Citywide Parking Enforcement Officer

Kinsley Power Systems; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Vacation and sick leave eligible

Sick Incentive Pay eligible

3 Personal Days

14 Paid Holidays

City transportation benefits

Job summary

The City of Cambridge Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to enforce parking rules and regulations across city streets and lots. You will ticket overtime and permit violations, patrol routes, and document enforcement activities.

Responsibilities include writing reports, responding to weather-related regulations, and working outdoors in all conditions. The role requires clear communication, regulation interpretation, and strong public-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret regulations and read signs.
• Ability to deal with a diverse general public in a professional manner.
• Ability to manage conflict and de-escalate difficult situations.
• Basic math skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Tickets illegally parked cars using a handheld Ticketing Device.
• Patrols assigned routes, such as parking lots and City streets.
• Electronically monitors vehicles parked in both metered and non-metered areas in order to ticket overtime and permit parking violators.
• Enforces the City’s snow and ice regulations during winter months by issuing notices to homeowners that have not safely cleared their property.
• Prepares and writes reports relative to enforcement duties, and performs related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Regulation interpretation

Conflict de-escalation

Written communication

Basic math

Tools

Handheld Ticketing Device

Radio

Ticketing supplies

Job description

The City of Cambridge Department of Transportation is seeking personnel to enforce parking rules and regulations across city streets and lots. You will ticket overtime and permit violations, patrol routes, and document enforcement activities.

Responsibilities include writing reports, responding to weather-related regulations, and working outdoors in all conditions. The role requires clear communication, regulation interpretation, and strong public-facing skills.