JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Parking Enforcement Coordinator

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 2000

 

ORG/POS #:  2360/1177

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To coordinate and supervise the enforcement of the City of Little Rock parking regulations in timed and metered parking areas by ensuring the continual patrol of assigned districts.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Assistant Director of Public Works.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Schedules work and assigns districts of Parking Enforcement Technicians ensuring sufficient staffing; patrols and modifies districts as necessary for backup.

 

2.         Plans and directs the activities of the Office Assistant III and Parking Enforcement Technicians.

 

3.         Sets computer for transfer of traffic ticket information from electronic ticket writers to mainframe computer on a daily basis.

 

4.         Researches and makes recommendations to the Assistant Director of Public Works regarding operational problems, complaints, public concerns and inquiries.

 

5.         Conducts training and develops training materials for new employees regarding traffic regulations and proper procedures for issuing parking tickets.

 

6.         Conducts research, surveys, and studies required for long-range planning relating to the installation and removal of parking meters and the monitoring of parking time zones.

 

7.         Conducts surveys and studies required for Division planning; prepares reports and makes recommendations to the Assistant Director of Public Works.

 

8.         Maintains database of traffic tickets by means of transferring data from electronic ticket writers to mainframe computer by uploading and downloading files.

 

9.         Maintains and checks electronic ticket writers daily to ensure transfer of data and proper functioning.

 

10.       Ensures adequate parking is available to downtown business owners and vendors by meeting with individuals to resolve complaints relating to parking.

 

11.       Answers citizens questions and complaints; explains traffic ordinances as necessary.

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12.       Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure items requested have been budgeted; approves requisitions which comply with budget and procedural constraints.

 

13.       Voids parking tickets issued to individuals attending jury duty for the U.S. Federal and Pulaski County Circuit Courts.

 

14.       Maintains computer software, including communications and database software, by installing upgrades.

 

15.       Monitors monthly budget reports to ensure Division budget amounts are not exceeded; notifies Assistant Director of Public Works of excessive expenditures.

 

16.       Answers questions from Parking Enforcement Technicians in field when questions arise concerning proper parking procedures.

 

17.       Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Supports Police and Courts by producing daily and monthly reports relating to parking tickets.

 

2.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to Parking Enforcement Technicians and Office Assistant III.

JOB SPECIFICATION

PARKING ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in the supervision of the enforcement of Little Rock parking regulations in timed and metered parking areas.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 2000

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Schedules work and assigns districts of Parking Enforcement Technicians ensuring sufficient staffing; patrols and modifies districts as necessary for backup.

 

Plans and directs the activities of the Office Assistant III and Parking Enforcement Technicians.

 

Sets computer for transfer of traffic ticket information from electronic ticket writers to mainframe computer on a daily basis.

 

Researches and makes recommendations to the Assistant Director of Public Works regarding operational problems, complaints, public concerns and inquiries.

 

Conducts training and develops training materials for new employees regarding traffic regulations and proper procedures for issuing parking tickets.

 

Conducts research, surveys, and studies required for long-range planning relating to the installation and removal of parking meters and the monitoring of parking time zones.

 

Conducts surveys and studies required for Division planning; prepares reports and makes recommendations to the Assistant Director of Public Works.

 

Maintains database of traffic tickets by means of transferring data from electronic ticket writers to mainframe computer by uploading and downloading files.

 

Maintains and checks electronic ticket writers daily to ensure transfer of data and proper functioning.

 

Ensures adequate parking is available to downtown business owners and vendors by meeting with individuals to resolve complaints relating to parking.

 

Answers citizens questions and complaints; explains traffic ordinances as necessary.

 

Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure items requested have been budgeted; approves requisitions which comply with budget and procedural constraints.

 

Ensures parking tickets issued to individuals attending jury duty for the U.S. Federal and Pulaski County Circuit Courts are voided.

 

Maintains computer software, including communications and database software, by installing upgrades.

 

Monitors monthly budget reports to ensure division budget amounts are not exceeded; notifies Assistant Director of Public Works of excessive expenditures.

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Answers questions from Parking Enforcement Technicians in field when questions arise concerning proper parking procedures.

 

Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Comprehensive knowledge of Little Rock parking regulations.

 

Comprehensive knowledge of parking and sign regulations within the City of Little Rock.

 

Good knowledge of streets and locations within the City of Little Rock metered parking area.

 

Good knowledge of research and evaluation methods and techniques.

 

Good knowledge of survey techniques.

 

Good knowledge of the budget process.

 

Some knowledge of computer fundamentals and communications and database software.

 

Some knowledge of basic mathematics.

 

Skill in the operation of an electronic ticket writer.

 

Skill in the operation of two-way communication equipment.

 

Skill in the operation of a computer terminal.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission vehicle.

 

Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively.

 

Ability to walk for extended periods of time up to the majority of the length of a work shift.

 

Ability to conduct research, survey, and studies.

 

Ability to operate a meter enforcement vehicle.

 

Ability to read and interpret traffic ordinances.

 

Ability to schedule and supervise the work of parking ordinance enforcement staff.

 

Ability to analyze and prepare reports of research findings.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, with individuals, and in writing.

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ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of two years of college coursework; at least two (2) years of work experience with inspection, regulation enforcement, security, or a related area; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

 

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                               YES                               NO

Lifting (lbs.)		ü
Carrying (lbs.)		ü
Stooping, Bending		ü
Kneeling, Squatting		ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)		ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                               YES                               NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts		ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust		ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals		ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)		ü