Parking Enforcement Officer

About the role

This position is responsible for enforcing all parking regulations. It includes patrolling parking areas, issuing citations for violations, operating and maintaining parking vehicles, and assisting with traffic control.

Responsibilities

• Record license and parking space numbers, return at the end of the legal parking time allotment to issue citations to violators.
• Issue citations to vehicles parked at expired meters.
• Patrol downtown free parking areas and record all vehicle licenses, investigate frequently recorded numbers, and note places of residence or employment.
• Serve citations personally to violators at their place of residence or employment.
• Operate and drive a parking vehicle safely and legally.
• Clean and perform some maintenance on parking vehicles.
• Absorb and provide assistance during traffic control as needed.
• Perform community service by responding to questions with directions and assistance.
• Complete all required paperwork within established deadlines.
• Report meter malfunctions and traffic hazards and remove them from traffic.
• Respond to records or municipal court to resolve complaints and answer questions regarding parking enforcement and court dates.
• Occasionally give public presentations to community groups regarding parking enforcement practices and regulations.
• Occasionally perform duties of Records Specialist or other non-sworn department personnel based on the needs of the department.
• Conform with all safety rules and perform work in a safe manner.
• Adhere to all City and Department policies.
• Deliver excellent customer service to diverse audiences.
• Maintain effective work relationships.
• Arrive to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintain regular job attendance.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of applicable Oregon and municipal laws relating to parking and traffic.
• Ability to relate well to a wide variety of individuals and groups, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to get along well with coworkers and the public, even in stressful situations, and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to efficiently operate a computer to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to respond quickly to prospective hazards.
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Ability to meet L.E.D.S Introductory Level certification requirements.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal history check and obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid and OC (pepper) spray training as determined and offered by the Department.
• Ability to pass a medical examination that includes vision, peripheral vision, and hearing tests as determined by the Department.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License and driving record that meets the standards set by the City of Corvallis.
• Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.
• Travel among City worksites.