Parking Control Specialist Part Time
Parking Control Specialist
Under general supervision, conducts code enforcement inspections and enforces municipal codes pertaining to safety, zoning, and housing; enforces vehicle codes within the public right-of-way; and performs other related duties as assigned. The Parking Control Specialist routinely investigates a variety of different types of suspected code violations including commercial, residential, and public properties, and independently prepares reports and tracks case files.
Essential functions include patrolling city streets and neighborhoods to enforce motor vehicle and parking control laws and regulations; interacting with the public on an ongoing basis; reporting traffic accidents, traffic hazards and missing, vandalized or faded street signs; responding to customer complaints and conducting field investigations of abandoned and inoperative vehicles; patrolling and monitoring city parks and facilities to ensure the safety and security of the public; monitoring city park security cameras for illegal or suspicious activity; completing detailed incident reports when significant observations are made or incidents occur; and providing security, traffic control, and safety support at city events.
Knowledge of general characteristics of parking restrictions and prohibitions of the California Vehicle Code; city municipal code and ordinances; health and safety codes; principles, practices, methods and techniques of code enforcement and parking enforcement; safe driving principles and practices is required. Ability to enforce provisions of the city municipal code, state vehicle code and related safety regulations, and ordinances with efficiency and impartiality; respond to inquiries, complaints and requests for service in a fair, tactful and firm manner; identify code sections which pertain to potential violations; operate computer hardware and use code enforcement database and word processing applications software; operate a mobile radio and cellular telephone; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work independently in the absence of supervision; establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work is required.
High school graduation or G.E.D. equivalent is required, preferably supplemented by formal code enforcement, public enforcement, or training in a related field. Valid Class C California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance in compliance with the city’s vehicle insurance policy standards are required.
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this class, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk, as well as bend, stoop, crouch and squat in the performance of daily activities. The sensory demands include the ability to talk, and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and carries records and documents typically weighing less than 25 pounds. Sensory demands include the ability to see within normal range, talk, and hear, and use electronic touch keypads. While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use clear and concise oral communication skills with both the public and co-workers; read and interpret data; potentially deal with situations involving interpersonal conflicts involving parking enforcement. The employee frequently works in office conditions where the noise level is usually moderate, at and below 70 decibels, and occasionally above 80 decibels given vehicular noise. In performing parking enforcement, the employee drives continuously and is exposed to variable temperatures, fumes, dust, and traffic congestion.
This is an at-will position that is not eligible to participate in any benefit programs of the city, except those mandated by federal or state law. Part-time employees do not participate in Social Security but instead are enrolled in the public agency retirement services (PARS) – alternate retirement 457 plan. Part-time employees receive 40 hours of sick leave per calendar year.
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