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.

REQUIRED
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.

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.

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:

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  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.