Safe Routes to School Champions

Description

This is a non-exempt, part-time position, not to exceed 1,039 work hours in a fiscal year, with the Public Works Department located in Carson City, Nevada.

The Western Nevada Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is funded through a partnership with the Nevada Department of Transportation and operated within the Carson City Department of Public Works, Transportation Division. SRTS is an outreach and encouragement program promoting safe walking and bicycling for school-aged students.

The SRTS program seeks to:

* Encourage more students and staff to try walking and bicycling to school

* Educate bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists on the safe use of streets, sidewalks, and trails

* Reduce barriers that prevent parents, students, and staff from using an active transportation mode (walk, bikes, scooter, skateboard, etc.)

* Provide assistance and resources to make the choice of traveling by an active mode easier

As a SRTS Champion, you will work directly with the Western Nevada Safe Routes to School Coordinator to advance the mission of the SRTS program, which is to "increase the number of students using active modes of transportation to/from school." The Champion will spend roughly 5 hours up to 20 hours each week (flexible), without exceeding 1039 hours per fiscal year, on Safe Routes to School activities, and working with school district staff, parents, and community members.

This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Examples of Duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Champions are responsible for carrying out the Regional Safe Routes to School Action Plan, and can get involved in many ways, including, but not limited to:

* Act a liaison and organize encouragement events like Walk to School Day, Bike to School Days, Nevada Moves Days, Trekking Thursday, Walking Wednesdays, and Bike Rodeos. Develop and recruit volunteers for regular Walking School Buses or Bike Trains

* Oversee media outlet and communication between school, school district, and individual schools. Maintain SRTS Webpage, social media page, and event flyer.

* Attend Safe Routes to School training opportunities (e.g. League of American Bicyclist Workshops) and regular meetings.

* Provide assistance inputting and updating data into various city database systems, create/generate maps and/or conduct analyses using GIS software, perform a variety of GIS updates and conduct field data collection.

* Work with the Western Nevada Safe Routes to School Coordinator to implement ideas for making walking and biking to school safer and more enjoyable to meet the mission, goals, strategies, and performance measures of the Regional Safe Routes to School Action Plan.

* Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with parents, family members, visitors, Safe Routes to School program staff, and school staff; act in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

* Wear and perform as the Safety Sally mascot at public events, school assemblies, health fairs, and community outreach programs.

Typical Qualifications

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.

* Capable of wearing a mascot costume for extended periods on selected occasions (typically 45-60 minutes at a time)

* Energetic, outgoing personality with the ability to engage with children and the public in a verbal and non-verbal, expressive way

* Ability to stand, walk, wave and perform light physical activity

Education and Experience:

Graduation from High School, GED, or equivalent education; OR an…