Parking Field Operations Lead (Parking Officer III)

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Parking Field Operations Lead (Parking Officer III) to oversee campus parking programs, coordinate field operations, and provide lead direction to staff. The role emphasizes independent judgment, analytical thinking, and professional communication.

Applicants should hold a high school diploma or equivalent, a California driver’s license, and three years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• California Driver's License.
• Three years of related experience.

Job description

Parking Field Operations Lead (Parking Officer III)

Classificaiton: Parking Officer III

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.

Sub-Division:

Salary Range: $3,981 - $4,853 per month

Appointment Type:

Time Base:

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

About CSUF:

Job Summary:

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 rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

One or more years of experience in parking operations. Three or more years of lead work experience. Experience in a University setting. Parking Enforcement and Compliance Professional (PECP) certification is preferred. Proficiency in T2 Flex and Microsoft Office is highly desirable.

Ability to anticipate operational problems and address them proactively. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department and with the CSUF campus community. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Commitment to provide enforcement and customer service equitably and professionally to diverse students, faculty, and staff.

Special Working Conditions:

https://www.fullerton.edu/civilrights/index.html#box5

Works year-round outdoors.

Additional Information:

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/ prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 (9:00 PM)