Parking Enforcement Workers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 60 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 45% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using hand-held computers.
AI could do much of this on its own
Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
AI could do much of this on its own
Observe and report hazardous conditions, such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies, such as hand-held citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures, such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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