PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FT

City of Lake Worth Beach • Lake Worth, FL

35d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Parking Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing parking regulations and to ensure compliance with city ordinances. This involves patrolling, issuing citations, reporting issues, and providing public assistance. They may also be involved in traffic control during events, and require shift work that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. This position reports to the Parking Manager and Parking Supervisor.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of standard methods, practices, materials and equipment utilized in electronic maintenance and repair work, including IPS Pay Stations or other types.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
• Working knowledge of standard methods, practices, materials and equipment utilized by Parking Services.
• Working knowledge and skill in use and care of mechanical and power hand tools.
• Knowledge of City of Lake Worth Beach municipal parking ordinances.
• Ability to issue citations and give quality customer service.
• Ability to analyze electronic equipment, diagnose malfunctions and make necessary repairs.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform both delicate and rough mechanical work.
• Ability to read and understand diagrams.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to run, walk, kneel, stoop, crouch and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to withstand adverse weather conditions and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain time and work records and prepare reports daily using basic arithmetic.
• Ability to learn and keep abreast of changes in related meter and computer technologies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, parking device manufacturers’ representatives and the general public.
• Knowledge of record keeping.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• High School Diploma or GED with one year or more of experience in maintenance and repair of complex electronic parking devices.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer Parking Enforcement Specialist Training (PEST) certified.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctioning electronic parking devices; repairs, rebuilds and replaces related equipment including fuses, switches, wiring, cables, etc., per schematics and diagrams.
• Participates in daily preventative maintenance of parking pay stations via testing and adjustments.
• Responds to complaints of malfunctioning electronic meters and repairs or replaces as required.
• Assist Parking personnel in retrieval, recording, storing and collection of revenue from pay stations in accordance to city procedures.
• Collects revenue from electronic single and multi-space meters.
• Assist patrons with questions regarding pay stations and general parking and customer service inquiries.
• Issue and inform the public on citations.
• Maintains department vehicle and equipment in terms of safe operation, appearance, security and preventive maintenance.
• May lay out, remove or install new meters as required by City parking ordinances.
• Set up and place barricades, cones, etc. where directed.
• Performs “stand-by” duty and responds to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs to malfunctioning electronic equipment.
• May perform duties of other classifications in the division on an as-needed basis.
• Works with local sheriff’s office to provide a safe environment at the city’s parking areas.
• Will require nights, weekends and holiday work.
• Fill in for Parking Operations Supervisor when needed.
• Must be able to work Tuesday-Saturday 12:30pm-9:00 pm.

Benefits

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Floating Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED