CONTRACT/TEMPORARY School Crossing Guard Supervisor

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. Because this position involves shift work, each location an employee reports to is considered a separate shift. Travel between these locations is part of the normal workday and is not considered compensable time. Responsible for the supervision of the School Crossing Guards, ensuring the safety of students crossing traffic. Oversee, coordinate, schedule, fill-in and enforce rules and regulations of the Police Department equally to all School Crossing Guards. The position is considered a working supervisor. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City. This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials. The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations. Escorts children across the street going to and returning home from school. Observes and records names of operators and license numbers of vehicles violating traffic regulations at a school crosswalk. Reports violators to the Department. Responsible for Payroll and Telestaff accuracy for all school crossing guards, ensuring all work is entered correctly. Keep a record of school crossing guard daily attendance. Assists the School Crossing Guard Manager in collecting monthly mileage and accurately inputting the mileage for each guard in Munis for reimbursement. May work with Finance to request vendor numbers for mileage reimbursement and create spreadsheets to keep track of mileage. Schedule, both post assignments and special details and events. Provide a training class for each school crossing guard on an annual basis, which is required in the School Crossing Guard Guidelines Statues. Responsible for the purchasing and inventory of all school crossing guards' uniforms, and safety equipment. Issue uniforms and equipment, when necessary, inspect school crossing guard equipment and when necessary, request new equipment. Assists management in resolving all complaints against school crossing guards. Coverage for School Crossing Guard Manager during their absence. Other duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a School Crossing Guard or a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in working for a Law Enforcement Agency. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Possession of Florida Crime Information Center (FCIC)/ National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certificate required. Possession of valid Florida driver's license and maintenance of clean driving record required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of municipal ordinances regulating the movement of traffic at a school crosswalk. Ability to work with children and to instruct them in the need for crossing streets in a safe manner. Ability to enforce firmly and impartially the laws and ordinances relating to the area of work. Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to focus on the positive in every situation. Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization. Ability to stay centered when challenged. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the public. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to follow through with assigned tasks. The physical 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands, arms, and above shoulders, work overhead on ladders and platforms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to react and control an emergency situation for the safety of children.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, and uneven surfaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Documentation Requirements Please Read Carefully Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT

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ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF

Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency•. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.

Driver's License:

A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented. •

Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by: An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR A recognized Professional Organization For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.