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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 26, 1984
SUBJECT Establishment of a Classification Plan
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Resolution Establishing a Classification Plan
RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: No impact . This action reflects the current number of
authorized positions plus the addition of a Secretary
position for the Recreation Department
DESCRIPTION In the past the City Council has adopted job
specifications prior to the establishment of each position. In order to —
provide a coordinated personnel system it is advantageous to consolidate
authorized job classifications into one document .
It should be noted that the procedure of adopting formal classifications was
not utilized when the Planning Director position was established.
Therefore, Exhibit C reflects job specifications which are consistent with
the requirements when the current incumbent was hired. They are also
comparable to surrounding agencies which service a similar population.
The designation of a specific class is intended to account for all positions
performing similar duties and requiring the same qualifications . Therefore,
the Secretary job specifications have been revised to establish a general
classification. This is a common practice in the personnel field. The
resolution specifies the number of authorized positions for each
classification . The three Secretary positions are found in the following
departments : Planning; Building Inspection Engineering; and Recreation.
The provision for a classification plan is contained in the Resolution
Establishing Personnel System Rules .
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COPIES TO:
ITEM N0. • S
RESOLUTION NO. - 84
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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ESTABLISHING A CLASSIFICATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the adoption of Personnel Rules and Regulation
refer to a Classification Plan which will designate job titles,
responsibilities and qualifications; and
WHEREAS, in the past the .City Council has approved job
descriptions on an individual basis; and
WHEREAS., the consolidation of the individual resolutions
into a comprehensive document will assist with the administration
of the Personnel System.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following
classifications and attached job descriptions (Exhibits A, B, C,
D, E, F, and G) shall become the official Classification Plan for
the City of Dublin .
# of Authorized
Positions
Administrative Assistant
to the City Manager 1 . 0 ( Exhibit A) _
Associate Planner 1 . 0 ( Exhibit B )
Planning Director 1 . 0 ( Exhibit C)
Planning Intern (Part-Time) 0 .5 ( Exhibit D)
Recreation Director 1 .0 ( Exhibit E)
Secretary 3 . 0 ( Exhibit F)
Secretary to the City Manager/
Deputy City Clerk 1 . 0 (Exhibit G)
This resolution shall supersede all previous resolutions desig-
nating classifications .
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of March,
1984 .
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
TO THE
CITY MANAGER
Definition
The Administrative Assistant to the City Manager works as Staff Assistant to the
City Manager, performing a variety of difficult analytical assignments.
Examples of Duties
Assists in preparation and monitoring of Annual City Budget and 5-Year Capital
Improvement Program; develop a public information program, including the publication
of a City Newsletter; assists in the development of personnel policies and procedures;
handles recruitments; participates in grant development; monitors performance of City
contract service providers; prepares reports and correspondence; monitors legislative
activies which impact the City; conducts special studies; and performs other duties
assigned by the City Manager.
Qualifications
Educational Experience
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Public Business
Administration or a closely related .field::(Master.'.s =Degree.-preferred).
A minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in a City Manager's or =
Chief Executive's office.
Knowledge and-Abilities
The Administrative Assistant to the City Manager must be able to function as an extension
of the City Manager and communicate effectively with the public, City Council and
Commission members; prepare and present comprehensive but succinct written and oral
reports; make effective presentations in public meetings; exercise iniative in ana-
lyzing and completing those projects assigned; understand the budgeting process; have
familiarity with personnel systems, laws and regulations; and have experience in
developing public information publications.
The Administrative Assistant to the City Manager must understand the methods and
techniques of administrative analysis; local government organization and operations,
and current trends in public administration.
Licenses
Requires a valid California Class III driver's license to be secured prior to employment
and maintained current as a condition of continued City employment.
CITY OF DUBLIN
ASSOSCIATE PLANNER
DEFINITION
The Associate Planner serves under the general direction of the Planning Director in
,providing experienced professional assistance to the Planning Department. The
A.s.$gca
ite. Plamer is expected to exercise considerable judgment and initiative when
independent action is required, and, also, function effectively as a member of the
City's planning team.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provide public counter assistance and respond to inquiries from applicants, the general
public and other governmental agencies; review and analyze various planning applications
and prepare a report for policy decisions; review building plans for confornmity to
zoning and subdivision ordinances; interpret and apply pertinent laws and regulations
to planning projects; compose and analyze statistical economic and other data pertaining
to planning and environmental matters; organize and conduct research studies, prepare
elements and revisions to the General Plan consistent with local needs; prepare and
present oral written reports with accompanying Staff recommendations; attend meetings
of the Planning Commission, City Council and other citizen boards or committees as
required by the Planning Director; assist in the enforcement and administration of
zoning, subdivision and other related ordinances; and perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Eduacation and Experience
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in
planning or a closely related field (Master's Degree preferred) .
