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Subject:Job Announcement - Crossing Guard
Please Post
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/madisonwi/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=801366
MADISON, CITY OF (WI)
invites applications for the position of:
Crossing Guard (Hourly)
SALARY: $15.12 /Hour
COMP. GROUP/RANGE:83/00
JOB TYPE:Hourly
DEPARTMENT:Police
OPENING DATE:01/27/14
CLOSING DATE:03/02/14 11:59 PM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE, HOWEVER THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT
This is routine outdoor work performed on pre-scheduled and varied shifts in various locations in the City of Madison. Major responsibilities include caring for the safety of children at street crossings. Work is performed under the supervision of a Crossing Guard Supervisor under the administration of the Police Department.
HOURS: Hours are approximately 10-15 hours per week depending on location. General shift times are 7:00 to 8:45 a.m.; and 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. All positions work five days per week, Monday through Friday during the school year with time off during school breaks.
LOCATION: Immedate Openings:
Westside: Maple Grove Road/Keswick Drive, On-Call Relief.
Eastside: On-Call Relief.
*An eligiblity list will be created to fill other possible vacancies, in other locations, during the next 6 months.
*Depending on the number of applications received for this posting, random selection may be used to determine who moves forward in the process following a screening for minimum qualifications.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify and extend gaps in traffic with the use of a hand-held stop sign to allow children to cross safely. Relate in a positive way with children. Direct, control and guide children safely across the street.
Set out orange safety cones in the street near controlled crossings multiple times per day as required to alert traffic to school zones.
Provide relief to regularly assigned guards at busy crossings or work such crossings alone as needed.
Report problems, hazards and mishaps to the immediate supervisor and to school officials.
Correctly fill out forms such as failure to yield, workers compensation-injury, and miscellaneous forms as needed. Perform other routine clerical office work as assigned.
Identify oneself to the school related to the assigned crossing. Teach students about safety procedures at crossings. Work with the school and supervisor to resolve student problems.
Assist in initial orientation and on-the-job training for new employees. Attend annual fall orientation and training seminar.
Perform related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of traffic hazards and safety precautions relating to crossing guard work. Knowledge of methods of promoting safety for children and employees. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, school officials, other City employees and the general public. Ability to effectively communicate basic traffic and street crossing instructions to drivers and students and to give both written and oral instructions. Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation. Ability to read and understand written correspondence and training materials. Ability to exercise good judgment, firmness and tact. Ability to stay alert. Ability to work under adverse weather conditions. Ability to see and hear cars and children at major crossings and intersections. Ability to lift 7-10 pound traffic cones. Ability to lift and hold "STOP" sign above head under normal and adverse weather conditions. Ability to be punctual and to
maintain adequate attendance.
Training and Experience:
Experience in directing and controlling children. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in the possession of the knowledge, skills and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position will also be considered.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license or the ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
Physical Requirements:
Incumbents are expected to work at busy intersections to stop traffic during morning and/or afternoon school hours. Work involves being outside in all weather conditions every day school is in session. Incumbents are expected to control and stop traffic using traffic cones and a hand-held stop sign. Incumbents must have the physical ability to walk across intersections with a stop sign raised above the head. Incumbents must have the physical ability to lift and place traffic cones weighing up to 7-10 pounds each and to lift, and raise and hold the stop sign above the head (approximately 30 seconds – 2 minutes each crossing with numerous crossings per shift). Incumbents must be alert, and able to see and hear traffic in order to guide children safely across the street.
THE CITY OF MADISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FUNCTIONING UNDER AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN. WE ENCOURAGE MINORITIES, WOMEN AND INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY TO APPLY.
It is the applicant's responsibility to list all related jobs, correct dates of employment, number of hours per week, etc. Be sure to place the complete job title on your application. If you wish to provide additional or supplemental information, please provide
a resume in addition to the formal application. If the applicant is still employed please indicate this. Failure to provide accurate and complete information may result in not being considered for this position.
All applicants are notified of the status of their application in each selection process. Those applicants invited to exams will receive notice of the date, time, and location. Alternate exam dates/times are not available except in the case of an emergency.
Emergency situations are reviewed on an individual basis. Conflicting work hours is not considered an emergency. Exams are job specific and are developed based on the duties to be performed and the criteria listed under Knowledge, Skills and Abilities section
of the job announcement . Study guides for general Civil Service exams may be available at the Public Library. Exam results will be available within 3-4 weeks. Due to the volume of exams given by our office, exam scores will not be available by the telephone.
Thank you for your cooperation.
As an employer, the City of Madison places a strong emphasis on customer service and strives to provide a working environment where: Diversity and differing opinions are valued; Creativity is encouraged; Continuous learning and improvement is fostered; Teamwork
and open and honest communication is encouraged; Meeting customer needs through quality service is a common goal. Come join us in this effort!
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/hr
210 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
CCB Rm 501
Madison, WI 53703
608-266-4615
[log in to unmask] Position #2014-00041
CROSSING GUARD (HOURLY)
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Crossing Guard (Hourly) Supplemental Questionnaire
1 Do you have experience (paid, volunteer, or real-life experience) directing and controlling children?
Yes No
2. If you responded "Yes" to the previous question, please briefly describe such experience.
* Required Question
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