About the Department

Work Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week. Schedule Varies and may occur Monday-Sunday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. This is a seasonal position that is anticipated to continue to October 31st, based on operational needs.

This position is assigned to the Grounds team and is responsible for interacting with beach visitors and maintaining public beach access points. Duties focus on facility and parking lot cleanliness (emptying trash receptacles, removing litter) and basic upkeep of facilities used by the public (i.e., repairing or replacing boards on decks and boardwalks, repairing or replacing shower heads.) Other duties are as described below and as assigned.

JOB SUMMARY
The Beach Attendant is responsible for performing work as part of the City’s Leave Only Footprints program (LOF). This position will assist with the implementation and operation of this program, as well as other programs and initiatives within the Coastal Resources Department. Work includes removal of marine debris and trash; public education and outreach, vehicle/UTV operation and maintenance; materials handling and recycling; other duties as assigned. May conduct educational programs and make public appearances. This position is also expected to assist and support the other department divisions and programs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitors beaches and shoreline activity for enforcement issues, safety concerns, and debris.
2. Completes required reports and maintains records, such as progress; accident reports, wildlife related incidents, and documentation of interactions, debris/trash observed, collected and discarded.
3. Serves as an educational ambassador for the Coastal Resources programs such as LOF. May deliver presentations or attend public events.
4. Maintains inventory of related equipment and supplies.
5. Interacts with the public, beach vendors, and others about rules violations.
6. Assists with City wide events and educational field trips.
7. Assists with wildlife incidents as needed.
8. Performs basic custodial, maintenance, and light construction tasks.
9. Removes debris, abandoned equipment, and other items from beaches and/or waterways.
10. Handles, sorts, shreds, and processes collected materials as needed for recycling or disposal.

All positions at the City of Orange Beach have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Complies with City wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws.
8. Ensures the positive promotion of the City.
9. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Reading skills to understand laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the operation of the department and facilities.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, supervisors, and the general public.
3. Verbal skills to communicate effectively with staff, supervisors, and the general public.
4. Math skills to perform basic math to maintain financial and activity records.
5. Computer skills to prepare reports.
6. Knowledge of local waterways, roadways, and beaches.
7. Ability to safely and effectively operate a 4x4 motor vehicle in an off-road environment in proximity to people and obstacles.
8. Ability to operate an ATV or UTV safely.
9. Ability to operate common hand tools, power tools, and small equipment safely.
10. Knowledge of city and departmental policies, rules, and procedures.
11. Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions in accordance with established policies.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Current and valid driver’s license.
3. Possess and maintain a current Red Cross First Aid/CPR and AED certification (training will be provided).
4. Willing to work overtime, non-standard hours, weekends and holidays as required to complete work assignments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. N/A.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical and mental demands described here 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, or deep sandy surfaces, uneven or rocky surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, climbing into and out of machinery and all-terrain vehicles. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work involves moderate risks or discomforts, which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts or machines, with irritant chemicals, etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear. Employees must be extremely safety-conscious. Employees work in extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.