Laborer/Parking Enforcement Officer

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Starting pay rate for this position is $21.13 - $23.30 an hour based on experience and per the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement. Position is full time, Thursday-Monday, 12pm-8pm with Tuesday and Wednesday off.

Detailed information about the AFSCME 1386A Working Agreement including salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts

The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement, paid time off including vacation, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account, professional development, career growth, longevity incentives, and more!

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The purpose of this position are to facilitate the efficient utilization of vehicular Parking facilities and spaces, to assist in providing for the public's safety by maintaining vehicular and pedestrian sight distances and the related purposes of other Parking regulations and to notify dispatch of potential requirements for other public safety services. These objectives are accomplished by verifying the display of appropriate signage, markings in traveled ways or other public notice, monitoring vehicular use of Parking spaces, taking enforcement actions such as issuing written notices of violation with their associated fines and disabling vehicles by approved procedures and methods, recording issued tickets for subsequent collection and generally observing areas patrolled for suspicious activity or conditions. This work is subject to review according to the City's personnel plan through observation, reports and the results achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension of, the position.

• Patrol assigned Parking enforcement areas by walking or travelling in authorized vehicles giving special attention to sidewalk, street or traveled way conditions, surrounding pedestrian and vehicular activity and the view of these conditions from the prospective of the travelling public. Takes the appropriate actions to provide for his/her personal safety.

• Monitors the use and misuse of Parking by individual vehicles with approved, non-destructive tire markings, time-metered spaces and other means as appropriate.

• Observes areas patrolled for suspicious activity, conditions or potential hazards and in a timely manner notifies dispatch by radio, telephone and/or in writing of these observations.

• Explains Parking regulatory requirements to customers.

• Post No Parking and Reserved Parking signage.

• Assists with snow removal operations, including tagging vehicles for removal, conferring lists of tagged vehicles to the Enforcement Team Supervisor, shoveling snow around Parking meters, snow-blowing sidewalks and/or applying salt or deicing chemicals as delegated.

• Keeps the sidewalks clean of trash and debris.

• Assists with School Crossing Guard program as directed, including taking training and acting as a crossing guard as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS -

An applicant for this position must be a high school graduate or have earned a graduate equivalent diploma (GED) and have a demonstrated ability to proficiently operate hand held computer ticketing machines prior to the conclusion of his/her probationary period.

Full Job Description

Laborer-PEO 2023.pdf

Disclaimer

The essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to, or extension, of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor.

The City of Portsmouth is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodations, contact our Human Resources Director by phone 603-610-4478.

Application Special Instructions

Finalist must complete pre-employment screening, drug testing, & background check.