Traffic Control Warden (Temp)

Title: Traffic Control Warden (Temp)Organization: Police: AdministrationDepartment: Police AdministrationLocation: PoliceRate of Pay: $14.50Job SummaryThe purpose of the Traffic Control Warden is to direct traffic at intersections when necessary and at traffic accident scenes. The class will accomplish this by either using their assigned unit with its traffic control lights activated, on foot, or by using traffic control devices such as a sign board. The class also directs traffic during parades, and in adverse weather conditions. The class also cites vehicles which are found to be unlawfully parked or abandoned. Class will be assigned a vehicle, issued uniforms, equipment, radio, and citation book to carry out their duties.CompetenciesEffective CommunicationTrustTime ManagementEthical PracticeCustomer ServiceKey Functions/Knowledge/SkillsIssues citations for parking violations to vehicles in violation of state or city ordinances.Directs traffic at intersection during traffic accidents, when and where necessary.Assigned to intersections during parades to ensure ingress / egress of emergency vehicles into parade route.Cites unlawfully parked or abandoned vehicle.Assists / supplement officers for dignitary and funeral escorts.Assists the vehicle maintenance personnel with Department's fleet of vehicles.Assists public works during adverse weather conditions, as directed by supervisor.Other necessary duty's as assigned.Minimum Education & ExperienceHigh school graduation or GED plus one year of experience.Special Certifications & LicensesValid Texas Driver's License.Independence & JudgementMinimal judgment; instructions, once established and defined, normally allow the job to be accomplished without direct and/or constant supervision; mostly routine work requiring that employee recognize obvious problems; situations outside the instructions are referred to the supervisor or lead worker.Initiative & IngenuityLow chance for error because work is routine/repetitive/simple/reviewed carefully; standard procedures: don't have to come up with creative solutions; refers anything unusual to supervisor. Occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.Supervisory & ResponsibilityDoes not supervise.Financial ResponsibilityDoes not deal with moneyLevel & Frequency of Outside ContactFrequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issuesPhysical DemandsOffice job with little or occasional light physical effort. Light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis.Responsibility for Equipment & PropertyResponsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.Working ConditionsFair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.Other RequirementsThe City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.ADA RequirementsThe City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.BenefitsNo Benefits.EEOC StatementsThe City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.