HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 039-91 Classification Plan Amend RESOLUTION NO. 39-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Personnel System Rules, the City Council
adopted Resolution No. 30-84 and subsequent amendments which comprise the
Classfication Plan; and
WHEREAS, resulting from the completion of a clerical classification study,
two additional job classfications are needed; and
WHEREAS, algo~ resulting from the clerical classification changes to
existing clerical position titles and job duties are needed; 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 new and revised job
classifications for the following positions as set forth in Attachment A:
Finance Technician I / II
Administrative Aide
Administrative Secretary
Secretary
Office Assistant I/II
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these documents shall become part of the
official Classification Plan for the City of Dublin.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 1991.
AYES: Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Jeffery, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
AB SENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF DUBLIN
FINANCE TECHNICIAN I
FINANCE TECHNICIAN II
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of responsible technical and clerical
accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and processing of
accounting records and financial transactions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Finance Technician I - This is the entry level class in the Finance
Technician series. This class is distinguished from the Finance
Technician II by the performance of the more routine tasks and
duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this.
level are not expected to perform with the same independence of
direction and judgement on matters related to established
procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated. to the II
level. Since this class is typically used as a training class,
employees may have only limited or no directly related work
experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while
learning job tasks.
Finance Technician II - This is the full journey level class within
the Finance Technician series. This class is distinguished from
the Finance Technician I by the assignment of the full range of
duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional
instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and
they are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies
within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed
and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Finance Technician I
Receives immediate supervision from the Finance Director, and may
receive technical and functional supervision from a Finance
Technician II.
Finance Technician II
Receives general supervision from the Finance Director.
May exercise technical and functional supervision over less
experienced accounting clerical personnel.
City of Dublin
Finance Technician I
Finance Technician II (Continued)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Perform a variety of technical and clerical accounting duties in
the preparation, maintenance and processing of accounting records
and financial transactions including accounts payable, accounts
receivable, business license, purchasing and payroll functions.
Maintain the necessary accounting records to support processed
transactions related to area of assignment; prepare documentation
of transactions; prepare and make bank deposits.
Perform reconciliation of records of assigned function; verify
accounting entries in order to determine the accuracy of each
account or record.
Process, code, enter and verify numerical or financial data related
to area of assignment; distribute data to appropriate department
upon completion of assigned process.
Prepare technical reports and documentation related to area of
assignment; compile and prepare reports based on state and federal
requirements.
Provide technical support to the Finance Director; research and
compile technical information related to area of assignment.
Respond to questions and concerns from operating departments
regarding area of assignment; correct problems in documents as
necessary; explain processes and systems to city employees and~
vendors.
Compose routine correspondence related to area of assignment.
May provide technical and functional supervision over assigned
accounting clerical personnel.
Perform related duties as assigned.
City of Dublin
Finance Technician I
Finance Technician II (Continued)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Finance Technician I
Knowledge of:
Modern office practices, methods, procedures and computer
equipment.
Ability to:
Learn methods, practices and terminology used in accounting
clerical work.
Post and to make mathematical computations rapidly and
accurately.
Learn pertinent rules, laws and policy regarding accounting
methods.
Learn computer based accounting system.
Type accurately at a speed necessary for successful job
performance.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide
the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical
way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year of responsible clerical or office experience.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
City of Dublin
Finance Technician I
Finance Technician II (Continued)
Finance Technician II
In addition to the requirements for the Finance Technician I:
Knowledge of:
Pertinent rules, laws and policy regarding accounting methods.
Ability to:
Perform journey level accounting clerical work such as
accounts payable, accounts receivable, business license,
purchasing or payroll.
Compose routine correspondence.
Research and compile technical and financial information.
Independently use a computer based accounting system.
ExDerience and Traininq
Any combination of experience and training that would provide
the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical
way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of experience performing duties similar to
the Finance Technician I with the City of Dublin or two
years as a Finance Technician I with the City of Dublin.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
supplemented by college level course work in business,
accounting or a related field.
CITY OF DUBLIN
ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE
DEFINITION
To provide paraprofessional assistance in the analysis,
implementation and monitoring of programs; and to provide highly
responsible secretarial assistance to assigned management
personnel.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISES
Receives direction from management personnel; may receive technical
and functional supervision from other administrative, professional
or technical personnel.
May exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned
secretarial and clerical personnel.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Provide paraprofessional and technical assistance in the analysis,
implementation, and monitoring of department programs.
Assist in the development of new program elements and program
modifications as necessary to meet stated goals and objectives.
Monitor and coordinate the daily operation of assigned project or
program area; perform administrative detail work and maintain
appropriate records and statistics.
