BEACH ATTENDANT                                     7040

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class performs semi-skilled manual work in the maintenance of beach facilities and in the rendering of a variety of services to public beach users.  The incumbent is trained to perform routine tasks according to standardized policies, rules and regulations.  Supervision in regular and special assignments is provided by an employee of higher rank who conducted periodic inspections.  Work is of a manual nature, ranging from light to heavy.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Maintains the cleanliness of beach areas, restrooms, eating facilities, and showers;

Provides the public with information about beach facilities, services, rules and regulations;

            Collects required fees and assigns parking, playing, picnicking and other areas;

            Patrols beach areas to prevent theft, detect fires, and enforce safety regulations;

            Keeps simple records and prepares periodic reports.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of public beach rules and regulations; working knowledge of the use of simple hand tools; ability to deal effectively with the public; ability to provide the public with information about beach facilities and rules; ability to look after the safety and welfare of beach visitors; ability to follow oral and written instructions and to keep simple records; ability to enforce regulations firmly; tact; impartiality; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            There are no minimum qualifications for this position.

           

R10/29/79

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Labor