City of San Antonio

Parking Enforcement & Meters Manager

City of San Antonio$85K — $128K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field
  • 5 years in municipal government or parking facility management and administration
  • Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License
  • Experience developing parking or enforcement policies preferred
  • Experience with enforcement technology and operations software preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage on street and off street parking operations
  • Lead the development of parking management programs
  • Coordinate with City departments for parking operations
  • Formulate and implement parking policies
  • Negotiate lease agreements and contracts
  • Monitor and report on parking revenues and citations
  • Provide training and supervision to staff

Benefits

  • Subsidized health care benefits for employees and retirees
  • Paid disability benefits
  • Paid life insurance
  • Automatic participation in a pension program with two-to-one matching
Full Job Description
Salary: $85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually
Location : 400 N ST MARY'S SAN ANTONIO,TX 78205, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Center City Development & Operations
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for the management of the on street, off street parking and parking enforcement operations of the City of San Antonio. Provides leadership in the planning, development, and implementation of various parking management programs. Provides direction in all aspects of the division including the maintenance, enforcement, financial, meters, and operations areas. Serves as a liaison with public and business community on parking matters. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
400 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

Work Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Essential Job Functions

  • Performs financial feasibility studies for prospective City parking garages.
  • Reviews major functions and activities within the Parking Division and makes appropriate changes to improve efficiency.
  • Coordinates the operations of the division with other City departments and operations such as Police, Municipal Courts, and Convention Facilities.
  • Develops and directs the formulation of parking policies for on street parking and off street parking enforcement.
  • Recommends state law changes whenever in the best interest of the City.
  • Assures all tenants and other parties comply with their contractual agreements and obligations.
  • Develops and implements short and long range plans for the development of potential parking policies and programs.
  • Makes presentations to business and citizen groups.
  • Coordinates with incoming conventions, and other major events to satisfy parking needs.
  • Formulates and administers the divisions annual operating budget.
  • Negotiates lease agreements for retail space or parking contracts.
  • Performs financial feasibility studies and recommends rate changes.
  • Monitors safety program to assure effectiveness and compliance.
  • Confers with management to recommend changes in parking rates.
  • Monitors the performance of subordinates.
  • Provides and/or facilitates the training of employees.
  • Monitors the daily issuance of parking citations for parking violations.
  • Oversees the collection of parking revenues.
  • Negotiates parking contracts and lease agreements.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field
  • Five (5) years of experience in municipal government or parking facility management and administration
  • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in development of policies and procedures for parking or other enforcement type organizations.
  • Experience with enforcement technology and equipment to include hand held devices, safety equipment and enforcement operations software.

Applicant Information
  • Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
  • Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
  • If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting and financial planning procedures.
  • Knowledge of methods, theory, and procedures used in transportation planning.
  • Knowledge of parking enforcement laws, procedure and practices.
  • Knowledge of parking garage operations, maintenance, and administration.
  • Knowledge of basic lease and contract administration and negotiation.
  • Knowledge of public relations techniques and procedures.
  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
  • Ability to develop plans, objectives, and operating procedures.
  • Ability to analyze problems, formulate solutions, and evaluate the effects.
  • Ability to present clear and concise written and oral reports and presentations.
  • Ability to deal effectively with citizen complaints.
  • Ability to evaluate and analyze operational systems.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:
  • Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
  • Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

About City of San Antonio

The City of San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States and the second most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1,547,253. It is the seat of Bexar County and includes portions of the surrounding counties. San Antonio is the center of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area. Commonly referred to as Greater San Antonio, the metropolitan area has a population of over 2.5 million based on the 2019 U.S. census estimate, making it the 24th-largest metropolitan area in the United States and third-largest in Texas. San Antonio was founded in 1718 as a Spanish colonial mission and fortress. It became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas in 1731. The city is home to five Fortune 500 companies and the South Texas Medical Center, the only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region.
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