About this role
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT :
The City of Cambridge Department of Transportation (DOT) supports the safety and health of the Cambridge community by creating and sustaining a high-quality street and parking system that supports a range of transportation options for all those who live, travel, and park in Cambridge.
OVERVIEW:
Performs duties required for the enforcement of all parking rules and regulations in the City of Cambridge.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Tickets illegally parked cars using a handheld Ticketing Device.
- Patrols assigned routes, such as parking lots and City streets.
- Electronically monitors vehicles parked in both metered and non-metered areas in order to ticket overtime and permit parking violators.
- Enforces the City’s snow and ice regulations during winter months by issuing notices to homeowners that have not safely cleared their property.
- Prepares and writes reports relative to enforcement duties, and performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to interpret regulations and read signs.
- Ability to deal with a diverse general public in a professional manner.
- Ability to manage conflict and de-escalate difficult situations.
- Basic math skills needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bilingual skills a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Will frequently need to maneuver between tight spaces.
- Must be able to carry the handheld Ticketing Device, Radio, and ticketing supplies; such as envelopes, rolls of tickets and route cards etc.
- Will need to reach across windshield to position ticket.
- Sufficient independent mobility to travel throughout the City under all weather conditions.
- Ability to work outside and walk the assigned enforcement route for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Outside work environment with exposure to all weather conditions at all times of year.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
- Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- Vacation and sick leave eligible
- Sick Incentive Pay eligible
- 3 Personal Days
- 14 Paid Holidays
- City employee transportation benefits (T-Pass reimbursement Bluebikes membership, EZRide Shuttle)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please upload the following documents to complete your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter