PORTSMOUTH — It's been eight months since parking and transportation director Jon Frederick resigned from his post, and the city has yet to find someone to replace him.

PORTSMOUTH — It's been eight months since parking and transportation director Jon Frederick resigned from his post, and the city has yet to find someone to replace him.



The search for Frederick's replacement has turned up numerous applicants, according to City Manager John Bohenko. However, all of those brought in to interview for the position have been at odds with the job's compensation level, he said.



The salary range for the position is $75,797 to $94,479, according to the city's description of the position.



"We've had some good candidates, but the compensation they've been looking for is substantially higher," he said.



Because the job requires a certain amount of management skills, as well as a background in public works, Bohenko said the position and its compensation level is unique.



"It's a very specific type of skill sets we were looking for," Bohenko said. "We'll be looking to probably broaden that a little bit more."



In July, the city hired Tom Cocchiaro as its new parking division operations supervisor. Cocchiaro's job involves overseeing the day-to-day operation of enforcement, training and organization of crossing guards and flagger details.



Bohenko said since a replacement for Frederick has yet to be hired, the duties that go along with his position have been spread out among city staff.



The city's job listing for the post includes, among other things, the qualifications of a bachelor's degree in business administration, or related field, master's and certified administrator of the parking profession preferred, and five years of related experience.



The listing states a qualified candidate must have an "ability to foster a cooperative work environment; skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implement new strategies and procedures ..."



For a complete look at the job listing, visit www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment.htm.