Lake Erie Lifeguard Manager, DCNR

Salary: $22.13 Hourly Location : Erie County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time Job Number: CS-2026-43287-20093 Department: Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Division: CN Presque Isle St Prk Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 20093 Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting Union: Non Union Bargaining Unit: 98 Pay Group: ST02 Bureau / Division Code: 00386220 Bureau / Division: CN Presque Isle State Park Worksite Address: 301 Peninsula Drive City: Erie, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 16505 Contact Name: OA, CE Section Intake Division Contact Email: THE POSITION Join the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) as the Lake Erie Lifeguard Manager, where your leadership and dedication will ensure the safety and enjoyment of visitors at all the beach swimming areas along Lake Erie at Presque Isle State Park. If you have a passion for outdoor recreation, exceptional leadership skills, and a strong focus on safety and environmental stewardship, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to ensure the enjoyment of visitors at one of Pennsylvania's most beautiful natural resources. DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this essential position, you will manage public safety and administrative tasks by leading the Waterfront Program at Presque Isle State Park through the Lake Erie Lifeguard Supervisors. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the safety of swimmers and park visitors, reducing the risk of accidents and drownings in Lake Erie. This role encompasses planning, organizing, and evaluating the program, which includes setting goals, standards, and procedures. You will also assess staffing needs for lifeguards and supervisors, oversee the hiring process, and manage supply orders. Additionally, you will coordinate training sessions in lifesaving and safety, organize special events like the Lifeguard Competition and Discover Presque Isle Days, conduct daily briefings for staff, create the Master Schedule for assignments and time off, and handle payroll documentation and issues. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Seasonal full-time employment without benefits. Work schedule will vary, 40 hour work week, 5 out of 7 days, weekends, holidays and all shifts will be required. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two seasons of experience as a Lake Erie Lifeguard Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Four seasons of experience as a Lake Erie Lifeguard (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirements: This position requires a valid Lifeguard Certification or Lifeguard Management Certification issued by the American Red Cross, YMCA, United States Lifesaving Association, or other authority recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Health within 14 days of employment. This position requires a valid certifications in standard first aid and adult, child, and infant CPR within 14 days of employment. This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle license. Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. 01 Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? Yes No 02 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below. 03 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Lake Erie Lifeguard Supervisor for two or more swimming seasons (two months in each season)? Yes No 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Lake Erie Lifeguard for four or more swimming seasons (two months in each season)? Yes No 06 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 07 Do you possess experience as a lifeguard at an ocean, Lake Erie, or other large lake with conditions similar to Lake Erie over two or more swimming seasons (two months in each season)? Yes No 08 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 09 CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our Yes 10 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - Program Development Develops and implements the Waterfront Program at Presque Isle State Park including determining program goals, objectives, priorities, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. a. I have experience developing AND implementing a WATERFRONT RECREATION program including determining program goals, objectives, priorities, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures. b. I have experience IMPLEMENTING a waterfront recreation program that SOMEONE ELSE developed. c. I have experience developing OR implementing a recreation program OTHER THAN a waterfront recreation program. d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to program development or project management. e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 11 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience Your experience developing and/or implementing recreation programs The type of recreation program you developed or implemented 12 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title Credits/Clock Hours 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - Information Analysis Analyzes activity and incident reports completed by lifeguards to identify trends and determine program effectiveness. Makes recommendations for improvements to better ensure patron safety. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. a. I have experience analyzing waterfront recreation program information to identify trends and determine program effectiveness. I ALSO made recommendations for improvements. b. I have experience analyzing waterfront recreation program information to identify trends and determine program effectiveness. c. I have experience analyzing recreation program information OTHER THAN waterfront recreation to identify trends and determine program effectiveness d. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or statistics. e. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience Your experience analyzing recreation program information to identify trends The type of recreation the report was related to Examples of the types of recommendations you made 15 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title Credits/Clock Hours 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - Recruitment/Hiring Determines number of staff needed, attends hiring fairs and swim meets to recruit potential hires, writes job postings for the communications department to post on social media, interviews applicants, and makes hiring decisions. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. a. I have experience determining the number of staff needed, attending hiring fairs and recruitment events, writing job postings, interviewing applicants, and making hiring decisions. b. I have experience determining the number of staff needed, attending hiring fairs and recruitment events, writing job postings, interviewing applicants, OR making hiring decisions. c. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to human resource management, talent acquisition, or recruitment and selection of human resources. d. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 17 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience Your experience determining the number of staff needed, attending hiring fairs and recruitment events, writing job postings, interviewing applicants, and/or making hiring decisions 18 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title Credits/Clock Hours Required Question

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