Parking Control Officer San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency; T00148

Company Description

The purpose of this announcement is to create an eligible list which will be used to fill future vacancies in this classification. The purpose of this announcement is to create an eligible list which will be used to fill future vacancies in this classification. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list.

When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). This is a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Class Based Test. The SFMTA, a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni (the historic Municipal Railway), parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis.

Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel. Our Vision:
Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco. Our Mission:
We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

Application Opening: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Final date to receive applications: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through August 27, 2026 and will close any time thereafter.

Recruitment : T00148/ REF
60228T

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Under general supervision, the Parking Control Officer patrols an assigned area for the purpose of enforcing motor vehicle parking regulations, and performs related duties as required.

• Patrols streets to issue citations and warnings to enforce motor vehicle parking regulations; places identifying marks on parked vehicles, or records identifying information into department-approved electronic devices or through manual processes as required and checks for these data or marks to identify vehicles parked beyond the posted time limits.
• Arranges for removal of unlawfully parked vehicles as authorized by state and local codes; completes tow inventory form describing any visible vehicle damage, missing parts, and visible contents.
• Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic by using appropriate hand signals and whistle at a specific intersection or other control points; assists pedestrians in crossing from curb to curb at intersections; directs traffic at the perimeters of critical incidents, parades, and other public functions.
• Operates and monitors a 2-way radio to keep in contact with supervisors/managers, respond to complaints from the public and from departmental dispatchers and to inform departmental supervisors and dispatch centers of any circumstances requiring police or emergency assistance and acts in accordance with instructions received.
• Makes notes of actions taken in line of duty and prepares detailed reports involving day-to-day operations relating to parking and traffic control; writes memorandum when necessary; prepares daily reports and logs in daily activities using an electronic device or by manual process as required.
• Explains parking and traffic regulations; provides information in response to questions about citations, towed vehicles, city landmarks, directions, general inquiries and other related matters to the public; advises the public as to how and where they may contact other city agencies.
• Lifts, installs, removes, and positions equipment related to parking enforcement and/or traffic control, including but not limited to cones and barricades.
• Operates a motor vehicle with standard or automatic transmission, cars, vans, 3-wheel vehicles, and bicycles.
• Communicates orally in a professional, clear, and effective manner to supervisors, managers, and the public in person and over the phone/radio at all times.
• Follows city, state, federal rules and…