Two years of professional experience in the field of city or regional planning.
Experience in current planning preferred.
Knowledge and Abilities
The ' Associate Planner must be able to conminicate effectively, establish and maintain :
cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; prepare
and present comprehensive but succinct written and oral reports; make effective pre-
sentations in public meetings; compose and analyze statistical, economic and other
highly technical data pertaining to environmental impact matters; and interpret and
apply laws and -regulations to planning projects.
The Associate Planner should be knowledgeable with: the theory, principle, practices
and trends of city planning; research methods as applied to the collection, tabulation
and analysis of data affecting city planning; federal, state and local laws and
regulations relating to municipal planning, zoning and subdivision regulations; sta-
tistical analysis as applied to land use, zoning, general plan and transportation
studies; government organizations, transportation, communications, public utility
systems and landscape architecture and design as they relate to city planning.
Licenses
Renuires a valid California Class III driver's license to be secured prior to
PLANNING DIRECTOR
The Position
The Planning Director is a Department Head, who is under the
administrative direction of the City Manager . This position is
responsible for coordinating and supervising planning activities for
the orderly development and improvement of the City.
Examples of Duties
Supervises the administration and maintenance- of the General Plan,
Zoning Ordinance , and Subdivision Ordinance; submits reports and
recommendations to the Planning Commission and the City Council;
advises on and reviews applications for use permits, variances, and
changes in zoning ; prepares annual departmental budget recommendations;
coordinates planning work with , other interested departments and
agencies; act as zoning administrator ; coordinates the interests of
private developers with those of the general public; provides
supervision and training of subordinate professional, technical, and
clerical staff;. and other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor ' s Degree from an accredited four year college or University,
majoring in Urban Planning,, or a related field. A Masters Degree is A
desirable .
Experience
A minimum of three , years of increasingly responsible full-time
experience in public planning work , with significant supervision and
administrative experience.
Knowledge and Abilities
The Planning` ` Director must have knowledge` of local -and -state laws
relating to zoning , '. planning, and subdivision work; . techniques .used in
': the -'•development ,,of general -, plans ' and :-' other, planning and zoning
activities; -.and :.,preparation of. .documents relatd :to both .,current and
>' advanced planning Ability to: present ,clear.--.,.and concise .;verbal - and
written reports and _arecommendations; . administer - and:`.: superyise a
p�l�anning and `zoning`` program; effectively -;direct ' the ;°`activities of
subordinate employees ; to deal effectively with members-: of the City
Council, Planning Commission and other Staff; and to collect and
analyze data and revise the General Plan and other planning ordinances .
Licenses
Requires a valid California Class III driver ' s license to be secured
prior to employment and maintained current as a condition of continued
City employment .
PLANNING INTERN
THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Planning Director, performs non-
professional planning and zoning assignments, and general office
work typical of an intern/trainee position.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Reads and interprets site plans, maps, planning laws, zoning and
subdivision ordinances ; researches files and does related filing
work; performs site inspections ; takes photographs and analyzes
on-site conditions ; prepares written reports and graphic
displays ; completes freehand lettering and graphic illustrations ;
posts public not operates photo copier and other types of
office machinery; and performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Upper Division student in City Planning, or closely related field
at an accredited college or university. Academic course work
should relate to a knowledge of the principles of City Planning,
zoning, and general office practices . Experience is not required _
but desirable .
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of municipal zoning and subdivision regulations and
ordinances, basic concepts of City and regional planning, and
fundamentals of office organization and procedures . Ability to
complete assignments in a timely fashion; to fulfill specified
work hour committments; to establish and maintain cooperative
working relationships with those contacted in the course -of 'work;
and, ability. to communicate .in an effective manner.
-License
Requires -valid California Class III driver's license 'to' be
secured prior to employment and maintained current .'as a`condition
of continued City 'employment.
DIRECTOR OF RECREATION
DEFINITION
The Recreation Director is a Department Head, who is under the administrative
direction of the City Manager. This position is responsible for the
planning, coordination, and implementation of recreation services and
activities for the City .
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans, directs, and supervises community recreation programs ; formulates
recreation policies , programs , and procedures ; oversees the recruitment,
interview and selection of special activity leaders and part-time recreation
personnel ; acts as Staff liaison to the Parks & Recreation Commission;
evaluates the need for specific recreational programs, concluding with
financial feasibility projections and recommendations; assists in preparation
and the administration of Recreation Department budget; coordinates and works
directly with appropriate City officials, Commission members, consultants,
and community groups ; and other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor ' s Degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in
Recreation Administration or a related field. A Master' s Degree is —
desirable .
