OCEAN LIFEGUARD I NF3 (RPT) MCBH BEACHES

Marine Corps Community Services Job Opportunity

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our team. MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team-oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors, and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities :

• Protects patrons from hazardous conditions by ensuring rules and regulations are enforced.
• Performs water and land rescues up to the standard of training when a water emergency is taking place.
• Manages respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve-mask resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation (AED).
• Uses and maintains care of emergency equipment such as specialized kits and bags, backboards, suction devices, splints, stretchers, and monitoring equipment.
• Controls external bleeding with direct pressure and treats shock.
• Splints and immobilizes fractures and dislocations for transport.
• Attempts to ascertain whether the patron has preexisting medical problems and to obtain critical medical information from the patron.
• Performs initial and ongoing patron assessment and physical examination.
• Determines priority of patron care based on assessment findings.
• Takes, records, and monitors patrons baseline vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
• Assists patrons in taking emergency medications and interventions.
• Employs a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment to stabilize the patient for transport to the receiving facility.
• Assists intermediate life support, activates the Emergency Action Plan and summons advance medical personnel.
• Prepares appropriate and relevant patient care documentation and reports to ensure medical requirements are met and accurately reported.
• Conducts safety inspections of equipment.
• Ensures proper disposal of medical waste and potentially infectious materials.
• Performs the duty of an Incident command in the event of an emergency, prior to advance personal arriving on the scene.
• Completes appropriate accident reports.
• Removes hazardous materials from beach (i.e. floating debris, glass, etc.).
• Participates in joint training exercise with outside agencies.
• Participates in Mutual aid response as required.
• Provides a beach condition report.
• Marks swim and surf areas with a flag system.
• When appropriate, operates rescue vehicles (e.g. PWC rescue craft, patrol boats and automobiles).
• Performs light maintenance on lifeguard towers, equipment, and vehicles.
• Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
• Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.
• Takes action to solve problems quickly.
• Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
• Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
• Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and / or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
• Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance is required, while performing normal duties in the area. May perform work that poses physical demands beyond normal requirements during rescue. Work may be performed in settings where exposure to moderate discomforts, high temperatures, and / or adverse weather conditions exist.

Requirements :

Education :

Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and / or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents :

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request / statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

Individuals selected from this announcement may be changed to part-time or full-time at managements discretion without further competition. All online applications must be received by 1159PM Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date listed in the job posting.