Come join our team and work in beautiful Sedona!

The City of Sedona is now accepting applications for part-time Community Services Aides.

 

As noted in our 2023 Employee Satisfaction Survey, the City of Sedona is a great place to work!

92% strongly agree or agree - "The City is a good place to work." 

97% strongly agree or agree - "Overall, I have good working relationships with my coworkers." 

 

This part-time position works under the direction of the Sedona Police Department and actively supports and assists with maintaining traffic management in the Sedona Uptown district and other areas assigned. The position will primarily work on weekends, holidays, and during periods of high traffic volumes. Also performs a variety of duties including enforcing the City of Sedona parking ordinances; coordinates community engagement initiatives as assigned, in addition to activities with other city departments and outside agencies, and performs related work as required.

JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs traffic and pedestrian management in Uptown area, at special events, and other areas of the city.
2. Patrols assigned area on foot and/or in a vehicle to enforce parking and related traffic ordinances.
3. Investigates reports and complaints regarding parking violations.
4. Issues warning and citations for failure to comply with pertinent parking ordinances.
5. Prepares and maintains records and reports on violations and actions including a daily log of activities.
6. Appears, testifies and presents evidence in court as required by summons and/or subpoena.
7. Promotes community relations by routinely communicating with merchants, citizens and tourists.
8. Coordinates community engagement initiatives as assigned.
9. Assists, as needed, with other City of Sedona Departments at the direction of Shift Supervisor.
10. Adheres to safe work practices and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of or ability to acquire within the probationary period:

Ability to learn and retain applicable state and city laws, ordinances, codes and regulations.
Knowledge of Uptown business district including streets and parking facilities.
Ability to patrol city streets and issue citations in a manner that promotes positive interaction with merchants, citizens and visitors.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City staff and the general public.
Ability to operate motor vehicles in a safe manner.
Ability to respond to request and inquiries from the general public.
Ability to work effectively in the absence of supervision.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of equipment and tools used in parking enforcement.
Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform moderate physical work and to lift and carry up 25 pounds regularly and occasionally 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, climb, kneel, twist, ride, pinch, pick, reach, graph, walk, sit, bend, crawl, push, pull and perform a variety of similar body movements.
Possess hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to use personal protective devices, office equipment and computer and operate an automobile and bicycle.
Ability to see and read instructions, codes, regulations, ownership documents and characters on a computer screen and to observe parking violations.
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend or squat for long periods of time.
Develop, implement and administer goals, objectives and procedures.
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), experience in a customer service related field desirable.

LICENSE

Possession of an appropriate valid Arizona driver's license.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Ability to pass an extensive background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:
Possible exposure to traffic noise, blowing dust, vehicle fumes and inclement weather.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this job opportunity, please click here.

BENEFITS

This part-time position does not include health insurance, vacation or flex time benefits. However, Arizona State Retirement benefits may be activated if the employee is hired to work more than twenty hours per week.  

CONTACT INFORMATION

pdrecruitment@sedonaaz.gov

The City of Sedona is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City are based on business needs; job requirements; individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; or any other status protected by law or regulation.