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  • Parking Enforcement Officer (20563774)

    701 Laurel St, Menlo Park, California 94025 United States CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA Full Time $32,375.50-$39,352.50 Annually Nov 15, 2024
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    CITY OF MENLO PARK, CA

    Menlo Park is a city of beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods and active commercial districts. Located conveniently between the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco and San Jose, Menlo Park is home to a little over 32,000 residents in its 19 square miles. The stunning natural surroundings of the city afford views of the San Francisco Bay to the east and the Pacific Coastal Range to the west. Menlo Park’s climate is moderate to warm, with an average of 265 sunny days a year. Menlo Park’s residents reflect a range of backgrounds and interests who tend to be well educated and actively engaged in community life. Excellent public and private schools serve its many young families, while residents of all ages enjoy the City’s numerous parks and recreational facilities. The city’s close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide a multitude of academic, cultural and athletic event opportunities. The arts and leisure activities of the major urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose are close by. These and many other amenities contribute to Menlo Park’s outstanding quality of life.Located in the heart of Menlo Park is a downtown featuring unique and upscale shops and restaurants. Set in a pleasant, pedestrian-oriented atmosphere, Menlo Park’s downtown area attracts locals and visitors alike. Known worldwide as the “Capital of Venture Capital,” Menlo Park is well situated to benefit from and help shape new technologies and markets originating from the Silicon Valley. The city hosts such major employers as SRI International, the U.S. Geological Survey, Facebook, Pacific Biosciences, E*TRADE Financial Corporation and CS Bio Co. City government Menlo Park was founded November 23, 1927, as a general law city under the State of California and operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney as well as members of a variety of commissions and committees. City departments that report to the City Manager include Administrative Services, the City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Library, Police and Public Works.In addition to its many attributes, Menlo Park has one of the most beautiful civic center campuses in the Bay Area. Lush landscaping including heritage trees, a running fountain and a duck pond surrounds the City Hall / Administration Building. The campus also includes a nine-acre park, recreation facilities and the main Menlo Park library. These civic amenities make the campus a noted destination for City residents, local employees and visitors alike. Conveniently located, the campus is a short walk to the Caltrain station and Menlo Park’s downtown retail district.The Menlo Park City website is the primary source for information about City services, programs, projects, events, meetings, policies and volunteer opportunities. City Council The City Council is the City's five-member governing body whose members serve at-large for four-year overlapping terms in general municipal elections. The City Council selects from among its members, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to one-year terms at its first meeting in December of each year. The Mayor, who represents the City of Menlo Park, serves as the presiding officer of the City Council and signs enacting ordinances and contracts. The Menlo Park City Council meetings are generally Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers located at 701 Laurel Street. Menlo Park’s City Councilmembers serve part-time, retaining their positions in private industry, personal enterprise, business or the professions.           

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    Job Description

    The City of Menlo Park is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier business and residential communities. We’re currently seeking a responsible individual to help enforce local and State parking regulations, as well as local and State ordinances related to municipal code violations and other non-criminal matters.

    This is a civilian classification established for the handling of a variety of public service functions in the Parking Enforcement Division of the Police Department, with the main focus being overnight parking enforcement.

    Job Description URL:

    https://menlopark.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/administrative-services/documents/human-resources/job-classifications/seiu/parking-enforcement-officer.pdf

    Ideal Candidate

    The specific duties of a Parking Enforcement Officer include issuing parking citations using an automated citation machine; maintaining department records & files; providing information and assistance to the public; operating radio and communications equipment; and attending in-service and external training programs.

    The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, have good written and communication skills, be in good physical condition, have normal color vision, and possess a valid CA Driver's License. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment, and be able to pass a background investigation and psychological & medical examinations prior to appointment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

    Knowledge of
    • Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of providing parking enforcement and traffic control
    • Functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies
    • Local, state, and federal law enforcement databases
    • City geography, maps, streets, landmarks, and driving directions
    • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility
    • Safety practices and equipment related to the work
    • Principles of record keeping
    • Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work
    • English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation
    • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff

    Ability to
    • Independently perform non-sworn parking enforcement program support duties
    • Obtain pertinent information from individuals in stressful or emergency situations
    • Assess situations and identify pertinent problems/issues; collect relevant information; evaluate realistic options; recommend and implement appropriate course of action
    • Memorize codes, names, street locations, and other information
    • Read and interpret maps and other pertinent documentation
    • Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
    • Compile and summarize information and prepare accurate, clear, and concise reports, records, and other correspondence and documents
    • Organize, maintain, and update office database and records systems
    • Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
    • Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs
    • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines
    • Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
    • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

    Education and Experience

    Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
    • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
    • One (1) year of experience performing increasingly responsible non-sworn law enforcement support duties


    Benefits

    The City offers an excellent benefit package consisting of:
    • Health Insurance: City contribution up to $1,328 per month towards a Cafeteria Plan which can be used to purchase medical insurance and participate in a flexible spending account for health care and/or child care reimbursement
    • Dental: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
    • Vision: City-paid coverage for employee and dependents
    • Vacation: 44 - 88 hours of vacation leave accrual each year, depending on length of service
    • Sick Leave: 48 hours of sick leave accrued each year
    • Holidays: 11 official holidays; 17 hours of floating holiday time per year; 4 “Day of Reflection” hours per year in recognition of holidays of individual and community importance
    • Retirement: CalPERS: For classic members 2.0% @ 60 formula. For all others, 2.0% @ 62 formula
    • Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in City Plans.
    • Life Insurance: City-paid policy equal to 1.5 times regular annual wage
    • Long Term Disability: City-paid coverage
    • Educational leave and tuition reimbursement
    • A City-paid Caltrain GoPass. The Menlo Park campus is centrally located within walking distance from Caltrain and downtown Menlo Park.
    • A City-paid BayPass. This pilot program offers employees unlimited travel in 2024 - 2025 for both work and personal trips on 25 Bay Area transit agencies that use the Clipper card.
    • A transportation allowance program provides employees with $1.50 per day when they walk, bicycle or carpool to work at least once per week.
    • Employees are provided with access to an on-site gym at no cost

    For additional benefit information, visit
    www.menlopark.gov
    and review the City of Menlo Park and SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

    Special Instructions

    Please upload a resume and a cover letter indicating your interest in the position. You may attach one file only (multiple pages okay) up to 2MB.

    IMPORTANT: Please be sure to fill out the required City application completely, including all relevant work experience. Applications with “See Resume” as a substitution for the work experience description and/or unclear past employment information will not be considered.

    Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. Not all applications which may meet the minimum requirements will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

    Tentative Interview Dates:
    • The most qualified candidates will be invited to an in-person Oral Board Panel examination tentatively scheduled for the week of December 9, 2024.
    • If you are successful during the Oral Board panel examination, the Chief's interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of December 16, 2024.


    An Eligible List will be established as a result of this examination process and will be valid for a period of six (6) months. The list may be extended up to a maximum of two (2) years. The hiring department will review the Eligible List to determine which candidates will be invited to the department selection process.

    The City of Menlo Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Menlo Park not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees. We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources at (650) 330-6670 or
    jobs@menlopark.gov
    prior to the closing date for accommodation requests.

    Before receiving an offer of employment, the candidate must pass a thorough background investigation, fingerprinting, polygraph examination, psychological screening and physical examination. Candidates must be successful in all phases of the selection process.

    In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. The City will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

    Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2024 at 11:59pm
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