MARINE SAFETY LIEUTENANT
Apply NowCompany: City of Solana Beach, CA
Location: Solana Beach, CA 92075
Description:
Salary : $84,947.20 - $103,251.20 Annually
Location : Solana Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-LIEUTENANT
Department: Marine Safety
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
To view the detailed job announcement, please visit:
City of Solana Beach - Marine Safety Lieutenant Job Announcement
Open Until May 9, 2025To submit your online application, please visit: City of Solana Beach Careers
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To view the detailed job description, please visit:
Marine Safety Lieutenant Job Description
MARINE SAFETY EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT PACKAGE
FY 2024/2025
Group Health Insurance
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025, the City will provide up to $1,650.44 per month in a Cafeteria Health Plan, which allows members of the Marine Safety Unit to purchase a medical insurance plan through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Dental and Vision insurance plans are also available. Opt-out option is capped at $475 per month for employees hired on or after July 1, 2021.
Flexible Spending Accounts
The City provides Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, which provides employees the option of setting aside pre-tax dollars for reimbursement of eligible health care or dependent care expenses. The Flexible Spending Accounts are established under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code and are administered by a third-party administrator.
Retirement
The City provides retirement benefits through CalPERS using a 2.7% at 57 retirement formula mandated under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). The retirement benefit is based on the employees' highest three years of salary. Employees shall pay 50% of the normal cost contribution. Classic Members as defined by CalPERS shall pay the entire 9% employee share as well as contribute 2% towards the employer's share of this benefit for a total of 11%.
457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan
The City will contribute $1 for each $1 contributed to a 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan by each member of the Marine Safety Unit, with an annual cap of $2,000 per year. SBEA/MSU employees must have an active account with either of the City's plan providers (MissionSquare or CalPERS 457).
Life Insurance
The City provides members of the Marine Safety Unit with life insurance equivalent to 1x their annual base salary, at no cost to the employee.
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) paid by the City for all members of the Marine Safety Unit.
Holidays
The City provides all members of the Marine Safety Unit with 152 hours of Holiday-in-Lieu pay per year.
Vacation Leave
Vacation accrual for Marine Safety Unit members is based on years of continuous service. Employees, who complete up to 35 months, accrue 3.08/hppp; 36 to 59 months, accrue 4.62/hppp; 60 to 119 months, accrue 6.461/hppp; 120 to 179 months, accrue 7.38/hppp; and 180+ months, accrue 8.31/hppp.
Sick Leave
Members of the Marine Safety Unit accrue sick leave at the rate of 5.542 hours per biweekly pay period. There shall be no limit to the amount of sick leave that an employee may accumulate. Each year, employees may convert up to 40 hours of sick leave to vacation leave on their employment anniversary, depending on sick leave balance and usage.
Tuition Reimbursement
Members of the Marine Safety Unit may receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement for college-level courses for additional training. Courses must be approved in advance.
EMT Pay
Marine Safety Unit members who maintain an active State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license will receive the following: Marine Safety Lieutenant and Marine Safety Sergeant: $1,200/year.
Educational Incentive Pay
Eligible Marine Safety Unit members will receive $960/year for an associate degree or $1,800/year for a bachelor's degree.
Bilingual Pay
Members of the Marine Safety Unit who successfully pass a bilingual performance examination may be eligible for bilingual pay of ($100/month).
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ATTENTION APPLICANTS: "See resume" and "See previous answer" are not acceptable answers to the questions below. By completing this supplemental evaluation, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Your initials below certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
03
Please list your field of study as indicated above:
04
Which of the following certifications do you currently possess? check all that apply.You MUST attach copies of your certifications to your application as indicated below.
05
How many years of continuous full-time supervisory experience do you possess?
06
How many years of full-time professional Ocean Lifeguarding experience do you possess?
07
Do you have experience working for a local/municipal agency?
08
If you responded "Yes" to Question #7, please list the agencies you have worked at below. Please indicate if you worked part-time or full-time while employed with the agency.
09
Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record?
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Pursuant to California Public Resources Code 5164, the form provided by the following link: https://www.cityofsolanabeach.org/sites/default/files/Solana%20Beach/Human%20Resources/Job%20Annoucements/SUPPLEMENTAL%20QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf must be completed by all applicants for positions involving supervisory or disciplinary authority over any minor. Please complete the entire questionnaire and submit it as an attachment to your application. Failure or refusal to complete this questionnaire will result in disqualification from consideration. By responding "Yes" below, you are confirming that you have completed the questionnaire and submitted it as an attachment to your application.
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CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. Have you attached copies of the certifications you possess as indicated on Question #4?
Required Question
Location : Solana Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-LIEUTENANT
Department: Marine Safety
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
To view the detailed job announcement, please visit:
City of Solana Beach - Marine Safety Lieutenant Job Announcement
Open Until May 9, 2025To submit your online application, please visit: City of Solana Beach Careers
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To view the detailed job description, please visit:
Marine Safety Lieutenant Job Description
MARINE SAFETY EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT PACKAGE
FY 2024/2025
Group Health Insurance
For Fiscal Year 2024/2025, the City will provide up to $1,650.44 per month in a Cafeteria Health Plan, which allows members of the Marine Safety Unit to purchase a medical insurance plan through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Dental and Vision insurance plans are also available. Opt-out option is capped at $475 per month for employees hired on or after July 1, 2021.
Flexible Spending Accounts
The City provides Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, which provides employees the option of setting aside pre-tax dollars for reimbursement of eligible health care or dependent care expenses. The Flexible Spending Accounts are established under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code and are administered by a third-party administrator.
Retirement
The City provides retirement benefits through CalPERS using a 2.7% at 57 retirement formula mandated under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). The retirement benefit is based on the employees' highest three years of salary. Employees shall pay 50% of the normal cost contribution. Classic Members as defined by CalPERS shall pay the entire 9% employee share as well as contribute 2% towards the employer's share of this benefit for a total of 11%.
457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan
The City will contribute $1 for each $1 contributed to a 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan by each member of the Marine Safety Unit, with an annual cap of $2,000 per year. SBEA/MSU employees must have an active account with either of the City's plan providers (MissionSquare or CalPERS 457).
Life Insurance
The City provides members of the Marine Safety Unit with life insurance equivalent to 1x their annual base salary, at no cost to the employee.
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) paid by the City for all members of the Marine Safety Unit.
Holidays
The City provides all members of the Marine Safety Unit with 152 hours of Holiday-in-Lieu pay per year.
Vacation Leave
Vacation accrual for Marine Safety Unit members is based on years of continuous service. Employees, who complete up to 35 months, accrue 3.08/hppp; 36 to 59 months, accrue 4.62/hppp; 60 to 119 months, accrue 6.461/hppp; 120 to 179 months, accrue 7.38/hppp; and 180+ months, accrue 8.31/hppp.
Sick Leave
Members of the Marine Safety Unit accrue sick leave at the rate of 5.542 hours per biweekly pay period. There shall be no limit to the amount of sick leave that an employee may accumulate. Each year, employees may convert up to 40 hours of sick leave to vacation leave on their employment anniversary, depending on sick leave balance and usage.
Tuition Reimbursement
Members of the Marine Safety Unit may receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement for college-level courses for additional training. Courses must be approved in advance.
EMT Pay
Marine Safety Unit members who maintain an active State of California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license will receive the following: Marine Safety Lieutenant and Marine Safety Sergeant: $1,200/year.
Educational Incentive Pay
Eligible Marine Safety Unit members will receive $960/year for an associate degree or $1,800/year for a bachelor's degree.
Bilingual Pay
Members of the Marine Safety Unit who successfully pass a bilingual performance examination may be eligible for bilingual pay of ($100/month).
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ATTENTION APPLICANTS: "See resume" and "See previous answer" are not acceptable answers to the questions below. By completing this supplemental evaluation, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Your initials below certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
02
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school diploma/GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- None
03
Please list your field of study as indicated above:
04
Which of the following certifications do you currently possess? check all that apply.You MUST attach copies of your certifications to your application as indicated below.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS for healthcare providers) level CPR Card or equivalent
- Open Water Lifeguard Certificate or equivalent or equivalent completion of a Lifeguard Academy meeting standards of the US Lifesaving Academy (USLA)
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B)
- Open Water Scuba Diving
- P.C. 832
- Rope Rescue Technician Certificate or equivalent
- Rescue Watercraft Operator Certificate or equivalent
- California Boater Safety Card
- Beach Driving Certificate/Lifeguard Vehicle Operations or equivalent
- None of the above
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How many years of continuous full-time supervisory experience do you possess?
- Less than 5 years
- 5 years but less than 6 years
- 6 years but less than 7 years
- 7+ years
- None
06
How many years of full-time professional Ocean Lifeguarding experience do you possess?
- Less than 5 years
- 5 years but less than 6 years
- 6 years but less than 7 years
- 7+ years
- None
07
Do you have experience working for a local/municipal agency?
- Yes
- No
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If you responded "Yes" to Question #7, please list the agencies you have worked at below. Please indicate if you worked part-time or full-time while employed with the agency.
09
Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record?
- Yes
- No
10
Pursuant to California Public Resources Code 5164, the form provided by the following link: https://www.cityofsolanabeach.org/sites/default/files/Solana%20Beach/Human%20Resources/Job%20Annoucements/SUPPLEMENTAL%20QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf must be completed by all applicants for positions involving supervisory or disciplinary authority over any minor. Please complete the entire questionnaire and submit it as an attachment to your application. Failure or refusal to complete this questionnaire will result in disqualification from consideration. By responding "Yes" below, you are confirming that you have completed the questionnaire and submitted it as an attachment to your application.
- Yes
- No
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CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. Have you attached copies of the certifications you possess as indicated on Question #4?
- Yes
- No
Required Question