What screening method would you use to screen for a lifeguards cpr certification?
Kind of Work General lifeguard work at a municipal swimming pool, including the supervision of swimming, swimming instruction, and administration of first aid measures when required. Work also includes: Show
1) Minimum age of sixteen at the time of application.* 2) A current, nationally recognized Lifeguard Training Certification from a professional provider.** 3) A current, nationally recognized Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification from a professional provider.** * Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify applicant is at least 16 years of age though the applicants state issued identification card, driver's license or birth certificate. ** Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification. This position requires a one (1) year probationary period. Kind of ExaminationA qualifying review of certifications. This is a non-competitive original entrance examination in accordance with Rule V, Section 8.1 (b) of the City Civil Service Rules. General InformationTHE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE FORMAT OR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SHELLY STOLP AT (504) 658-3516 OR TTY/VOICE AT (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020. DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. BACKGROUND CHECK: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement. PAPER APPLICATIONS must be submitted on the official application form AND MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY CIVIL SERVICE, 1340 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 900, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, BEFORE THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE FINAL FILING DATE.DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Department of City Civil Service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the Department of City Civil Service in writing of any address changes.The minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law. WORKING TEST PERIOD: SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period. For further information, see Civil Service Rule V, Section 9.A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.A MEDICAL SCREENING, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications. GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine and other penalties.IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification.VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office. To obtain credit, this form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD214) before the final filing date.HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education. Certificates of completion, high school diplomas and GED from institutions not recognized by a state Department of Education, and high school diplomas from foreign countries are not acceptable.ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education). College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website (www.naces.org).EXPERIENCE: Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement.Partial credit only will be given for related part time employment. Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees, education, or other credentials are related or closely related. Experience credit will be granted for related provisional appointments (internal applicants). PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance. OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION: Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.Offers of employment or promotion are required to be withdrawn for applicants who are found to have misrepresented their credentials during the application process. Revised 1/91, 4/03, 7/05, 2/07, 8/10, 2/12, 8/15, 6/16, 1/17, 1/19. Employment with the City of New Orleans brings many great benefits. Want work-life balance?
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These benefits apply to employees of the City of New Orleans. Employees of Sewerage and Water Board enjoy many of these same benefits, but some benefits offered may vary. A listing of benefits available to Sewerage and Water Board employees can be found here. This description of benefits is intended to be informational and does not create a contractual entitlement to any listed benefit. The employee welfare and pension plan documents and applicable law govern the eligibility, vesting, and schedule of benefits, and the above description does not alter or interpret the plan documents or applicable law. 01 The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
02 Are you at least 16 years old?
03 The position requires you possess a current, nationally recognized Lifeguard Training Certification from a professional provider. Select the option that best describes how you meet this qualification.
04 If you have a current Lifeguard Certification, you must provide the following information: a) Name of professional provider that issued the Certification b) Date Certification was issued c) Certificate ID number If you do not have this Certification type in "N/A." 05 To qualify for this position, you must possess a current, nationally recognized Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification from a professional provider. Select the option that best describes how you meet this qualification.
06 If you have a current Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, you must provide the following information: a) Name of professional provider that issued the Certification b) Date Certification was issued c) Certificate ID number If you do not have this Certification type in "N/A." 07
Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify that you are at least 16 years of age. If selected for hire, you must provide a state issued identification card, driver's license or birth certificate to the hiring agency prior to your start date in this classification. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
08 Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, you must provide your current Lifeguard Training Certification and your Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification to the hiring agency prior to your start date in this job classification. Failure to submit the certifications listed above to the hiring agency prior to your start date will disqualify you for employment in this classification. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
* Required Question What is the best use of reference in the screening process?A reference check may be the most effective screening step during the selection process. References will confirm the background and skills of the applicant and will providean outside opinion on the suitability of the person for the position. Always ask for references.
What are the steps in screening?What is the screening process in recruitment?. Screening questions on the job application.. Resume screening to shortlist interview candidates.. Interview screening including phone or video screening interviews and in-person interviews.. Assessment screening test via skill-based, cognitive, or behavioural tests.. What is the employer's first step in screening potential employees?Once the minimum requirements of the job are identified, employers can begin to effectively screen job candidates. The pre-screening process typically begins with the review of a candidate's employment application and resume, followed by a telephone interview.
Why would one want to implement a well developed applicant screening process?Screening applicants will give employers an opportunity to send feelers out and see exactly what is happening in the recruitment world. It will give them an idea of whether they are hiring at a moment where there is a distinct lack of quality applicants or a period in which quality is exceptionally high.
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