ANN NO.

: 16-39 I/O
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
NOTICE OF POSITION
VACANCY

10/01/15

ISSUED:
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED
LOCATION: Parking Division

INTERMITTENT PARKING
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Two Part-time Vacancies Up to 19 Hrs./Week
Grade 5; Starting Hourly Wage: $14.22

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DEFINITION:
Routine work related to the enforcement of parking regulations; all other related work as required. Works up to 19
Hours per week supporting parking enforcement activities. Will occasionally cover additional time due to
vacations/leaves of regular PEO employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operates a handheld computer ticket writer machine and receives special orders or instructions upon reporting for
duty.
Monitors streets and parking lots; issues parking violations to illegally parked vehicles; applies automobile
immobilization devices to vehicles on the immobilization list; arranges for the towing of vehicles.
Checks parking meters and parking computers to ensure that they are in proper working order; notes and reports
defective or broken meters to maintenance personnel.
Attends hearings as the Citys representative when violator disputes ticketing.
Provides summary report of activities at completion of tour of duty.
Performs similar or related work, both in the Parking office and outdoors, as required or as the situation dictates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High school graduation or equivalent; one year of experience in dealing with the general public; or any equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Familiarity with the general rules and regulations and city ordinances governing parking. Knowledge of the Mass.
General Laws and City Ordinances pertaining to parking is desirable. Ability to deal effectively with the general
public.
A Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operators license is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moderate to strenuous physical effort is required when performing work. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of
time and in various weather conditions when issuing tickets. May be required to lift up to 60 pounds when utilizing
immobilization equipment such as the Denver boot. Good close, distant, and peripheral vision is required for
detecting violations, and issuing tickets. Ability to identify and distinguish colors in order to identify vehicles and
work safely in traffic.
BENEFITS:
There are no benefits associated with this position.

TO APPLY:

Qualified employees who wish to be considered for promotion or transfer to the above position may do so by completing a Request
for Promotion/Transfer form and submitting it to the City Human Resources Department no later than the above closing date.
Others please submit a City application form to Human Resources, 240 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060 no later than the
above closing date. See City Jobs at www.northamptonma.gov for info/download/application submittal.
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