Salary: $25.26 - $27.12 Hourly Location : Boca Raton, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 04004 Department: Financial Services Division: Parking Services 12/05801 Opening Date: 10/21/2024 Closing Date: 10/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: N Job DescriptionGENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs a variety of routine law enforcement and public contact work in enforcing codes and ordinances governing parking, and assisting the public by providing information about parking locations and regulations. Oversees the work of part time employees in order to ensure that work assignments are completed correctly, safely, and in a timely manner. Essential FunctionsTYPICAL FUNCTIONS: Demonstrates a superior understanding of parking regulations within the City of Boca Raton. Performs complex parking enforcement and investigation of complaints. Collects cash/coins from meters, performs meter installations, and addresses customer service issues. Patrols assigned areas to enforce the City's parking regulations and inspect meters. Issues summons, explains parking regulations and procedures to vehicle operators and contacts towing company as needed. Distributes daily assignments and provides assistance to Part Time Parking Enforcement Representatives concerning parking enforcement activities. Exercises initiative and independent judgment in the resolution of routine daily issues and problems. Operates a hand-held computerized system to check status of metered parking spaces and other related parking violations, and issues citations accordingly. Maintains accurate chalking records for vehicles parked in various timed sections in the City. Monitors safety of children, pets and parked cars in assigned enforcement area; Assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, traffic safety, traffic direction, etc; Reports and monitors dangerous road and sidewalk conditions; monitors traffic signals and signs; Identifies and records information on possible abandoned or stolen vehicles, and reports same to proper authorities; Answers a variety of questions from the public regarding parking regulations, parking facilities, basic traffic regulations, location of public facilities, points of interest, and other public information; Serves as a member of various employee committees as assigned; Provide backup for related positions. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of parking operations and enforcement, including the maintenance and repair of parking equipment. Working knowledge of use and care of mechanical and power hand tools. Read, understand, enforce, and explain diagrams, municipal codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and other parking enforcement policies and procedures using tact, patience and courtesy. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Basic knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques. Perform mathematical calculations as required. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Drive city vehicles in safe and efficient manner, while observing state and local traffic laws. Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public and private sector entities, other employees, and the general public and to provide information and assistance as requested. Minimum and Preferred QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of one (1) year of paid work experience in parking systems operations and enforcement, or a closely related field is required. CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES: Possess State of Florida parking enforcement specialist certification to issue parking citations or obtain certification within 90 days from date of appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period. Required to work nights, weekends and holidays, as necessary, to perform assigned responsibilities. POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS: The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Workers' Compensation
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. BENEFITS SUMMARY Full-Time Non-Bargaining EmployeesANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours. Year of Service Accrual 0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month 5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month 10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month 15 full years and over 14 hours per month CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year. SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows: Years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50% HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan. CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year - Paid during the month of December. Year of Service Benefit 5 to 10 full years $600 annually 10 to 15 full years $800 annually 15 full years and over $1,100 annually RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
- An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
- An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
- The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available. HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays. FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds. MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year. EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft. 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02 Do you possess a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment?
03 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? NOTE: Proof of education is a required condition of employment.
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade or Vocational School
- Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
04 Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of paid work experience in parking systems operations and enforcement, or a closely related field?
05 If you answered closely related field to the above question, please describe your experience. What was your role? How long did you perform these duties?This experience must be clearly listed on your application.NOTE: See Resume will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state N/A 06 How many years do you have in parking systems operations and enforcement?
- No previous experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience or more
07 Please briefly summarize your experience in parking systems operations and enforcement.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: See Resume will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state N/A 08 Do you possess a State of Florida parking enforcement specialist certification to issue parking citations?If Yes , please upload and attach a copy with your online application.
09 If you do not possess State of Florida parking enforcement specialist certification, will you be able to obtain certification within 90 days from date of appointment.
10 To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?
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