Nature of Work
The purpose of this job is to enforce parking ordinances of parked vehicles on/off street in the City of Grand Rapids.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Checks parked vehicles; identifies and determines those that are illegally parked on assigned routes; identifies violation and issues ticket.
- Observes and reports defective meters, obstruction on the sidewalks, pavements and damaged or missing signs
- Responds to customer inquiries, resolves public complaints if possible, and provides information
- Testifies in court regarding contested parking tickets; presents photos and evidence; answers any questions
- Verifies license plates of violators using handheld computer to determine if cars are on scofflaw list due to being repeat offenders; orders the impounding of vehicles as required
- Maintains assigned equipment and supplies such as hand-held citation computer, printer, paper, envelopes etc.
- Operates a motorized vehicle
- Reports observed matters which concern the public peace and safety
- Performs related work as required
Minimum Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma (or GED equivalent)
–OR–
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
Required License
- Valid Michigan driver’s license
Other Information
We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
- 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
- Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
- Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Parking (if applicable)
- Employee Home Ownership Incentive
- Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
- Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
- Employee Discounts and Perks
Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application
The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note:
This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.