Parking Enforcement Attendant (S-22)

Description/Distinguishing Features

Currently Hiring For The Following Shift Midnight shift: (Monday through Sunday) - 10 pm to 6 am with flexible work days
Training will be provided for 2 weeks during day shift (6am - 2 pm).

Responsibilities

• Enforcing parking ordinances throughout the designated area(s) as defined per position in a professional and customer service-oriented manner.
• Providing consistent enforcement of parking ordinances.
• Treating and interacting with City staff and customers in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Issuing citations.
• Testifying in court if needed.
• Incorporating safe automobile and pedestrian procedures in course of daily activities.
• Expeditiously contacting the appropriate person for repairs of parking meters, street signs, light poles, traffic problems, abandoned vehicles, customer vehicle repairs and related concerns and issues.
• Reporting suspicious situations to your supervisor and/or Public Safety Officer.
• Providing customer service when requested.
• Maintaining safe and secure driving practices; and completing necessary reports and logs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of (position requirements at entry): High school education or equivalent.
• Customer service.
• English comprehension and communication.
• Essential Qualifications: High tolerance and extreme patience are essential.

Essential Skills

• Ability to communicate verbally in English.
• Ability to demonstrate capable of reading and writing in English.

Acceptable Training and Experience

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, long and short-term disability, paid time off, a defined benefits pension plan, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and a retirement health care savings plan (HCSP).
• Benefits vary based on the bargaining unit of a position.
• The City of Kalamazoo also operates a convenient health clinic that is open to employees, retirees, and their families and provides routine medical services and prescriptions.

Required Question

01 Do you have a valid Michigan Drivers License?
Yes
No

Required Question