YAMHILL COUNTY CAREER OPPORTUNITY. Job #SO Recruitment closes when filled. First review of applications will be 4/8/2019

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1 YAMHILL COUNTY CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job #SO Recruitment closes when filled. First review of applications will be 4/8/2019 Enforcement (Patrol) Deputy Reserve Marine Safety Officer Yamhill County Sheriff Salary: $14.00 $16.00/hour, Depending on Experience Our Community Yamhill County has approximately 102,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield College and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas. The Marine Safety Officer The Yamhill County Sheriff s Office is recruiting for seasonal/temporary part-time Marine Safety Officers to work hours per week to serve as the second operator on the boat and assist with boater safety through education and public assistance. This position works under the direct supervision of a marine boat captain and program manager deputy, and indirect supervision of the supervising sergeants and the division commander. Duties around and on the waterways of Yamhill County include, but are not limited to, performing safety inspections and examinations of various water craft and equipment, responding to rescues, boating accidents, or other emergencies, and making appearances at safety fairs and other events. The anticipated duration of this position is approximately 4-5 months. Please see the attached job description for more details. The Benefits This is a non-benefitted position.

2 YAMHILL COUNTY - Marine Safety Officer The Qualifications Applicants must be a United States citizen at least 18 years of age. Must possess an unrestricted, stateissued driver s license with the ability to obtain an Oregon driver license, a good driving record, and a satisfactory work record and/or personal history (e.g., free of criminal convictions, although special circumstances may be considered). Must be able to pass swim standards as set forth by the OSMB and Oregon State Sheriffs Association. All candidates must be able to pass a thorough background screening. The Candidate Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are cadets in good standing with a sheriff s office in Oregon or former cadets who served at least six months and left in good standing from a sheriff s office in Oregon; who possess current Lifeguarding certification, CPR/First Aid certification, and/or an Oregon Boater Education card; and/or who possess bilingual fluency in English and Spanish. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation. The Application Process Please visit the Yamhill County website at to download an application. You may submit your application by mail (US Postal Service), fax ( ), (employment@co.yamhill.or.us), or hand-delivery (434 NE Evans St., McMinnville OR 97128). Please contact our Human Resources Department at if you have any questions about our application process. Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. A completed County application is required. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. In order to receive Veterans Preference Points, please be sure to submit the required Veterans Hiring Preference Form. Please notify the Human Resources Office if you need accommoda-

3 WORKING TITLE: MARINE SAFETY OFFICER DEPARTMENT: SHERIFF PAY RANGE: VARIES JOB DESCRIPTION CLASSIFICATION: RESERVE PATROL DEPUTY DIVISION: ENFORCEMENT (PATROL) FLSA CATEGORY: NON-EXEMPT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ATTACHED WORKERS COMP CODE: 7720 PPE: PER WORK LOCATION REVISION DATE: APRIL 2018 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Serves as the second operator on the boat and assists with boater safety through education and public assistance. Performs related work as required. Works varied shifts as required by the needs of the program. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of an officer of a marine boat captain and program manager deputy and under the indirect supervision of the supervising sergeants and the division commander. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of other employees is not typically a responsibility of this position. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES: Patrols rivers in patrol boat, provides instruction on water safety laws and regulations. Performs safety inspections and examinations of various water craft and equipment. Informs the public and answers inquiries regarding laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Participates in search and rescue operations and responds to boating accidents or other emergencies. Maintains records and prepares reports necessary for efficient investigations, crime prevention, prosecution, and office procedures. Appears in court as a witness. Makes appearances at safety fairs and other events. JOB SPECIFICATION KNOWLEDGE OF: Pertinent federal, state, and local laws and ordinances relating to water safety and marine equipment operation. Boats and safe boating practices and procedures.

4 Marine Safety Officer (Sheriff) SKILL IN: Communicating effectively with individuals during difficult and often stressful situations. Interacting with co-workers and the public in a courteous, professional manner. Keeping accurate, detailed records. Writing accurate reports. Conducting investigations. ABILITY TO: Utilize police equipment and investigative techniques properly. Utilize marine equipment properly. Collect, evaluate, and analyze facts, and to draw correct conclusions. Understand and follow oral and written orders. Interact with other officers and members of the general public in a fair and courteous manner. Attend work as scheduled and/or required. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Must be a United States citizen at least 18 years of age. Must also possess a valid Oregon driver s license and be of good moral character. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to secure and maintain a driver s license valid in the state of Oregon or an acceptable alternative means of transportation. May be required to drive a County vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver s license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS Must be able to pass swim standards as set forth by the OSMB and Oregon State Sheriffs Association. Must obtain an Oregon Boater Education card. May be subject to detailed personal, work, and criminal background investigations and drug testing. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY: The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Work also involves travel to training and meetings. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motions, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend, or lift minimum requirements as stated by DPSST. Must be able to meet all requirements as designated in the job task analysis of a corrections officer on file with DPSST. Contact with the public in homes or office environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic animals.

5 Marine Safety Officer (Sheriff) The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.