Parking Enforcement Jobs (NOW HIRING)

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.

NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info. Distinguishing Features of the Class The Parking Enforcement Supervisor I is considered a working supervisor who coordinates the activities of his crew in the observation and enforcement of the parking ordinances of the City of Buffalo and State of New York. Incumbents supervise and direct field and office work and instruct authorized personnel in the procedures and guidelines as they apply to parking enforcement

Immediate supervision is received from the Superintendent of Parking Meters and Enforcement. Supervision is exercised over Parking Enforcement Officers and other authorized parking enforcement personnel. Examples of work (Illustration Only) Plans, implements, distributes and evaluates work assignments for Parking Enforcement Officers; -monitors all enforcement personnel in the performance of their duties by means of a management information system supplied by the Division of Parking Enforcement; -receives work performance for compliance with instructions, procedures and standards for accuracy and completeness; -recommends disciplinary action when necessary; Investigates complaints regarding violation of parking regulations; Conducts on-the-job training and instructs authorized parking enforcement personnel on laws, ordinances and procedures; Assists in creating, coordinating and enforcing parking zones within the City of Buffalo; Performs the duties of a Parking Enforcement Officer by patrolling designated parking zones and public parking areas to detect parking violations; -issues summons for parking violations; -enters information regarding parking violations on a hand-held computer and printer; Assists in the preparation of the annual budget; Maintains inventory of summons books, materials and supplies; May be required to work shift work including weekends; Prepares and submits reports as requested; Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications Promotional, Continuous and permanent status in the Department of Administration, Finance, Policy and Urban Affairs as a Parking Enforcement Officer or Parking Meter Mechanic for three years. Open Competitive, (A) Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, business or technical, institute; OR, (B) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and two years of full, time clerical experience; one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR, (C) an equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A and B. Special Requirement for Promotional and Open Competitive, Possession of a current NYS Driver's License, which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.

*Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS). This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant. THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER Additional Information Good knowledge of the geography of the City of Buffalo; Good knowledge of the laws and ordinances pertaining to parking enforcement; Ability to deal effectively with a variety of situations arising from complaints regarding parking enforcement violations; Ability to be trained in the operation of a hand-held computer and printer; Ability to understand and interpret written material; Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ; Ability to get along well with others; Ability to deal with the general public; Ability to work under adverse weather conditions; Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.