Parking Attendant

Salary: $41,900 - $50,923 annually
Filing Deadline: July 14, 2008
Application is required
Postmarks, faxes and email will not be accepted

Special Information

This position must be available for weekends, holidays, evenings, nights and at irregular hours. Must be willing to work alone, patrolling all areas of garage facilities at all hours of both day and night, in all weather conditions.

This brochure is intended to give you a sense of this City job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive review of the duties or desired qualifications of the position.
 

Application Process

A completed application is required. Applications will be deemed incomplete if all required information is not provided.

A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process and may include a written test (tentatively scheduled for the last week of July), panel interview, assessment center, and a final departmental interview.

Application materials can be obtained from:

City of Monterey Human Resources Department
735 Pacific St; Suite B
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-3765
www.monterey.org

 

Definition

Under direction, to control the parking of motor vehicles; collect parking fees; enforce parking regulations; provide security; and to do related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Control the parking of motor vehicles on city wharves, parking lots and in parking structures; collects parking fees; operates computerized fee machines; counts and records revenues; may issue citations for violations of parking regulations; maintains necessary records; completes necessary reports; provides general assistance and information to motorists and tourists; notifies the police department of abandoned vehicles and law enforcement problems; may assist police with traffic control; appears in court on challenged citations; performs minor maintenance on automatic ticket issuing machines, barrier gates and fee computers; patrols parking facilities on regular basis providing security to users and facilities; may act as leadworker to other Parking Attendants as assigned; perform parking surveys as assigned; monitors conditions and supplies in restrooms, assist with litter cleaning in garage facilities; and other related duties as required.

Requirements
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school; experience involving public contact and monetary transactions is desirable.

Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Basic arithmetic and simple calculations. Ability to: Interpret local and state laws pertaining to parking regulations; ability to deal courteously with the general public; ability to read and understand departmental policies and rules, instructions and regulations; ability to operate a three-wheel scooter safely and according to traffic laws and established rules; ability to maintain accurate financial and work records and to prepare reports; ability to learn minor maintenance of parking control equipment; ability to stand or walk for extensive periods of time; ability to use two-way radio. Computer experience is desired.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be willing to work alone, patrolling all areas of garage facilities at all hours of both day and night in all weather conditions. Must be available and willing to work on weekends, holidays, evenings, nights and at irregular hours.
   
Compensation
Scheduled Monthly Salary: $3,492 (step 1) - $4,244 (step 5) as of July 1, 2008.

Deferred Compensation: City will match employee paid contributions to a maximum of $50.00 per month.

Health Plan Spending Fund:
A minimum of $548.29 per month up to $1,084.00 per month dependent upon level of participation (or cash-in-lieu of benefits) may be used to purchase medical benefits for the employee and dependents through the PERS Health Plan Program, dependent dental, additional life insurance, deferred dependent care, and/or health care expenses not reimbursed by a medical carrier. Any unused portion of the Health Plan Spending Fund per month is paid as taxable income.

Dental: Fully paid employee coverage.

Vision: Fully paid for employee and eligible dependents.

Life Insurance: $20,000 policy paid by the City, with an option to purchase additional coverage up to $100,000.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year .

Holidays: 13 paid days annually plus 1 floating holiday.

Vacation: 1-5 years/10 days ; 6-10 years/15 days; 11-15 years/ 17 days; 15+ years/20 days; 20+ years/23 days.

Longevity Pay: Additional 5% pay upon completion of 20, 25, and 30 years of service.

Continuing Education Incentive Program: If you have a college degree, you may qualify for 5% premium pay on base salary (for a Baccalaureate degree) or 7.5% premium pay (for a Master’s degree) upon completion of probation.

Tuition Reimbursement: $1,000 per fiscal year.

Retirement: PERS 2.7% at 55 highest year formula. Employee’s 8% contribution to PERS is tax deferred. City participates in the Medicare portion of Social Security only.
Additional Information
  • Candidate selected will serve up to one (1) year probationary period.
  • Candidates who pass the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list. This list may be used to fill additional positions (including subordinate positions) that become available during the life of the list.
  • This bulletin is for informational purposes only and does not supersede rules regulations, ordinances and resolutions currently in effect.
  • Pursuant to the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, employees must show proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
  • The City of Monterey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply
City of Monterey Job Hotline 831.646.3751

06-20.08                                                                                                                                                                    08-0692
 


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