This is supervisory work with some administrative responsibility directing a school crossing guard program.

Employees in this class are responsible for planning, supervising and developing administrative and programmatic operations of a school crossing guard program. Responsibilities include analyzing administrative policies and procedures, establishing, interpreting and enforcing county and departmental policies, procedures and rules, and conducting assigned research as required. Duties require the application of independent judgment in the application of management principles, analysis of administrative problems and in the devising of effective solutions. Supervision is exercised over subordinate non-sworn civilian employees through intermediate supervisors who review work through conferences, field inspections and written reports. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who evaluates work for the attainment of departmental objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and supervises the work of subordinate employees engaged in safeguarding school children while enroute to and from school; schedules and assigns subordinate employees to specific posts; maintains adequate staffing at each post; establishes criteria for in-service and field training.

Analyzes, establishes and interprets administrative policies, procedures and rules and makes recommendations as needed; enforces and requests assistance from appropriate authorities in the enforcement of Dade County and departmental policies, procedures and rules; conducts assigned research as required.

Maintains contacts with Dade County School Board officials and other officials of county departments to coordinate traffic safety, engineering and specific enforcement needs.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime, reviews employee performance evaluations prepared by subordinates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of the principles of management and public administration and their application to governmental administration.

Knowledge of basic research techniques and the sources and availability of current information relating to public school scheduling, pedestrian safety, and related issues.

Knowledge of applicable laws, rules and ordinances pertaining to the area of assignment.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Knowledge of the principles of office management.

Ability to plan, assign and supervise a staff of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to acquire rapidly knowledge of the legal, administrative and procedural regulations applicable to the area of assignment.

Ability to maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports of program activities.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to initiate and effectuate administrative procedures and evaluate their effectiveness.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, agencies, departments and the general public.

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