Temporary Student Pedestrian Safety Attendant

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska
Sitka, AK

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Job Details

Part-time
$22 an hour

Qualifications

Flagging for traffic control
Public safety procedures
Safety hazards
Flagger Certification

Full Job Description

Thank you for considering employment with the City and Borough of Sitka. The following information is provided to give potential applicants awareness regarding the job.

If a range of pay is advertised, starting pay dependent on experience and qualifications aligned with job requirements.

Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties/Responsibilities

The primary function of this position is to ensure the safe passage of pedestrians in the downtown area on days with significant cruise ship visitation by guiding and monitoring pedestrian movement.

Essential Duties:

Detering jaywalking using verbal instruction, hand signs, or other traffic safety devices
Directing pedestrians to the nearest designated crossing
Making pedestrians aware of traffic safety rules and procedures
Providing assistance to downtown visitors

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to:

Work directly with the public to provide instruction, information, and assistance
Enforce rules in an assertive, professional, and respectful manner
Be outside in inclement weather conditions
Stand and walk for long periods of time
Pass a flagger certification exam and test paid for by employer

Minimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements/Expectations

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 16 years of age or older
Must hold, or be able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hiring, Flagging Level 1 Certification through a State of Alaska DOT approved provider

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

Works outside on sidewalks in the downtown area
Generally works between 10AM and 4PM
Will be exposed to inclement weather conditions
Will be expected to work some weekends

Specific Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk on concrete and asphalt surfaces for prolonged periods of time

General Physical Requirements

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate effectively
Sufficient vision and powers of observation which permits the employee to perform assigned tasks, follow traffic safety rules and protocols, and observe and act upon potential safety hazards
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to function in pedestrian walkway and crossing environments

Please reach out to the City and Borough of Sitka Human Resources Office at the below information if you have any questions or concerns.

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Primary Purpose of Job & Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Minimum Qualifications & Other Job Requirements/Expectations

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

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