A minimum of three years of increasingly responsible full-time experience in
public .recreation work, preferably in a municipal .setting with. significant
supervision and administrative experience.
Knowledge and Abilities 1 ,
The , Recreation Director must 'have knowledge of .the principles and practices A ,k
of .;'community "recreation .. .administration;
_the '? components 3'of :establishing
recreation.'programs . and, services ,., and alternative funding sourcesl_available
'.
Ability _--to : present _. clear . and >,concise ':-verbaanartwritten reports :...and S.x
,recommendations;: be responsive 'to`:-ideas and needs expressed~ byt City officials
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and -.the 'community "at >large, maintain an .`effective Norking trelationship ;.wi.th :w
.,,,,.,civic. ' .groups, -..:other public ,.agencies, City rStaff,' and Y elected/appointed
offici als;`.`to 'complete;',applications for .and administer Fgrant-s, �formulate new ~x
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programs and . ,provide °for their ; design, '_presentation for ;approval,
:. implementation and .evaluation; _ and supervise, �trainrand direct subordinate _ _
personnel .
Licenses '
Requires a valid .California Class III driver' s license be -secured prior to
employment and maintained current =_=:as a condition :of . continued City
employment.
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SECRETARY
Definition
This position serves as Secretary and may be assigned to Departments
throughout the organization including, but not limited to Planning, Building
Inspection, Engineering and Recreation. The secretary will be required to
perform difficult and responsible secretarial duties. This work involves
extensive public contact.
Examples of Duties
- Assists the public.
- Answers routine inquiries and provides routine information to interested ,
persons.
- Develops and maintains departmental filing system.
- Types and transcribes from dictating equipment, letters, staff reports and
agendas related to the department and any other municipal activities as
directed.
- Gathers source material and prepares a variety of information for the use
of the department requiring knowledge of departmental policies and
procedures.
Receives visitors, telephone calls, mail and arranges appointments and
meetings.
- May be required to attend evening meetings and take minutes.
Conducts minor bookkeeping assignments.
Employment Standards
Experience and Training
High School diploma or G.E.D. including or supplemented by course work in
typing and business office practices.
- A minimum of five (5) -years experience in performing progressively
responsible secretarial work.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.- =
Knowledge of business English, -punctuation, .spelling',and arithmetic ,•.
- - Ability. to learn, understand and interpret'rules, regulations, laws and
oidinances-,,_affecting the operation of the.City }y ,
1 = Ability .to exercise good ;judgment, courtesy, tact in "meeting or talking f -
' with the public and"other City employees.Yr t�4
Ability to'type 'at--least-'60 words per minute 4
'Ability,"to:transcribe rapidly.
Ability to rapidly learn skills necessary to 'operate' word processing `
equipment.
Shorthand is desirable, but not required.
SECRETARY TO THE CITY MANAGER/DEPUTY CITY CLERK
The Pte"
This position serves as the City Manager's Secretary and Deputy City Clerk,both
performing difficult and at times Council.,dThe�worke involves lextensiveopublic
the City Manager and the City
contact and relieving the City Manager of routine administrative details.
Examole of Duties:
- Attends evening City Council meetings and takes minutes.
- Takes and transcribes oral dictation or transcribes from dictating
equipment, letters, speeches, agendas and reports relating to a
wide variety of municipal mat•Cers. City
- Receives visitors, telephone calls and mail directed to toentments
Manager, City Council and other departments; arranges app
and meetings and provides routine information to the public.
- Gathers source material, prepares a variety of information for the
use of the City Manager and City Council requiring knowledge of City _
departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains City records and files.
- Receives cash and records all receipts; prepares checks for disbursement;
and prepares payroll.
- Assist in conduct of municipal elections.
- Performs related work as requested.
Employment Standards
Exoerience and Training
High School diploma or G.E.D. including or supplemented by course
e practices;
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work in typing and business offic _
ears experience in performing progressively j
- A minimum of five (5) y
responsible clerical and stenographic work, preferably includin g
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experience for an executive or administrative officer.
Knowledge Abilities and Skills i
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. �.
- Knowledge of business English, punctuation, spelling and
arithmetic.
- Ability to learn; understand and interpret rules, regulations, 1 i
r laws and ordinances affecting the operation of the city
' = Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy, and tact n meetings
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or talking with t he public and other city employees.4
Ab"i llity to type at least 60 words per minute
Ability to4take accurate dicta ion at 90 words per mrnute and -
�#} transcr9be rapidly r t s
L' Examination Process j
rt Y, Testing:will include'grammar,'spelling, typing, transcription
' followed by an o-.-al interview for the finalists.
Application
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All applications must be mailed or delivered to the City of Dublin,
6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 218, Dublin, Calif., 94566, no later than
Friday May 28, 1982. Telephone 829-4600.