Parking Meter Checker - General employment applications may be obtained at the office of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 4th floor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, 13901 or from the City Web-Site at http://binghamton-ny.gov. Application must be submitted by 4:45 P.M. on last date to file. <P> DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This work involves checking for parking meter violations and other standing traffic violations within an assigned area. Additionally, removing the money box from parking kiosks/meters as needed. The police powers of the incumbent are limited to issuing summonses. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Officer in charge of the traffic unit in accordance with prescribed procedures and routines. Does related work as required.
<P> TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
<LI> Issues summonses for standing violations; Checks to see if parking meters/KIOSKS are functioning properly and reports if meters/kiosks are malfunctioning and/or need repair; Works with KIOSK vendor to troubleshoot hardware/software issues via phone and/or in person. Advises drivers as to the reasons for issuance of summonses; Provides information to the public concerning location of private and public parking facilities; May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties; Makes periodic reports of activities to the traffic violations bureau; <P> FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: <LI> Good knowledge of local ordinances governing parking and parking meters; Ability to keep simple records; Ability to follow oral and written instructions; Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner; Ability to operate a motor vehicle; Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. <P> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
<LI> Graduation from high school or high school equivalency diploma. <P> SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
<LI> Possession of license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York at the time of appointment and maintain the license during the entire length of appointment. <P> The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.