PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/PARKING METER COLLECTOR

 PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

 DEFINITION:

 Under  direction,  patrols designated areas and issues  summonses
 for  motor  vehicles  to  enforce  state,  county,  or  municipal
 statutes, resolutions, and ordinances for regulations related  to
 the parking of motor vehicles within the municipality; does other
 related duties as required.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Issues summonses for motor vehicles that are parked unlawfully or
 parked overtime at a meter in an assigned area.

 Checks  the  condition  of  parking  meters  and  informs   those
 responsible for the repair of meters or any malfunctions.

 Makes  checkmark  on tires of vehicles parked in  unmetered  time
 restricted   areas,  records  time,  and  returns  at   specified
 intervals  to issue summonses to vehicles remaining  in  area  in
 violation of time limitations.

 Gives testimony in court pertaining to summonses issued.

 Prepares reports of work activities.

 Checks  for vehicles that are listed stolen by police and reports
 them for recovery.

 May  operate  a  motorcycle, motorized scooter,  or  other  motor
 vehicle in connection with this work.

 May  follow or precede motorized street sweeper to issue  summons
 to motor vehicles illegally blocking passage of the sweeper.

 May arrange for the towing away of any vehicle parked, stored, or
 abandoned  in  the  municipality  in  violation  of  a   statute,
 resolution,  ordinance,  or regulation  from  the  scene  of  the
 violation.

 May collect from the vehicle owner or the owner's agent on behalf
 of  the  municipality,  the costs of the  towing  and  subsequent
 storage  of  the vehicle before surrendering the vehicle  to  the
 owner or agent.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used
 by the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 LICENSE:

 Appointees  will  be required to possess a driver's  license
 valid  in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,  rather
 than  employee  mobility, is necessary to perform  the  essential
 duties of the  position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge  of  problems  involved in parking  violations  or  the
 procedures used in dealing with such problems.

 Knowledge  of  recordkeeping and of making reports of  conditions
 noted and actions taken.

 Ability  to understand, remember, and carry out oral and  written
 directions.

 Ability to analyze routine problems, organize assigned work,
 and develop effective work methods.

 Ability  to learn quickly from oral and written explanations  and
 from demonstrations.

 Ability to note significant conditions and take proper action  in
 accord with the prescribed procedures.

 Ability  to report significant conditions noted an actions  taken
 and to keep relevant records.

 Ability  to  learn to utilize various types of electronic  and/or
 manual  recording  and information systems used  by  the  agency,
 office, or related units.

 Ability  to  read,  write, speak, understand, or  communicate  in
 English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American  Sign  Language or Braille may  also  be  considered  as
 acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform the essential functions of the  job  after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
 If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
 the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODE:  07305   12/27/1996

 PARKING METER COLLECTOR

 DEFINITION

 Under direction performs work involved in collecting, counting,
 recording, and depositing monies from parking meters; does other
 related duties as required.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
 
 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Counts and records all monies collected from parking meters.

 Reseals coin parking meter boxes for next collection.

 Totals daily parking meter collection receipts, balances same,
 and makes bank deposits.

 Reports damaged or inaccurate parking meters.

 Maintains records and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid 
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than 
 employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of procedures/methods involved in keeping accurate
 records of cash receipts after a period of training.

 Ability to organize assigned work.

 Ability to keep accurate records of monies collected from parking
 meters.

 Ability to make necessary mathematical calculations.

 Ability to keep records and files.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, 
 office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.  American 
 Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable 
 forms of  communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If
 the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG - 02615            RKR/mk                  12/4/97

 This job specification is for local government use only.

 DUAL TITLE CODE:  07310