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University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a University Parking Enforcement Officer 1 for the Parking and Transportation Department. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. This position will be responsible for patrolling all parking areas within the UNR jurisdiction and enforcing the UNR parking rules and regulations. The position provides the opportunity for progression to a University Parking Enforcement Officer 2 after a minimum one-year training period and is proficient in performing Officer in Charge duties during special events.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Patrol assigned campus areas to enforce parking rules and regulations;
• Issue parking citations or courtesy warnings when a violation is observed;
• Patrol and provide a safe presence in parking lots and garages;
• Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit permits and take necessary action;
• Work special events, directing the flow of traffic, set up and take down of cones, barricades, and signs;
• Resolve traffic problems;
• Diffuse and deescalate situations with customers that have received citations as well as explain the rules and regulations;
• Perform vehicle assist such as, key retrieval, dead batteries, and flat tires; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include graduation from high school or equivalent education and one (1) year of experience in public contact work which included obtaining, clarifying or giving facts or information. A valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Preferred qualifications include candidates with strong customer service skills and special event experience.

This position requires walking or standing to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling. Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This position requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate through speech. This position will have exposure to hot and cold temperatures when working outside. Due to events occurring after normal business hours, the workday may exceed 14 hours.

The typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 11:30 am to 8:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. This position is required to work all UNR home football games, basketball games and large special events.

This position is designated as Essential Personnel. In the event of a campus emergency, special event, closure to maintain campus safety or building operations, this position may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Compensation grade is 22. In classified service, salary is in grade and step. The step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.

Perks of working at UNR include health insurance options including dental and vision, life insurance, generous annual and sick leave, E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options, Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments, Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees, and the University offers the Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees.

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