Salary: $19.41 - $21.36 Hourly Location : Boca Raton, FL Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 04025 Department: Financial Services Division: Parking Services 12/05801 Opening Date: 10/21/2024 Closing Date: 10/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: U Job Description Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca SCHEDULE A 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3 - 4 days per week including weekends as needed SCHEDULE B 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 3 - 4 nights per week including weekends as needed Essential Functions Performs a variety of routine law enforcement and public contact work in enforcing codes and ordinances governing parking, and assisting the public by providing information about parking locations and regulations. TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:
- Monitors the flow of vehicles in timed parking areas and no parking areas; issues citations for parking violations such as overtime parking, illegal parking in handicap, truck, bus and fire hydrant zones, double- parking, parking on the wrong side of the street, expired paid parking areas, and related violations;
- Observes the licensing of parked vehicles, and issues citations to improperly licensed vehicles, such as vehicles with expired license plate registrations;
- Monitors and enforces the responsibility of construction sites to provide and maintain safe walk areas for pedestrians;
- Reports and monitors dangerous road and sidewalk conditions; monitors traffic signals and signs; and reports any malfunctions;
- Identifies and records information on possible abandoned or stolen vehicles, and reports same to proper authorities;
- Monitors safety of children, pets and parked cars in assigned enforcement area;
- Assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, traffic safety, traffic direction, etc;
- Operates a hand-held computerized system to check registrations, report stolen vehicles, request assistance in emergency situations and relay information regarding work situations and suspicious activity;
- Answers a variety of questions from the public regarding parking regulations, parking facilities, basic traffic regulations, location of public facilities, points of interest, and other public information;
- Performs light Parking meter maintenance such as washing and rinsing the exterior. Installing printer paper, cleaning EMV card Readers, Bill Validators, and coin acceptors, using cleaning cards and solutions. Use meter service menu to determine if the meter is operating within designed guideline.
- Serves as a member of various employee committees as assigned.
- Provide backup for related positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of modern parking enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment necessary to enforce parking ordinances. Knowledge of the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations. Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Ability to interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures using tact, patience and courtesy. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors and the public. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to learn the City's geography. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent; and One (1) year of general office, communications, or public contact work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES: Possess State of Florida parking enforcement specialist certification to issue parking citations or obtain certification within 90 days from date of appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May occasionally be required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be capable of performing work while tolerating cold, hot, high humidity and rainy days without air conditioning with continuous lifting, kneeling, bending, and the ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds. POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS: Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Workers' Compensation
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY Part-Time EmployeesELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment. MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds. 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02 Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license - or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire?
- Yes, I have a valid Florida driver's license
- No, I do not have a Florida driver's license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
- No, I do not have a Florida driver's license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
03 What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
04 How many years of experience do you have in public contact customer service work?
- I have no previous experience
- 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
- 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
- 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
- 5 years or more
05 Do you possess a State of Florida parking enforcement specialist certification to issue parking citations?If Yes , please upload and attach a copy with your online application.
06 If you do not possess State of Florida parking enforcement specialist certification, will you be able to obtain certification within 90 days from date of appointment.
07 Please briefly summarize your experience in public contact customer service work.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: See Resume will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state N/A
08 Which schedule are you interested in?
- Schedule A (Days)
- Schedule B (Nights)
- I am interested in and available to work either of the listed schedules
09 Duties for this position might include performing work while tolerating cold, hot, high humidity and rainy days without air conditioning with continuous lifting, kneeling, bending, and the ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
10 To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
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