Parking Control Officer

Parking Control Officer

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S05509P

Position Title Parking Control Officer

Department Parking & Transportation

Location Arlington

Job Family Police/Campus Safety

Position Status Full-time

Work Hours Shift

Work Schedule

This department operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Looking to hire for evening hours.

• May work weekends, holidays, and events with required overtime.
• Will split the workday between office work and field operations.

Open to External and Internal

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $38,000.

Duration Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis Monthly

Benefits Eligible Yes

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary

Manage and support front-line customer service and business plan initiatives. Parking Controllers perform a combination of functions including Ticket Writer, Info Booth Attendee, Relief Guard, Auto Assistance, Customer Service, and Boot Driver.

Assist the Parking Control Supervisor & Assistant Director in planning, coordination, and management of parking and transportation for campus events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ticket Writing - Patrols parking areas on foot, bike, cart, and truck to ensure that only authorized vehicles are using the parking facilities.
• Booth Attendee - Articulates directional information and location of buildings and offices to visitors. Issues official visitor permits.
• Event Setup/Tear Down - Supports the Event staff by delivering, setting up, and taking down cones, barricades, signs, and sign covers.
• Customer Service Representative - Serves as liaison between parking office and campus community.
• Boot Driver - Installs and removes immobilization devices.
• Facilitates towing of vehicles with impound lot.
• Auto Assistance - Provides key and battery assists to stranded motorists parked on campus.
• Supervisor - Will be responsible for supervising up to 20 student employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Valid US Driver's License.
• One (1) year of experience involving extensive public contact or the equivalent account.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a service or business-related field with two (2) or more years working in parking and transportation environment.
• Previous staff management experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to or email .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted 3

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *How many years of related experience do you have?
2. None/less than 1 year
3. 1 to 2 years
4. 3 to 4 years
5. 5 years or more
6. *Do you have supervisory experience?
7. Yes
8. No
9. *Do you possess a valid Texas Class C operator driver's license or any other states equivalent to driving a personal vehicle?
10. Yes
11. No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume or CV
2. Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents