City and County of San Francisco

Senior Transit Traffic Checker (#9128)

$36.71-$44.65 Hourly / $6,364.00-$7,739.00 Monthly / $76,362.00-$92,872.00 Yearly


Definition

Under general supervision, the Senior Transit Traffic Checker exercises supervision over a small group of transit traffic checkers; instructs and trains new employees; and performs other related duties as required. 

Distinguishing Features

This is an advanced-journey level class in the Transit Traffic Checker series responsible for supervising the Transit Traffic Checkers and conducting a variety of transit checks for compliance purposes.  This class is distinguished from the job code 9126 Transit Traffic Checker in that the latter is the entry-level class in the series.

Supervision Exercised

Will supervise a group of transit traffic checkers.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to 9128 Senior Transit Traffic Checker and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises transit traffic checkers; reviews work for accuracy and completeness; instructs and trains new employees.

2. Takes passenger checks, running time and terminal checks to provide the Federal Transportation
Authority with ridership statistics, and to comply with Prop E.

3. Assists schedule makers to investigate complaints from patrons.

4.  Responds to inquiries from the general public.

5.  Computes and summarizes traffic check survey figures, compiles data for reports and surveys.

6.  Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:  types of transit equipment used by the municipal railway, routes, operating times, volumes of passengers and schedule.

Ability to:  supervise and train employees; complete simple arithmetical computations accurately; input, download programs, and transmit data accurately using a hand-held computer; deal courteously and effectively with the general public; communicate information in a manner that is clear, concise and effective; prepare memos, reports and summaries in a clear and concise manner.

Skill to:  read maps and locate destinations.

Experience and Training

Two (2) years of verifiable experience performing duties equivalent to that of a class 9126 transit traffic checker with the City and County of San Francisco

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid driver license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Incumbents are required to work outside in inclement weather; work rotating shifts; nights, and weekends including holidays; work alone during early morning and late night at various locations throughout the City; and stand or sit/ride on public transit for extended periods of time.  Incumbents will be required to use a hand-held computer.  Schedules are changed on a daily basis.  Days off are subject to change.  A tour of duty is eight hours of work completed within a maximum of thirteen consecutive hours in a twenty-four hour period. 

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 9128; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;