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City of Jacksonville Parking Enforcement Specialist in Jacksonville, Florida
Parking Enforcement Specialist
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Parking Enforcement Specialist
Salary
$37,201.44 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2025-06350
Department
DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY
Opening Date
12/27/2024
Closing Date
1/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Downtown Investment Authority Department is actively seeking three (3) Parking Enforcement Specialists.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.
This is technical work in issuing parking citations for all non-moving traffic violations and attaching immobilizing devices to vehicles for local and state law violations. Work requires knowledge of methods, practices, procedures and laws governing parking enforcement and the ability to operate computerized citation equipment, which can be learned on the job. Contacts with public require good judgment courtesy, tact, and assertiveness in explaining parking laws. Work is performed following established routines, standing instructions, and established procedures and involves similar situations requiring choice of correct procedures. Work is performed primarily outdoors with exposure to weather conditions, but occasionally in an office environment. Operates a two-way radio, vehicle, hand-held computer, automated license plate reader, immobilizing device and standard office equipment which includes computer, tablet, and other electronic devices. Physical demands consist of walking, standing and sitting for extended periods; reaching, bending and stooping; and lifting objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Work in extreme weather conditions and is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines, and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing situations.
Examples of Work
Patrols assigned area, checks vehicles for non-moving traffic violations, and issues parking citations.
Attaches immobilizing devices to vehicles which have violated local and state laws.
Reports missing meters and those out of service or in need of repairs to the maintenance section.
Reports damaged or missing traffic signs to supervisor.
Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public concerning parking citations and related matters including care complaints.
Dispatches information to field personnel utilizing a two-way radio, computer and multiple databases.
Bags meters for various events and traffic control.
Checks operating and safety conditions of vehicles, performs basic minor servicing and reports needed repairs or major servicing.
Provides information to public regarding local and state parking.
Records time of vehicles parked at a meter or time zone and returns at specified intervals to ticket vehicles remaining in spaces illegally. Initiate vehicle tows based on local parking laws.
Attends civil traffic court to defend parking citations.
Operates a two-way radio, vehicle, hand-held computer, immobilizing device and standard office equipment which includes personal computer, automated license plate reader, tablet and other electronic devices to include related software.
Maintains citation database including entry, coding, and queries of data.
Trains and instructs new employees in policies, practices, and procedures.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the routines and procedures for issuing citations for overtime parking and other non-moving traffic violations.
Knowledge of local and state laws relating to non-moving traffic violations.
Knowledge of City geography and streets.
Ability to operate a two-way radio, vehicle, hand-held computer, automated license plate reader, immobilizing device, and standard office equipment which includes personal computer, tablet, and other electronic devices to include related software.
Ability to inspect for and issue parking citations for non-moving traffic violations.
Ability to gather and document data relevant to citation using a PC and hand-held units.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle confrontations constructively using good judgment.
Ability to clearly and effectively testify in civil traffic court to defend parking citations.
Ability to take effective pictures to document parking violations.
Ability to read maps.
Ability to complete standardized forms with accuracy.
Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
Ability to check operating and safety conditions of vehicles and perform basic servicing.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, including rules and regulations.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- One year of education and/or experience in public safety and/or enforcement of local and state laws.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
FL Parking Enforcement Specialist Certificate must be secured within 6 months.
A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- The probationary period for this class is six months.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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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. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. 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 certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $37,201.44. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
Yes
No
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have one year of education and/or experience in public safety and/or enforcement of local and state laws?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you currently have a FL Parking Enforcement Specialist Certificate?
Yes
No, but I understand I must obtain one within the first 6 months of employment.
None of the above.
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class E Driver License
GA Standard Driver's License
GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
License from another State.
Learner Permit
My license is currently invalid.
I do not possess any type of Driver's License.
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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
D or H - Employment Purposes
P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device
S or I – Other Restriction
Two or more of these restrictions.
I have an out of state license.
None of the above.
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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
Yes
No
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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A resume is required. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
Required Question
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City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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