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Special Event Traffic Controller I – T11500-202303 Government Job Dept-1914 – Police Full Time

JOB INFORMATION

Special Event Traffic Controller I positions work under the general supervision of the San Diego Police Department; direct traffic on City streets and parking areas at  Balboa Park, Convention Center, Sports Arena, Snapdragon Stadium, PETCO Park, and other areas as assigned; place cones, barricades and signs; provide information to the public and respond to questions/complaints regarding events, parking, and traffic conditions; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES: It is important to note that by submitting an application, you are agreeing to the work conditions listed below as well as the varying work schedules.
  • Special Event Traffic Controller I employees are available only on a limited, hourly basis with the hours varying depending on the season and special events schedule. There is no implied guarantee of a set number of hours. 
  • Special Event Traffic Controller I employees are required to work day and evening hours, weekend, and holidays.
  • Special Event Traffic Controller I employees work in all weather conditions; spend long periods of time standing; and may be exposed to vehicle and flare fumes.
  • Special Event Traffic Controller I employees interact with members of the public who may become angry, difficult, and/or abusive.
  • Special Event Traffic Controller I employees may require the ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs., and the ability to push and pull up to 60 lbs.
  • Special Event Traffic Controller I employees must wear standard apparel which will be provided by the Police Department upon appointment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
 
AGE: You must be at least 18 years of age.
 
CITIZENSHIP: You must be a United States Citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.
 
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
 
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

  • Graduation from high school; or satisfactory completion of the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) or General Education Development (GED) examination.
  • Six months of full or part-time experience providing information to the public.
  • Customer service, military, traffic control, and/or experience which includes sensitive, adverse, or confrontational situations.
SCREENING PROCESS

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies for one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:  Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this job, which may include but are not limited to the following: Confirmation of citizenship/legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review/exam (which may include drug/alcohol testing); reference checks; and a fingerprint check. The fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol, illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening/selection process may be cause for disqualification and/or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Applicants must notify the Personnel Department of any changes in their name, address (home, email), or phone number or they may miss employment opportunities.

COVID-19 VACCINATION: You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before your start date.
 
      NOTES:

  • “Fully vaccinated” means a person has received, at least 14 days prior, either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or otherwise meets the criteria for full vaccination against COVID-19 as stated in applicable public health guidance, orders, or law. Acceptable COVID-19 vaccines must either be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or authorized for emergency use by the FDA or the World Health Organization.  
  • Candidates who receive a conditional job offer will be required to provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Employees and candidates with a disability or medical condition that makes it medically inadvisable for them to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, as verified by their healthcare provider, or those with a sincerely held religious belief, observance, or practice that prevents them from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, may request reasonable accommodation and exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Candidates who receive a conditional job offer and wish to make a request for accommodation will be provided with more information. The City will review requests for medical or religious accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. A candidate’s start date may be adjusted to allow for the accommodation process.

                                                                         Rev. 2 – March 10, 2023 (New Recruitment Date)

City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits. 

Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City’s Police Academy, will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
 
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.

Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Municipal Employees Associate (MEA) or review the Benefits Summary for MEA Employees.

 

01

I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Résumés are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements.

  • Yes
  • No

02

I understand that the responses I provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system and that if I am successful in this initial screening process, my application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.

  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you currently working for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Have you previously worked for the City of San Diego as a government/municipal employee?

  • Yes
  • No

05

If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.

06

The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?

  • Yes
  • No

07

How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

  • City of San Diego Employment Information Center
  • City of San Diego Facility/Employee
  • Government Jobs.com
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Indeed
  • Recruitics
  • Glassdoor
  • Jobs2Careers
  • ZipRecruiter
  • Diversityjobs.com
  • Monster.com
  • Brown & Caldwell Water Jobs (BCWaterJobs)
  • American Water Works Association (AWWA)
  • California Water Jobs (CAWJ)
  • Notified by Mail/Email
  • Job Fair
  • City Employee Association
  • Community Organization
  • San Diego Union-Tribune
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Voice and Viewpoint
  • La Prensa
  • San Diego Asian Journal
  • Television/Radio
  • Other

08

If you selected Other in question #7, please specify.

09

Are you a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States?

  • Yes
  • No

10

Are you a high school graduate, or have you completed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) or General Education Development (GED) examination?

  • Yes
  • No

11

How many months of full or part-time experience do you have in a role that provides information to the public?

  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 12 months
  • 12 months to less than 18 months
  • 18 months to less than 24 months
  • 24 months to less than 30 months
  • 30 months or more

12

Describe your full or part-time experience in a role that provides information to the public. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write “None.”

13

Indicate in which of the following areas you have experience in dealing with sensitive, adverse, or confrontational situations.

  • Customer Service
  • Military
  • Traffic Control
  • None of the above

14

Describe your experience in dealing with sensitive, adverse, or confrontational situations in the following areas: a. Customer service; b. military; c. traffic control. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write “None.”

15

Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver License?

  • Yes
  • No

16

I understand that the Special Event Traffic Controller I positions are available only on a limited, hourly basis with the hours varying depending on the season and special events schedule. There is no implied guarantee of a set number of hours.

  • Yes
  • No

17

Are you able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call as required?

  • Yes
  • No

18

If you answered yes to the previous question, how many hours are you available to work per week? If you answered no, please enter N/A.

19

Are you available to work, at least, half of the weekend days in a month?

  • Yes
  • No

20

On weekend days, will you be able to make yourself available for a 12-hour timeframe?

  • Yes
  • No

21

I understand that these positions are located in the San Diego Police Department and that candidates will undergo a comprehensive character and background investigation, including a polygraph examination and fingerprint check prior to hire.

  • Yes
  • No

22

I understand that felony convictions, domestic violence convictions, or use of any illegal drugs may be disqualifying.

  • Yes
  • No

23

I understand that each case will be reviewed on an individual basis and that the areas identified in questions 24 through 28 may impact your viability as a candidate.

  • Yes
  • No

24

Have you used marijuana or any illicit narcotics within the past five years?

  • Yes
  • No

25

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

  • Yes
  • No

26

Have you been convicted for an act of domestic violence?

  • Yes
  • No

27

Have you ever been the subject of a Restraining Order that has been upheld?

  • Yes
  • No

28

Have you ever been convicted of a DUI?

  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

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