• The position works under the general supervision of the Parking Enforcement Supervisor. They are primarily responsible for patrolling assigned areas of the city to enforce parking regulations, ordinances, and laws, issuing citation as appropriate. They maintain various records and logs, assist with traffic control, answer public inquiries, and assist with complaints.
• Handle Code Enforcement cases including sending notices, inputting information, speaking to residents regarding their citation and closing out cases.
• Informs the public regarding the Lancaster Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code related to parking.
• Patrols streets daily and cites vehicles parked in violation of posted street sweeping zones.
• Obtains towing services for the removal of illegally parked vehicles, filing needed reports.
• Ability to operate a computer for case management, documentation, emails, and utilize software to perform required research and maintain case investigation

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.  This position is considered non-exempt

Core Competencies:

• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Customer Service – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Strong Communication – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Inclusion – Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness

Disaster Service Worker:

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.