Job Title: Civil Enforcement Officer (Parking) – 2 Positions Available
Location: Selby
Salary: £18,795 – £19,554 per annum pro rata
Job type: Part Time, Permanent (30 hours per week)
Closing Date: 21st July 2019
The Role:
As a Civil Enforcement Officer, you will carry out the enforcement of parking restrictions by patrolling, on foot and by vehicle, yellow lines, on-street parking control areas and Council-run car parks throughout the Selby District. You will monitor car parking and, if necessary, issue penalty charge notices to vehicles contravening the parking controls in force.
You will have previous experience of dealing with the public in a calm and tactful manner and you enjoy working on your own initiative. These posts involve working outside in all weathers. Full training will be given and a uniform provided.
Job Duties:
- Patrol both on and off street parking areas both on foot or utilising a council provided vehicle (van) and to enforce the Traffic Regulation Orders by issuing a Penalty Charge Notices to vehicles observed to be contravening the parking restrictions – working four 7.5 hour days per week that cover a six over seven day rota (Monday – Saturday) usually between the hours of 08.00 and 18.00 (Occasional pre-planned work outside of these hours may be required)
- If required give advice to both vehicle drivers and members of the public with regard to parking matters, locations of facilities and general information as requested
- The testing of pay and display machines which are located on the enforcement routes to ensure the machines are in working order and reporting faults or damage to the Selby District Council or Duty Supervisor
The Candidate:
- Previous work with the public
- Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
- Good attention to detail
- Good standard of education
- Willing to undertake in house training
- Current UK driving licence
- Ability to use a hand held computer (specific training provided)
- Tactful and calm disposition
- Assertive
- Responsible attitude and ability to cope in emergencies
- Numerate/ability to read simple maps, note taking skills
- Willing to wear a uniform including a hat and body worn camera
- Knowledge of Selby district
- Ability to walk for long periods outdoors and in all weathers
- Working a six over seven day rota (including some bank holidays) between 00 and 18.00
- Ability to work under own initiative without day to day direct supervision once training provided
Benefits:
In return there are excellent benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement, a contributory pension scheme, various staff discounts, free parking and the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
Please click on the APPLY button to complete the application form, attach your CV and Covering Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Parking Enforcement Officer, Enforcement Officer, Civil Enforcement Officer, Senior Enforcement Officer, Traffic Officer, Parking Officer, Community Support Officer may also be considered for this role.
