26-073 Parking Enforcement Officer - Full-Time Or Part-Time

The City of Dover Police Department is seeking an individual to perform highly responsible enforcement of the parking laws of the State of New Hampshire and Ordinances of the City of Dover as they pertain to the parking of motor vehicles on public ways. Primary span of enforcement will be the downtown Dover area but duties may include City-wide enforcement.

Work schedule will generally be between 9 am and 8 pm, Monday through Saturday. Additional hours to assist with snow removal and winter parking regulation enforcement may also be available. Sunday hours may be added at a later date. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week non-exempt position, with possibility of part-time if mutually agreed upon. $19.68 to $28.44 per hour. Position is open until filled.

Specific questions about this position may be directed during regular business hours to Parking Manager Bill Simons, Dover Police Department at (603) 516-2277 or by E-mail at parking@dover.nh.gov

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not include all duties found in this class):

• Patrol assigned areas of the City, on foot or on occasion motorized patrol, for parking violators and take necessary enforcement action. Enforce overtime, permit and meter, and other violations and issue tickets
• Inspect parking meters to ensure their continuous operation, report deficiencies and perform routine service on all meters. Collect and deposit meter revenues as required and in accordance with established procedure
• Develop and maintain a full understanding of parking laws and ordinances as they apply to the City of Dover. Be familiar with contemporary parking issues and concerns. Detect, document, and report parking space deficiencies, obstructed spaces, and improper signage and pavement markings
• Assist in parking and traffic surveys as assigned. Assist in routine maintenance of public parking spaces as necessary (such as individual space marking, repainting, or snow removal)
• Assist with traffic direction and control; place traffic cones, barricades, and/or temporary traffic directional or regulatory signs as appropriate
• Assist with snow removal by operating a Bobcat or similar vehicle, manual heavy duty snow blower or bucket loader (MT-55) or shovel
• Answer inquiries and provide directions as appropriate to motorists and to the general public
• Be familiar with and execute safe work procedures associated with assigned work
• Provide courtroom testimony as required to assist with the prosecution of offenders
• Perform other related duties as required by the Chief of Police
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of laws, statutes and ordinances as they relate to the parking of vehicles within the City of Dover; ability to operate a motor vehicle under non-emergency conditions; ability to stand/walk for long periods of time; ability to utilize hand held computerized ticketing equipment; ability to operate and repair parking meters and related equipment; ability to exercise discretion in dealings with the public; emotional stability and the ability to deal effectively with the public under sometimes hostile circumstances; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and with city merchants; physical capabilities sufficient to allow working in all types of weather conditions and to climb on, over, or around obstacles as necessary to perform parking enforcement duties in construction areas and in winter conditions.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operators license.

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