HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 116-96RESOLUTION NO. ~"1 6 ' 9 6
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 12-96
AND 19-96 SETTING SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS
OF THE WHITE COLLAR AND GENERAL SUPERVISORY
UNITS.
WHEREAS, Resolution Nos. 12-96 and 19-96 set salaries and related
benefits for employees of the White Collar and General Supervisory Units.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield that effective the beginning of the first full pay period following Council action,
the Salary Schedule, a part of Resolution Nos. 12-96 and 19-96, is hereby amended as
follows:
1. Resolution No. 12-96 is hereby amended by deleting the following
class titles from the White Collar Unit:
26000 A Real Property Agent
19.843 20.834 21.875 22.970 24.116
Resolution No. 12-96 is hereby amended by adding the following class titles
to the White Collar Unit:
26000 &
12.873
26010 &
14.928
ReaiProperty Agentl
13.520 14.192 14.907
ReaiProperty Agentll
15.675 16.459 17.283
15.652
following class titles in the White Collar Unit:
18.148
Resolution No. 12-96 is hereby amended by revising the salary for the
27520 & Buyerl
11.818 12.412 13.034 13.687 14.370
27540 & Buverll
14.564 15.292 16.060 16.862 17.706
4. Resolution No. 19-96 is hereby amended by adding the following class title
to the General Supervisory Unit:
56100
Senior Real Property Agent
21.273 22.337 23.454 24.626 25.860
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by
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
0f~T f~ 9 1996 , by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILM~MBER DeMOND, CARS~,, ,~MIT~,~)ERMOTf, ROWLES, SULLIVAN, SALVAG610
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER /X~t(' J( ~
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEME£R j'k./LJ~'~ %-
ABSENT: COUNCILMEk~BER /x./0~.~
ACTT t4G CITY'CLERK and EX~FFICI~i'C'c~RK of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED OCT 0 ~ ~
BOB
MAYOR of the Oity of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
JUDY SKOUSEN
CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield
JM:rg
res.96/salaries
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OLD JOB SPECIFICATION
CLASS TITLE: ACCOUNTING CLERK I
6O5
CLASS CMARACTE£ISTIOS:
Under general supervision, performs fiscal clerical work of moderate
difficulty in keeping or checking financial, statistical, or fiscal
records;"and performs other work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Maintains records of a variety of payments made to the city; posts
payments to ledger cards or other records; receives cash payments
by mail or over the counter; issues receipts; prepares daily reports
of collections; balances receipts against other records and docu-
ments daily and at other established times; maintains records of
amounts due the city for various reasons; sets up and carries out
collection procedures, usually by mail; makes special efforts by
mail or phone to collect delinquent accounts; keeps records of
investment funds; makes deposits; takes applications for business
licenses and various permits; explains licensing and permit proce-
dures to the public by mail, phone, or in person at a counter; main-
tains necessary records on such licenses and permits and prepares
reports; inspects, registers, and mails, or otherwise disburses,
city demand checks; pre-audits purchase orders and stores orders;
audits and refunds bid deposits for purchasing division of the
Finance Department; answers routine questions on purchasing proce-
dures; accepts deliveries from vendors; may compose routine corres-
pondence for signature and review outgoing correspondence; operates
a typewriter, adding machines, calculators, and other standard
office equipment; meets and assists the public on subjects related
to the work.
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or attainment
of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test, including or supplemented
by training or course.work in fiscal record keeping; one year of
experience in performing financial, statistical, or fiscal record-
keeping work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
which has provided the capabilities to perform the described duties.
Knowledge, Abilities. and Skills: Good knowledge of the methods,
practices, documents, and terminology used in financial record-
keeping work; good knowledge of modern office practices and of the
operation of standard equipment used in a financial office.
Ability to make computations and tabulations and review fiscal and
related documents rapidly and accurately; ability to make decisions
of a limited nature in accordance with laws, rules, and regulations,
and to carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to
keep a variety of fiscal records and prepare accurate reports;
ability to work effectively with the public at the counter and in
CLASS TITLE: ACCOUNTING CLERK I (Continued)
~elephone or ~a~! con~ac~s; ah~l£~y ~o operate offlce
such as adding and calculating machines.
Skill in the operation of a typewriter.
605
appliances,
Salary:
Approved by the City Council: July 22, 1974
7/74
OLD JOB SPECIFICATION
CLASS TITLE: ACCOUNTING CLERK II
CLASS CHARAuA'=a I~TIC$:
606
Under general supervision, performs or supervises difficult and res-
ponsible fiscal clerical work in keeping or checking financial, sta-
tistical, or fiscal records; and performs other work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Records financial transactions in both subsidiary and general led-
gers; reconciles accounts and drays up trial balances; maintains
ledgers for control of trust fund deposits; prepares requests for
payments to the city; maintains t~ae-keeping records and prepares
related reports; prepares payrolls on a citywide basis; audits
employee time reports and verifies totals, and checks prel~uninary
and final payrolls for completeness and accuracy; performs record-
keeping and verification tasks involved in payments of vendors'
claims against the city, including auditing invoices, discounts
allowed, and account distribution; prepares clara vouchers and
Journal vouchers; prepares a variety of financial reports, some of
a complex nature; maintains records relating to public improvement
bonds, including issuing notices, collecting payments, and making
payments to bond holders and answers related questions from many
sources; sets up and carries out delinquent account collection pro-
cedures and maintains related records; may supervise a small clerical
staff; trains others in fiscal record-keeping and related city pro-
cedures; may operate a typewriter, calculator, and other standard
office equipment; answers questions and assists other city employees
and the general public on subjects related to the work.
DESi'RABLE MINIMUM Q~/ALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or attainment
of a satxsfactor¥ score on a G.E.D. test, including or supplemented
by training or course work in fiscal record keeping; three years'
experience in performing financial, statistical, or fiscal record-
keeping work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
which has provided the capabilities to perform the described duties.
Enowledge, Abilities. and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the
methods, prac~xces, documents, and terminology used in financial
record-keeping work; considerable knowledge of the principles of
bookkeeping and elementary accounting; considerable knowledge of
laws, rules, and regulations governing the required fiscal record-
keeping procedures; considerable knowledge of modern office practices
and of the operation of standard equipment used in a financial office.
Ability to review fiscal and related documents rapidly and accurately;
ability to solve problems and make decisions of a limited nature in
fiscal work; ability to apply laws, rules, and regulations, and to
carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to keep a
variety of fiscal records and prepare complex financial reports;
~.~S$ ?ITI~: AC~OU~TI~G~L~K II (Continued)
ability to work effectively with the public; ability to operate
office equipment, such as adding and calculating aachines.
Skill in the operation of a typewriter.
Salary:
Approved by the City Council: July 22, 1974
606
7/74
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SPECIFICATION: 26050/26060
UNIT: WHITE COLLAR
EEO4: OFFICE/CLERICAL
CLASS TITLE:
ACCOUNTING CLERK FII (FLEX)
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, coordinates and performs duties related to preparing, processing,
maintaining and checking financial, statistical or fiscal records; performs related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties.
They are descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
Maintains records of a variety of financial data; records financial transactions in both subsidiary
and general ledgers; reconciles accounts and prepares trial balances; maintains ledgers for control
of trust fund deposits; makes deposits; prepares requests for payments to the City; receives
payments by mail or over the counter; issues receipts; balances receipts against other records and
documents as scheduled; maintains time-keeping records and prepares related reports; prepares
departmental or City-wide payroll; answers routine questions on department procedures to the
public by phone, mail or in person; audits employee time reports and verifies totals; inputs payroll
information to the information system; checks preliminary and final payrolls for completeness and
accuracy; assists with departmental budget preparation; performs recordkeeping and verification
tasks involved in payment of vendor's claims against the City including auditing invoices,
discounts allowed and account distribution; prepares claim vouchers and journal vouchers; sets up
and carries out collection; collects delinquent accounts by mail or phone; pre-audits purchase
orders and stores orders; audits and refunds bid deposits; prepares a variety of financial reports,
some of a complex nature; maintains records relating to public improvement bonds including
issuing notices, collecting payments and making payments to bond holders; answers questions
from many sources related to work; utilizes a personal computer for related applications.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Accounting Clerk I is the entry-level class within the Accounting Clerk series. Under dose
supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of office and accounting clerical support
duties. This class is alternately staffed with Accounting Clerk II and incumbents may advance to
the higher level after gaining substantial program knowledge, demonstrating progressive
development in the scope of duties, and functioning with minimal supervision.
Accounting Clerk II is thejourney-level class within the Accounting Clerk series. Under general
supervision, incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties. Adequate performance at this
level requires a general knowledge of the functions pertaining to area of assignment. Incumbents
solve routing problems based on knowledge gained through experience. This class is
distinguished from Accountant I in that the latter performs significant technical or professional
accounting work.
CLASS TITLE:
ACCOUNTING CLERK l/II (FLEX)
26050/26060
OUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
The level and scope of the knowledge and abilities listed below vary according to the I versus II
levels distinguished in the previous section.
Knowledge of:
Methods, practices, documents and terminology used in financial recordkeeping work;
bookkeeping and elementary accounting; modem office practices; personal computer applications
related to work; operation of standard office equipment used in a financial office.
Ability to:
Make computations and tabulations and review fiscal and related documents rapidly and
accurately; makes decisions of a limited nature in accordance with laws, rules, regulations and
department procedures; carry out complex oral and written instructions; maintain a variety of
fiscal records and prepare accurate reports; work effectively with the public and City employees at
the counter, over the telephone and via mail contacts; type and operate a personal computer.
Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school or GED program and one year of experience in performing financial,
statistical, fiscal or related recordkeeping work. Accounting Clerk II requires an additional two
years of the above experience and appropriate coursework or training.
Promotion to Accounting Clerk II:
Promotion from Accounting Clerk I to Accounting Clerk II is made on a merit basis without
examination, subject to recommendation by the Department Head and verification by the Human
Resources Manager that qualifications as approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service
Commission am met and approved by the City Manager. Employees may be considered for
promotion one year after appointment to the fifth salary step.
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
Standard office environment and working conditions.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: August 20, 1996
Approved by the City Council:
SSJobspecs~Acctclk
Rev. 8/15/96
OLD ~':
CLASS TITLE: BUYER I
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
752
Under direction, is responsible for performing purchasing duties of
some difficulty. Responsible for maintaining stationery stores for
use of all departments with perpetual inventory control. Buys
materials, equipment, services and other supplies for the City.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Attends some bid openings, summarizes bids, and prepares reco -
tions for council action after evalu-*~-- - .... mmenda
---~u ~a cooperation with requi-
sltioning department and immediate supervisor; negotiates supply
agreements that are not conducive to competitive bidding because
T t allotmen . pt?gr..s, sole souroe of local su--l --
~u~,~enc~es as authorized by council and -urchasi--
· n;ervlews sales representatives regarding specifications.
DESIRABLE MINI~q]~ QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: A combination of experience and education
equivalent to two years of college with a major in business administra-
tion, public administration, or related fields, plus purchasing
experience for a governmental organization. Experience may be sub-
stituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from
high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on G.E.D. test,
supplemented by courses in business administration purchasing, or
related fields. ,
Enowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Experience in purchasing methods
and procedures and of standard specification forms and contents.
Enowlege of the characteristics of a variety of office and maintenance
supplies and materials, and knowledge of the best sourcee~a~appropri_
ate prices for the procurement of such goods. Xnowledge of grading
and analyzing supplies and materials. Enowledge of bookkeeping
principles and methods, and of the maintenance of procurement records.
Ability ~o prepare specifications and invitations to bid, and to
analyze bids. Ability to establish and maintain favorable contact
with vendors. Ability to plan and schedule buying activities for
greatest efficiency. Ability to type and operate office machines.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class ~ Calfornia
drxver's license.
Approved by the City Council: 2-3-82
Approved by the Civil Service Board:
2-16-82
2/82
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SPECIFICATION: 27520
UNIT: WHITE COLLAR
EE04: PARA-PROFESSIONALS
CLASS TITLE: BUYER I
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, assists in the preparation of bids, contracts and related information; buys routine
materials, supplies, equipment and services for the City; performs related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the positinffs essential duties. They are
descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
Purchases routine items; utilizes an online procurement information system; prepares bid abstracts for both
written and verbal bids; follows up on late bids; initiates contact with vendors and requisitioning departments;
interviews vendors regarding products and services; maintains files; prepares reports and correspondence;
stocks supplies for general stores inventory; performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the l~ainee level within the Buyer series. Incumbents are given intensive on-the-job training in various
phases of purchasing and work under close supervision. Buyer I is differentiated from Buyer II in that the II
is the journey-level, exercises a higher degree of independence and handles a broader range of purchasing
responsibilities.
OUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Knowledge of.'
Methods, practices and procedures used in buying supplies, material and equipment; bidding requirements;
completing bid tabulations or abstracts; public relations; office practices and filing systems; office equipment;
personal computer applications related to work including word processing and spreadsheet soft,yarc.
Ability to:
Learn purchasing principles and procedures; read and interpret purchasing guidelines; assist in the preparation
of purchasing specifications; establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, City staff,
etc.; operate a personal computer.
Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school or GED program and three (3) years of bookkeeping, financial, purchasing,
accounting or related experience. Related college level coursework may be substituted on a year-for-year
basis for up to two years of the required experience (30 semester or 45 quarter hours are equivalent to one
year).
Promotion to Buyer I1:
Promotion from Buyer I to Buyer II is made on a merit basis without examination, subject to recommendation
by the Department Head, approval of the Human Resources Manager and City Manager. Under normal
conditions, an employee may be considered for promotion one year after appointment to the fifth sala_,y step.
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
Standard office environment; however, stocks supplies for general stores inventory.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: August 20, 1996
Approved by the City Council:
S:~Jobspees~Buyerl
OLD JOB S?lCIFICATION
CLASS TITLE: BIS'ER
754
CLASS C}gIRACTERISTICS:
Under direction, is responsible for performing purchasing duties of
considerable difficulty, negotiates annual contracts, responsible for
tho centt-alized purchasing of materials, supplies, and equipment for
the use of city departments.
EXAIR~LES OF DUTIES:
Prepares specifications for equipment, annual contracts, surplus
sales, demolition projects, cooperative purchasing agreements and
submits with vendor list, and legal advertisement for duplicating
and mailing; attends bid openings, summarizes bids, and prepares
recommendations for council action after evaluation in cooperation
with requisitionfag department; negotiates supply agreements that
are not conducive to competitive bidding because of government
allotment programs, sole source of local supply or other contin-
gencies as authorized by council and purchasing ordinance; inter-
views sales representatives regarding specifications; prices new
products and supplies; oversees the filing and maintaining of
records; prepares weekly purchasing report and aids in preparation
of purchasing procedures and other reports.
DESIRADLE MINIMIFJ QUALIFICATIONS:
Truining and Experience: A combination of experience and education
~uivalenc co Two years of college ~ith a major in business adminis-
tration, public administration, or related fields, plus purchasing
experience for a governmental organization. Experience may be sub-
st~tu'~ed for education on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from
high school or a~tainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test,
supplemented by courses in business adminisZration, purchasAng, or
related fields, and four years of purchasing experience, including
governm,n~al purchasing, or an equivalent combination of training
and ozpecience which provides !he capabilities to perform the des-
cribed duties.
Knowledge. Abiliti.~s and Skill : Considerable knowledge of the
principles and approved prac:i es of governmen:al purchasing; con-
siderable knowledge of the ty, ;s of materials commonly vsed by the
various city departments; con ider.~ble knowledge of sources of
supply, com,,,odi~y markets. marketing practices, and commodity pric-
in~ mcti~ods and differen£'/als.
Ability to deal tactfull) and effectively with officals, employees,
and the ~eneral public; a ,ility to plan and schedule buying activi-
ties for ureares% efficie:cy and service; ability to devise ~ecord
SySt e~.
Salary:
1/75
Approved by the City Council: January 27, 1975
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SPECIFICATION: 27540
UNIT: WHITE COLLAR
EE04: PARA-PROFESSIONALS
CLASS TITLE:
BUYERII
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, prepares purchasing specifications, bids, contracts and related information; buys
a variety of materials, supplies, equipment and services for the City; performs related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are
descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
Receives and routes departmental purchase requisitions; prepares bid specifications and other necessary
documents; purchases a wide variety of items within budget limitations; locates sources of supply; contacts
vendors, awards bids and processes purchase orders; compares costs and evaluates quality and suitability of
supplies, materials and equipment; makes suggestions to improve quality or reduce cost; keeps informed of
new products, market conditions and trends; coffers with departmental representatives to detennine
purchasing needs and specifications; utilizes an online procurement information system; maintains files;
prepares reports and correspondence; stocks supplies for general stores inventory; performs related work as
required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the journey level within the Buyer series. Under minimal supervision, incumbents perform the full
range of assigned duties within existing regulations and policies. Buyer II is differentiated from Purchasing
Officer in that the latter has supervisory responsibility for the division and signature authority for purchase
orders of a given amount. Buyer IFs do not have purchase order signature authority.
OUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Knowledge of:
Methods, practices, laws, policies and procedures used in governmental purchasing; sources of supply;
bidding requirements; completing bid tabulations or abstracts; public relations; office practices and filing
systems; office equipment; personal computer applications related to work including word processing and
spreadsheet software.
Ability to:
Exercise independent judgement within established guidelines; analyze requisitions and make suggestions;
prepare purchasing specifications and make purchase order awards within budget limitations; read and
interpret purchasing guidelines; prepare purchasing specifications; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with vendors, City staff, etc.; operate a personal computer.
Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public
Administration or related field AND one year of guvernmental buying experience. Buyer I or equivalent
experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education (30 semester or 45 quarter
hours are equivalent to one year).
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
Standard office environment; however, stocks supplies for general stores inventory.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: August 20, 1996
Approved by the City Council:
S3Jobspees~Buyerll
OLD JOB SPECIFICATION
CLASS TITLE: RF2tL PROPERTY AGENT
600
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
At ~he direction of ~he department head. or designee, will
coordinate wi~hother departments in,_he acquLsition, sale, lease,
rental and management of all proper~y in behalf of ~he City.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Coordinates or performs the most technical/ complex and
professional work involving the appraisal, acquisLtion, including
eminent domain proceedings, relocation assistance, right of way,
facility leasing, proper~y management and disposal of surplus real
property of the City of Bakersfield.
Provides training and guidance to other departments regarding real
property requirements and procedures and confers with and advises
department heads concerning problems and activities relating to
the purchase, sale, lease and rental of property for the City as
it affects the operation of their departments. Keeps records of
leases and enforces compliance of lease provisions. Makes
periodic reports concerning the property management program and
other duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Trainina and ExPerience: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from
an accredited college or university in real estate, business
administration, public administration, economics or a related
field, and two years experience in the negotiation, acquisition,
relocation, sale and management of property for public agencies.
Knowledae. Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of accepted principles
and practices of real estate management. Knowledge of accepted
principles and practices of land appraisal and negotiations for
real property and property rights. Knowledge of laws pertaining
to proper~:y and condemnation actions procedures pertaining to
acquisition and relocation work under Federal and State
regulations is highly desirable. Knowledge of improvement values
and effects of various types of damages to proper~y.
5/89
Approved by the City Council: 6-14-89
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 5-30-89
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SPECIFICATION: 261110
UNIT: WHITE COLLAR
EE04: PARA-PROFESSIONALS
CLASS TITLE: REAL PROPERTY AGENT I
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under supervision, assists in the purchase, sale, lease and management of real property as it concerns the City
of Bakersfield; performs related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are
descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
Operates as a member of the property management staff; performs entry level work involving the appraisal
and acquisition of real property, facility leasing, maintenance of real property inventory, sale of surplus real
property; prepares correspondence; performs research of public records; maintains records of work in
progress; makes reports concerning special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the trainee level within the Real Property Agent series. Incumbents are given intensive on-the-job
training in various phases of managing real property for charter cities.
OUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Knowledge of.'
General real estate concepts, practices, and ~mdnology; title searches and examination; principles of business
law governing real estate transactions; sources of pertinent market information and the methods of compiling,
analyzing and applying to the estimation of land and improvement values; building construction methods,
materials and plans; principles of appraising land and building values; business arithmetic and statistics;
report writing; personal computer applications related to work including word processing, spreadsheet,
database and computer-aided design software.
Ability to:
Exercise sound and impartial judgment in the estimation of property values; negotiate the acquisition or
disposition of property and property rights; read and understand maps, blueprints, specifications and legal
descriptions; int~pret written and oral instructions; coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines;
communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships
with those contacted in the course of work; operate a personal computer.
Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in real estate, business
administration, public administration, economics or a related field; OR four (4) years work experience as a
searcher/examiner or title officer.
Promotion to Real Property Agent II:
Promotion to Real Property Agent II is made on a merit basis without examination, subject to recommendation
by the Department Head, approval of the Human Resources Manager and City Manager. Under normal
conditions, an employee may be considered for promotion one year after appointment to the fifth salary step
and completion of a minimum of two years as a Real Property Agent I.
Licenses. Certificates and Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License required.
