FIELD SUPVSR I - PARKING ENFORCEMENT

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago – Department of Finance seeks a Field Supervisor I for Parking Enforcement to supervise Parking Enforcement Aides engaged in enforcing parking regulations and restrictions. The role includes preparing assignments, monitoring activities, training staff, and coordinating with other units.

The position requires leadership, knowledge of parking ordinances, and the ability to testify in hearings. Location varies; days/hours vary; career service.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in enforcing parking regulations and restrictions.
• Associate’s degree or higher plus one year of enforcement experience.
• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Parking Enforcement Aides in identifying and issuing citations for parking violations.
• Prepares daily work assignments and route/schedule coverage for events.
• Trains staff on parking ordinances and citation procedures.
• Reviews activity reports and evaluates subordinate staff performance.
• Maintains liaison with other units and City agencies to coordinate enforcement.
• Operates handheld citation equipment and ensures staff can testify in hearings.

Skills

Enforcement experience

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Description - FIELD SUPVSR I - PARKING ENFORCEMENT (420578)

Job Number: 420578

Department of Finance

Number of Positions: 1

These positions are open to the general public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (S.E.I.U.) LOCAL 73 (BU 02). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.

• Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
• Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
• Select your correct bargaining unit
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Under general supervision, the class participates in and supervises the work activities of Parking Enforcements Aides engaged in enforcing parking regulations and restrictions; and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

• Oversees a group of Parking Enforcement Aides engaged in identifying and issuing citations for parking violations pertaining to street signs, parking meters, and fire hydrants
• Prepares daily work assignments, assigning staff to patrol specific routes or areas to enforce the city’s parking ordinances
• Prepares work schedules to ensure adequate coverage for special events
• Monitors field activities by making site visits to ensure proper enforcement of parking regulations and restrictions
• Transports subordinates to and from assigned patrol areas
• Trains staff on the provisions of parking ordinances and procedures for writing and issuing citations for parking violations
• Reviews work activity reports and evaluates work performance of subordinate staff
• Evaluates the number of parking citations issues on various routes and makes changes in work assignments to increase productivity
• Meets with subordinate staff to discuss and resolve problems relating to field activities
• Acts as a liaison to other units and City agencies to assist in coordinating parking enforcement activities
• Prepares productivity reports for management review
• Carries/wears and operates hand-held computer equipment to issue parking citations for parking violations pertaining to streets signs, parking meters, and fire hydrants
• Ensures subordinate personnel are available to testify in hearings on citations issued for parking violations

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: Varies

Days/Hours: Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in the enforcement of parking regulations and restrictions OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree or higher, plus one (1) year of work experience in enforcement of parking regulations and restrictions

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois Driver’s license is required

Working Conditions

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes, or dust
• Exposure to hostile and potentially violent situations
• General office environment

Equipment

• Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)
• Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, scanner)
• Hand-held computer and parking citation printer
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., shoes, gloves, vest)
• Specialized safety equipment (e.g., bullet-proof vest)

Selection Requirements

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills test and complete an interview. The test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the test results have been analyzed and compiled. Candidates who pass the exam will be selected for an interview. The interviewed bidders receiving a passing score on the exam and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position based on the interview will be selected according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Application Evaluation

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

Commitment to Diversity

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

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