Seasonal Parking Enforcement Officer

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle or on foot to enforce parking regulations and ordinances, issue warnings and citations for violations.
• Monitor compliance with posted parking restrictions, time limits, permit zones, and accessible parking requirements.
• Observe and report hazardous conditions related to parking, signage, or right-of-way obstructions.
• Provide information to the public regarding parking rules, locations, and alternatives.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and case files related to enforcement activities.
• Operate parking enforcement equipment, including handheld citation devices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge Of Applicable city codes and ordinances, especially those dealing with parking regulations.
• Administrative procedures for municipal code enforcement.
• City geography and specific areas of assignment.
• Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of basic first aid is preferred.

Skill and Abilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, department and division heads, vendors, and the general public.
• Work independently, with minimal supervision, and make appropriate decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
• Work well and effectively under pressure and maintain a calm and professional demeanor under stressful or adversarial conditions.
• Interact with the public in a tactful, pleasant, and courteous manner while projecting a positive and professional image on behalf of the City of Sandpoint.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Communicate information and ideas orally and in writing so others will understand.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Physical Demands

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person and on the telephone.
• Sufficient visual acuity.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, which permits the employee to prepare written reports, and operate a computer.
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance.
• Related job tasks may require lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally, and climbing stairs, stooping, bending, crouching and reaching.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in the field with frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, fumes, dirt and dust.
• The incumbent’s typical working conditions are moderately quiet with occasional exposure to excessive noise and mechanical, electrical or traffic hazards.
• May encounter other work hazards such as animal bites or contact with blood and exposure to communicable diseases.
• Duties may require some evening, weekend, holiday and/or on-call work.