retitled on August 3, 2015, amended on August 5, 2021, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: July 18, 2023 (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources