Parking Coordinator; Internal & External

Parking Coordinator (Internal & External)

PARKING COORDINATOR

The Town of Taos is seeking qualified applicants for the following full‑time position which includes an excellent benefit package: 100% major medical premium paid for employee with a choice of State of New Mexico Blue Cross Blue Shield, HMO & PPO, Presbyterian, State of New Mexico Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement, personal leave and holiday pay, employee development and training programs and much more!

VA#25-26-33 (Amended 3/18/2026 Add External and Reclass from Hourly to Salary)

Job Title:

Parking Coordinator

Police Department

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Annual Salary: $53,123.20

Opening Date:
March 13, 2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Parking Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supervising the town’s enforcement of the parking regulations and managing public parking operations to ensure that facilities are accessible, efficiently utilized and in compliance with regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Chief of Police, Police Lieutenant and/or their designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides general supervision to Parking Attendant(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Coordinates and supervises all parking enforcement and parking citation collection activities, including office support activities, record keeping, budgeting, system applications, violation notices and related activities.

Issues warnings and/or parking citations, attends court hearings and testifies in court proceedings.

Handles complaints and related problems with the public, staff or police, and acts as the primary contact for inquiries and appeals related to parking, ensuring prompt and courteous resolutions.

Oversees installation, maintenance and repair of the town’s parking meters and pay stations; installation and repair for sign maintenance; traffic control layouts and setup of traffic messaging signs; parking pay station; departmental information technology systems and equipment, the vehicle immobilization program and parking operational coordination.

Plans, assigns, and supervises staff engaged in enforcement of parking regulations in parking areas, municipal parking management, and traffic control.

Supervises the operation of payment systems, including meters, pay stations and mobile platforms; performs parking meter revenue collection duties; prepares deposit of daily revenue generated by kiosk against the system generated reports; downloads reports as needed; and reconciles credit card merchant service reports and daily bank deposits.

Assists in budget preparation and management, monitors revenues and expenditures related to parking operations, and coordinates with the Deputy Finance Director regarding deposits in transit and reconciliation of reports used to collect meter revenues.

Receives and reviews periodic reports of unpaid parking citations, ensures lists are accurate and complete, and voids citations as necessary.

Collects and interprets parking data, recognizes trends and generates regular reports.

Coordinates with various town departments, local businesses and community organizations to address parking requirements, permits, and support routine parking.

Coordinates parking plans with the police department for special events, including variable message board placement and traffic direction messages.

Works with staff in parking operations over the town’s employee parking program and town‑managed parking lots.

Maintains a timely schedule for generating and mailing collection letters for delinquent parking citations and submits unpaid balances to collection agencies.

Monitors contractor performance to ensure town assets are properly maintained and operated.

Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED;
Associate Degree in public administration, business management or a related field is preferred, AND

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in performing the essential functions listed above, including at least one year supervisory experience and two years parking‑related experience; relevant certifications in…