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Bloomington, City of (IN)

Parking Enforcement Officer - Michelle and Virgil

SALARY

$19.13 - $21.63 Hourly

$1,530.44 - $1,730.77 Biweekly

$3,315.95 - $3,750.00 Monthly

$39,791.37 - $45,000.00 Annually

LOCATION

City Hall Bloomington, IN

JOB TYPE

Regular Full-Time (35-40hrs/week; with benefits)

JOB NUMBER

202300075

DEPARTMENT

Parking Services Division

OPENING DATE

03/10/2024

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

N/A

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Parking Services Team Leader

SUPERVISES STAFF:

No

SALARY

$19.13 - $21.63 Hourly

$1,530.44 - $1,730.77 Biweekly

$3,315.95 - $3,750.00 Monthly

$39,791.37 - $45,000.00 Annually

LOCATION

City Hall Bloomington, IN

JOB TYPE

Regular Full-Time (35-40hrs/week; with benefits)

JOB NUMBER

202300075

DEPARTMENT

Parking Services Division

OPENING DATE

03/10/2024

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

N/A

TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Parking Services Team Leader

SUPERVISES STAFF:

No

Description

The Parking Enforcement Officer incumbent will serve the City of Bloomington as an ambassador to its residents and visitors while enforcing parking control regulations as prescribed by ordinances and established policies.

Duties

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:


Essential (primary)

Patrols designated parking areas, including parking lot(s), metered areas, and limited parking and neighborhood zone areas.  When required, prepares and issues citations (according to Title 15 in city code)

Assists in training new officers, perform crossing guards duties and assist in special event set up.

Collect monies from parking meters and/or perform daily meter maintenance. Must be able to record maintenance and updates information in meter software system.

Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.  

Determines when it is necessary to contact Bloomington Police Department and effectively relays information when requesting assistance or reporting and incident/accident.
 
Non-Essential (secondary)
 
Serves as crossing guard when necessary.
 
Help move and place water-filled jersey barriers to provide public safety at on-street special events
 
During inclement weather, incumbent may be requested to perform a number of tasks including office clerical duties.
 
Other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Two years of customer service experience, preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Ability to apply local Title 15 parking ordinance to specific cases and situations, and ability to explain various ordinances to general public.
 
Knowledge of basic computer skills.
 
A valid and current driver’s license

Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship

Difficulty of Work
 
Incumbent performs duties mainly outdoors, and is exposed to varying weather conditions, wet, humidity, noise, hazards, dangerous conditions, low/bright light, dust, and vehicle fumes during extremely hot and cold weather conditions. This includes exposure to sun, rain, snow, wind and ice.
 
Physical requirements include:
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Reaching
  • Bending
  • Repetitive motions daily  

Daily driving (no CDL required) of assigned City vehicles

Light and medium physical work daily
Personal Work Relationships
 
May be subject to adversarial and extremely difficult situations in public encounters, including verbal abuse, and must respond with tact and courtesy. Daily contact with the public providing information to citizens and visitors concerning departmental and City policies. Ability to resolve conflicts and to maintain harmonious working relationships. Ability to communicate with co-workers and general public in a courteous, effective, and professional manner. Ability to handle multiple activities and interruptions while working within a team or individually. 

Benefits

                                               

We offer a complete benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

 

  • Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year.They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
  • The City contributes 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
  • Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City's Employee Health Clinic. 
  • Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
  • The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
  • After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
  • City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
  • City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.

Employer
Bloomington, City of (IN)
Phone
812-349-3404
Website
https://bloomington.in.gov/
Address
401 North Morton Street

Bloomington, Indiana, 47404
Employer
Bloomington, City of (IN)
Phone
812-349-3404
Website
https://bloomington.in.gov/
Address
401 North Morton Street

Bloomington, Indiana, 47404
Parking Enforcement Officer - Michelle and Virgil Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.


* QUESTION 2
Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?


* QUESTION 3
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?


* QUESTION 4
Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint) proficiency?




* QUESTION 5
Do you have a valid Indiana Driver's License


* QUESTION 6
Describe your prior experience in providing customer service.
* Required Question