Parking Enforcement Officer (Part-Time)

Parking Enforcement Specialist CertificationApplicants MUST have this certification at the time of application. This minimum requirement cannot be waived. Please note it will be 8 hour shifts, 4 days a week (Total of 32 hours a week). Flexibility is a MUST since shifts can range from anywhere between 7:00AM and 3:30PM 2:00PM and 2:00AM. Exact shift will be provided after training is completed.Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don't Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let's Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website.This is routine work in the enforcement of parking regulations. Employees in this class are responsible for the patrol of assigned geographical areas on foot or by of motor vehicle to inspect vehicle parking and issue citations as necessary. Work may be performed during adverse weather conditions. General supervision is provided through observation of work in progress and review of citations issued. Employees in this class are responsible for safe guarding property and patrons at City owned parking facilities. Incumbent will write parking citations for all parking violations stated within Chapter 72 of the Code.- Patrols assigned areas to inspect for adherence to motor vehicle parking regulations.- Writes citations and affixes to vehicles; explains procedures for disposition of citations. - Explains parking regulations to public, provides directions; informs public of available parking facilities. - Reports damage to parking meters and signage. - Completes reports of incidents occurring in assigned areas. - Utilizes mobilization restriction device or contacts towing company for vehicles with unpaid parking violations. - Operates hand held computer device for issuance of citations. - Provides supervisor with daily reports as required. - Relays directives and provides information to pedestrians and motorists. - Provides testimony in court regarding parking violations. - Assists supervisor in reviewing city-wide enforcement zones for increased coverage. - Monitors and issues parking violations to Valet parking. - Assists and explains usage of master meters to the public. - Informs supervisor of maintenance issues such as shrubbery and potholes and responds to calls for assistance. - Patrols municipal parking facilities on foot or motorized vehicles for parking violations, vandalism, theft, graffiti, and reports to proper supervisor. - Assists with traffic control in and around public parking garage. - Informs supervisor of accidents, emergencies, potentially hazardous traffic conditions, report broken meters and master meters, missing or damaged signs and malfunctioning traffic lights, on the street, in the lots and in all municipal facilities. - Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation. - Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers. - Performs related work as required for this position description only.The RequirementsREQUIRED High School Diploma or GED equivalent; plus two (2) years of experience in an occupation requiring public contact. Certification as a Parking Enforcement Specialist. PREFERRED Associate's Degree; plus four (4) years of experience in an occupation requiring public contact. Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements. PARKING ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION: Applicants must have this certification at the time of application. This minimum requirement cannot be waived. Applicants are encouraged to attach a copy of their Parking Enforcement Specialist certification to their employment application. WORK SCHEDULE: The assigned work days and hours for this position will vary to include nights, weekends and holidays.The Examination Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date. Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs .Additional Information Following an initial review of your application, if you are selected to move forward and receive a job offer which you accept, you will then be invited to Vetted—our screening platform—where you will be prompted to upload the required documentation. All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment. EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications). The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.