Vehicle Abatement Officer, Part-Time

VEHICLE ABATEMENT OFFICER, PART-TIME Regular Part-Time Employment Opportunity - 30 hours per week The position opens Wednesday, October 23, 2024, and the final filing date is Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first. This is a regular part-time position in the Department of Public Safety. Under supervision, responds to complaints from the public related to abandoned vehicles; enforces municipal and vehicle codes, parking regulations; maintains records; and performs other duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The position of Vehicle Abatement Officer is a non-sworn classification responsible for enforcing parking regulations, identifying, marking and tagging abandoned vehicles, and arranging for their removal. The position is distinguished from Community Services Officer in that the latter provides assistance to sworn officers by performing a variety of low risk public safety functions. Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to the following): Locates, marks and tags vehicles which appear to be abandoned on either public or private property. Conducts follow-up inspections of all previously marked vehicles to determine if vehicle should be towed; arranges and oversees towing of all abandoned vehicles. Prepares and maintains daily activity log and all necessary reports; enforces parking regulations and issues citations. Acts as a liaison with tow companies and the public. Answers a wide variety of questions from the public regarding parking and related traffic laws, location of public buildings, parks and other points of interest; interacts with hostile and irate parking violators; responds to complaints from the public. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination when using a computer keyboard or mobile data terminal. Near vision is required when writing reports and other documents, and far vision is required when in the field. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, carry and push tools and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. The job duties will expose the employee to the outdoors, which may include exposure to inclement weather conditions, noise, fumes, dust, air contaminants and heavy traffic conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: A high school diploma or GED equivalent, AND Six months of public contact experience. Knowledge of: Proper English grammar, punctuation and spelling. Basic computer skills. Ability to: Follow verbal and written instructions; tactfully communicate factual information regarding parking violations; act in a courteous and effective manner when dealing with the general public and/or irate parking violators. Observe and memorize names, places and incidents; read maps. Prepare and complete required forms, records of work, and reports describing activities, problems, incidents, and special circumstances. React quickly and calmly in emergency or hazardous situations and adopt an effective course of action. Operate standard office equipment including copiers, calculators, personal computers and radio equipment. Take directions and work independently as needed; work within a chain-of-command system. Apply judgment, discretion and initiative in performing work of average complexity. Apply policies and procedures consistently and in accordance with available guidelines. Plan, organize, and prioritize work. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those that may not be supportive of the actions being taken. Provide excellent customer service to the public and City employees. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Willingness to: Wear and maintain a uniform which includes a bullet-proof vest. Complete required training, including training in the use of chemical agents for personal protection. Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Ability to read and understand parking ordinances and code. Ability to convey meaning of parking ordinances to public. Ability to learn standard broadcasting procedures. Application and Selection Process APPLICATION PROCESS: If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources no later than Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:00 pm or after receiving 100 qualified and completed applications, whichever is first. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position; resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. EXAM PROCESS: Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of a written examination scheduled for Friday, December 6th. (Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). SELECTION PROCESS: Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the department. Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a comprehensive background investigation, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing. A valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record is required for this position at the time of appointment. Should you move forward to be hired for this position, you will be required to turn in a current copy of your DMV driving record. INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION: Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Positions in this job classification are represented by the Service Employees International Union, Local 521 (SEIU). The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. #J-18808-Ljbffr