Parking Enforcement & Meters Manager

Parking Enforcement & Meters Manager

Salary

$85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually

Location

400 N ST MARYS SAN ANTONIO,TX 78205, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01004

Department

Center City Development & Operations

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

6/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for the management of the on street, off street parking and parking enforcement operations of the City of San Antonio. Provides leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of various parking management programs. Provides direction in all aspects of the division including the maintenance, enforcement, financial, meters, and operations areas. Serves as a liaison with public and business community on parking matters. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

400 N St Marys St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Essential Job Functions

• Performs financial feasibility studies for prospective City parking garages.
• Reviews major functions and activities within the Parking Division and makes appropriate changes to improve efficiency.
• Coordinates the operations of the division with other City departments and operations such as Police, Municipal Courts, and Convention Facilities.
• Develops and directs the formulation of parking policies for on street parking and off street parking enforcement.
• Recommends state law changes whenever in the best interest of the City.
• Assures all tenants and other parties comply with their contractual agreements and obligations.
• Develops and implements short and long range plans for the development of potential parking policies and programs.
• Makes presentations to business and citizen groups.
• Coordinates with incoming conventions, and other major events to satisfy parking needs.
• Formulates and administers the divisions annual operating budget.
• Negotiates lease agreements for retail space or parking contracts.
• Performs financial feasibility studies and recommends rate changes.
• Monitors safety program to assure effectiveness and compliance.
• Confers with management to recommend changes in parking rates.
• Monitors the performance of subordinates.
• Provides and/or facilitates the training of employees.
• Monitors the daily issuance of parking citations for parking violations.
• Oversees the collection of parking revenues.
• Negotiates parking contracts and lease agreements.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience in municipal government or parking facility management and administration
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in development of policies and procedures for parking or other enforcement type organizations.
• Experience with enforcement technology and equipment to include hand held devices, safety equipment and enforcement operations software.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and financial planning procedures.
• Knowledge of methods, theory, and procedures used in transportation planning.
• Knowledge of parking enforcement laws, procedure and practices.
• Knowledge of parking garage operations, maintenance, and administration.
• Knowledge of basic lease and contract administration and negotiation.
• Knowledge of public relations techniques and procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to develop plans, objectives, and operating procedures.
• Ability to analyze problems, formulate solutions, and evaluate the effects.
• Ability to present clear and concise written and oral reports and presentations.
• Ability to deal effectively with citizen complaints.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze operational systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

05

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06

How many years of experience do you have in municipal government or parking facility management and administration?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

07

How many years of experience do you have in development of policies and procedures for parking or other enforcement type organizations?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

08

Describe your experience managing parking enforcement personnel and overseeing day-to-day parking operations. If you do not have experience Managing personnel and day-to-day operation, please respond (N/A).

09

Explain you experience conducting feasibility studies or preparing revenue projections for parking facilities. If you do not have experience, please respond (N/A).

10

Describe your experience with parking smart technologies and related equipment, and how you have integrated these tools into parking programs. If you do not have experience, please respond (N/A).

11

In your view, what are the most significant challenges facing parking managers in overseeing parking enforcement and on-street parking operations?

12

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree

13

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx