Parking Enforcement Technician

City Of Charleston•Charleston, WV

2d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this class within the organization is to monitor and enforce parking ordinances, rules and regulations. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures. The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
No prior experience is required.
Valid Driver's License
Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.
Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently in order to communicate and interact with others; to understand and interpret safety instructions; and to respond to internal and external inquiries.
Ability to understand and comply with City and departmental guidelines, policies, procedures and expectations.

Nice To Haves

Accountability takes responsibility for own actions.
Adaptability responds positively to change.
Communications listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner.
Customer Service provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers.
Initiative takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues
Judgment & Decision Making evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions.
Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge.
Teamwork & Cooperation collaborates with others to fulfill the City's vision and achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Strives to be efficient and effective at balancing and meeting the common needs and reasonable expectations of core constituents.
Contributes towards the department's mission by continuously striving to meet expectations, strategic goals and objectives.
Operates a handheld computer and issues citations for parking and meter violations.
Operates and maintains an assigned parking patrol vehicle.
Assists (as needed) with meter maintenance repairs and collections.
Assists with the immobilization of delinquent violator vehicles per City ordinance and departmental policy.
Calls for a tow truck when necessary.
Completes all paperwork and documentation as needed for towing (per City ordinance).
Patrols parking buildings as necessary.
Performs related work as assigned.