Compliance Inspector 2-NDOT / Enforcement

Compliance Inspector 2

The Compliance Inspector 2 position is located within the Transportation Licensing Division (TLC) of the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT). In this capacity, the employee is responsible for monitoring and enforcing parking ordinances which include meters, loading zones, valet zones, sidewalk vending zones, no parking zones, and residential parking throughout Metro Nashville. Employee will also be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance with taxicabs, limousines, wreckers and transportainment vehicles. Enforcement of Metro's ordinance on sidewalk vending is also part of the responsibilities for this position. Performs related work as required. This position is on call 24 hours and is required to respond during declared emergencies or severe weather activities. The Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) delivers a range of services, and the nearly 400 employees work around the clock to ensure a multimodal system that offers choice and better connects neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors to the place that they need and want to go to in a safe manner. These employees are responsible for over 2,200 miles of public roadways and rights-of-way, over 6,000 streets, over 300 bridges, 835 traffic signals and over 1,200 miles of bike / sidewalk lanes and much more. Big events in Nashville consist of CMA Festival, Stanley Cup Finals, Titans games, and any number of special events. These require big preparation and big clean-up and the Nashville Department of Transportation employees are up for the challenge.

Typical duties include :

• Monitoring and enforcing parking ordinances which include meters, loading zones, valet zones, sidewalk vending zones, no parking zones, and residential parking.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with taxicabs, limousines, wreckers and transportainment vehicles.
• Enforcing Metro's ordinance on sidewalk vending.
• Keeping accurate records and preparing detailed reports.
• Providing interpretations of policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Providing testimony and evidence in traffic & environmental court in support of citations issued.
• Referring non-compliance cases to appropriate authority as necessary.
• Keeping abreast of any changes or modifications in services, delivery procedures and / or regulatory rules and policies.
• Preparing and presenting various reports for the Division Manager, Traffic and Parking Commission, and Council.

Minimum qualifications include :

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of responsible inspection, investigative, or compliance experience in support of a regulatory program or service. More education may be considered for some experience. (1 : 1 Ratio) Licenses required : Valid Driver License. Work schedules may be morning, afternoon or evening shifts and could also consist of weekends and holidays. Work hours may require an irregular schedule and occasional overtime. Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note : Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.