Community Parking Enforcement Specialist

City of Gainesville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gainesville is seeking a Transportation Parking Operations employee to manage municipal parking meters, enforcement, and related duties. The role reports to a supervisor and emphasizes parking enforcement and maintenance of equipment.

Ideal candidates will have basic education and public-facing experience, plus familiarity with parking software and a valid driver license. The position demands reliability and regular attendance in a city department setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency; two years of public contact experience.
• Experience with parking management software (T2 Flex, Flexpoint, PassportParking or similar) is desirable.
• Licenses: valid driver license required; Florida license within 30 days of start date.
• Successful completion of Parking Enforcement Specialist Course within six months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
• Issues citations for parking violations and enforces parking regulations per Florida Statutes and City ordinances.
• Participates in judicial proceedings by giving depositions and testifying at hearings.
• Assist the public with routine parking questions and provide timely, courteous service.
• Observe and report hazardous conditions needing repair.
• Perform routine inspections of municipal parking equipment and facilities for maintenance and cleanliness.
• Assist in parking meter operations; including installation, removal, collection, auditing, and maintenance.
• Attend work on a continuous and regular basis.

Job description

City of Gainesville is seeking a Transportation Parking Operations employee to manage municipal parking meters, enforcement, and related duties. The role reports to a supervisor and emphasizes parking enforcement and maintenance of equipment.

Ideal candidates will have basic education and public-facing experience, plus familiarity with parking software and a valid driver license. The position demands reliability and regular attendance in a city department setting.