Provide responsible administrative staff assistance including
conducting analyses of department activities.
Conduct surveys and perform routine research and statistical
analyses as requested; prepare related reports.
Compile materials and assist in the preparation of reports, manuals
and publications.
Direct basic office management functions which may
technical and functional supervision of others.
include
Assist in the preparation of a budget; prepare budget
recommendations relative to assigned areas of responsibility;
research past expenditures and project next year increases.
City of Dublin
Administrative Aide (Continued)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Perform highly responsible secretarial duties for assigned
management personnel including maintaining calendars, responding to
correspondence, typing reports and letters and answering phones.
Respond to complaints and requests for information from the public
and department staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of business letter and basic report
writing.
Applicable federal, state and local laws regulations.
Modern office procedures, practices and computer equipment.
Word processing and spreadsheet software.
Basic budgetary systems and procedures.
Basic statistics and analytic techniques.
Ability to:
Learn the operation, policy and procedures of assigned
department or office.
Perform a wide variety of administrative duties on behalf of
management personnel with little or minimal supervision.
Analyze situations accurately and develop effective courses of
action.
Set up and format computer spreadsheets.
Type accurately at a speed of 50 words per minute.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Train and assign work to assigned personnel.
City of Dublin
Administrative Aide (Continued)
Ability to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Five years of highly responsible secretarial and
administrative experience, including two years experience
providing support to management personnel.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
supplemented by coursework in business or a related
field.
CITY OF DUBLIN
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
DEFINITION
To perform a variety of highly responsible and complex clerical,
secretarial and routine administrative duties for a department; and
to assign and review the work of assigned clerical personnel.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from assigned management personnel.
May exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned
clerical personnel.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Perform a wide variety of complex, responsible, and confidential
secretarial and routine administrative duties for management
personnel.
Perform routine administrative projects for management personnel;
research and compile background data; maintain records and files
regarding department administrative activities.
Screen calls, visitors and mail; respond to moderately complex
requests for information.
Interpret and explain routine city and department policies, rules,
and regulations in response to inquiries; refer inquiries as
appropriate.
Independently respond to letters and general correspondence not
requiring the attention of management personnel.
Coordinate and make travel arrangements; maintain appointment
schedules and calendars; arrange meetings and conferences.
Perform accounting functions
equipment and services.
related to .. ordering supplies,
May maintain time card records; may maintain personnel files and
records for management personnel.
City of Dublin
Administrative Secretary (Continued)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Order and purchase supplies for the department.
Perform clerical duties related to department activities such as
typing reports and correspondence, filing documents, issuing
permits and licenses, reviewing routine documents related to
department functions, and tracking and monitoring specific project
or programs.
Research and compile data for special projects and various reports.
Initiate and maintain a variety of files and records.
Assist in the support of a board or commission including preparing
the agenda, assembling background materials, attending meetings,
and typing minutes of meetings as assigned.
Plan, assign and review the work of assigned clerical personnel;
may conduct performance evaluations on assigned clerical personnel.
Recommend organization or procedural changes affecting clerical
activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledqe of:
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office methods, procedures, and computer equipment.
Word processing software.
Business letter writing.
Pertinent city government organization, functions, policies,
rules and regulations.
Principles and practices of assigning and reviewing the work
of others.
Shorthand and/or transcription may be required by the
position.
City of Dublin
Administrative Secretary (Continued)
Ability to:
Understand the organization and operation of the city and of
outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned
responsibilities.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Compose general correspondence and letters.
Learn computer spreadsheet software.
Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies,
laws, and rules.
Operate and use modern office equipment including word
processing equipment as assigned.
Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of
action.
Plan, organize and schedule priorities in the office.
Compile and maintain complex and extensive records and prepare
reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
Train and assign work to clerical personnel.
Type accurately at a speed of 50 words per minute.
Take shorthand at a speed necessary for successful job
performance as required by the position.
Experience and Traininq
Any combination of experience and training that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible secretarial and
clerical experience involving frequent public contact or
three years experience as a Secretary in the City of
Dublin.
City of Dublin
Administrative Secretary (Continued)
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
CITY OF DUBLIN
SECRETARY
DEFINITION
To perform a wide variety of responsible secretarial and clerical
duties for an assigned program or division.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from management personnel, and may
receive technical and functional supervision from a higher level
secretarial position.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Respond to public inquiries, both on the telephone and in person,
and refer to appropriate staff member for more specific information
as appropriate; exhibit familiarity with functions of the city.
Assist in preparing procedures, operating manuals, written
material, agendas, budgets, forms, charts and/or other documents
for internal or external distribution; copy and assemble documents
for distribution.
