Specialist/Parking Enforcement Officer at City of Pico Rivera, CA
City of Pico Rivera, CA · Pico Rivera, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Pico Rivera
About the Department
SPECIALIST/PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Hourly (Part-Time; Non-Benefited)
Maximum of 28 hours/week
Salary $20.74 - $36.62 per hour
Open Until Filled
The City of Pico Rivera strives to support and enhance a high quality of life for the residents, businesses and visitors by providing well planned, environmentally sensitive, cost-effective infrastructure and services to promote public health, personal safety and transportation. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents through responsive, efficient, and effective delivery of services to every neighborhood and by reflecting a can-do attitude with our customers and stakeholders.
The Department
The Community and Economic Development Department is comprised of the Economic Development, Planning, Building and Safety, Housing, Emergency Services, Code and Parking Enforcement Divisions. The Economic Development Division strives to provide retail opportunities, create diverse job opportunities, and assists in the fiscal stability of the City. The Planning Division is responsible for reviewing proposed development for compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and planning long range strategies. The Building and Safety Division ensures safe construction practices are followed according to federal, state, County and local standards. The Housing Division includes the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program and administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Emergency Services Division staff ensures proper Emergency Operation Center (EOC) training and that the City is prepared for natural or man-made disasters. The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for enforcing the municipal codes that relate to residential and business property maintenance standards. The Parking Enforcement Division enforces all parking laws in the California Vehicle Code and Municipal Code.
The Position
The Parking Enforcement Division is responsible for enforcing the Pico Rivera Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code. Specialists /Parking Enforcement Officers are responsible for issuing and writing notices of violation of any State of California Statute or any City of Pico Rivera Ordinance related to the standing or parking of a vehicle. Specialists /Parking Enforcement Officers issue approximately 2,200 citations per month, generating approximately $1,000,000 in revenue per year. This revenue is funneled back into the City's general fund and used to fund other services, such as recreation programs and street repairs.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. This position will be required to work: Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Saturdays 1:00 AM to 9:30 AM., holidays based on special events, community meetings, and commission meetings. Work schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the city.
Position Duties
The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform the following essential tasks and duties:
- Issue and write clear parking citations.
- Issue parking citations to vehicles illegally parked in residential areas during scheduled street sweeping days, to vehicles parked within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, and to vehicles parked for over 72 hours (abandoned vehicles).
- Record and keep a daily journal of activities and prepare monthly productivity reports.
- Investigate and process complaints from the public.
- Respond to subpoenas and appear in municipal court regarding parking citations.
- Keep accurate records.
- Check and issue citations to unauthorized vehicles in restricted City Hall parking areas.
- Perform duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Local and state laws related to inoperative and illegally parked vehicles.
- City streets address and locations.
- Modern office methods and procedures.
- Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Keep accurate organized records.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- A high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate is required.
- Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be one (1) year of public contact experience.
- Previous experience in parking control is highly desirable.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms. The employee occasionally walks and stands and lifts and moves records and documents weighing 25 pounds or less.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Other Qualifications
Additionally, applicants must possess:
- A valid Class C California Driver's License throughout the course of employment.
TESTING:
Candidates who pass all qualifying phases of the recruitment process (e.g., minimum qualification review, written and/or oral examinations) will be placed in an eligibility pool for the hiring department to initiate the selection process. Please note: recruitment timelines may vary. Updates will be provided to candidates throughout the process.
FINAL FILING DATE:SELECTION PROCESS:
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information provided on the application and/or supplemental questionnaire is accurate and complete. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental responses will not be accepted. Resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in place of required application materials (e.g., high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, and/or typing certificate, if applicable). This is a competitive process; applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give regarding your experience and education will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment. List each job title and employer separately. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you have supervised staff, indicate how many. Based on a review of application materials, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities.
It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please email Human Resources, at [email protected]
A fully completed City application and supplemental questionnaire may be obtained and filed online at www.pico-rivera.org. All application materials must be submitted online. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of, the required application materials. The best-qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses. All statements made on the application are subject to verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment.
Physical/Background Check
At-will Classification
Members in this job classification are considered union represented at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Emergency Disaster Worker
City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies or practices.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA, considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department staff: [email protected].
City of Pico Rivera Human Resources, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera CA 90660
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