Under general supervision, enforces City parking regulations in an assigned area, including issuing citations for violations of City and State parking codes; conducts traffic control; provides general information and assistance to the public; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no supervision of staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is an entry-level classification that performs the full range of duties related to ensuring the compliance with City and State codes related to parking. Successful performance of the work requires the frequent use of tact, discretion, and independent judgment, knowledge of departmental and City activities, and extensive staff, public, and organizational contact. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
- Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Patrols assigned routes to enforce parking and related traffic ordinances; marks vehicles in timed parking areas; issues citations; writes warnings and amendments to previously issued citations.
- Patrols assigned routes to enforce street sweeping parking ordinances; issues citations as necessary; writes warnings and amendments to previously issued citations.
- Issues non-moving traffic citations for violations observed.
- Responds to questions and complaints from the public or refers to supervisor, as necessary.
- Reports needed repairs of streets and traffic signs and signals to appropriate staff.
- Reports traffic accidents and criminal activities or related occurrences to County Dispatch.
- Operates and maintains specialized equipment, including City vehicles and radios.
- Assists in controlling traffic at accident scenes or other emergency situations as needed.
- Interacts with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds and may encounter hostile situations in the course of work.
- Assists public safety personnel as needed, including assisting with street closures, crossing guard duties, and special events.
- Maintains accurate records, log sheets, and files; submits copies of citations to appropriate staff; prepares related daily and monthly reports.
- Assists and provides information to residents, visitors, vehicle owners, and the general public.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of parking enforcement.
- Traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.
- Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work.
- Basic principles of record keeping.
- Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
- English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff. Special Requirements
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and (1) year of general experience involving public contact and making independent decisions.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
- Possess and maintain First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate.