Job Description
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Posting Number 4304P
Position Title Parking Enforcement Agent
Department Public Works
Job Code 03021
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented
Division PARKING
Job Description Summary The purpose of this job is to enforce parking regulations in City parking lots, garages and metered parking spaces.
Essential Duties and 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
- Patrols assigned routes and issues tickets.
- Conducts security checks in parking garages.
- Immobilizes or impounds towed vehicles.
- Observes and reports out-of-order and stolen meters and vandalized properties.
- Performs data entry, organizes paperwork, and processes reports.
- Provides effective customer service.
- Assists with snow removal.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
- Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Education and Experience - High School diploma or equivalent.
- Less than 1-year or related experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position Knowledge of: - Relevant local and state laws and ordinances.
- Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.
Skill in: - Typing and/or data entry with minimal errors.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
- Preparing and maintaining detailed and accurate reports.
Ability to: - Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective. interpersonal relationships.
- Provide high levels of effective customer service.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Render credible testimony.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job Work Environment:
Office or Similar indoor environment - Sometimes
Outdoor environment - Frequently or Often
Vehicle - Sometimes
Right of way - Sometimes
Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate - Frequently or Often
Individuals with known violent backgrounds - Sometimes
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Frequently or Often
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Frequently or Often
Fumes or airborne particles - Sometimes
Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) - Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Incumbents regularly required identify and distinguish colors, feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk for long periods of time, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop and crouch.
Hours/Days Starting Salary $17.12/hr
Pay Grade 103
Number of Positions Available 2
Deadline to Apply 09/23/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to Applicants Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal
E-Verify work authorization program
Job Tags
Work at office, Local area