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Pittsburgh officials weigh lifting Parking Authority residency rule as staffing falls short
Summary
City Council members, Parking Authority leaders and city HR staff met Jan. 9 to discuss enforcement officer and garage attendant shortages, a 2024 controller audit about job postings, and a proposal to lift the Authority's city-residency requirement that the Authority's board is expected to address next week.
Pittsburgh City Council members, Parking Authority officials and city human-resources staff on Jan. 9 discussed chronic staffing shortfalls at the Pittsburgh Parking Authority and a proposal to lift the Authority's long-standing city-residency requirement for employees.
The discussion, held during the council's post-agenda session, centered on recruitment and retention strategies after a 2024 City Controller performance audit found gaps in how the Authority posted openings. Councilman Bobby Wilson said the report and current online searches show enforcement and attendant jobs were not visible to job seekers, and he urged a mix of posting and wage strategies before removing residency requirements.
Why it matters: The Parking Authority provides parking enforcement and manages city garages that contribute revenue to the city and pension funds. Authority leaders told council members they are operating at well under pre-pandemic staffing levels for both meter enforcement and garage attendants, a shortfall they said reduces enforcement coverage of residential permit districts, bus…
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