Description

This is a limited-term position funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and the appointment is anticipated to end by December 31, 2024.

WORK SCHEDULE: This part-time position will work, on average, 18 hours per week. The preferred hours of work will be between 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to enforce the municipal codes of the City of Stanton as they relate to vehicles and vehicles within the public right-of-way; to assist with code enforcement activities pertaining to public nuisance, safety and building inspections; and to perform duties related to the maintenance of records on enforcement activities.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Enforce a variety of vehicle parking restrictions and prohibitions; issue citations as needed.
• Coordinate storage of vehicles in the public right-of-way determined to violate on-street parking time restrictions.
• Locate abandoned, inoperable and un-registered vehicles in need of towing.
• Assist in the processing of citation reviews requested by apparent violators or as requested by the Code Enforcement/Parking Control Supervisor.
• Represent the City of Stanton as witness on parking citation court trials.
• Review changes in postings of parking restrictions and prohibitions and make recommendations as necessary to provide adequate notice for enforcement purposes.
• Coordinate activities with other City departments as they relate to parking control and code enforcement.
• May conduct inspections of residential and commercial properties and issue notices of violation or citations for safety and zoning code violations.
• May assist with traffic control for accident sites.
• May assist with checking businesses to ensure they are appropriately licensed.
• Assist in identifying public nuisances, safety hazards and illegal postings and signage.
• Respond to citizen complaints and assist the public in general by giving routine information on parking citation issues and code enforcement regulations.
• Write and maintain daily reports, logs and required forms.
• Use a computer to perform job-related tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of Parking Control and Code Enforcement programs.
• General characteristics of parking restrictions and prohibitions of the California Vehicle Code.
• Principles, practices, methods and technique of code violation investigation and enforcement, parking control and code enforcement.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

ABILITIES/SKILLS

• Enforce provisions of the municipal code and City Council Resolutions with efficiency and impartiality.
• Learn geography of the City, including the location and layout of the street system.
• Respond to inquiries, complaints and requests for service in a fair, tactful and firm manner.
• Identify code sections which pertain to potential violations.
• Operate a mobile radio and cellular telephone.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with City officials and employees, business owners, residents and others including those at all economic levels. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Six months of responsible experience in a public enforcement capacity.
• Educational achievement equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Successful completion of CPC 832 training following appointment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a standard office environment requiring prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Ability to operate a city vehicle to patrol the city for several consecutive hours during each scheduled work period.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, dragging and lifting office items weighing 25 lbs.
• Movements frequently and regularly require using the wrists, hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment.
• Willingness to work variable hours including nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to hear and convey detailed or important instructions or information verbally and accurately.
• Average visual acuity to prepare and read documents.
• Ability to communicate with both the public and co-workers in a clear and concise manner; ability to use persuasive skills in resolving conflicts.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions and inclement weather.
• Adapt to standard office sounds generated by office equipment as well as standard noise levels resulting from communication with co-workers and the general public.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

An official City of Stanton on-line job application must be filled out in its entirety. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.
Once an employment offer has been made, all candidates will participate in a confidential background investigation, have their fingerprints reviewed by the Department of Justice and be required to take a pre-employment medical exam which may include a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

The City of Stanton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits.