Employment

Internal applicants meeting the requirements for this posting will be considered for this position.  Current employees of the Philadelphia Parking Authority who have been in their current position for at least six months and have satisfactorily completed their probationary period for the position currently held, Applicants must meet the minimum requirements. Employees currently on the Excessive Use of Sick Leave list will not be considered for this position.

The objective of this position is to identify and immobilize vehicles that meet criteria under the law, including parking tickets, red light camera tickets, traffic court and moving violations.

Principal Duties:

• Patrolling an assigned area with a partner
• Typing license plates into computers
• Securely immobilized vehicle with boot device
• Releasing boots that are paid or to a tow truck

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to type efficiently and in a timely manner and have some knowledge of operating computers
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Must be able to work nights and weekends
• Must be able to interact with the public in a firm, tactful and courteous manner

Minimum Acceptable Training, Experience, and Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License

Working Hours:  TBD

Selection Process:

• 35% - Assessment Test, (Computerized)
• 45% - Oral Interview,
• 10% - Attendance,
• 10% - Latest Annual Performance Evaluation

APPLICANTS WHO HAVE AT LEAST TEN (10) YEARS OF SERVICE WILL HAVE FOUR (4) POINTS ADDED TO THEIR TOTAL SCORE. APPLICANTS WHO ACHIEVE A COMBINED SCORE OF 36 POINTS FROM THE ASSESSMENT TEST, EMPLOYEE EVALUATION, AND ATTENDANCE, BASED ON THE WEIGHT EACH CATEGORY IS GIVEN, WILL BE INVITED TO THE ORAL INTERVIEW PHASE OF THE PROCESS. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH A COMBINED TOTAL SCORE OF 70 WILL BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST.