- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.
Parking Enforcement Workers spend a lot of their time Performing for or Working Directly with the Public. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, and Speech Clarity. Parking Enforcement Workers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Law and Government, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Active Listening and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Performing General Physical Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Handling and Moving Objects
Processing Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Interacting With Computers
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Training and Teaching Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Thinking Creatively
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Scheduling Work and Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Clarity
Far Vision
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
Near Vision
Response Orientation
Trunk Strength
Deductive Reasoning
Control Precision
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Perceptual Speed
Category Flexibility
Written Expression
Selective Attention
Auditory Attention
Finger Dexterity
Spatial Orientation
Visual Color Discrimination
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Flexibility of Closure
Glare Sensitivity
Time Sharing
Memorization
Static Strength
Reaction Time
Depth Perception
Gross Body Coordination
Night Vision
Extent Flexibility
Stamina
Hearing Sensitivity
Speed of Closure
Visualization
Speed of Limb Movement
Originality
Sound Localization
Number Facility
Fluency of Ideas
Rate Control
Dynamic Strength
Mathematical Reasoning
Gross Body Equilibrium
Peripheral Vision
Explosive Strength
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Clerical
Psychology
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
Transportation
Geography
Philosophy and Theology
Communications and Media
Administration and Management
Mathematics
Sociology and Anthropology
Mechanical
Personnel and Human Resources
Foreign Language
Telecommunications
Therapy and Counseling
Production and Processing
Economics and Accounting
Medicine and Dentistry
Design
History and Archeology
Engineering and Technology
Physics
Chemistry
Building and Construction
Wages
Washington
$46,110
District of Columbia
$45,340
California
$42,890
Oregon
$42,730
Ohio
$42,210
Nevada
$42,030
Oklahoma
$39,830
Illinois
$38,970
Wisconsin
$37,770
Massachusetts
$37,460
Connecticut
$37,420
Colorado
$37,020
New York
$35,910
Florida
$35,780
Delaware
$34,510
Hawaii
$32,970
Maryland
$32,970
Maine
$32,510
Iowa
$32,380
Wyoming
$31,930
Arizona
$31,700
New Hampshire
$31,600
Georgia
$30,540
North Carolina
$30,380
South Carolina
$30,290
Kansas
$30,040
Missouri
$29,810
Alabama
$28,940
New Jersey
$28,620
Michigan
$28,550
Virginia
$28,510
Indiana
$28,340
Montana
$28,210
Idaho
$27,210
Pennsylvania
$26,800
Texas
$25,390
Kentucky
$24,820
Mississippi
$24,520
Tennessee
$24,360
Louisiana
$22,110
West Virginia
$21,060
Utah
$18,440
Puerto Rico
$18,220
Skills
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Time Management
Service Orientation
Monitoring
Coordination
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Instructing
Management of Personnel Resources
Writing
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Operation and Control
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Persuasion
Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Systems Analysis
Mathematics
Systems Evaluation
Operations Analysis
Programming
Equipment Maintenance
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Recognition
Achievement
Work Styles
Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
Self Control
Integrity
Cooperation
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Leadership
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Achievement/Effort
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With External Customers
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Frequency of Decision Making
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Contact With Others
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Work With Work Group or Team
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Sitting
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Walking and Running
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Standing
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Consequence of Error
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
Level of Competition
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Duration of Typical Work Week
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Work Schedules
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk and record time of marking, and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
Train new or temporary staff.
Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
Investigate and answer complaints regarding contested parking citations, determining their validity and routing them appropriately.
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as handheld citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
Make arrangements for illegally parked or abandoned vehicles to be towed, and direct tow-truck drivers to the correct vehicles.
Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, placing bags on parking meters to limit their use, or directing traffic.
Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems, such as flat tires, keys locked in cars, or dead batteries.
- Importance Supplemental-
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using handheld computers.
Collect coins deposited in meters.
Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, and records of contested citations.
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit parking permits, and take necessary enforcement action.
Wind parking meter clocks.
Assign and review the work of subordinates.
Remove handbills within patrol areas.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, placing bags on parking meters to limit their use, or directing traffic.
Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems, such as flat tires, keys locked in cars, or dead batteries.
Make arrangements for illegally parked or abandoned vehicles to be towed, and direct tow-truck drivers to the correct vehicles.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk and record time of marking, and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
Investigate and answer complaints regarding contested parking citations, determining their validity and routing them appropriately.
Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as handheld citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
Train new or temporary staff.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, and records of contested citations.