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
Standard office environment and driving to conduct inspections of real property.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: August 20, 1996
Approved by the City Council:
S:Uobspecs~,PAI
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SPECIFICATION: 26010
UNIT: WHITE COLLAR
EE04: PARA-PROFESSIONALS
CLASS TITLE: REAL PROPERTY AGENT II
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under direction, purchases, sells, leases and manages real propert3/as it concerns the City of Bakersfield; assists
in providing relocation assistance to displaced persons/businesses; performs related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are
descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
Operates as a member of the property management staff; performs work involving the appraisal and acquisition
of real property, facility leasing, maintenance of real property inventory, sale of surplus real property; prepares
correspondence; performs research of public records; maintains records of work in progress; makes reports
concerning special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the experienced working level within the Real Prope~y Agent series. Under supervision, incumbents
perform various phases of managing real property for charter cities. Incumbents are given instructions on priority
of work and the methods and techniques to be followed in completing assignments. Findings and recommendations
are carefully reviewed.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Knowledge of:
General real estate concepts, practices, and terminology; title searches and examination; principles of business law
governing real estate transactions; sources of pertinent market information and the methods of compiling, analyzing
and applying to the estimation of land and improvement values; building construction methods, materials and
plans; principles of appraising land and building values; legal instruments related to real estate transactions;
principles and practices of acquiring real property for government agencies, including laws regarding condemnation
proceedings; business arithmetic and statistics; report writing; personal computer applications related to work
including word processing, spreadsheet, database and computer-aided design software.
Ability to:
Exercise sound and impartial judgment in the estimation of property values; make sound, independent decisions
within established guidelines; negotiate the acquisition or disposition of property and property rights; read and
understand maps, blueprints, specifications and legal descriptions; interpret written and oral instructions;
coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; operate a
personal computer.
Training, and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in real estate, business administration,
public administration, economics or a related field; OR four (4) years work experience as a searcher/examiner or
title officer. In addition, all applicants must have two (2) years experience in the negotiation, acquisition, and
disposal of real property, preferably for public agencies.
Licenses, Certificates and Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license required.
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
Standard office environment and driving to conduct inspections of real property.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: August 20, 1996
Approved by the City Council:
S:~Jobspecs~RPAl]
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CLASS SI'ECIFICATION: 56100
UNIT: GENERAL SUPERVISORY
EEO4: PROFESSIONALS
CLASS TITLE: SENIOR REAL PROPERTY AGENT
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under general direction, supervises and performs complex acquisition, sale, lease, rental and management of real
property on behalf of the City; coordinates same with other City departments; performs related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are
descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
Operates as the lead member of the property management staff including supervision of subordinates; has
responsibility for the most technical, complex end professional work involving the appraisal, acquisition,
including eminent domain proceedings, relocation assistance, facility leasing, property management and disposal
of surphis real property; provides training and guidance to division staff and other departments regarding real
property requirements and procedures; confers with end advises department heads cunceming problems and
activities relating to the purchase, sale, lease and rental of property for the City as it affects the operation of their
departments; maintains records of leases end enforces compliance of lease provisions; makes periodic reports
concerning the property management program and performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the journey level within the Real Property Agent series. Incumbents perform various phases of managing
real property for charter cities. This position supervises the work of Real Property Agent I/IFs, has a high
degree of independence, performs advanced analytical work, provides technical support to Council Committees
and requires advanced public relations skills.
OUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Knowledge of:
Federal and State laws and regulations and procedures pertaining to the purchase and sale of real estate and
relocation work, including condemnation actions; lease and rental agreements and of the negotiation procedures
involved; accepted principles and practices of land appraisal and negotiations for real property and property
rights; improvement values and effects of various types of damages to property; supervision and personnel
management; personal computer applications related to work including word processing, spreadsheet, database
and computer-aided design software.
Ability to:
Interpret construction plans, prepare legal descriptions and reports; conduct effective appraisals and negotiations;
determine and prepare documents necessary to clear title to real property; analyze factors which influence the
value of land and improvements; deal effectively with property owners and the public; win and maintain the
confidence and cooperation of others and to maintain productive working relationships; supervise a staff of
professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in real estate, business
administration, public administration, economics or a related field, AND five (5) years experience in the
negotiation, acquisition, relocation, sale and management of property, preferably for public agencies.
Licenses, Certificates and Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License required.
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
Standard office environment and driving to conduct inspections of real property.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: August 20, 1996
Approved by the City Council:
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