Safe Routes to School Champions

Salary : $17,663.00 - $20,780.00 Annually
Location : Carson City, NV
Job Type: PART-TIME / HOURLY
Job Number: 910_01/2026
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

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 equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Carson City School District, applicants are also required to complete an online application for community partners. This packet must be completed at the same time you are applying for the position. Volunteers are not allowed onto school campuses to work with the students until this application is complete. Please complete this additional required on-line application through the Carson City School Districts website at: Click on the "Employment Opportunities" then scroll down to "Community Partners Application".

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• None.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Passion for community engagement, walking and bicycling.
• Basic spreadsheet & database knowledge (i.e. rows & columns data input)

Skill in:

• Excellent phone, email and instant messaging communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite, GoogleDrive/Calendar, and file management
• Hiking through rough terrain, in inclement weather conditions, carrying equipment for field data collection
• Highly Preferred: Basic experience using ArcGIS, preferable version 10.3 or higher, Arc GIS knowledge (Arc View-Arc Editor).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to use standard office equipment and stamina to walk or bicycle for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone ; ability to wear a mascot costume with limited vision on selected occasions; tolerance for warm or cold conditions, with scheduled breaks.
Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
3. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
4. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen. The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid for by the employee prior to beginning employment. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and drug screening.
5. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.
6. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Part-time employees are limited to working no more than 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. Part-time employees are not eligible to receive paid leave (including pay for not working on holidays), PERS retirement, or medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Nevada does not have a state income tax. Part-time employees do not contribute to social security; however, they must contribute 7.5% of their gross pay into a FICA Alternative Plan and are also responsible for paying the 1.45% Medicare tax. Part-time employees are covered under the City's worker's compensation program.

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.