Parking Ambassador

PCI Municipal Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Municipal Services in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a parking enforcement assistant to tag illegally parked vehicles during daily patrols and assist the public with directions. The role requires walking long distances and knowledge of local parking rules.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, increasing to $18.00 after full training and sworn-in status. Applicants must be able to walk 8–14 miles daily, pass a background check and a drug screen, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of parking regulations.
• Moderate knowledge of Chattanooga geography.
• Ability to walk long distances in all weather conditions.
• Ability to read and understand signs.
• Ability to follow directives and exercise sound judgment.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Tag illegally parked vehicles during patrols.
• Assist the public as an ambassador and provide directions.
• Initiate procedure for towing or booting scofflaw vehicles.
• Call in bootable vehicles as needed.
• Use handheld device to take photos during the process.
• Check meters for proper functioning and report issues.
• Walk assigned routes and complete duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Walk long distances

Reading signs

Communication

Job description

Job Description:This position is responsible for the tagging of illegally parked vehicles during daily patrols of assigned routes. While on patrol, employees act as an Ambassador and assist the public in various situations such as giving directions and helping to inform drivers of where they can and cannot park. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour and will increase to $18.00 an hour once fully trained and sworn in.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Must use assigned hand held ticket writing device and printer.Patrols streets and lots on foot therefore must be able to walk and be on foot for a period of at least 8 hours.Identifies improperly parked vehicles.Provide excellent customer service to general public.Initiate procedure for having scofflaw vehicles towed or booted.Call in bootable vehicles.Utilize the hand held device to take photos as part of the process.Checks meters for proper functioning and reports broken, vandalized or missing meters.May work various shifts, weekends, evenings, and holidays.Walk assigned route in a timely mannerPerform activities, functions and other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.Qualifications:REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:Some knowledge of parking regulations.Moderate knowledge of the geography of Chattanooga.Ability to walk for long periods in all weather conditions (8 – 14 miles daily throughout Downtown Chattanooga)Ability to read and understand signs.Ability to complete work assignments, take and understand directives.Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying conditions.Must be able to pass background check and drug screen.