General Statement of Duties
Performs Ocean Rescue, Beach Patrol and EMS response. Primary job duties include roving patrols on
Beach Strand, public education on Rip Current Flag System, and providing EMS care for sick or injured
patients.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class participates in the rescue of people in need of assistance in the ocean or
other bodies of water, performs water rescue, emergency medical life support, and other incident
response. The work schedule is a seasonal hourly schedule to be set by the Fire Chief. The typical
schedule consists of Monday through Sunday from 9:00 to 5:00 but hours may be altered or increased
as the need arises. The employee shares responsibility for driving UTV, QRV or water rescue craft. The
employee will participate in training for increased proficiency. Work is performed under stressful
emergency conditions and involves personal hazards. The employee is also subject to OSHA standards
on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through
observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality of work completed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
• Participates in incident response, responding to water rescue emergencies on and around the
ocean, canals, waterways, and beachfront.
• Provides responses to emergency medical calls and administers emergency medical care
which may include basic life support such as CPR, airway management, bandaging wounds,
immobilizing broken bones, controlling hemorrhaging, defibrillation, suctioning, and oxygen
administration. Preferred applicants will have EMT certification (not a requirement).
• Assists with the preparation of rescue and medical response reports.
• Participates inspecial projects as required as well astraining to maintain or enhance skills.
• Performs related duties as required.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of swimming, climbing, balancing, stooping,
kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting more than one hundred pounds of force
occasionally, and/or up to fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or up to twenty pounds of force
constantly to move objects. Must possess visual acuity to observe and diagnose medical emergencies,
and to prepare records and reports. Daily activity can include sprints, running in sand for distances up
to a mile and swimming for distances of 500 meters in open water. Athletic skills will be challenged on
a regular basis
Required Education, Certifications and Experience
Must be at least 18 years old and possess excellent swimming skills.
NCOEMS EMT-Basic or higher certification (EMT preferred but not required)
All required certifications will be provided through the Training Division.
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Where to Apply: Town of Oak Island
Attn: Human Resources
4601 E. Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465
Phone: (910)201-8014
Email: HR@oakislandnc.gov