What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enforcement Officer (PT) position at Public Parking Authority of Pittsburgh?
POSITION SUMMARY :
The position is responsible for patrolling assigned routes, in their entirety and ticketing illegally parked vehicles found within scheduled routes. Involves shift work day and evening. May drive a vehicle to enforce street cleaning ,residential parking permit (RPP) areas and off-street metered lots. This position is included in the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Bargaining Unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Must be a City of Pittsburgh resident.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :
- Must use assigned hand-held ticket writing computer and printer.
- Patrols streets and lots on foot and by car.
- Identifies and tickets improperly parked vehicles such as : vehicles in no parking zone, with expired meters, without permits in permit areas, violations of the residential permit parking program, etc., on City of Pittsburgh streets and in lots in accordance with Pennsylvania State Motor Vehicle Code and City of Pittsburgh Code and Ordinances.
- Initiate procedure for having scofflaw vehicles booted.
- Notify "Boot and Tow" office when "bootable" vehicles are found where applicable.
- Utilize the hand-held ticket writers to take photos as part of the ticketing process. This includes photos of vehicle's plates, entire windshield, ticket placed on the vehicle and any signage needed to support your ticket issuance action.
- Check every meter and kiosk in assigned area to ensure it is functioning properly and report broken, vandalized or missing meters and kiosks. Officers will also remove any signage or stickers as basic clean up.
- Follows street sweeper in a vehicle to ticket illegally parked vehicles for DPW'S street cleaning detail.
- Attends scheduled hearings in court as requested or required.
- May refer Code violations (e.g., anti-litter ordinance, etc.) to Bureau of Building Inspection staff.
- Maintains accurate records manually and / or through automated methods.
- May work various shifts, weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Work cooperatively with the Pittsburgh Parking Court Magistrates, Bureau of Building Inspection staff and Public Works.
- Perform activities, functions and other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.
- Read and understand Parking Authority rules and regulations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES :
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
RESIDENCY :
BACKGROUND CHECK - DRUG TESTING
SPECIAL CERTIFICATES and LICENSES :