Parking Compliance Technician, Fort Worth, Texas

Pay Range: $39,692 - $49,615 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, May 26, 2022

The City of Fort Worth is the 12th largest city in the U.S. and the fastest growing among large cities. Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one Downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for Job Seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents. We are seeking individuals that reflect our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Parking Compliance Technician job is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works department. The Parking Compliance Technician plays a key role in making sure that there is an effective allocation of spaces in the public right-of-way. You are an ambassador for the City and a source of information to the citizen's and visitors of Fort Worth and will always be ready to help address issues of concern.

Do you enjoy working outdoors or riding a bike? Do you enjoy helping people & getting things done in an effective and timely manner? This is the position for you!

Please note that Parking Compliance Technicians are not sworn police officers and have no arresting authority. This position may require to work weekends and holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas and may require rotating shift assignments to include Sunday through Saturday 6am - 11pm.

All new hires in this classification are required to work 2nd shift (1-10pm). Schedule will be Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday

The Parking Compliance Technician job responsibilities include:

• Consistently communicate to the public about best parking practices which leads to safe and efficient use of on-street curb space.
• Provide customer service by answering questions regarding directions, events, building locations and parking policies.
• Issue citations and warnings for non-compliance.
• This position requires the ability to work alone and therefore, must exercise good time management, proper judgement, tact and diplomacy when dealing with citizens.
• Must be able to both walk or ride a mountain bike (main source of transportation) for long distances and/or long hours outside in all elements (exposure to extreme weather conditions; close proximity to moving vehicles and dangerous traffic; exposure to exhaust, fumes, odors, an noise; work on slippery or uneven surfaces).
• Ability to walk, ride a bike and stand for long periods of time

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• One (1) year of experience related to parking control, traffic services, recordkeeping/report writing, customer service, or related field.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Valid Certified Tourism Ambassador Certificate (CTA) within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access skills
• 2-way radio operation or functioning in emergency situations

Conditions of Employment

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case by case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing Date/Time: Thursday, May 26, 2022