Field Supvsr - Parking Enforcement

Job Description - FIELD SUPVSR I - PARKING ENFORCEMENT (420578)

Job Number: 420578

Department of Finance

Number of Positions: 1

These positions are open to the general public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (S.E.I.U.) LOCAL 73 (BU 02). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.

• Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
• Enter your employee  (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
• Select your correct bargaining unit
• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under general supervision, the class participates in and supervises the work activities of Parking Enforcements Aides engaged in enforcing parking regulations and restrictions; and performs related duties as required.

• Oversees a group of Parking Enforcement Aides engaged in identifying and issuing citations for parking violations pertaining to street signs, parking meters, and fire hydrants
• Prepares daily work assignments, assigning staff to patrol specific routes or areas to enforce the city’s parking ordinances
• Prepares work schedules to ensure adequate coverage for special events
• Monitors field activities by making site visits to ensure proper enforcement of parking regulations and restrictions
• Transports subordinates to and from assigned patrol areas
• Trains staff on the provisions of parking ordinances and procedures for writing and issuing citations for parking violations
• Reviews work activity reports and evaluates work performance of subordinate staff
• Evaluates the number of parking citations issues on various routes and makes changes in work assignments to increase productivity
• Meets with subordinate staff to discuss and resolve problems relating to field activities
• Acts as a liaison to other units and City agencies to assist in coordinating parking enforcement activities
• Prepares productivity reports for management review
• Carries/wears and operates hand-held computer equipment to issue parking citations for parking violations pertaining to streets signs, parking meters, and fire hydrants
• Ensures subordinate personnel are available to testify in hearings on citations issued for parking violations

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: Varies

Days/

Hours:

Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

• Two (2) years of experience in the enforcement of parking regulations and restrictions OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree or higher, plus one (1) year of work experience in enforcement of parking regulations and restrictions

• A valid State of Illinois Driver’s license is required

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Exposure to loud noise, fumes, or dust
• Exposure to hostile and potentially violent situations
• General office environment

• Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)
• Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, scanner)
• Hand-held computer and parking citation printer
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., shoes, gloves, vest)
• Specialized safety equipment (e.g., bullet-proof vest)

This position requires applicants to successfully pass a skills test and complete an interview. The test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the test results have been analyzed and compiled. Candidates who pass the exam will be selected for an interview. The interviewed bidders receiving a passing score on…