Entry Level Traffic Camera Jobs (NOW HIRING)

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.

NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info. Distinguishing Features of the Class An incumbent to this position reviews and monitors the City of Buffalo School Bus Stop Camera Enforcement Program in accordance with provisions of Section 1174-a of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The incumbent is responsible for determining whether a violation has occurred after reviewing each event and preparing informative reports on same

Under supervision of the Director of Buffalo Traffic Violations Agency, s/he exercises a wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment regarding the School Bus Arm Enforcement Program. This is a position that provides face-to-face customer service, processes traffic tickets/citations and related documents, and maintains records, documents and information in order to meet the requirements of the agency programs. Examples of work (Illustration Only) Reviews data provided by BusPatrol America, LLC, the contracted vendor for the school bus enforcement monitoring program, with respect to vehicles overtaking a school bus that is clearly stopped and displaying a red visual stop-arm; Certifies or denies whether a violation and occurred in accordance with the data retrieved from the monitoring system; Relays data reviewed to BusPatrol, LLC., who in turn certifies or denies whether a violation has occurred and issues a notice of violation if warranted; Provides face-to-face customer service; Maintains records and files; Receives, screens, reviews and verifies documents; Search for and compile information and data; Prepares and/or issue documents and/or verify the validity of documents; Requests additional information, signature, remittance, by form, simple letter, email, or phone; Establishes new files by numbering forms, coding, preparing file folders, and compiling relevant material; Searches for and/or compiles pertinent information and data from manual and/or computer-based files, reports, publication and other documents; Refer inquiries to appropriate office or individual; Operate office machines such as photocopiers, adding machines, calculators, computer printers, typewriters and audio-visual equipment and perform simple maintenance tasks such as adding toner and paper, and changing ribbons; Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and two (2) years responsible clerical experience. Special Requirement Possession of a current valid NYS Drivers license, Learners Permit, Non-Driver Identification card or appropriate documentation that will allow applicants to access DMV Motor Vehicle Records Search which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment. NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment. *Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS). This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER Additional Information FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Good knowledge of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws; Ability to operate computer software; Ability to understand and use common office record keeping and filing systems and processes; Ability to code and decode data for machine processing and similar office processing; Ability to read, understand and interpret regulation, procedural manuals, and other documents used in routine office processing; Ability to use common office equipment including equipment having alphanumeric keyboards, photocopiers, calculator; Ability to perform tasks accurately within prescribed time frames; Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Good attention to detail Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.