Parking Enforcement Official

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Parking Enforcement Official

Salary

$43,146.90 - $73,795.70 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (FJ14) - Multiple Locations, VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

25-00552

Department

Police

Opening Date

03/15/2025

Closing Date

3/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

P14

Posting Type

Open to General Public

Job Announcement

The purpose of this position is to monitor, process, determine probable cause and provide expert testimony related to all summonses for parking violations. Enforces state laws and the codes and ordinances of Fairfax County pertaining to parking, residential parking permit districts, abandoned vehicles, vehicle registration and inspection. Issues appropriate parking or warning tickets. Enforces Chapter 110 zoning regulations, as necessary.

Note: The position will be located at multiple locations in Fairfax County.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) 

  • Patrol state-maintained roadways, neighborhoods around Metro Transit parking lots and other targeted locations in an assigned police district to enforce applicable parking ordinances;
  • Investigates abandoned and unattended vehicles;
  • Removes abandoned and disabled vehicles from state highways;
  • Proactively patrols the County to identify parking violations;
  • Submits completed summonses and citations to ensure timely receipt by the violators and the courts;
  • Testifies in court on contested cases to present evidence;
  • Responds to traffic complaints;
  • Provides traffic control as requested by police supervisors;
  • Provides crowd control and security at special events;
  • Enforces applicable parking ordinances in and around Metro parking lots (e.g., handicapped zones and fire lanes);
  • Enforces the residential permit parking ordinance in the vicinity of Metro facilities and schools;
  • Enforces the street side parking ordinance on public roads;
  • Answers questions from and provides assistance to citizens;
  • Identifies possible criminal activity by observing surroundings and may deter vandals/thieves or summons police officers to investigate;
  • Transports and operates SMART Radar Trailer;
  • Serves as a School Crossing Guard as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

  • Knowledge of county and state parking ordinances;
  • Ability to observe surroundings and identify suspicious activity;
  • Ability to make decisions and enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations;
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
  • Ability to deal tactfully with the public;
  • Ability to think and act quickly in emergency situations;
  • Ability to use good judgment;
  • Ability to testify in court;
  • Ability to communicate tactfully with subordinates, supervisors and the general public;
  • Ability and willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather;
  • Ability to operate an automobile;
  • Good observational skills;
  • Ability to maintain a high level of ethical standards;
  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and be truthful at all times;
  • Ability to lift and transport 40 pounds up to 30 feet;
  • Ability to walk 1/2 mile in 15 minutes;
  • Ability to present reports both written and orally.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to:
High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with police department procedures.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, driving record check, polygraph exam, pre-employment medical evaluation, and tuberculosis test to the satisfaction of the employer.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: 
Driver’s License (required)
VCIN -VA Criminal Information Network- Required within 12 months and recertify every 24 months

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must also be physically capable of exiting and entering a police automobile numerous time daily. Must be 21 years of age. Must be capable of walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, and bending. Must have good hearing and vision. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: 
Panel interview and may include exercise.  

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. 
 

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • LiveWell Program
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Contributory Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employees' Child Care Center
  • Commuter Benefit Program
  • Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE:  Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage.

 

Non-Merit Positions

  1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
    • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Program
    • Deferred Compensation
  2. Temporary:  scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
    • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • Less than 12th grade
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
  • Less than 45 quarter hours
  • 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
  • 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
  • 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
  • 180 or more quarter hours
  • Less than 30 semester hours
  • 30 to less than 60 semester hours
  • 60 to less than 90 semester hours
  • 90 to less than 120 semester hours
  • 120 or more semester hours
  • Not applicable
03
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you at least 21 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
05
How many years of full-time experience do you have in a police or legal environment?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five or more years
06
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in parking enforcement?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five or more years
07
This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations and may be required to respond during inclement weather or emergency situations. Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
Fairfax County
Address
12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035
Phone
703–324–3311