Job Information
City of Somerville Parking Control Officer (Tues - Sat 4:00PM- 12:00AM) in Somerville, Massachusetts
Statement of Duties
Performs duties required for the enforcement of all parking rules and regulations. Under supervision and instruction, tickets illegally parked vehicles on overtime meters. Tickets for violation of resident parking ordinance; violation of street cleaning ordinance and violation of snow plowing and removal ordinances and violation of all other restricted areas. Patrols assigned areas on foot. Use of a vehicle only as directed by Supervisor. Prepares reports related to enforcement duties. Performs related duties as required.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to understand and interpret parking regulations and ordinances.
Ability to walk considerable distances daily. Ability to pass physical examination.
Must possess a valid current Class D drivers license.
Access to an automobile during all working hours.
Bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural experience helpful.
Work Environment
Physical and Mental Requirements:
The physical demands described here 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 the position’s essential functions.
Physical Skills: Position requires standing, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires both near and far vision and acute hearing. Additionally the position entails working outdoors, in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold and incumbents may be exposed to fumes, dust and air containments. The need to lift, push and drag equipment weighing up to 25 pounds is also required.
Motor Skills: While performing the duties, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; interact with City staff and other organizations; and occasionally deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.
Visual Skills: Visual demands require constantly reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.
Hours: Full-Time (Tuesday - Saturday 4:00PM- 12:00AM)
Salary: $903.40 + 10% shift diff
Union: SMEA Unit B
Mandatory Requirements: This is a safety-sensitive position. Must pass a driving history check and pre-employment drug screening / physical prior to employment.
Date Posted: April 5th, 2024
City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.
The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact Adrienne Pomeroy at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or apomeroy@somervillema.gov.
Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
Completition of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees
Overview of Total Rewards:
4 weeks annual vacation (for non-union positions) union positions vary by contract
Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Long term disability through Sun Life
Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
Annual cancer screening & wellness release
Somerville Retirement Pension System
Tuition reimbursement
MBTA pass program
FREE Blue Bikes membership
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Benefits listed are for benefits-eligible positions and the above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the City of Somerville and not a binding contract.
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