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Home My WebLink About10/04/1990 B A K E R S F I E L D Lynn Edwards, Chair Patricia DeMond Mark Salvaggio Staff: Sue Whitfield AGENDA PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Thursday, October 4; 1990 4:45 P.M.. City Manager's Conference Room 1. Revised Job Specifications A. Utility Worker B. PersOnnel Clerk C. Supervisor II kef AGENDA\PERSOCT4 CLASS TITLE: UTILITY WORKER 348 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under general supervision, performs routine unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual w0~k in construction, ~ general maintenance or refuse collection activities; and performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Works on a crew breaking concrete, loading broken concrete into trucks, using hand tools in grading and backfilling; sprays and hoes weeds; sprays trees; assists-in removal of trees; picks up br~sh; performs general janitorial and unskilled maintenance work in and around buildings, including loading refuse into .trucks; routine maintenance, repair, and cleaninq of refuse containers, bins and automated carts; performs deliveries and placement of bins and containers~ methane monitorinq at landfill; assists in special · cleanup projects; provides assistance in the recyclinq and waste diversion programs; steamwashes and cleans automotive equipment and workshops; serves as night watchman, and answers telephone; assists semiskilled workers in a variety of road maintenance operations, including patching; cleans offices and maintains facilities; cleans litter receptacles. DESIP3.BLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Some knowledge of power and hand tools used in maintenance and construction. Ability to read and write at a level for successful job performance; abil~ity to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather Conditions; ability to maintain qood relationships with fellow crew personnel and the qeneral public; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3 or "C" California driver's license. Approved by City Council: Approved by Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 8-21-90 CLASS TITLE: PERSONNEL CLERK - REECRUITMENT 644 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS' Under general supervision is responsible for performing complex personnel activities and responsible confidential clerical functions in the Personnel Division and performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: ............ ~ .............. ~ the work schedules. Maintains up-to-date eligibility lists and .... ty medical insurance p~g~ Assists in personnel testing programs by providing clerical support such as assembling materials, typipg job bullet;ns, d~sseminatinq ,recruitment information, processing applications, maintaining personnel data base, administering tests, grading examinations, and notifying applicants of status; responsible for personnel files. Develops and maintains up-to-date eligibility lists. Answers inquiries related to personnel. DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS' ~raininq and Experience- ~,.~*~- ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~,.~ .... ~- .................................. = prac%icoc. Hi school dioloma or G.E.D. and additional course work in business practices and four years of experience in performing progressively responsible clerical work, ~l,,~.g ~"'4~~--._~- includin~ one year experience in a hishly confidential environment and one year of personal comouter experience. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills- Knowledge of the fonms and reports used to reflect the functions of both inter-departmental and intra-departmental procedures. Knowledge of office management principles and' practices -~.~ ~4.,, ~p! ...... ' ' ~ ~..~ u.~¢ ~¢~ ' ..... ..... program. Considersble knowledge personnel practices, procedures and activities. Considerable Page 2 PERSONNEL CLERK ~644 knowledge of business English, punctuation and spelling and arithmetic. Good math skills. Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with the Civil Service Commissioner's Rules and Regulations. Ability to interpret the Civil Service Commission's Rules and Regulations. Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions. Ability to maintain complex personnel records and to prepare accurate reports. Ability to operate standard office appliances and skill in operation of a typewriter. Ability to operate a personal computer as well as word-processing equipment. Licenses or Cert. ificates- Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license; and a current typing certificate of 50 net words per minute. Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board' Approved by the City Council- PERS.CLK CLASS TITLE: PERSONNEL CLERK 658 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: Under general supervision is responsible for performing complex personnel activities and responsible confidential'clerical functions, and performs other Work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assists in personnel testing programs by assemblying materials~ pre- paring'recruitments and examinations, grading exams, and occasionally interviewing applicants. Coordinates the typing~ posting~ indexing, filing and cross-referencing of inter-departmental and'in~ra_departmenta record keeping processes. At times assists in the training of clerical - personnel and coordinates the work schedules. 5{aintains up-to-date eligibility lists and records regarding wor!