Salary: $14.55 Hourly Location : Laredo, TX Job Type: Full-time Job Number: B252265-2 Department: Engineering Division: Traffic Parking Opening Date: 10/17/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Job Description Enforces the City's parking ordinances in the downtown area. Issues citations. Applies device to immobilize vehicles. Inspects vehicles to prepare impound form and impounds vehicle. Collects parking meter revenues and parking lot fees. Counts revenues, prepares cash counts and deposits. Answers customer parking questions. Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical RequirementsESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Issues parking citations.
- Accepts payments within parking lot.
- Collects parking meter revenue.
- Installs and removes immobilization devices; impounds vehicles.
- Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIESKnowledge of:
- Knowledge of parking ordinances
- Knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation
- Knowledge of equipment operation and troubleshooting, such as immobilization devices, computer handheld devices, and scooters
- Knowledge of zone routes and city streets
Skills and Abilities:
- Skill in customer service delivery
- Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
- Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
- Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
- Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
- Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
- Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments Seldom
- Construction site
- Confined space
- Warehouse environment
Sometimes
- Office or similar indoor environment.
Often
- Outdoor environment
- Street environment (near moving traffic)
- Vehicles
- Other: Around moving traffic.
Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements. Sometimes
Often
- Individuals who are hostile or irate
- Individuals with known violent backgrounds
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Moving mechanical parts
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
- Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Travel Position will require the employee to travel Never:
- Regional travel
- National travel
- International travel
Sometimes:
Minimum QualificationsRequired Education and Experience
- High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
- At least one (1) year of experience in customer service or public contact.
Valid Licenses and CertificationsRequired Licenses or Certifications
- Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
The following Licenses and Certifications that must be obtained after employment. Continued employment is contingent on successfully obtaining required certification(s) and/or license(s) within the specified period of time indicated above from time of hire.
- Texas Motorcycle Driver License must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment
As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment. Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) ###-####, two days prior to the scheduled test or interview. City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values. The City of Laredo provides a benefit compensation package that includes the following for all Full-time regular employees:
- 10 days of paid vacation per year
- 6 1/2 days sick leave per year
- Pension plan
- 16 paid Holidays
- Paid health*
- Dental plan*
- Life insurance*
*30 day waiting periodFor a full description of our benefits, please visit our website at: under Employee Benefits 01 Are you a current regular full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee?
- I am a full-time City of Laredo employee
- I am a part-time City of Laredo
- I am not a full-time or part-time City of Laredo employee
02 What is your highest level of education?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
- 30 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 60 completed college hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD from an accredited college or university
- Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
- Other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
- None of the above
03 Do you have one (1) years of experience in customer service or public contact?
04 From the experience you provided on your application, list the name of the agencies you performed customer service or public contact with:
Note: Do not answer this question with See Resume or See Application . Doing so will automatically disqualify your application from the process.) 05 I understand that failure to complete
ALL sections of my application, including the Driver License , Education , Work Experience , Certifications and Licenses (if applicable), Agency-Wide Questions , and Job Specific Supplemental Questions will result in my application
not being processed.
- I have read and understood the above information.
- I have read and do not understand the above information. I will contact the Human Resources Department for further explanation.
Required Question