Transportation Enforcement Officer I - Department of Transportation

SALARY RANGE:

$41,040.00 - $48,621.00 Annually

STARTING PAY:

$41,040.00 Annually

GET TO KNOW US

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CLASS DEFINITION

A Transportation Enforcement Officer I receives on the job training in performing parking control and traffic enforcement work in Baltimore City. These employees patrol City streets to enforce parking ordinances, and direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic at assigned intersections and issues citations for moving violations. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Employees receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a rotating shift to provide evening and weekend coverage and are subject to callback for emergency situations. Work is performed in a vehicle or outdoors where the employee is exposed to such uncomfortable environmental and hazardous working conditions as inclement weather, traffic hazards and verbal or physical abuse. Work requires moderate physical exertion such as walking and standing for long periods and extended hand and arm movements on a regular basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit. NO PROVISIONALS

NOTE: MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVERS LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. ** 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Maryland State Motor Vehicle laws, ordinances and traffic regulations.

• Knowledge of City Street locations.

• Ability to deal effectively with the general public and City employees from other agencies.

• Ability to use a whistle and hand signals effectively.

• Ability to actively observe vehicular and pedestrian traffic and respond quickly and effectively as needed.

• Ability to control pedestrians and drivers at intersections.

• Ability to interpret and explain regulations.

• Ability to drive defensively.

• Ability to complete forms and records and write simple reports.

• Ability to learn the use a two-way radio and operate hand-held computer devices.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month's probation.

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                                                             

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