Parking Enforcement Officer

Placer County is currently hiring for a seasonal Parking Enforcement Officer to ensure that the County's parking ordinances are enforced during the winter and early spring months. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking for an employment opportunity as a means of living and enjoying the Lake Tahoe area during the ski and snow season.

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016

The Parking Enforcement Officer ensures that the County's parking ordinances are enforced. During the winter, these parking ordinances are to ensure that the roadway areas in the North Lake Tahoe area are clear for snow plowing activities and safe for pedestrians. Using an official County vehicle, this position will patrol and issue parking citations in assigned areas where parking is controlled by the County ordinance or code. Ideal candidates will have the ability to work with the public in a professional customer service manner while ensuring compliance. In addition, this position will be required to drive in sometimes hazardous conditions and work in a cold and wet environment.

This position is Seasonal / Extra Help (non-benefited.) The position is expected to work up to 40 hours per week, including holidays and weekends.

Under general supervision, enforces County parking regulations by patrolling assigned areas and isssuing citations and warnings; orders impounding of illegally parked vehicles as necessary; and performs related work as required.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrols and issues parking citations in assigned areas where parking is controlled or prohibited by County ordinance or code.
• Orders impounding of illegally parked vehicles as necessary.
• Advises the public of parking regulations.
• Advises drivers to move vehicles parked illegally.
• Operates a radio-equipped vehicle in the performance of work.
• Answers complaints or requests for information in relation to parking violations or regulations.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Prepares and makes oral and written reports and makes court appearances as necessary.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One year of experience involving frequent public contact, preferably in a law enforcement agency.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. 

License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
 
Special Requirements:

• Willingness to work odd or unusual hours during special projects or emergency conditions, and in adverse weather conditions.
  

Knowledge of:

• Parking laws and ordinances.

Ability to:

• Apply the laws, regulations and ordinances governing the parking of motor vehicles on County roads.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.
• Maintain records and prepare concise reports.
• Carry out oral and written instructions.

Training & Experience Rating (100%)

Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be required to respond to an online Conviction History Questionnaire, which will be sent as a link on their notification that minimum qualifications have been met.  Failure to respond to this questionnaire within (3) three calendar days of the minimum qualification notification will result in disqualification from the examination.

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination, which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.  For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation and/or be bonded.

All new permanent employees, with the exception of sworn law enforcement and those in management and confidential groups, shall be required to join the employee organization or pay an 'Agency Fee' as a condition of employment.

The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification.  For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment and retaliation is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.