Parking Field Operations Lead; Parking Officer III

Job no: 563049
Work type: Staff
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, Safety

Job Title

Parking Field Operations Lead

Classification

Parking Officer III

Auto Req.

563049

Salary Range

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,981 - $4,853 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; schedule may vary according to department needs.

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education.

Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The department of Parking and Transportation within the Division of Administration and Finance provides access to the campus through alternative commute options and parking programs that mitigate traffic congestion and improve air quality through the reduction of mobile source emissions. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Parking Field Operations Lead (Parking Officer III). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Parking and Transportation Services, the Parking Field Operations Lead (Parking Officer III) provides advanced-level coordination, oversight, and lead work direction for parking enforcement and field operations. The Parking Field Operations Lead is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing daily field operations, staffing assignments, parking enforcement activities, and special-event traffic control to ensure equitable, efficient, safe, and compliant campus parking operations.

Exercises independent judgment in interpreting and applying university parking policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, and serves as a key operational liaison between Parking and Transportation Services, campus departments, external partners, and the public. Serves as an active member of the Parking and Transportation team, supporting an inclusive environment that fosters the sharing of information and open discussion of diverse perspectives.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; possession of a California Driver’s License; and three years of related experience. Under limited supervision, frequently performs complex duties requiring independent judgment. Performance of duties require strong independent judgment, analytical skills, and communication. Assignments involve the overall coordination of parking programs and/or lead work direction and/or coordination of parking functions. Projects involve research and operational analysis which requires a broad understanding of parking principles, procedures, and systems to develop recommendations for operational and procedural changes.

Thorough knowledge of applicable procedures and regulations related to parking and traffic control. Ability to create action plans for parking enforcement and traffic events including ability to analyze traffic flow and capacity. Strong analytical and problem solving to analyze unit performance and operational effectiveness and recommend operational and procedural changes. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with campus and community stakeholders to coordinate effective services.

Strong planning and organizational skills to ensure parking equipment, parking lot maintenance, and parking program social media and marketing information is current. Ability to plan and schedule unit work and provide lead work direction to others.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be…