Transportation Enforcement Officer II - Department of Transportation

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

1d•$47,699 - $77,744•Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical parking control and traffic enforcement work in Baltimore City. The work of this class involves assigning and reviewing the work of staff performing parking control and traffic enforcement activities but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities. Employees receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a rotating shift to provide evening and weekend coverage and are subject to callback for emergency situations. Work is performed in a vehicle or outdoors where the employee is exposed to such uncomfortable environmental and hazardous working conditions as inclement weather, traffic hazards and verbal or physical abuse. Work requires moderate physical exertion such as standing for long periods and extended hand and arm movements on a regular basis.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate
Two years of experience in the enforcement of parking control and/or traffic regulations
Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit
Must upload a copy of your valid driver’s license with application at time of applying
Knowledge of Maryland State Motor Vehicle laws, ordinances and traffic regulations
Knowledge of City Street locations
Ability to operate a personal computer and use common office software
Ability to deal effectively with the general public and City employees from other agencies
Ability to assign and review the work of Transportation Enforcement Officers and Parking Control Agents
Ability to use a whistle and hand signals effectively
Ability to actively observe vehicular and pedestrian traffic and respond quickly and effectively as needed
Ability to control pedestrians and drivers at intersections
Ability to interpret and explain regulations
Ability to drive defensively
Ability to complete forms and records and write simple reports
Ability to use a two-way radio and to operate hand-held computer devices
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
Must complete a mandatory six-months probation.
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency.
Be 21 years of age
Satisfactorily pass a fingerprint and background investigation conducted by the Baltimore City Police Department.

Nice To Haves

The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.
You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the position.

Responsibilities

Assigning and reviewing the work of staff performing parking control and traffic enforcement activities
Operating a personal computer and using common office software
Dealing effectively with the general public and City employees from other agencies
Using a whistle and hand signals effectively
Actively observing vehicular and pedestrian traffic and responding quickly and effectively as needed
Controlling pedestrians and drivers at intersections
Interpreting and explaining regulations
Driving defensively
Completing forms and records and writing simple reports
Using a two-way radio and operating hand-held computer devices