Jobs and Careers

Parking Ambassador

City of Manhattan Kansas

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 May 2024

About the role

Description

(Regular, Non-Exempt)

Starting Salary Range: $17.73 - $21.27, DOQ Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Workdays/Shifts and Hours: Variable (20 hours per week)

How to apply: Using the “apply now” button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at (785) 587-2447 or hr@cityofmhk.com.

The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary/Objective

The primary duty of the Parking Control Officer is to enforce the municipal code parking ordinance violations in the City of Manhattan.

Essential Functions

Enforces parking ordinance violations through License Plate Recognition (LPR) and other technology or methods.

Reads, understands, and interprets the municipal code parking ordinances to identify parking violations.
Patrols designated areas of the City on foot and within vehicles within specified time cycles.
Observe motor vehicles and other vehicles to identify parking violations.
Manually or electronically records the correct location of tires and/or vehicles to identify overtime parking violations.
Accurately enters required information into handheld electronic devices, including the municipal code section violated, time, date and location of offense, vehicle license plate number and/or vehicle identification number.
Appropriately issues and places citations upon the motor vehicle or vehicle in violation.
Appears in court and testifies in parking ticket hearings or trials in a professional and appropriate manner.
Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor when answering questions from the public, when interacting with hostile and irate individuals, and when responding to complaints from the public.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Special projects as assigned by Parking Services Manager and/or in conjunction with the Court Administrator to assist the Municipal Court in its operations.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience