Posting number: 717
Department: Parking Department
Job classification: Parking Enforcement Specialist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Law Enforcement
This position performs responsible work in the enforcement of City Parking regulations to include: issuing tickets/citations for parking violations, court appearances as summoned, and operation of city vehicle. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general direction of a supervisor.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Patrols assigned route to include parking lots, garages, and sections of the City, to detect parking violations. Issues citations for nonmoving violations, including overtime parking, expired license tags, and improperly parked vehicles.
Monitors vehicles parked in un-metered and metered spaces, records time, and returns at specified intervals to cite vehicles remaining in spaces illegally.
Inspects businesses providing valet parking services to detect possible violations. Discusses violations with valet company operator. Issues citations.
Reports suspected abandoned motor vehicles. Reports missing traffic signals or signs.
Prepares daily transmittal sheets and maintains records of hourly activities.
Appears in court as witness to parking violations, as summoned.
Provides road information and assistance to motorists.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience in public contact or enforcement work.
Must have a Florida State Parking Enforcement Specialist Certification (must obtain within 6 months of hiring).
Must submit passing TABE test results with a minimum score of 10 per section. TABE test is not required if associate’s degree or higher education is presented.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
Known as The City Beautiful, Coral Gables stands out as a planned community that blends color, details, and the Mediterranean Revival architectural style.
Coral Gables is a major employment center, with almost as many people working in the City as living there. The Coral Gables economy is comprised of local and international businesses, but unlike other parts of Florida, it is not influenced as strongly by seasonal shifts. The City is especially desirable to businesses because of its proximity to Miami International Airport, the Port of Miami, and downtown Miami, while also being convenient for executive housing. In addition, a vintage style trolley connects many of the commercial districts, Grand Avenue and the Metrorail. The City has a strong offering of banking, investment institutions, health care, and professional services, as well as being the international headquarters for Bacardi and Del Monte Fresh Produce. The University of Miami (UM) is also located in Coral Gables, and is the City's largest employer.
UM, a research university, is ranked 50th among the nations top-tier institutions in the U.S. News & World Report ratings of "America's Best Colleges." Also located within the City is Northwestern University's prestigious Kellogg School of Management Executive MBA Program. Coral Gables' lower schools offer strong academic and international programs including an international baccalaureate program at Coral Gables Senior High and at Gulliver Preparatory School.
The City provides excellent municipal services, including an accredited Police Department, as well as a Class 1 Fire Department and a Class 1 Building Division. In addition, Coral Gables has been named a Tree City USA for the last 31 consecutive years, and selected as a Playful City USA for eight years in a row.
Excellent municipal services, high quality of life, convenient access, responsible growth and a diversified economy make Coral Gables a highly desirable place to live, work and play.
