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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 25, 1994
Revision to the Classification Plan (Prepared by: Lou
Ann Riera-Texeira, Assistant to the city Manager)
EXHIBITS: ~Resolution Amending the Classification Plan
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
SUBJECT:
FINANCIAL
STATEMENT:
There are no costs, other than staff time, associated
with updat~ng job specifications.
DESCRIPTION: On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) was signed into law by the President. In simplest terms, the
purpose of ADA is to provide equal opportunity and access to employment
to qualified individuals with disabilities. The ADA contains five titles
which cover employment, public services and transportation, pUblic
accommodations, telecommunications, and miscellaneous provisions.
In accordance with the requirements of the ADA, the city of Dublin has
adopted the following:
1. An Action Plan to comply with the Title I mandates relating to
employment;
2. A Transition Plan which details physical barriers in city facilities;
and
3. A complaint Procedure.
Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination by employers, against
qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment
including hiring, advancement and discharge of employees, and benefit
prov~s~ons. Under Title I, the City is required to make reasonable
accommodations with regard to the known disability of a qualified
applicant.
On February 22, 1993, the Dublin City Council adopted the
Compliance Plan. This Plan sets forth recommendations
disabled with regard to employment. In addition, the Plan
means to review and evaluate requests for accommodation.
ADA Title I
to assist the
establishes a
In accordance with this Plan, the city has initiated a comprehensive
review of existing jOb specifications to identify essential job
functions. Identifying essential functions is a key aspect in
determining if a disabled person is able to perform a particUlar job.
Attached are the revised specifications for the position of Community
Safety Assistant. Revisions to the community safety Assistant jab
specifications include the creation of a new category "Key Elements"
and minor revisions to the "Preferred" and "Required" qualifications
(i.e., flexible schedule - ability to attend day, evening and weekend
meetings and events; ability to use a personal computer).
The attached Resolution proposes amending the city's Classification Plan
to update the Community Safety Assistant jOb specifications pursuant to
the Americans With Disabilities Act. Staff recommends that the City
Council approve the attached resolution.
0~VO. .Ad:i-
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAB
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Personnel System Rules, the city
Council adopted Resolution No. 30-84 and subsequent amendments which
comprise the Classification Plan: and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) the city must comply with Title I relating to employment issues;
and
WHEREAS, the city has adopted the city of Dublin ADA Title I
compliance Plan which makes recommendations to assist the disabled and
establishes a means to review and evaluate requests for accommodations;
and
WHEREAS, the city has reviewed and updated the job classification
for Community Safety Assistant pursuant to the ADA; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of a job classification is required for all
authorized positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 30-84 and
subsequent amendments shall be further amended to include the revised
job classification for the position of Community Safety Assistant as set
forth in Attachment A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this document shall become a part of
the official Classification Plan for the city of Dublin.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of April, 1994.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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POSITION TITLE: COMMUNITY SAFETY ASSISTANT
The following key elements describe the basic duties and
responsibilities of the position, but are not all-inclusive.
KEY ELEMENTS
1. Assist in analyzing, developing, implementing and monitoring crime
prevention, disaster and related preparedness and community safety
programs.
2.
Develop and prepare
Plan modifications,
correspondence.
reports, newsletters,
promotional materials
Disaster Preparedness
and related program
3. Make public presentations (e.g. Neighborhood Watch meetings,
communi ty safety programs, Merchant Alert program meetings, etc)
before various citizen groups, committees, city Council,
commissions, and staff. Presentations may be scheduled in the day
and/or evenings and on weekends.
4. Attend and participate in local and regional meetings regarding
disaster planning and crime prevention activities, including day,
evening and weekend meetings.
5. Assist in compiling and analyzing statistical, economic and other
data relating to crime prevention and disaster preparedness.
6. Develop, coordinate and maintain emergency plans, procedures, and
checklists needed for the city's disaster response plan.
7. Assist ci ty Staff in developing, updating and implementing the
city's Disaster Preparedness plan.
8. organize and conduct research studies.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Reauired:
EITHER
1.
a.
Training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor'S Degree from
an accredited college or university with major course work in
Criminal Justice Administration or closely related field plus
one year of experience with programs involving crime
prevention, disaster preparedness or related activities.
OR
b. An Associate Degree with major course work in criminal Justice
Administration or closely related field plus three years of
experience with programs inVOlving crime prevention, disaster
preparedness, or related activities.
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2. Possession of a valid California Driver's license.
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3. High level of interpersonal skills to work with business and
community representatives, city staff and other city customers.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
5.
Knowledge of
applications.
research
methods
and
statistical
analysis
6. Ability to attend day, evening and weekend meetings and events
(flexible schedule).
Preferred
1. Some prior peace officer experience desirable.
2. A Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration or closely
related field may be substituted for six months of required
experience.
3. Completion of POST Basic Certificate desirable.
4. Ability to use a personal computer.
5. Ability to transport,. set up and operate various audio/visual
equipment (i.e., projectors, overheads, etc.)
GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Community Safety Assistant is an entry level professional position.
The position will provide assistance in the analysis, development,
implementation and monitoring of crime prevention, disaster and related
preparedness, and community safety programs.
MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assist in
developing program elements in the areas of crime prevention and
disaster preparedness; develop and prepare reports, newsletters,
Disaster Preparedness Plan modifications, promotional material and
related program correspondence; make public presentations (e.g.,
Neighborhood Watch meetings, community safety programs, Merchant Alert
program meetings, etc.) before various citizen groups, committees, city
Council, commissions, and staff; attend and participate in local and
regional meetings regarding disaster planning, crime prevention and
disaster preparedness (presentations and meetings may be scheduled in
the day, evening and/or weekends); develop, coordinate and maintain
emergency plans, procedures and checklists needed for the city's
disaster response plan; assist city employees and Department
representatives in obtaining information necessary for components within
the city's Disaster Preparedness plans; organize and conduct research
studies; operate video equipment and perform other duties as required.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Knowledge of crime prevention techniques used in various neighborhood
watch and community safety, preparedness and prevention programs;
procedures residents and business owners can take to prevent crimes,
prevent and prepare for disaster; and public relations skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally; make
effective presentations at public meetings; establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work including working with the operating departments to review and
update the Disaster Preparedness Plan; assist with coordinating disaster
simulation exercises; monitor community disaster preparedness issues;
prepare and present comprehensive but succinct written and oral reports;
compile and analyze statistical, economic and other data relating to
crime prevention and disaster preparedness; work a flexible schedule;
operate video and computer equipment; and schedule various activities.
EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
Training and experience equivalent to either a Bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal
Justice Administration or closely related field plus one year of
experience with programs involving crime prevention, disaster
preparedness or related acti vi ties. OR An Associate Degree with maj or
course work in Criminal Justice Administration or closely related field
plus three years of experience with programs involving crime prevention,
disaster preparedness or related activities. Some prior peace officer
experience desirable. A Master's degree in criminal Justice
Administration or closely related field may be substituted for six
months of required experience. Completion of POST Basic certificate
desirable.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
Valid California Driver's License Class III to be maintained as a
condition of employment.
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