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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00165645 |
Description Activated On: 11/18/2025 7:55:26 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Performs public safety work participating in and supervising Lifeguards involved in patrolling, observing, directing, and monitoring a swimming area at Lackawanna State Park Complex, in order to maintain order and to ensure visitor safety. In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 this position is required to complete Child Abuse, Criminal and Federal Criminal History Checks around the time of hire and thereafter every 5 years. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Plans, organizes and assigns work to subordinates; prepares and signs subordinates’ performance evaluation reports; evaluates the training needs of subordinates and arranges for further education and training; demonstrates proper methods or techniques; and meets with subordinates to explain change to rules, regulations, policies and standards for subordinates. Supervises and participates in activities involving the rescue of swimmers in distress. Administers first aid and/or CPR to injured state park visitors. Enforces State parks rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Inspects swimming areas and safety equipment and supplies to ensure they are safe for public use. Patrols, observes, directs, and monitors activities at a swimming area, from stations on the water, and pool deck to maintain order and to minimize the threat to swimmers and other park patrons from accidents or drowning. Remains alert at all times at assigned post. Scans the swimming area to prevent accidents and be prepared to respond to visitors in the event of an emergency. Ensures compliance with the Bureau of State Parks' swimming rules and regulations following prescribed guidelines and procedures. Inspects, or supervises the inspection of, buoys, floats, ropes, first aid equipment and supplies, and other safety equipment to ensure it is in proper operating condition. Inspects swimming areas by checking for unsafe conditions to ensure they are safe for public use. Prepares and submits written reports and documents outlining swimming conditions, activities, and incidents. Provides and participates in training sessions for Lifeguards to review and/or learn lifesaving and water safety practices, methods, and techniques, and to renew required swimming and/or first aid and CPR certificates. Supervises and participates in the operation of a swimming pool by taking pool water samples, reading meters and recording information, reporting the need for chemicals and adjustments, and reporting malfunctions or breakdowns to superiors. Supervises and performs incidental maintenance and custodial duties at a swimming area to ensure it is safe for public use. Performs related work as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. The employee assigns and reviews work for subordinate lifeguards, and determines training needs. The employee continuously monitors the swimming area, determines when swimmers are in distress and need assistance, and takes necessary action to assist. The employee also monitors the swimming area for violations of the park/swimming area rules and addresses the issue as necessary. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Lifeguard certification 2. First Aid certification 3. Adult, Child and Infant CPR 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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