HomeMy WebLinkAboutParking Enforcement AttendentCITY OF IOWA CITY - Job Description
Job Class # 03-07 FLSA Non-Exempt Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Parking Enforcement Attendant
Department: Transportation Services
Division: Parking
Supervisor: Operations Supervisor Job Summary
Under immediate direction, patrols and issues tickets for illegal parking violations to customers in the
City’s parking facilities and streets. Answers questions and provides directions to the general public.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Patrols City parking ramps, streets, alleys and lots; issues tickets for illegal parking at prohibited zones.
Enforces parking meters.
Chalks vehicles in loading zones and issues tickets if vehicle is over time limit; calls for wrecker
service as needed.
Checks vehicles for impound; impounds vehicles at direction of office; transports persons to pay
outstanding tickets.
Performs cashier duties on a relief basis; receives parking tickets from customers; collects money
and makes change in the City’s parking facilities.
Answers questions and gives directions to customers; directs problems or concerns to appropriate
City department; assists customers, as needed.
Reports vandalism, auto accidents, debris and faulty equipment on City parking facilities and on City
streets; appears in court to testify for City; answers appeals for tickets in question.
Picks up mail, delivers papers to various departments and answers phone as needed.
Operates City vehicles in performance of duties.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Job Class #03-07 Parking
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Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to
finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk
and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or
airborne particles, darkness or poor lighting and moving vehicles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification One year customer service experience required. Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass a criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
None specified. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of City parking codes. Knowledge of all parking validation procedures. Skills in operation of
computer, cash register and adding machine. Skills in observation and communication. Ability to read
and understand written materials to record work activities or keep records. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to reconcile payments and handle money.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.