~nan's compensation program, the City's medical insurance program and the City's retirement program. Answers inquiries related to personnel. DESIRABLE 5{INIM~,.I QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience: Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by course work in business practices and'four years' of experience in performing progressively responsible clerical work, in- cluding experience in police and/or personnel work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties. Knowledge. Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of the forms and reports useG to reflec~ the functions of both inter-departmental and intra- departmental procedures. Knowledge of office management principles and practices. Ability to coordinate the work of a group of clerical employees. Ability to instruct employees in records system and filing procedures. Considerable knowledge of the State Compensation Insurance Fund. Considerable knowledge of the City employees' insurance pro,ram. Considerable knowledge of oersonnel practiceS~ procedures and activi- ties. Considerable knowledge of business En~!ish~ punctuation, spelIing and arithmetic. Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with the civil service commission's rules and regulations. Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions. ~ ' '~ ' ~b~l~y to maintain complex per- sonnel records and to prepare accurate reports~ AbiLity to operate standard office appliances and skill in the operation of a typewriter° Salary: 7/7= Approved by the City Council: July 22, 1974 Approved by the Police Civil Service Board: July 9, 1975 ~' CLASS TITLE: S RVISOR II 712 CLASS CHARACTERiSTiCS:. Under general supervision, performs.field supervision and technical work in maintenance and repair of municipal facilities and equipment; directin the o erations of street maintenance and sewer arks e i ment convention center buildin maintenance or refuse collection- and performs other work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assigns crews to maintenance projects on city streets; transfers workers from one project to another as work load changes; coordinates the use of available personnel and equipment to obtain maximum utility; checks projects for progress and for conformance to.work plans; changes plans.when necessary; inspects repair sites and gives adviceand assistance to crews; replies to requests from the _public. and to emergencies., and appropriate action;.prepares_layout Sheets'of work assignments; maintains pay records-and 'job reports; '~ plans"-'ahd"sUpervi~es the work of crews engaged in the repal-r and maintenance of sewer collection systems, cleaning; and repair of storm drain lines, and repair and construction of manholes and lamp-holes; plans and supervises the work of crews engaged in the control of weeds, brush hauling, and tree work, including felling, removal, pruning trimming, and spraying; or in the development, maintenance, and repair of park buildings, facilities, installations, swimming pools, and the planting and care of trees, shrubs, and turf; investigates inquires, requests, and complaints from the public; interprets city and department policies; processes .simple agreements for tree work and brush hauling; or makes arrangements for and exercises control over use of park facilities; diagnoses .repair and maintenance requirements of.automotive, heavy equipment, and specialized police equipment and apparatus; assigns 'and 'inspects work of mechanics, and service workers; estimates costs of damaged equipment; designs and fabricates equipment; advises and instructs mechanics on difficult' assignments; requisitions equipment and supplies; directs ~ gonvention center maintenance activities and the preparation for events; assists in the preparation of the budget; assi ns and su ervises the work of crews-e.n a ed 'in the collection of refuse-checks refuse collection crews in the field- determines collection and route discre ancies and recommends action-- ins ects .. · the ~ alit of work erformed b ersonnel- ..observes drivln roceaures and maintains established standards- ins ects results and ives advice and assistance to crews.- .enforces safet and other re latlons established bv 'the de artment- trains ~ates __work er~ance of subordinates- -makes .... recommendations for lm rov~n methods of service- kee s and, ~ ~C°orrdtSs aw~nr~e°jets~ea~in with dail activit · re ares .3 ~ MINIMUM IFICATIONS: Training and Experience: Graduation from highschool or'vocational school, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test, and five years' experience in the construction and maintenance of municipal facilities, ur equipment, streets, sewers, parks, or refuse, including one year in a position of lead responsibility. --~. _ _i ....... .--;~%i .... i ........ i..i ..... ? ..... i._ Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of municipal construction and maintenance; good knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, applicable' to area of work; good knowledge of the types anduses of equipment and material required. .Ability to. plan, schedule .and .... superv_ise subordinates;.a---w~k instruct and'train personnel;-'abilitytoschedule-and~_ad=ise onthe use of a variety.of ..... ~ ...... v~ equipment;~-ability to maintain vzricd '.zcrk ~nd aTaipmcnt..records_and to prepare reports. Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid G3~a~m--~ California driver's license as required by law for equipment used in performance of duties. Approved by the City Council: Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 9-18-90