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r Hawaii Fire Department Water Safety Officer II Position No. 00-New Attachment B Work Experience - Kind and length in years A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year experience as a beach lifeguard., Knowledge. Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: techniques and methods of ocean rescue; techniques of emergency life support including mouth-to-mouth and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation; use and care of lifesaving equipment; first aid/basic medical care principles and practices; ordinances and regulations governing park, beach, shore water, and ocean usage. Ability to: swim long'distances; efficiently handle a rescue board and lifesaving. apparatus; rescue persons from the ocean; administer life support techniques including mouth-to-mouth and card io-pulmonary resuscitation; operate a mechanical respirator/inhalator; give first aid/basic medical care; meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public; read and follow written instructions. Special Working Conditions: Irregular work schedule, including shift, rotation, weekend, and/or holiday work; exposure to hazardous conditions. Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Special Licenses or Certificates Required: .Possession of a current United States Lifesaving Association Ocean Lifeguard Certificate, a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or American Red Cross Card io-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/PR) Certificate, a current 40-hour First Responder Certificate that meets United States Department of Transportation guidelines, and a valid State of Hawai'i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license.