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ABOUT THE POSITION The Town of Truckee is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to become our newest full-time Parking Technician. As a Parking Technician, you will play a key role in keeping our Downtown community accessible, safe, and welcoming for visitors and residents alike. You will be expected to troubleshoot equipment issues, problem solve and assist customers in the field with professionalism and enthusiasm.

This position allows you to work outdoors, engage with the public, and become an ambassador for the Town of Truckee. Our Parking District operates daily, so weekend and holiday work is a must for this position. If you enjoy being active, working independently, and making a positive impact on your community, please apply today.

JOB DESCRIPTION Under direct supervision, performs parking enforcement, parking meter maintenance, traffic control, and community relations duties in assigned area of Town; collects monies and processes deposits; issues citations; provides information and assistance to the public; and performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties in support of parking enforcement operations in a civilian capacity. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level perform exercise limited independent judgment and initiative in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. This classification is distinguished from the Community Services Officer classification series in that the latter performs a greater variety of non-sworn field and administrative office duties in support of the Police Department including but not limited to animal control, vehicle abatement, and police records.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Serves as a liaison and ambassador for the paid parking program by educating visitors, assisting customers, and issuing parking passes to businesses and residents. Patrols assigned Town areas and responds to potential parking violations; enforces parking regulations; issues citations as necessary; contacts tow services to remove vehicles; contacts dispatch services in the event of a traffic incident or emergency.

Repairs and maintains parking meters including troubleshooting mechanical issues, replacing parts, and cleaning meters to ensure proper and effective functioning; maintains meter repair log; coordinates major repair with third-party vendors. Collects monies from parking meters and processes deposits. Observes traffic situations; assists sworn and non-sworn staff in providing traffic control during accident or incident situations, special events, or other congested situations.

Prepares and maintains reports, data, and other information related to parking enforcement and traffic control. Establishes and maintains positive community relations through programs, demonstrations, and public assistance regarding community and parking enforcement services. Performs other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of providing traffic control, parking enforcement, and/or community relations. Functions of law enforcement agencies. Methods and techniques of receiving and investigating calls, contacting various individuals, collecting information, and issuing citations.

Principles and procedures of recordkeeping. Basic arithmetic. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Town staff.

The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed. ABILITY TO: Learn and perform parking enforcement, traffic control, and community relations duties in support of the Police Department.

Respond to parking issues and concerns of Town management and staff, a variety of community and business groups, and the general public in a fair, tactful, and timely manner. Learn, understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed. Learn police radio codes related to parking and/or traffic control issues.

Effectively represent the department and the Town in meetings with community groups, various business and professional organizations, and in meetings with individuals. Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed. Make accurate arithmetic computations.

Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Apply and uphold the Town-wide and departmental goals and the Town Employee values of Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Commitment, and Excellence.

Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, diverse abilities, gender, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation of Town staff and community served. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade one (1) year of work experience that demonstrates a general aptitude for working with the public in a multi-task environment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license to be maintained throughout employment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS When working in an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required; positions occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. When working in the field, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend; to climb and descend ladders; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various Town sites.

Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to investigate incidents and reports. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment and tools.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and carry weights up to 45 pounds intermittently, with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff. WORKING CONDITIONS Employees work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.

Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Positions may be required to work weekends and holidays and are required to drive from site to site during patrol.