Parking Enforcement Specialist

Parking Enforcement Specialist

Salary

$38,689.49 Annually

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2026-07214

Department

DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

The Downtown Investment Authority Department is actively seeking a Parking Enforcement Specialist.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical work in issuing parking citations for all non-moving traffic violations and attaching immobilizing devices to vehicles for local and state law violations. Work requires knowledge of methods, practices, procedures and laws governing parking enforcement and the ability to operate computerized citation equipment, which can be learned on the job. Contacts with public require good judgment courtesy, tact, and assertiveness in explaining parking laws. Work is performed following established routines, standing instructions, and established procedures and involves similar situations requiring choice of correct procedures. Work is performed primarily outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, but occasionally in an office environment. Operates a two-way radio, vehicle, hand-held computer, automated license plate reader, immobilizing device and standard office equipment which includes computer, tablet, and other electronic devices. Physical demands consist of walking, standing and sitting for extended periods; reaching, bending and stooping; and lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work in extreme weather conditions and is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines, and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing situations.

Examples of Work

• Patrols assigned area, checks vehicles for non-moving traffic violations, and issues parking citations.
• Attaches immobilizing devices to vehicles which have violated local and state laws.
• Reports missing meters and those out of service or in need of repairs to the maintenance section.
• Reports damaged or missing traffic signs to supervisor.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public concerning parking citations and related matters including care complaints.
• Dispatches information to field personnel utilizing a two-way radio or base station, computer and multiple databases.
• Bags meters for various events and traffic control.
• Checks operating and safety conditions of vehicles, performs basic minor servicing and reports needed repairs or major servicing.
• Provides information to public regarding local and state parking.
• Records time of vehicles parked at a meter or time zone and returns at specified intervals to ticket vehicles remaining in spaces illegally. Initiate vehicle tows based on local parking laws and department policies.
• Attends civil traffic court to defend parking citations.
• Operates a two-way radio, vehicle, hand-held computer, immobilizing device and standard office equipment which includes personal computer, automated license plate reader, tablet and other electronic devices to include related software.
• Maintains citation database including entry, coding, and queries of data.
• Trains and instructs new employees in policies, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the routines and procedures for issuing citations for overtime parking and other non-moving traffic violations.
• Knowledge of local and state laws relating to non-moving traffic violations.
• Knowledge of City geography and streets.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio, vehicle, hand-held computer, automated license plate reader, immobilizing device, and standard office equipment which includes personal computer, tablet, and other electronic devices to include related software.
• Ability to inspect for and issue parking citations for non-moving traffic violations.
• Ability to gather and document data relevant to citation using a PC and hand-held units.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confrontations constructively using good judgment.
• Ability to clearly and effectively testify in civil traffic court to defend parking citations.
• Ability to take effective pictures to document parking violations.
• Ability to read maps.
• Ability to complete standardized forms with accuracy.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
• Ability to check operating and safety conditions of vehicles and perform basic service.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, including rules and regulations.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Two years of education and/or experience in parking operations, facility operations, regulatory enforcement, code compliance, public safety, or related work involving frequent public contact, interpretation of rules, and enforcement of policies or regulations.
• Experience in the enforcement of local or state laws, ordinances, parking regulations, or compliance standards is preferred.
• Must be bondable.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Must possess a valid drivers license prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• FLA Parking Enforcement Specialist Certificate must be secured within 6 months and maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $38,689.49. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

04

Are you bondable? Selecting yes means your record is clean enough to pass a bonding companys background check. Bonding is a type of insurance that protects an employer against dishonest employees. It covers the organization against stealing, forgery, embezzlement or larceny.

• Yes
• No

05

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

06

Do you have 2 years of education and/or experience in parking operations, facility operations, regulatory enforcement, code compliance, public safety, or related work involving frequent public contact, interpretation of rules, and enforcement of policies or regulations?

• Yes
• No

07

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

08

Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

09

Do you have experience in the enforcement of local or state laws, ordinances, parking regulations, or compliance standards?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Drivers License
• GA Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Drivers License.

11

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

12

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

15

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the drivers license information I have provided to access a drivers license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my drivers license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my drivers license.
• I do not possess a valid drivers license.

16

Provide your full Drivers License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

17

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx