Parking Officer
Position Overview
KU Transportation Services is responsible for managing and enforcing parking regulations on the University campus. This role involves monitoring parking areas, issuing citations, providing assistance to community members and visitors, and ensuring the smooth flow of traffic within the campus parking system.
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!
If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!
Job Description
65% Parking Enforcement/Field Operations:
- Patrol university parking lots and structures to enforce parking regulations.
- Issue citations for parking violations and record relevant information.
- Assist university community members with parking-related inquiries and concerns.
- Maintain effective communication with dispatch using a two-way radio.
- Relieve Information Booth staff for breaks and possibly cover booth duties if short-staffed.
- Train new student employee officers
- Utilize parking management software and technology for citation issuance, permit management, and record-keeping.
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of parking-related technology solutions.
- Prepare for and work all special events, including football games, basketball games, commencement ceremonies, and dorm move-ins.
- Install temporary signage and barricades as directed to facilitate event coordination.
- Collaborate with campus security, facilities management, and other relevant departments to address parking-related issues.
- Report all instances of stolen or damaged signage to the supervisor and ensure prompt replacement.
- Maintain handheld ticket writers, printers, and radios from damage.
- Maintain cleanliness and order in departmental vehicles, promptly reporting any damage or mechanical issues.
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of gate and pay-on-foot equipment as needed.
- Collect funds from pay-on-foot machines upon request.
- Undertake any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Position Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
- Must report to work in declared periods of inclement and extreme weather conditions to help with snow removal.
- Must work some nights, holidays, and weekends with special events.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Proficient in basic computer skills with a demonstrated knowledge of software programs, as evidenced in application materials.
- Must have a valid driver’s license by the time of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in an environment requiring limited direct supervision.
- Proven excellent public relations skills, showcasing frequent interaction with both internal and external customers as seen from work experience.
- Experience using a two-way radio.
- Experience or familiarity with the KU Campus and Lawrence area.
- Experience with multitasking and collaborative work with others.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Application review begins Monday, May 6th, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified.
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Application review begins Monday, May 6th, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
Starting at $34,000
Work Schedule
8:00 am- 5:00 pm, M-F Schedule may vary with campus events including nights and weekends
Application Review Begins
Monday May 6, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Monday May 27, 2024