By Law Services Officer I – On Call Competition ... - City of Kamloops

Enhance your lifestyle and your career . . . Join us now as:By Law Services Officer I – On CallCompetition No. 01-29/11(more than one may be hired)The City of Kamloops invites applications from qualified candidates for an exciting opportunitythat has become available with our By-Law Services team.The By-Law Service Officer I performs inspectional, and regulatory work in traffic control, roadright-of-ways, and by-law enforcement under the general supervision of the By-law ServicesSupervisor. The incumbent is required to exercise care and attention to ensure the safety of thepublic and other officers, as well as courtesy, tact and diplomacy in dealing with the generalpublic. The job involves outside work on a year-round basis, with moderately heavy exertionand characterized by frequent tension producing situations.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:• Completion of Senior Secondary School or its equivalent• Justice Institute Level I By-Law Enforcement Certificate• Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence• Occupational First Aid Level I• Completion of post secondary computer courses in basic word processing andspreadsheet applications.Enhance your lifestyle and your career...This unionized position pays $24.84 per hour. The successful incumbent must be willing to worka variety of shifts.Please send your resume by June 16, 2011 quoting Competition No. 01-29/11 to:Human Resources DepartmentCity of Kamloops105 Seymour StreetKamloops BC V2C 2C6Fax: 250-372-1351Email: HR@kamloops.caFor detailed information on this position and for more information on our community, pleaserefer to our website at www.kamloops.ca/jobsThe City of Kamloops thanks all applicants for their interest in applying for this position;however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.The City of Kamloops is focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on acompany culture that celebrates the employees who make it all happen. We offer ongoing training andprofessional development opportunities, coupled with exceptional benefits, all in the beautiful naturalsetting of the BC Interior.Kamloops boasts excellent sporting and recreational facilities, with four distinct seasons offering theperfect pursuit for active lifestyles and outdoor enthusiasts, be it on water, land or snow - with plenty ofsunshine throughout the year. Enjoy professional theatre and symphony productions as well as artshows and cultural events at a variety of venues. And we’re only a three hour drive from the Vancouverarea!105 Seymour Street | Kamloops BC V2C 2C6 | P. 250-828-3439 | F. 250-828-1351 | www.kamloops.ca

CITY OF KAMLOOPSJOB TITLE:By-law Services Officer IPAY GRADE: 8NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORKPerforms semi-skilled, inspectional, and regulatory work in traffic control, road rights-of-way, and by-lawenforcement of a varied nature under the general supervision of the By-law Services Supervisor. Thework involves enforcement of various City of Kamloops regulatory by-laws and investigating complaints.Tasks involve fairly close limits of accuracy to hold up in court. The job involves outside work on a yearroundbasis, with moderately heavy exertion, characterized by frequent tension producing situationsrequiring the exercise of considerable close care and attention as well as personal judgement anddiscretion and occasional danger of bodily harm and risk of exposure to disease. The incumbent isrequired to exercise close care and attention to prevent serious damage or loss and to ensure the safetyof the public and other officers, and to exercise courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and persuasion in dealing indelicate situations involving the general public.ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK1. Enforces City traffic control and the Road Right-of-Way By-law dealing with sidewalk use andsnow removal as directed and issues permits, warnings, or violation notices to offenders.2. Contacts towing companies for the removal of illegally parked vehicles in City streets or in parks.3. Responds to calls, inquiries, and complaints regarding meter violations.4. Patrols City-owned parking lots on foot, bicycle, or by vehicle when required to provideenforcement of the by-laws.5. Checks meters as required to ensure proper operation, and reports any problems to the MeterMaintenance person.6. Collects money from meters and fine boxes and delivers to City Hall.7. Communicates with others using two-way radios or cell phones in operational and emergencysituations for assistance in enforcing by-laws.8. Gives evidence in Court to support by-law and criminal charges, as required.9. Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE1. Ability to interpret and enforce relevant municipal by-laws, regulations, and procedures.2. Working knowledge of relevant municipal by-laws, regulations, procedures, and ticketingprocesses related to parking and sidewalk use.3. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and on a two-way radio.4. Ability to investigate and document information relative to by-law infractions, and provide credibleevidence in Court to support by-law and criminal charges.5. Good physical condition, appearance, and deportment.6. Ability to exercise knowledge, considerable tact, diplomacy, and persuasion when dealing withthe general public, businesses, and other government agencies.7. Ability to complete minor meter adjustments.PREFERRED TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, MEMBERSHIPS, ETC.Previous experience with court procedures or security related work.REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES, ETC.1. Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.2. Justice Institute Level I By-Law Enforcement Certificate or equivalent.3. Completion of post secondary computer courses in basic word processing and spreadsheetapplications.4. Occupational First Aid Level 1.5. Driver's Licence - Class 5.HOURS OF WORKNon-normal.2011 June 9