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LAKE AQUATICS MANAGER

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LAKE AQUATICS MANAGER

Salary

$89,262.72 - $120,288.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

D2959G

Department

PARKS AND RECREATION

Opening Date

12/16/2025

Closing Date

1/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

LAKE LIFEGUARD SECTION CHIEF

(FORMERLY TITLED LAKE AQUATICS MANAGER)

We will be accepting online applications from December 17, 2025, at 8:00 am (PT) until January 16, 2026, at 5:00pm (PT)

Applications must be received BEFORE 5:00pm (PT) on January 16, 2026, to be accepted

Exam Number:D2959G

RECRUITMENT TYPE

We welcome applications from everyone.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.

OUT-OF -CLASS EXPERIENCE:

No out-of-class experience will be accepted for this examination.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Oversees lake operations at one of the Department of Parks & Recreation's two regional lakes (Castaic Lake, in Castaic, and Frank G. Bonelli Lake in San Dimas) and provides administrative and technical direction to water safety and lake lifeguard personnel.

Essential Job Functions

Directs a large permanent and seasonal staff; evaluates the performance of subordinate supervisors and reviews the performance evaluations of all staff; handles grievances at the second level and resolves disciplinary problems.

Reviews budget requests from subordinate supervisors for conformance to departmental policy and instructions; insures equitable and efficient distribution of resources; compiles and justifies budget to the park superintendent.

Inspects lake aquatic facilities to ensure continuing conformance to departmental standards regarding health and safety, staff efficiency, and responsiveness of lifeguarding and boat patrol services to emergencies; directs and counsels subordinate supervisors to correct deficiencies noted.

Responds to major emergency calls in the park; organizes and directs staff response to such incidents as water contamination, brush or boat fires and accidents involving such support agencies as fire, paramedics, police or coroner to call for assistance and directs appropriate activities until their arrival.

Directs and supervises the development and implementation of all training programs for staff in such subjects as boat handling and underwater recovery; selects staff members to prepare and conduct training programs and reviews results.

Supervises or conducts the investigation of serious accidents at the lake; reviews reports for indications of negligence or faulty equipment and directs or recommends correction.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

One year's experience providing administrative and technical supervision* of lifeguards and boat operations in a lake, or ocean environment at the level of Supervising Lake Lifeguard.**

Please review class specification for Supervising Lake Lifeguard link below: Captain, Lake Lifeguard Services (retitle effective 1/13/26)

Class Specifications | SUPERVISING LAKE LIFEGUARD, PARKS AND RECREATION | Class Spec Details (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065588?keywords=lake%20aquatics%20manager&pagetype=classSpecifications)

LICENSE:

EMT-1 Certificate*** of Completion.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

3 - Moderate.- I ncludes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

* Supervising includes responsibility for scheduling work shifts, approving time off, and writing formal evaluations of work performance.

** At the level of a Supervising Lake Lifeguard is defined as providing administrative and technical supervision to lake lifeguards and senior lake lifeguards assigned to boat patrol and shoreline duties on a year-round basis. At the level of: You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t the same as the ones listed. Your experience must be at a similar level with similar responsibilities.

*** In order to receive credit for possessing an EMT-1 Certificate of completion, you must include a legible copy of the certificate at the time of filing or within 10 business days from the filing end date . If the certificate is not uploaded with the application, please submit it as an attachment [email protected] with the Subject "LAM EMT-1 Cert" and indicate your full name, the exam name, and the exam number in the body of the email. "We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst."

VETERAN'S CREDIT:

Veterans may be eligible for Veteran's Credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. In order to be considered for Veteran's Credit, we will need a copy of the applicant's form DD214 to review. A clear, legible scan or picture the form DD214 must be uploaded to the application or e-mailed to the exam analyst at [email protected] ([email protected]) as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran's credit, we can include it before promulgating the list of eligible candidates.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a structured interview. This assessment will evaluate supervision, training, policies, and health and water safety.

The assessment is weighted 100% of your total score.Applicant MUST meet the requirements AND achieve the passing score of 70% or higher to be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill a vacancy located in Los Angeles County.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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. We are 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.

Department Contact Name: Sharon King

Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5111

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109

Teletype Phone: ( 213) 427-6118

California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

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 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 and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

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 athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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Do you possess a current / not-expired EMT-1 Certificate of Completion? In order to receive credit for possessing an EMT-1 Certificate of completion, you must include a legible copy of the certificate at the time of filing or within 10 business days from the filing end date. If the certificate is not uploaded with the application, please submit it as an attachment to [email protected] with the Subject "LAM EMT-1 Cert" and indicate your full name, the exam name, and the exam number in the body of the e-mail. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

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+ No

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Do you possess at least one year's experience providing administrative and technical supervision of lifeguards and boat operations in a lake or ocean environment. The experience requirements are at the level of Supervising Lake Lifeguard, Parks and Recreation who supervises all lifeguard personnel assigned to a lake in the service of the County of Los Angeles. Out-of-class, temporary responsibility, and verification of experience letters are not acceptable.

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+ No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the following information:

+ Payroll Title:

+ Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)

+ Name and title of your supervisor:

+ Total number of staff supervised and payroll titles:

+ Duties (Please describe your duties and responsibilities in providing administrative and technical supervision over lifeguards and boat operations. Include a clear and detailed explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it meets the appropriate level.) If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

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