HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/1990 BAKERSFIELD
Lynn Edwards, Chair
Patricia DeMond
Mark Salvaggio
Staff: Sue Whitfield
AGENDA
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Wednesday, August 1, 1990
12:00 noon
City Manager's Conference Room
1. Ordinance relating to increases in the monthly
allowances paid by the Fire Department Pension Fund
2. Job Specifications:
Secretary I
Secretary II
Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Technician and Operator
Financial Investigator
Supervisory II (Recycling)
Community Services Manager
Water and Sanitation Manager
3. Reclassification of the Administrative Aide Position
(Mayor's Office) to Secretary I
VICE MAYOR REFERRAL
(PROPOSED ORDINANCES ONLY)
DATE OF REFERRAL: June 28, 1990
REFERRED TO: Personnel Committee (Sue Whitfield)
ITEM: INCREASE IN MONTHLY ALLOWANCE
(Proposed) An Ordinance of the Council of the City of Bakersfield
Adding Subsection E. to Section 2.92.330 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code
Relating to Increases in Monthly Allowance Paid by the Fire Department
Pension Fund.
BACKUP MATERIAL ATTACHED: Yes ~'
STATUS:
To Council Committee on
Committee Report No..
Sent to Council on
Public Hearing on
Ordinance Adopted
(date)
Proposed Ordinance Canceled
(date)
Other
cc: Carol Williams
Mary Ellen Gonzales
REFER7-90
JP
June 25, 1990 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
TO: Vice Mayor Ken Peterson /~----~ .....
FROM: Arthur J. Saalfield, City Attorney
SUBJECT: VICEMAYORRE~EI~ OF PROPOSED ORDIN~_JD~
Please refer the following proposed ordinance to whichever
committee you deem appropriate:
1) INCREASE IN MONTHLY ALLOWANCE.
Background:
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.92.010, the
Fire Department Relief and Pension Fund Board
consists of the Mayor, City Manager, Finance
Director, Fire Chief and three fund participants
elected by the participants.
In March 1990, Peat, Marwick, Main & Company
completed an actuarial study of the Fire Department
Relief and Pension Fund. The results of the study
were presented to the Pension Board that met on May
14, 1990. The study indicates that the fund is
actuarially sound since it has $600,000 of
uncommitted assets over and above the amount
required to fully fund the actuarially projected
liabilities. Therefore, staff has recommended and
the Pension Board concurs with a proposed additional
ten percent increase in monthly benefits effective
July 1, 1990. If this action is implemented, the
uncommitted assets will be reduced actuarially by
about $261,000. The proposed increase will not
impair the financial integrity of the plan and it
will continue to be fully funded with $338,900 of
uncommitted assets.
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ORD-REFERRAL\
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Att acb~nent
cc: J. Dale Hawley
Dennis Needham
Greg Klimko
Bill Descary
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE~OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD ADDING SUBSECTION
E. TO SECTION 2.92.330 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO INCREASES IN MONTHLY ALLOWANCE
PAID BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PENSION
FUND.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
SECTION 1.
Subsection E. is hereby added to Section 2.92.330 of
the Bakersfield Municipal Code to read as follows:
2.92.330 Increase in monthly allowance - Retirements or deaths
for period.
E. In addition to the increases specified in
Subsection C. of this section, commencing on July 1, 1990, the
schedule provided in Subsection'A. of this section shall be
increased by a one time additional ten percent cost-of-living
increase, and monthly payments will be rounded to the next
highest even dollar amount after applying this increase.
SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the
City Charter provisions and shall become effective thirty (30)
days from and after the date of its passage.
o0o
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was
passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a
regular meeting thereof held on , by the
following vote:
CITY CLERK and Ex officio Clerk o~ the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
CLARENCE E. MEDDERS
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
ARTHUR J. SAALFIELD
CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield
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FIRE-PEN.ORD
5/31/90
CLASS TITLE: SECRETARY I 645
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision, is responsible for performing
secretarial and varied clerical work of considerable difficulty
...... =spccd; and performs other work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
..... s Transcribes recorded dictation consisting of reports,
statements, letters, articles, and memoranda; composes routine
correspondence for signature or signs correspondence for the
departmental official; maintains standard and confidential files;
reviews outgoing correspondence; screens callers, and corres-
pondence; determines matters and materials requiring attention
by the official or routes calls, persons, or materials to
approp~riate units or persons for disposition; arranges appoint-
ments; assigns or processes general office matters independently;
prepares contracts and agreements and keeps track of contracts
through the various stages; supervises the issuance of various
permits and licenses; prepares a variety of statistical, finan-
cial, and general reports; maintains financial, personnel,
payroll, and other records in conformity with established
requirements; acts as secretary to committees or commissions and
assumes responsibility for the conduct and control of varied
related activities resulting from such assignments.
~ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or
attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test, supplemented
by course work in stcnc~raphy an~ business practices and book-
keeping, and three years .........~ ~L.~~ic and clerical experience of
progressively responsible nature; or an equivalent combination
of training and experience which provides the capabilities to
perform the described duties.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Considerable knowledge of
business English, spelling, punctuation, and commercial arith-
metic; considerable good knowledge of the organization, regula-
tions, procedures, and service of the department to which
assigned; good knowledge of modern record-keeping practices and
of basic accounting.
