Overview
Position Title:Parking Control Officer – TE
Company:City Of Abilene Texas
Location: Walnut, TX
Job Description:
Under general supervision, to perform public contact work in enforcing parking code compliance; to patrol an assigned area to enforce the City parking codes through issuance of citations; and to perform a variety of clerical duties. Selected candidates will maintain the highest professional levels of customer service by utilizing efficient problem-solving techniques to address customer concerns or inquiries.
Responsibilities:
- Patrol an assigned area of the City checking for parking violations, improper and illegal parking; write citations. Call Dispatch when an eligible vehicle is located for towing.
- Assist with training new or temporary staff.
- Assist citizens with directions and other needed information or assistance.
- Report traffic accidents, hazards and emergencies.
- Perform a variety of office duties including entering computer data, filing accident reports, sketching accident diagrams, running copies, and handling various non-technical duties.
- Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities.
- Maintenance and accounting for all ticket writing electronics and tickets issued throughout each work day.
Requirements:
- Work frequently involves dealing with difficult people in high pressure and/or conflict situations.
- Works near moving and/or heavy traffic.
- Walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis and routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution such as those encountered in general outdoor conditions.
- Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and twist.
- Remain on your feet and walk at least 1.65 miles within an hour each hour of the designated shift.