• Job Description

  Req#: 534831

  Closing Date: August 15th, 2025, at 9:00 PM (PST)

  Job Title: Technician I - Parking Enforcement

  Department: Community Development

  Division: Code Enforcement

  Hourly Rate: $28.30 - $36.13

  Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible

  
  

  General Summary: The City of Lancaster, Community Development Department is accepting applications for the position of Community Preservation Technician (Parking Enforcement) to fill one (1) vacancy. The Community Preservation Technician position works under the general supervision of a Parking Enforcement Supervisor.

  
  

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

  
  

  Responsibilities

  Include, but are not limited to:

  • 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
  • Represent the City in administrative hearings and/or court proceedings

  
  

  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

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED)
  • Experience: One year’s experience with enforcement-related duties or significant public contact.
  • Ability to obtain a 40-hour P.O.S.T PC 832 Certificate within one year of employment.
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
  • Must be willing to work weekdays, nights and weekends.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and work outdoors as needed.

  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

  Guiding Principles
  

  1. Put people first.
  2. Be visionary.
  3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
  4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
  5. Be Creative.
  6. Always Improving.
  7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

  Essential Physical Requirements:

  • Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate)
  • Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
  • To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
  • Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (frequent)
  • Operate Equipment (none)
  • Stationary or squatting position (frequent)

  Environmental Factors:

  • Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
  • Interruptions (frequent)

  Essential Cognitive Functions:

  • Analyze (continuous)
  • Computations (frequent)
  • Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
  • Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
  • Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
  • Organize (frequent)

  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/ .

• About the company

  City of Lancaster, California : Official Site

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