About this opportunity
City of Boston lists this School Traffic Supervisor (Crossing Guard) opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School Traffic Supervisor
This is a part-time position of 15 hours per week. This is a provisional appointment. Under the direction of the Community Service Officer, the School Traffic Supervisor will perform seasonal work in connection with regulating vehicular traffic at intersections and crosswalks throughout the City.
Responsibilities
Regulating vehicular traffic at various intersections and crosswalks in the vicinity of elementary schools in order to permit schoolchildren to cross the street safely when going to or returning from school.
Protecting children by keeping them from entering and crossing the street until traffic has been halted and reporting violations of motorists who fail to stop when directed to do so.
Performing related work as required.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications
All applicants must speak the English language, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Applicants must also be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time without an assistive device.
Must be able to perform overhead activities that require the use of their arms.
When required, must be able to run and respond rapidly to assist children; intermittently bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach without an assistive device; distinguish colors; hear adequately at high levels of background noise; and lift or carry the weight of ten (10) pounds or less.
Must be fully alert and able to respond promptly in potentially hazardous situations.
Must be able to exercise good judgment when responding to children's inquiries and their needs.
All School Traffic Supervisors will be trained by the Community Service Officer(s) in Massachusetts traffic laws related to traffic control, pedestrians' right of way, school zones, and related laws.
Applicants will have hearing and vision tests and must score adequately.
Must be able to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
Pre-Employment Drug Test and Physical are Required Criminal Record Check Required BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED Terms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: BPSTSA/STS-1 Hours per week: 15
Benefits
At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.
For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.
Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future.
Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees.
Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs.
Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.
Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position. If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or
Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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