RES 19-013RESOLUTION NO. 19-013
A RESOLUTION creating a new position for the City of
Camas entitled Parking Enforcement Officer.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS AS FOLLOWS:
There is hereby created in the City of Camas a new position entitled Parking Enforcement
Officer. Such position shall be a union represented position in the CPEA bargaining unit, and shall
perform such duties as shall be outlined in any job description prescribed by the City, as may be
revised from time to time. The position description is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and shall be
effective as of October 7, 2019.
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PASSED BY the Council and approved by the Mayor this 7th day of October, 2019.
SIGNED: � "�"�"
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
APPROVED as to form:
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City Attorney
Exhibit "A"
CITY OF CAMAS
Union Status: Represented
October 2019
PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the
class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
JOB OBJECTIVES
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of
City parking ordinances; to interpret and provide information regarding parking rules
and regulations to citizens and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas
of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of
these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:
Independently and safely patrol City streets in the enforcement of the City's parking
regulations; issue non-moving traffic citations for violations observed including overtime
parking and illegal parking; authorizes vehicle towing; serve as a visual deterrent to
parking violations.
Provide information to violators, the general public, business community, and other
government agencies regarding codes, laws and ordinances; respond to questions,
complaints and inquiries.
Report hazardous and/or abandoned vehicles, expired registrations and needed street
and sign repairs; report traffic accidents and other occurrences to appropriate
Department staff.
Observe parking situations and make recommendations for needed changes and
improvements.
Maintain daily supplies for patrolling assigned area; inspect assigned vehicle for needed
maintenance.
Maintain a variety of accurate records related to citations and vehicle impounds;
prepare related daily and monthly reports.
Input data on a portable technology system while out in the field, download and
transfer daily records using a computer terminal; access and retrieve information as
needed.
Testify in court regarding citations issued.
AUXILIARY FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work area.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
City of Camas Municipal Codes and the RCWs of Washington State regarding parking
and other related ordinances.
Operations, services and activities of a public parking program.
Principles and techniques of customer service and public relations.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Operational characteristics of parking enforcement equipment and tools.
Safe and efficient work practices as they relate to parking enforcement.
Modern office equipment including computers.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to•
Learn geography of assigned enforcement area.
Interpret, explain and enforce department parking policies and procedures.
Testify in court concerning citations and violations.
Enforce parking and traffic regulations in a firm but tactful manner in sometimes
volatile situations.
Demonstrate the ability to focus on many different activities at one time (i.e.
pedestrians, traffic, parking problems/violations).
Work independent in the absence of supervision.
Learn, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform general clerical tasks.
Perform essential functions in a safe manner.
Work in unfavorable weather conditions.
Use a handheld technology device, computer and appropriate software.
Participate in and pass job related training identified for the position.
Respond to inquiries from the public.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in
the course of work.
Be able to pass background checks as needed for position.
Education and Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
One year general work experience involving law enforcement and public
contact is desirable.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands herein 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 these essential job functions.
Environment: Indoor and outdoor environment; significant public contact; subject to
adverse weather conditions; exposed to communicable diseases, hazardous
materials and physical or verbal abuse from hostile citizens.
Mobility: Incumbents require sufficient mobility to walk, stand, sit for extended
periods of time; moderate or light lifting and operate a motorized vehicle.
Vision: Vision sufficient to read computer screens and other printed documents and
street sighs; sufficient to operate assigned vehicle and equipment.
Other Factors: Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including
evenings and weekends. Incumbents may be required to travel outside City
boundaries to attend meetings/trainings. Incumbents may be required to provide
expensive public relations contact under potentially stressful situations.
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