PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FT

The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer.

This is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt position based on a 40-hour work week with an hourly pay range of $15.76 - $19.70. This position is part of the Public Employees Union (PEU) collective bargaining agreement. The individual in this position will work at the Casino Beach Complex located at 10 South Ocean Blvd, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460. 

In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 14 Paid Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctioning electronic parking devices; repairs, rebuilds and replaces related equipment including fuses, switches, wiring, cables, etc., per schematics and diagrams.  
• Participates in daily preventative maintenance of parking pay stations via testing and adjustments. 
• Responds to complaints of malfunctioning electronic meters and repairs or replaces as required.
• Assist Parking personnel in retrieval, recording, storing and collection of revenue from pay stations in accordance to city procedures.
• Collects revenue from electronic single and multi-space meters.
• Assist patrons with questions regarding pay stations and general parking and customer service inquiries.
• Issue and inform the public on citations. 
• Maintains department vehicle and equipment in terms of safe operation, appearance, security and preventive maintenance.
• May lay out, remove or install new meters as required by City parking ordinances.
• Set up and place barricades, cones, etc. where directed. 
• Performs “stand-by” duty and responds to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs to malfunctioning electronic equipment.
• May perform duties of other classifications in the division on an as-needed basis.
• Works with local sheriff’s office to provide a safe environment at the city’s parking areas.
• Will require nights, weekends and holiday work.
• Fill in for Parking Operations Supervisor when needed.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Must be able to work Tuesday-Saturday 12:30pm-9:00 pm

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of standard methods, practices, materials and equipment utilized in Electronic maintenance and repair work, including IPS Pay Stations or other types.
  • Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
  • Working knowledge of standard methods, practices, materials and equipment utilized by Parking 

Services.

• Working knowledge and skill in use and care of mechanical and power hand tools.
• Knowledge of City of Lake Worth Beach municipal parking ordinances.
• Ability to issue citations and give quality customer service. 
• Ability to analyze electronic equipment, diagnose malfunctions and make necessary repairs.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform both delicate and rough mechanical work.
• Ability to read and understand diagrams.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately.
• Ability to run, walk, kneel, stoop, crouch and stand for long periods of time.  
• Ability to withstand adverse weather conditions and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain time and work records, and prepare reports daily using basic arithmetic.
• Ability to learn and keep abreast of changes in related meter and computer technologies.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, parking 

device manufacturers’ representatives and the general public.

• Knowledge of record keeping.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

High School Diploma or GED with one year or more of experience in maintenance and repair of complex electronic parking devices. Prefer Parking Enforcement Specialist Training (PEST) certified. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record.