Parking Enforcement Officer

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Join the City of Monterey as a Parking Enforcement Officer, and become an essential part of our vibrant coastal community! The City of Monterey currently has one (1) full-time Parking Enforcement Officer in the Parking Division of the Public Works Department. This position requires the ability to work flexible scheduling including weekends, evenings, and holidays as well as outdoors, in all weather conditions.

The Parking Enforcement Officer plays an integral role in the Parking Division's mission to provide safe, clean, legal, and available parking to the citizens of, and visitors to, the City of Monterey. With stunning ocean views and a supportive work environment, this role offers not only a chance to make a real impact but also the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic coastal setting. If you're looking for a career that keeps you on your toes and allows you to connect with your community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

ABOUT THE CITY OF MONTEREY:

Nestled along California's Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City of Monterey is a full-service city that provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its own conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES:

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!

Application Process

A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard on-line City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process. The subsequent selection process may include a written test/written exercise, performance exercise, panel interview, and a final departmental interview. The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass reference checks, a Livescan fingerprint background check, and a military background check.As a condition of employment for certain classifications, the selected candidate may be required to successfully pass a physical exam including a drug screen. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process.

Candidates who successfully complete all phases of this recruitment process will be placed on an eligibility list. The eligibility list is active for 12-months and may be used to fill additional positions including lower-level positions determined to have similar duties and requirements.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, to enforce parking regulations by patrolling the City and controlling the parking of motor vehicles; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:The Parking Enforcement Officer works under general direction of the Parking Enforcement Supervisor and may receive direction from other Senior positions in the division. It differs from the Senior Parking Enforcement Officer in that the latter performs the most difficult parking enforcement duties and provides work direction and training. The Parking Enforcement Officer exercises no supervision over subordinate staff.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enforce parking regulations of motor vehicles and issue parking violations in metered and unmetered zones, along City streets and wharves, in municipal parking lots and structures and Conference Center area.

• Control traffic entering City wharves.

• Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk, or use of automatic license plate recognition system, and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits or restrictions are not exceeded.

• Maintain complete and accurate records including digital data, handwritten data and digital photographs for all citations, warnings and vehicle boots.

• Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration and identification using handheld device and printer.

• Locate lost, stolen and counterfeit parking permits and take necessary enforcement action.

• Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals or signs and street markings that need to be repaired or repainted.

• Initiate procedure for having scofflaw vehicles immobilized and assist with immobilization.

• Operate a three-wheel scooter.

• Answer inquiries or complaints regarding parking or citations and provide general assistance to motorists and information to tourists.

• Notify the Police Department of abandoned vehicles and law enforcement problems.

• May assist police with traffic at the scene of an accident; appear in court on challenged citations.

• May train, direct or perform the work of others on a temporary basis as assigned Must be available for weekend, holiday, evening and shift work.

• Support the relationship between the City of Monterey and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff.

• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.

• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year experience involving public contact and making independent decisions. Some experience involving the maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment is desirable.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Must possess a valid California Driver's license upon appointment and be insurable with the City's standard insurance rate, unless otherwise approved by appointing authority.

Supplemental Info

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• Local and state laws and ordinances regarding parking regulations;

• Operation of parking technology;

• Municipal parking programs.

Skill in:

• Learning and enforcing local and State traffic laws;

• Dealing courteously, but firmly, with the general public;

• Reading and understanding departmental policies, rules, instructions and regulations;

• Operating a three-wheel scooter safely and in accordance with traffic laws and rules;

• Observing and memorizing names, places and incidents;

• Learn simple meter maintenance;

• Maintaining accurate and work records;

• Ability to exercise sound judgement and act with discretion under varying conditions;

• Preparing reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Experience: One (1) year experience involving public contact and making independent decisions. Some experience involving the maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment is desirable.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Must possess a valid California Driver's license upon appointment and be insurable with the City's standard insurance rate, unless otherwise approved by appointing authority.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Demands

• Standing & Walking

• Standing for extended periods of time and/or walking distances (1 or more miles).

• Sitting

• Ability to work in a seated position at a computer station or in a vehicle for extended periods of time.

• Lifting

• Ability to safely lift up to 30 pounds; use proper lifting techniques including bending at the knees.

• Climbing

• Ability to ascend 10 ft. or more up ladder(s).

• Manual Dexterity

• The ability to perform multiple work activities requiring a significant level of physical and mental coordination, such as accurate field measuring; repair and calibration of instruments; computer keyboard; handheld enforcement device; writing.

• Visual

• Acuity for driving long periods; reading literature for long periods; industry warning signs and instruments; reading maps and diagrams, computer screen.

• Hearing and Speech

• Ability to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone.

• Mobility: Ability to operate a motor vehicle, and reach, push, pull, stoop, bend, and squat.

• Reflexes

• Ability to quickly and automatically respond to emergency and safety situations.

Environmental Elements

Work is performed outdoors with exposure to inclement weather; constant physical effort is required to patrol assigned parking control routes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All City of Monterey 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.