Parking Control Officer

JOB SUMMARY

To patrol assigned areas, enforce parking regulations by issuing citations; and to assist citizens by providing directions and handling parking complaints. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class functions at a full journey level of classification and requires knowledge of parking rules and regulations and the ability to courteously and tactfully deal with the public.

Examples of Duties

• Patrols assigned area and parking lots in assigned vehicle (to include 3 wheeled scooter, T3, right hand drive jeep, and various other city vehicles) or on foot; issues citations for violations of parking regulations according to City, County and State laws.
• Marks tires of parked vehicles with extended chalk marking stick and record time of marking and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
• Collections parking revenue from garage equipment and reports malfunctioning of equipment.
• Maintains log of citations issued and other related activities.
• Posts “No Parking” signs or barricades for special events.
• Testsifies in court on citations issued as required.
• Assists citizens with parking compliance, abandoned vehicles, lost children, and elderly citizens.
• Assists Police Officers in directing traffic and traffic control.
• Performs simple vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.

Employment Standards

• Knowledge Of local and State traffic ordinances and regulations.
• proper police radio procedures.

Ability To

• interpret, apply, explain and enforce traffic regulations.
• read and understand City parking policies and regulations.
• safely operate a vehicle.
• use handheld ticket writing computer.
• follow oral and written directions.
• exercise sound judgment within established guidelines and supervisory direction.
• work independently;
• work with constant interruptions.
• accurately observe and memorize details and incidents.
• properly operate mobile and hand held radio.
• tactfully and courteously deal with the public, some of whom may be dissatisfied, quarrelsome and/or abusive.
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• work various shifts, weekends and holidays.

Typical Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Licenses/Certificates: Possession at the time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license and safe driving record.

Special Requirements

• Successful completion of background investigation.

Supplemental Information

• The candidate will be appointed for a 12-month probationary period.
• Names of successful candidates who do not receive a job offer will be placed on an employment list which normally remains effective for one year.
• The Human Resources Department may abolish an Employment list at any time the needs of the City so require.
• This position is represented by the Operating Engineers Local Union No.3 bargaining group.
• Prior to appointment to the position of Parking Control Officer, a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required.
• The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity.
• The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.
• NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.
• The City of Watsonville offers excellent medical, dental and vision benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Benefits also include holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• The City offers Public Employees Retirement benefits.
• Employees shall pay the full employee share of CalPERS contribution.