Parking Support Officer

Purpose of Job

Accountable to the Senior Parking Design and Project Engineer for the carrying out of parking control schemes on the highway network.

Summary of main duties and responsibilities

1. To assist in gathering data (site surveys, condition data, traffic movements) necessary for the design of minor parking control schemes and Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) programme.

1. To assist in the detailed design, including the preparation of drawings, of parking control schemes.

1. To assist in the preparations of estimates of cost relating to parking control schemes.

1. To inspect work by contractors and statutory undertakers, checking for quality and quantity and materials as per specification.

1. Liaise with contractors and statutory undertaker’s representatives on site

1. Work out of hours as necessary for site inspection, recording and work supervision.

1. Utilise computerised systems as appropriate to the role.

1. Respond to queries from members of the public and assist in the preparation of responses to elected members, MPs and partners.

1. Ensure at all times that work undertaken actively promotes the Council’s Equal opportunities, Customer Care and Environmental policies in relation to service delivery and personnel practice.

1. In discharging the duties of the post, have due regard to the provisions of Health and Safety at Work legislation, and provide support in order to implement measures are necessary to ensure the health and safety of the public.

Additional duties

1. Analyse data necessary for the design of parking control schemes to improve the condition of, or movement on, the highway.

1. Carry out site measurements and inspection preparatory to payment and approval of contractors work.

1. Produce preliminary designs for parking control schemes.

1. Undertake the detailed design, including the preparation of drawings, of parking control schemes.

1. Prepare estimates of cost relating to parking control schemes.

1. Assist in the checking of draft Traffic Management Orders for parking control schemes.

Qualifications and Experience

An appropriate further education engineering or other qualification.
OR
Experience in Traffic/Parking engineering

Experience of developing good working

relationships with a wide range of internal

and external parties and customers as part of developing effective service delivery

Experience of undertaking public consultation and report writing

Experience in the preparation, writing and

submission of cogent reports and letters

formed by collated, analysed and

interpreted data

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Understanding of local government and the legislative context in which the service operates

Knowledge of relevant guidelines and the

latest professional developments and

innovations relating to Controlled Parking Zones and Parking Design in general.