- Salary
- $64k – $78k/yr
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Temporary
- Department
- Administration
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
About the Position:
The City of Santa Rosa’s Finance Department is seeking qualified candidates to fillone (1) full-time Parking Enforcement Officer position, temporary for up to six (6) months, and one (1) part-time Parking Enforcement Officer position, approximately 20 hours per week, temporary for up to twelve (12) months. This recruitment may also be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacancies and future vacancies that may occur while the eligibility list remains active.
Parking Enforcement Officers work independently throughout the City, patrolling assigned areas to ensure compliance with applicable City and State parking laws, ordinances, and regulations. Duties include monitoring parking areas, issuing citations as authorized, responding to and conducting initial investigations of citizen complaints, providing information to the public regarding parking regulations, and performing other related enforcement duties.
The nature of parking enforcement work requires employees to work independently and exercise sound judgment while interacting with members of the public. Assignments may includeevening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Temporary, Non-Benefited Appointment:
The positions offered through this recruitment are temporary, non-benefited appointments established to meet a specific and/or time-limited operational need of the City. Temporary positions are not allocated by the City Council and are not part of the City’s classified service. Appointment to a temporary position does not constitute appointment to the classified service and does not confer classified-service status or rights.
These positions are not eligible for the City’s regular employee benefit package.Temporary employees do not serve a probationary period. A temporary appointment is limited in duration and may be modified or terminated by the City at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, City policies, and any applicable employment agreements. Temporary employment does not create an expectation or guarantee of continued employment, permanent appointment, or future appointment to the classified service.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Strive for providing exceptional customer service
- Be safety oriented and adhere to all safety regulations and standards
- Possess the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within the team
- Conducts oneself in a courteous, professional and responsible manner
- Has a satisfactory and safe driving record that meets the City's Driving Standard
The selection process may include a minimum qualifications assessment, application and supplemental questionnaire scored review, and/or a skills exam.
How to Apply:
Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Additional Requirements:
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.
- Patrol an assigned route on foot and/or driving a parking enforcement vehicle
- Inspect and operate vehicles used to patrol regulated parking areas
- Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes and issue citations
- Explain code and policy requirements
- Provide assistance and general information related to program area to a diverse population
- Respond to parking complaints and inquiries regarding enforcement and control activities
- Identify vehicles in violation of preferential parking regulations
- Provide information to the public regarding location of streets, buildings and points of interest
- Operate a cell phone and maintain close communications with parking enforcement staff
- Maintain assigned equipment and supplies
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot computer programs, software and other related equipment used to perform required duties
- Report traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles and traffic hazards encountered in the course of work
- Maintain accurate log of daily parking enforcement activity
- Set-up and remove barricades and temporary signs, place and remove parking meter covers
- Perform field checks as necessary to help respond to contested parking citations
- Direct traffic
- Train new or temporary staff in the technical aspects of the job
- Perform related duties as assigned
Experience and Education:
License and Driving History Standard:
This classification requires the use of a City vehicle while conducting City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating Class C vehicles safely and must possess an appropriate valid California motor vehicle operator’s license.
Santa Rosa - A Wonderful Place to Call Home:
The City of Santa Rosa is located just 55 miles north of San Francisco and 30 miles east of the Pacific Ocean with a population of approximately 180,000. Santa Rosa is the seat of Sonoma County and the center of trade, government, commerce, and medical facilities for the North Bay. The surrounding area is home to over a hundred wineries and vineyards and many beautiful parks and recreational facilities, including golf courses. Santa Rosa is in the center of a nationally recognized cycling area. We boast many attractions associated with large cities, including a symphony, performing arts center, theater productions and internationally recognized restaurants, yet still retain the warmth and small town feel of decades past. Santa Rosa has been named one of the 50 greenest cities in the United States with one of the top five mid-sized downtowns in California.