Act as information source to inquiries not requiring the
supervisor's attention and otherwise assist in representing the
city on the telephone and in person; explain routine department
policies, procedures and rules.
Type letters, reports, memoranda and other documents relating to
the division or program which may include contracts, proposals,
agendas, technical documents, statistical and/or special forms,
budgets, and charts.
Compose routine correspondence and memoranda; proofread
accuracy, correct form, content and proper English usage.
for
Collect information from a variety of documents pertinent to
.assigned division or program; compile data for reports.
Maintain and monitor records and files; follow up on due dates;
perform other monitoring functions to ensure timely completion of
work.
Perform clerical duties such as copying, distributing mail, and
filing.
City of Dublin
Secretary (Continued)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
May take and prepare meeting minutes as necessary.
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Modern office methods, practices, procedures and computer
equipment.
Business letter writing.
Word processing software.
Basic record keeping principles and procedures.
Shorthand and/or transcription may be required by the
position.
Ability to:
Perform assigned secretarial duties with speed and accuracy.
Understand and explain division or program policies and
procedures.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Type accurately at a speed of 50 words per minute.
Take shorthand at a speed necessary for successful job
performance as required by the position.
Compile information and maintain records.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
City of Dublin
Secretary (Continued)
Experience:
Three years of responsible clerical experience or two
years experience as an Office Assistant II in the City of
Dublin.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
CITY OF DUBLIN
OFFICE ASSISTANT I
OFFICE ASSISTANT II
DEFINITION
To perform a wide variety of general clerical duties related to the
function and department assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Office Assistant I - This is the entry level class in the Office
Assistant series. Positions in this class typically have little or
no directly related work experience and work under immediate
supervision while learning job tasks. The Office Assistant I class
is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than
the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work
under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing
to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area
of responsibility are learned.
Office Assistant II - This is the full journey level class in the
Office Assistant series and is distinguished from the I level by
the ability to perform the full range of duties assigned with only
occasional instruction or assistance as unusual or unique
situations arise. Positions in this class are flexiblystaffed and
are normally filled by advancement from the I level.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Office Assistant I
Receives immediate supervision from management or supervisory
positions, and may receive functional and technical supervision
from secretarial personnel.
Office Assistant II
Receives general supervision from management or supervisory
positions, and may receive functional and technical supervision
from secretarial personnel.
City of Dublin
Office Assistant I
Office Assistant II (Continued)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Perform general clerical duties related to assigned functional area
and department.
Type, proofread and process a variety of documents including
general correspondence, agendas, memos, and statistical charts from
rough draft, dictaphone recordings or verbal instruction.
Act as a receptionist; answer the telephone and wait on the general
public, providing information on department and assigned program
policies and procedures; refer inquiries as appropriate.
Assist in the enrollment of participants in an assigned program;
register participants in city sponsored programs.
Issue, receive, type and process various applications, permits and
other forms.
Process bills for fees; record payments and send delinquent notices
when necessary; balance cash register and prepare bank deposits.
Process permits and licenses; collect and process fees and charges.
Schedule inspections and appointments as assigned; dispatch
maintenance staff as necessary.
Perform a wide variety of routine clerical work including filing,
tallying, checking and recording information on records.
Sort and file documents and records, maintaining alphabetical,
index, and cross-reference files.
Maintain a variety of statistical records; check and tabulate
statistical data; prepare routine statistical reports.
Operate standard office equipment including word processing
equipment.
Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; send
facsimile requests.
Perform related duties as assigned.
City of Dublin
Office Assistant I
Office Assistant II (Continued)
MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS
Office Assistant I
Knowledqe of:
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Office methods and equipment including filing systems.
Ability to:
Learn the organization, procedures and operating details of
the city department to which assigned.
Learn how to use word processing equipment.
Perform routine clerical work including maintenance of
appropriate records and preparation of general reports.
Verify and check files and data.
Understand and carry out both oral and written directions.
Perform simple mathematical calculations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
those contacted in the course of work.
Operate a variety of office equipment such as a calculator and
typewriter.
Type accurately at a speed of 40 words per minute.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Some clerical experience is desirable.
Training:
Equivalent tothe completion of the twelfth grade.
City of Dublin
Office Assistant I
Office Assistant II (Continued)
Office Assistant II
In addition to the requirements for Office Assistant I:
Knowledge of:
Organization, procedures and operating details of the city
department to which assigned.
Word processing equipment and software.
Ability to:
Independently perform duties in areas of assignment.
Type accurately at 'a speed of 45 words per minute.
Use word processing equipment.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of experience performing duties similar to an
Office Assistant I for the City of Dublin.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.