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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 07-7027 - Adopt specifications & establish salary ranges for specified positionsRESOLUTION NO. 07-7027 ( A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES FOR SPECIFIED POSITIONS. WHEREAS, the City Manager has requested the addition of the positions of Deputy City Manager/Special Projects, Deputy City Manager/Community Development, and Economic Development Director; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has requested certain adjustments in salary ranges for specified positions; and WHEREAS, the recruitment, retentions and development of City staff require competitive and adequate compensation. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The class specifications of Deputy City Manager/Special Projects, Deputy City Manager/Community Development, and Economic Development Director, attached hereto, and by this reference, are hereby adopted. SECTION 2. The monthly salary ranges for the following positions shall be established as indicated, effective September 24, 2007. Classification Title Deputy City Manager/Special Proj . Deputy City Manager/Comm.Dev. Economic Development Director City Manager Assistant City Manager Finance Director Secretary to the City Council Secretary to the City Manager Pay Grade TBD TBD 04-090 TBD TBD TBD 01 -227 01 -227 Salary Range $12,310-$15,250 $12,310-$15,250 $9,322.32-$11 ,373.24 $17,666.67 $12,990-$16,083 $9,731 -$ 12,055 $3,765.25-$4,664.29 $3,765.25-$4,664.29 SECTION 3. That the salary ranges specified in this Resolution will be adjusted 4% effective October 22, 2007 in coordination with general salary range adjustments for other general City employees. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. //// RESOLUTION NO. 07-7027 PAGE TWO APPROVED ADOPTED this 1 1 th day of September, 2007. RTmp FarM–a–y= ATTEST: #'>tIM/M/x, KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 1 1 th day of September, 2007, by the following vote, to wit: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN : 5 Council Members: Bayer, Cartozian, Gafin, Guerra, Mayor Trejo 0 Council Member: None 0 Council Member: None 0 Council Member: None %&//ZY@ #2,z}#£aJ KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 07-7027 PAGE THREE ATTACHMENT A CITY OF DOWNEY CLASS SPECIFICATION Date Adopted : Employment Status: Regular Full-time Unit Representation: Not applicable, Executive Management FLSA Status: Exempt DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/SPECIAL PROJECTS JOB SUMMARY Under general administrative direction to be responsible for special projects of the City Manager’s office, to represent the City Manager at meetings with other organizations and the community, and to do related work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES I Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the City’s legislative advocacy program; coordinates the activities of City staff and officials in the City’s relationships with other organizations, legislators, and other governments; recommends and directs the implementation of programs and practices designed to benefit the City; works with other departments on citywide projects; represents the City Manager at meetings with various community groups and other organizations; performs policy analysis on anticipated programs and the impacts of actions of organizations on the City; prepares Council agenda reports; prepares written reports and correspondence, and related duties as required. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Knowledge of: organization and operation of municipal government, administrative processes, legislative advocacy, inter-governmental relations; city charters, city ordinances and other rules, regulations, and statues affecting the operating and/or functions of local government; budget preparation and control; advance research, statistical and recordkeeping techniques and procedures; current computer technology, modern office practices, methods and equipment. RESOLUTION NO. 07-7027 PAGE FOUR Ability to: plan, direct and coordinate the work of others; present ideas effectively in oral and written form; maintain effective and cooperative relations with other organizations, the City Council, the public, and co-workers; meet schedules and time lines; perform effective decision making that includes accurate situation analysis and ability to adopt an effective course of action; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relations with those contacted in the performance of duties; perform work using a personal computer with proficiency in Microsoft Office program, most importantly utilizing Word and Excel; knowledge of general municipal computer software programs; follow City work rules and Department policies and procedures. Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration or related field . Experience: Eight (8) full-time years experience of increasingly responsible administrative and project management experience in municipal government. License or Certification: Due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle, a valid California driver’s License may be required. PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels; duties require the ability to speak, hear, touch and see. In addition, may be required to travel on business related trips via auto, train or airplane and walk thru construction projects, vacant property, and large buildings. Also required is the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area to another; occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling (drawers opened and closed to retrieve and file information); occasionally lifting and carrying materials that weigh less than 20 pounds. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter, or calculator; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing on a keyboard, filing, data entry and/or use of a personal computer or other office equipment and supplies; may involve sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time. RESOLUTION NO. 07-7027 PAGE FIVE ATTACHMENT B CITY OF DOWNEY CLASS SPECIFICATION Date Adopted : Employment Status: Regular Full-time Unit Representation: Not applicable, Executive Management FLSA Status: Exempt DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOB SUMMARY Under general administrative direction to be responsible for community development operations of the City which includes the divisions of Planning and Redevelopment; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the City’s Community Development program; directs staff involved in conducting planning, economic, and redevelopment activities; recommends and directs the implementation of programs and practices designed to ensure the efficient and effective management of the City’s Community Development program; works with other departments on citywide projects; administers projects that cross departmental boundaries; represents the City Manager at meetings with various community groups and other organizations; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; prepares items for the City Council, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board agendas; prepares written reports and correspondence, and related duties as required. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Knowledge of: principles, practices and techniques used in city planning and redevelopment activities; City Charters, City ordinances and other rules, regulations and statues affecting the operating and/or functions of municipal planning and redevelopment activities; principles and practices of management, supervision and training of employees; and budget preparation and control; advance research, RESOLUTION NO. 07-7027 PAGE SIX statistical and recordkeeping techniques and procedures; current computer technology, modern office practices, methods and equipment. Ability to: Review and interpret economic and physical data including maps, real-estate development projects, engineering and architectural drawings, building plans and specifications; plan, direct and coordinate various activities, functions and programs; present ideas and concepts persuasively by speaking before groups or in written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public. Interpret and apply rules and regulations relating to municipal planning and redevelopment; supervise, evaluate, advise assigned personnel; supervise, plan and organize work; meet schedules and time lines; perform effective decision making that includes accurate situation analysis and ability to adopt an effective course of action; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relations with those contacted in the performance of duties; perform work using a personal computer with proficiency in Microsoft Office program, most importantly utilizing Word and Excel; general knowledge of automated systems that support municipal planning activities; general knowledge of municipal software programs; follow City work rules and Department policies and procedures. Education: A Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration or related fields. Experience: Equivalent to eight full-time years of increasingly responsible administrative and managerial experience in local government planning, redevelopment, and related fields. License or Certification: Due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle, a valid California driver's License may be required. PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels; duties require the ability to speak, hear, touch and see. In addition, may be required to travel on business related trips via auto, train or airplane and walk thru construction projects, vacant property, and large buildings. Also required is the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area to another; occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling (drawers opened and closed to retrieve and file information); occasionally lifting and carrying materials that weigh less than 20 pounds. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter, or calculator; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing on a keyboard, filing, data entry and/or use of a personal computer or other office equipment and supplies; may involve sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time. RESOLUTION NO. 07-7027 PAGE SEVEN ATTACHMENT C CITY OF DOWNEY CLASS SPECIFICATION Date Adopted : Employment Status: Regular Full-time Unit Representation: Not applicable, Executive Management FLSA Status: Exempt ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JOB SUMMARY Under general administrative direction to be responsible for economic development operations of the City which includes the administration of redevelopment programs; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the City’s Redevelopment operations and programs; directs staff involved in redevelopment and economic development activities; recommends and directs the implementation of programs and practices designed to enhance and improve the economic well being of the City; meets and negotiates with potential real-estate developers and builders; works with other departments on citywide projects; represents the City Manager at meetings with various community groups and other organizations; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; prepares items for the City Council and Community Development Commission agendas; prepares written reports and correspondence, and related duties as required. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Knowledge of: principles, practices and techniques used in city redevelopment activities; City Charters, City ordinances and other rules, regulations and statues affecting the operating and/or functions of redevelopment activities; economic and financial analysis of real-estate projects; economic development and redevelopment RESOLUTION NO. 07-7027 PAGE EIGHT contract formats and provisions; budget preparation and control; advance research, statistical and recordkeeping techniques and procedures; current computer technology, modern office practices, methods and equipment. Ability to: review and interpret economic and physical data including real-estate financial reports, architectural drawings, building plans and specifications; meet and negotiate with real-estate developers and builders; present ideas and concepts persuasively by speaking before groups or in written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public; interpret and apply rules and regulations relating to municipal redevelopment; supervise, evaluate, advise assigned personnel; supervise, plan and organize work; meet schedules and time lines; perform effectiVe decision making that includes accurate situation analysis and ability to adopt an effective course of action; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relations with those contacted in the performance of duties; perform work using a personal computer with proficiency in Microsoft Office program, most importantly utilizing Word and Excel; knowledge of general municipal software programs; follow City work rules and Department policies and procedures. Education: A Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration or related fields. Experience: Equivalent to eight full-time years of increasingly responsible administrative and management experience in local government planning, redevelopment, and related fields. License or Certification: Due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle, a valid California driver’s License may be required. PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels; duties require the ability to speak, hear, touch and see. In addition, may be required to travel on business related trips via auto, train or airplane and walk thru construction projects, vacant property, and large buildings. Also required is the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area to another; occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling (drawers opened and closed to retrieve and file information); occasionally lifting and carrying materials that weigh less than 20 pounds. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter, or calculator; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing on a keyboard, filing, data entry and/or use of a personal computer or other office equipment and supplies; may involve sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.