PARKING OFFICER

The Missouri S&T Parking Operations Officer plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with parking regulations, maintaining parking facilities and equipment, and supporting campus safety and event operations. This position involves operating vehicles, walking, enforcing parking rules, assisting with customer inquiries, and collaborating closely with the Police Department and Parking Manager. Parking Officers operate independently, exercising sound judgment and initiative while performing their duties with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Parking Enforcement

• Operate a university vehicle safely to patrol parking lots
• Walk in university parking lots to issue tickets, in all weather conditions
• Use parking software to issue parking citations for violations
• Boot and/or tow vehicles, as necessary
• Conduct regular safety checks across campus

Facility Maintenance

• Maintain parking meters, including coin collection, repairs, mechanism replacements, and functionality checks
• Manage garage equipment by troubleshooting paper jams, replacing rolls, lifting gates, and assisting customers with QR codes
• Clean garage screens daily

Customer Assistance

• Assist walk-in customers and answer phone inquiries in the office
• Provide parking support for campus events, including setting up cones, barricades, and traffic control
• Help visitors navigate parking facilities, including lots and the subsurface parking garage

Administrative Duties

• Stay updated on Missouri S&T Parking Operations Rules and Regulations
• Collaborate with the Parking Manager on event planning and execution
• Enter and submit timesheets accurately
• Complete required online training
• Monitor and respond to work emails promptly
• Maintain and properly use parking enforcement and safety equipment
• Maintain clean workstation, vehicle, and uniform

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Ability to learn and master various software programs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent writing and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with decision-making abilities
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• High level of accuracy and accountability

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• A valid driver's license
• This position requires physical stamina to walk long distances and lift 50-70 pounds daily and is subject to seasonal weather conditions

• Familiarity with parking management systems and campus operations is a plus.
• This position is integral to maintaining a safe, organized, and customer-friendly parking experience on campus. Parking Officers are detail-oriented, skilled in multitasking, work independently, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $15.50 to $16.00 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 4
University Title: OPERATIONS SUPPORT TECH I
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 573-341-4241.

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