City of Baltimore hiring Transportation Enforcement Officer I - Department of Transportation in Baltimore, Maryland, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

POSTING DATE: 04/18/2024CLOSING DATE: 05/17/2024 12:00 MIDNIGHTSALARY RANGE: $39,462 - $46,751 ANNUALLYEDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

Class DescriptionA Transportation Enforcement Officer I performs parking control and traffic enforcement work in Baltimore City. These employees patrol City streets to enforce parking ordinances, and direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic at assigned intersections, and issues citations for moving violations. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Employees receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a rotating shift to provide evening and weekend coverage and are subject to a callback for emergency situations. Work is performed in a vehicle or outdoors where the employee is exposed to such uncomfortable environmental and hazardous working conditions like inclement weather, traffic hazards, and verbal or physical abuse. Work requires moderate physical exertion such as walking and standing for long periods and extended hand and arm movements on a regular basis.

SELECTION PROCESSAll candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their application will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The license, training, and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for the position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.

ANDEXPERIENCE: Have six months of experience in the enforcement of parking control and/or traffic regulations.

ORLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit.

Required Knowledges, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of Maryland State Motor Vehicle laws, ordinances and traffic regulations.
• Knowledge of City Street locations.
• Ability to deal effectively with the general public and City employees from other agencies.
• Ability to use a whistle and hand signals effectively.
• Ability to actively observe vehicular and pedestrian traffic and respond quickly and effectively as needed.
• Ability to control pedestrians and drivers at intersections.
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations.
• Ability to drive defensively.
• Ability to complete forms and records and write simple reports.
• Ability to learn the use a two-way radio and operate hand-held computer devices.

EXAMINATION PROCESS:Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment-certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTES: Incumbents must be eligible to obtain a Certificate of Appointment as a Special Enforcement Officer by the Police Commissioner of the City of Baltimore prior to hiring. Revocation of the Certificate of Appointment by the Police Commissioner is grounds for dismissal. Certificate of Appointment as a Special Traffic Enforcement Officer requires the applicant to:

• Be 21 years of age: and
• Satisfactorily pass a fingerprint and background investigation conducted by the Baltimore City Police Department.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.govFinancial Disclosure:This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. BALTIMORE CITY AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER