Parking Services Compliance Agent

Burlington Electric Department; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burlington is seeking a Parking Enforcement Officer to enforce parking ordinances with safety and equity, issue tickets, and coordinate towing when necessary. The role also serves as a customer service representative for on-street and off-street parking resources and assists customers with multiple parking payment platforms.

Shifts include varied hours: Tue–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun–Thu 9am–5pm, and Tue, Wed, Thu 3pm–11pm with Fri/Sat 1pm–9pm. AFSCME union Local afscme; pay grade 11.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Must pass data security/background check (fingerprinting).
• Must be able to walk/stand for long periods (7–12 hours).
• Evenings, overnights, holidays and weekends work required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol area/route; identify violations and issue tickets, coordinate towing when needed.
• Engage with community as City ambassador; assist public with parking info and resources.
• Relay complaints to Parking Services Coordinator.
• Coordinate towing with City departments during parking bans for street cleaning/plowing.
• Assist customers with self-service/self-pay equipment.
• Stay informed about events in the Chittenden County area.
• Monitor phones, radios, cameras, alarms, and weather equipment.
• Monitor garage environment; report hazards to supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of work activities per policy.
• Provide admin support to Parking Services Coordinator as needed.
• Respond to subpoenas to testify in court.
• Conduct Vehicle Inspection Number certification as needed.
• Assist police officers as requested.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Purpose This position is responsible for enforcing parking related ordinances in the City of Burlington, through a lens of safety and equity, by issuing tickets and coordinating the towing of vehicles that pose a safety risk or infringe on equitable parking opportunities. Additionally, this position acts as a customer service representative regarding parking services in City’s the on-street and off-street parking resources. This position includes providing information, assistance, and support to customers using the various parking payment platforms the City offers.

General Purpose This position is responsible for enforcing parking related ordinances in the City of Burlington, through a lens of safety and equity, by issuing tickets and coordinating the towing of vehicles that pose a safety risk or infringe on equitable parking opportunities. Additionally, this position acts as a customer service representative regarding parking services in City’s the on-street and off-street parking resources. This position includes providing information, assistance, and support to customers using the various parking payment platforms the City offers.

General Purpose This position is responsible for enforcing parking related ordinances in the City of Burlington, through a lens of safety and equity, by issuing tickets and coordinating the towing of vehicles that pose a safety risk or infringe on equitable parking opportunities. Additionally, this position acts as a customer service representative regarding parking services in City’s the on-street and off-street parking resources. This position includes providing information, assistance, and support to customers using the various parking payment platforms the City offers.

Union Affiliation: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Pay Grade 11: $24.02 - $26.73 Hourly

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

We Current Have Three Openings For The Following Shifts

• Tuesday through Saturday, from 9am to 5pm,
• Sunday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm and,
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3pm to 11pm, and Friday and Saturday from 1pm to 9pm

Essential Job Functions

• Patrol assigned area/route and identify vehicles parked in violation of posted safety regulations (hydrants, here to corner, blocked driveways, un-registered, etc.) and/or equity regulations (meters, handicapped, abandoned, scoff, etc.), issue tickets and, as necessary, coordinate vehicle towing with the Parking Services Coordinator.
• Serve as ambassador for the City of Burlington by actively engaging with and providing assistance to the community related to parking, including directing vehicles to alternate parking resources when necessary. Respond to questions and inquiries from the general public, and provide information regarding parking services, regulations, procedures, directions, etc. in a professional manner.
• Relay complaints received the Parking Services Coordinator.
• During parking bans work with towing services and other City departments to remove vehicles as necessary to ensure expeditious and effective street cleaning and plowing operations.
• Assist customers with the use of self-service/self-pay equipment.
• Remain informed of special events and attractions in the Chittenden County area.
• Monitor phones, radios, surveillance cameras, door alarms, and weather-related equipment as directed.
• Monitor garage environment and report unusual events or hazardous conditions to supervisor or security.
• Monitor and count parked vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records of work activities in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to Parking Services Coordinator as needed.
• Respond to subpoena to testify in court as needed.
• Conduct Vehicle Inspection Number certification as needed.
• Provide assistance to police officers as requested.

Non Essential Job Functions

• Assist with training new staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Must have no prior felony or misdemeanor convictions.
• Must successfully pass a data security certification and background investigation (including fingerprinting).
• Must be able to walk and remain standing for long periods of time, (7-12 hours per day.)
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance at all times and adhere to the City uniform policy.
• Ability to hold and operate two-way radio and/or cell phone required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, required.
• Ability to work evenings, overnight, holidays and weekends, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally, required and in writing, preferred.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies, required.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and public in a professional and courteous manner, required.
• Ability to deal with stressful and confrontational customers in a professional manner, required.

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services. In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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