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit parking permits, and take necessary enforcement action.
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using handheld computers.
Assign and review the work of subordinates.
Wind parking meter clocks.
Collect coins deposited in meters.
Remove handbills within patrol areas.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as handheld citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems, such as flat tires, keys locked in cars, or dead batteries.
Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
Investigate and answer complaints regarding contested parking citations, determining their validity and routing them appropriately.
Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk and record time of marking, and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
Make arrangements for illegally parked or abandoned vehicles to be towed, and direct tow-truck drivers to the correct vehicles.
Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, placing bags on parking meters to limit their use, or directing traffic.
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
Train new or temporary staff.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, and records of contested citations.
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using handheld computers.
Assign and review the work of subordinates.
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit parking permits, and take necessary enforcement action.
Wind parking meter clocks.
Remove handbills within patrol areas.
Collect coins deposited in meters.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk and record time of marking, and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as handheld citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
Make arrangements for illegally parked or abandoned vehicles to be towed, and direct tow-truck drivers to the correct vehicles.
Investigate and answer complaints regarding contested parking citations, determining their validity and routing them appropriately.
Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems, such as flat tires, keys locked in cars, or dead batteries.
Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, placing bags on parking meters to limit their use, or directing traffic.
Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
Train new or temporary staff.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using handheld computers.
Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, and records of contested citations.
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit parking permits, and take necessary enforcement action.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, placing bags on parking meters to limit their use, or directing traffic.
Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
Make arrangements for illegally parked or abandoned vehicles to be towed, and direct tow-truck drivers to the correct vehicles.
Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
Investigate and answer complaints regarding contested parking citations, determining their validity and routing them appropriately.
Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems, such as flat tires, keys locked in cars, or dead batteries.
Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
Train new or temporary staff.
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as handheld citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk and record time of marking, and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit parking permits, and take necessary enforcement action.
Assign and review the work of subordinates.
Wind parking meter clocks.
Remove handbills within patrol areas.
Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, and records of contested citations.
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using handheld computers.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems, such as flat tires, keys locked in cars, or dead batteries.
Investigate and answer complaints regarding contested parking citations, determining their validity and routing them appropriately.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
Make arrangements for illegally parked or abandoned vehicles to be towed, and direct tow-truck drivers to the correct vehicles.
Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, placing bags on parking meters to limit their use, or directing traffic.
Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as handheld citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk and record time of marking, and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
Train new or temporary staff.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using handheld computers.
Wind parking meter clocks.
Collect coins deposited in meters.
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit parking permits, and take necessary enforcement action.
Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, and records of contested citations.
Assign and review the work of subordinates.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
Train new or temporary staff.
Make arrangements for illegally parked or abandoned vehicles to be towed, and direct tow-truck drivers to the correct vehicles.
Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, placing bags on parking meters to limit their use, or directing traffic.
Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
Investigate and answer complaints regarding contested parking citations, determining their validity and routing them appropriately.
Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems, such as flat tires, keys locked in cars, or dead batteries.
Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk and record time of marking, and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as handheld citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit parking permits, and take necessary enforcement action.
Assign and review the work of subordinates.
Wind parking meter clocks.
Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, and records of contested citations.
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using handheld computers.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk and record time of marking, and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
Investigate and answer complaints regarding contested parking citations, determining their validity and routing them appropriately.
Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, placing bags on parking meters to limit their use, or directing traffic.
Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
Make arrangements for illegally parked or abandoned vehicles to be towed, and direct tow-truck drivers to the correct vehicles.
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as handheld citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems, such as flat tires, keys locked in cars, or dead batteries.
Train new or temporary staff.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using handheld computers.
Wind parking meter clocks.
Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, and records of contested citations.
Collect coins deposited in meters.
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit parking permits, and take necessary enforcement action.
Assign and review the work of subordinates.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Train new or temporary staff.
Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, placing bags on parking meters to limit their use, or directing traffic.
Investigate and answer complaints regarding contested parking citations, determining their validity and routing them appropriately.
Make arrangements for illegally parked or abandoned vehicles to be towed, and direct tow-truck drivers to the correct vehicles.
Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems, such as flat tires, keys locked in cars, or dead batteries.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as handheld citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk and record time of marking, and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Remove handbills within patrol areas.
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit parking permits, and take necessary enforcement action.
Assign and review the work of subordinates.
Collect coins deposited in meters.
Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, and records of contested citations.
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using handheld computers.
Wind parking meter clocks.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree