• Job Description

  Req#: 4937930

  Are you eager to learn about municipal laws and parking technologies? Do you have a passion for serving the community and working with members of the public? Are you someone who enjoys enforcing rules and regulations ?

  
  

  APPLY TODAY to grow your career at the City of Napa!

  
  

  The City of Napa is seeking applicants for one (1) limited-term Parking Enforcement Officer opening in the Parking Programs Division in our Community Development Department. The Parking Programs Division is led by our Compliance Programs Manager who works alongside a hardworking team of two (2) full-time Parking Enforcement Officers to ensure compliance with parking requirements across the entire City.

  
  

  As a Parking Enforcement Officer, you will perform a variety of activities in the enforcement of motor vehicle parking regulations and be responsible for tasks such as issuing and tracking citations. You will also focus on addressing parking enforcement issues and responding to abandoned vehicle concerns. Our Parking Enforcement Officers are housed in the Parking Programs Division within our Community Development Department; however, this position will be responsible for working outside in the field and interacting closely with other departments and divisions on a daily basis such as our Police Department and 911 Dispatch Center.

  
  

  Our Parking Programs Division is quickly growing and strives to support our residents in addition to our lively tourist activity. We are searching for an individual who enjoys working with members of the public and has a strong desire to learn the skills necessary to begin a successful career in parking enforcement. Join us and you can become an integral part of this vital team!

  
  

  In addition to your qualifications, the ideal candidate will have experience demonstrating the following the competencies:

  • Technical Professional/Knowledge and Skills - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
  • Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares information from different sources to draw conclusions and develop appropriate solutions.
  • Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures; adapts quickly to change and easily considers new approaches.
  • Emotional Intelligence - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to effectively select own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
  • Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
  • Resolving Conflict - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.
  • Stress Tolerance - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

  
  Special Requirements: Possession and continued maintenance of a California Class “C” Driver’s license is required.
  
  ***Please note that applicants are required to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.***
  
  This current opening is to fill a Limited Term position, which is expected to serve a two-year term from the date of hire. The initial employment term of any limited term employee is two years, with a possible one-year extension by the City Council, for a potential term of three years. This position is contingent upon the Council's final approval of the budget in June.
  
  For a full, detailed job description for the classification of Parking Enforcement Officer, please click here . For more information about Employee Benefits, please click here .

  MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
  Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.
  
  CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

  • Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.

  • Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.

  • Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.

  • Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

  ***NOTE: CITY OF NAPA EMPLOYEES SHOULD USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS***

  SELECTION PROCESS

  The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

  What happens next?

  • We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Application appraisal includes a review of qualifications, education, training, and experience related to the job, as well as supplemental questions if applicable.
  • Applicants moving forward in the selection process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview. These testing steps may be conducted on a pass/fail basis, and/or percentage-based scoring methodology.
  • Candidates for this position are required to pass a background investigation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy. During the background investigation candidates are required to complete and submit a California Personal History Statement (POST Form 2-255 Rev. 02/2013). The information that you provide in the Personal History Statement will be used in the background investigation to assist in determining your suitability for this position, in accordance with POST Commission Regulation 1953.
  • When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department.

  Language Equity
  

  • If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.

  Reasonable Accommodations

  The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.

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