THE POSITION
Under general supervision, the Parking Enforcement Officer will enforce local ordinances and state laws governing parking of vehicles.
 
Duties may include, but are not limited to: utilize excellent customer service skills to enforce all parking regulations on City streets and municipal parking lots; write and issue notices of violation for all parking time zones or vehicles parking in an unsafe or illegal manner; mark and impound abandoned vehicles and conduct investigations regarding delinquent parking citations. The incumbent will respond to questions from internal and external customers in a timely, courteous, and professional manner; prepare detailed written reports and maintain complete records on activities involving parking enforcement; report damaged or inoperative traffic signals and report any hazardous conditions to supervisor; and perform other related duties as assigned.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of work experience requiring frequent interaction with the public
Experience in enforcing parking laws and regulations of the City Municipal Code &  Vehicle Code is highly desirable
Must have a valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of submitting employment application
Education equivalent to high school diploma
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITES 
Knowledge of parking laws and regulations of the City Municipal Code & Vehicle Code
Properly operate and maintain assigned vehicle
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply parking laws and regulations of the City Municipal Code & Vehicle Code
Understand, apply, and explain applicable laws and regulations to the public
Possess effective public relations skills for dealing with challenging situations in a tactful and effective manner
Multi-tasks, detail oriented, effectively prioritize and have strong organizational skills
Apply proficient computer skills and knowledge to support a wide-range of Department functions
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing