Parking Enforcement Workers
SOC Code: 33-3041 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Parking Enforcement Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $68,744 | $75,546 | $82,347 | $89,149 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $65,312 | $73,112 | $80,891 | $88,691 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $64,626 | $72,322 | $80,018 | $87,714 |
| Modesto, CA | $63,690 | $71,635 | $79,602 | $87,547 |
| Vallejo, CA | $58,822 | $68,224 | $77,646 | $87,048 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $57,928 | $67,267 | $76,627 | $85,966 |
| Chico, CA | $50,482 | $59,446 | $68,411 | $77,376 |
| Redding, CA | $50,482 | $59,446 | $68,411 | $77,376 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,005 | $66,706 | $71,386 | $76,086 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,234 | $58,115 | $67,018 | $75,899 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.2 | |
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.7 |
| Law and Government | 3.3 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.1 |
| Education and Training | 3.1 |
| Psychology | 2.8 |
| Foreign Language | 2.7 |
| Transportation | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 90.6% |
| Less than high school | 4.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.8% |
| Some college | 1.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
- Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
- Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
- Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
- Train new or temporary staff.
- Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
- Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures, such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
- Observe and report hazardous conditions, such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Complus Data Innovations FastTrack Integrated Parking Solutions MApp Operating system software Ticket issuing software Vehicle information databases Web browser software Word processing software
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