What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parking Compliance Specialist position at West Valley City?
Description
Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
Position Summary
The Parking Compliance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring vehicles comply with state and local parking laws, city ordinances, and issue citations for violations. Parking compliance specialists will seek out and monitor parking violations such as parking in a no-parking zone, timed parking, handicapped parking, and any other type of illegal parking. The Parking Enforcement Specialist may be able to complete and/or assist with vehicle impounds. This position requires communication with dispatch, law enforcement, and other city departments. The Parking Compliance Specialist will wear an approved city uniform that is well maintained and professional.
Starting Pay: $20.97 per hour; additional pay may be provided depending on experience
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week, shifts run Monday-Thursday or Wednesday-Saturday, 6AM-4PM or 10AM-8PM *shift assignment received upon hire
Benefits: Full Benefits; health, dental, and life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, vision reimbursement plan
Retirement: Utah Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)
Job Posting Close Date: May close any time after April 15th, 2025
Hiring Process
This is generally a 3-month process
- Application
- Background Packets
- First Review of Background
- Phone Screening (may be omitted)
- Preliminary Panel Interview
- Full Background Investigation
- Command Staff Panel Interview
- Conditional Offer of Employment
- Pre-employment Drug Screening
- Final Offer
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Patrol neighborhoods, businesses and respond to radio calls, and other communications identifying parking violations and citing the offender(s).
- Maintain accurate records and proper documentation using appropriate hardware and software.
- Prepare cases for court and appear in court as needed.
- May be required to attend and participate in neighborhood watch meetings, and other gatherings of concerned citizens.
- Operate city vehicles safely.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- A Parking Compliance Officer must be self-motivated, exercise initiative, sound judgment, and decision making.
- Ability to conduct oneself in a position that will require tact and good interpersonal skills.
- Be able to work responsibly under pressure.
- Ability to maintain positive public relations and confidences while dealing diplomatically with department heads, city council, city employees, and outside agencies, and the public.
Equipment
- Safely operating and parking a city vehicle.
- Be familiar with computers, monitors, touch screens, multi-media devices, iPads/tablets, mobile phones, printers, scanners, and other equipment as assigned.
- Be familiar with and able to use tools of the trade such as vehicle locking devices (“Boots”).
Education and/or Experience
- Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Language Skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Must possess a valid State of Utah Driver’s License and can safely operate a motor vehicle in various weather conditions.
Physical Demands
- Moderate physical effort requiring the “booting” of vehicles and the ability to move easily in and out of vehicles multiple times a day.
Work Environment
- This assignment is working from a vehicle with some office work.
- Much of the work will be in a vehicle with a computer, phone/tablet, and printer.
- The employee will be exposed to all weather conditions and high noise levels.
- Frequent exposure to stress because of human behavior and multiple tasks and assignments.
- Travel both inside and outside of West Valley City.
- Willingness and ability to work nights and weekends to accomplish tasks as needed.
If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" because you do not check every box in the posting, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
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