Ability to make a variety of mathematical computations and tabu-
lations rapidly and accurately; ability to keep complex records,
to assemble and organize data, and prepare reports from such
records; ability to anticipate official requirements and to
prepare and assemble materials and alternative actions relating
to general operating problems; ability to supervise clerical
work and to make decisions in accordance with laws rules and
regulations in the assigned area.
Skill in the operation and care of a typewriter, word processor,
or personal computer~n5 ~-~-~ -~ ..... ~--- and in the
rapid and accurate ~"~ .... ~ ip
....... ~ .... transcr tion of recorded
dictation; skill in typing 50 net words per minute.
Promotion to Secretary II: Promotion to Secretary II from
Secretary I is made on a merit basis, without examination, one
year after appointment to fifth salary step, subject to
recommendation by the department head and approval by the
Director of Personnel.
Approved by the City Council:
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 6-19-90
CLASS TITLE: SECRETARY II
649
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision, is responsible for performing advanced
secretarial and varied clerical work of considerable difficulty,
responsibility, and complexity; and performs other work as
required. ·
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
~ Transcribes difficult recorded dictation consisting of
reports, statements, letters, articles, and memoranda; indepen-
dently composes correspondence for signature or signs
correspondence for the departmental official; maintains standard
and confidential files; reviews and approves outgoing
correspondence; screens calls, callers, and correspondence;
determines matters and materials requiring attention by the
official or routes calls, persons, or materials to appropriate.
units or persons for disposition; arranges appointments; assigns
or processes general office matters independently; prepares
contracts and agreements and keeps track of contracts through the
various stages; supervises the issuance of various permits and
licenses; prepares a variety of statistical, financial, and
general reports; maintains complex financial, personnel, payroll,
and other records in conformity with established requirements;
acts as secretary to committees or' commissions and assumes
responsibility for the conduct and control of varied related
activities resulting from such assignments.
~ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or
attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test, supplemented
by course work in s ..... ~.~ and business practices and book-
keeping, and four years ~ .... ~ ~
~^~r~..~c an~ clerical experience of
progressively responsible nature and some supervisory experience
or an equivalent combination of training and experience which
provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Considerable knowledge of
~usiness English, spelling, punctuation, and ~commercial arith-
metic; considerable knowledge modern office practices,
procedures, and equipment; considerable knowledge of the
organization, regulations, procedures and services of the
department to which considerable, knowledge of modern record-
keeping practices and of basic accounting.
Ability to make a variety of mathematical computations and tabu-
lations rapidly and accurately; ability to keep complex records,
to assemble and organize data, and prepare reports from such
records; ability to anticipate official requirements and to
prepare and assemble materials and alternative actions relating
to general operating problems; ability to supervise clerical
work and to make decisions in accordance with laws rules and
regulations in the assigned area.
Skill in the operation and care of a typewriter, word processor,
perso 1 pute ~ ~ -~ ..... ~^~ nd i the
or ns com r ~r~,~ ~-~--~-r~.,~ ~~ a n
rapid and accurate ~ transcription of recorded
dictation; skill in typin~ 50. net words per minute.
Promotion to Secretary II: Promotion to Secretary II from
Secretary I is made on a merit basis, without examination, one
year after appointment to fifth salary step, subject to
recommendation by the department head and approval by the
Director of Personnel.
Approved by the City Council:
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 6-19-90
CLASS TITLE: WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT LAB TECHNICIAN 436
AND OPERATOR
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision, performs skilled technical work in
the operation of a waste water treatment plant and the chemical
analysis of the waste water treatment plant and the daily
analysis of waste water to insure that the plant is operating in
accordance with prescribed standards; employee is responsible for
handling general operational problems; and performs other work as
required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Takes responsible charge of the operation of a waste water plant
during the absence of the foreman; performs routine inspection
and lubrication of engines and pumps; checks and clarifies
skimmer and grit collector; takes periodic sludge readings and
adjusts pumping equipment accordingly; takes hourly samples of
raw sewage and effluent for plant laboratory and Health
Department; performs analysis of waste water and affluent; reads
meters; takes temperatures; completes daily logs; makes out
standard operating reports; analyzes waste water discharges into
the sanitary sewer system for purpose of enforcement of sewer
ordinance.
~ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school, supple-
mented by college level courses in chemistry and three years
analytical laboratory experience, including the operation of a
waste water treatment plant; or an equivalent combination of
training and experience which provides the capabilities to
perform the described duties.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Ability to learn the operation
and servicing requirements of sewage plant machinery and
equipment, and the process involved in the treatment and disposal
of sewage; ability to detect deficiencies of plant machinery and
chemical treatment equipment while in operation; ability to read
meters and gauges correctly and maintain records of shift
operation and prepare reports; ability to carry out or assist in
the repairs and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and
buildings; ability to perform required chemical tests and
analyses.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid California
driver's license as required by law for equipment used in
performance of duties; pcs~cssion cf a "alid Must pass the Grade
II certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control
Board no later than three years after the first examination is
.~iven after employment.
Approved by City Council:
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board:
'~ ' C~ASS~TITLE: FI INVESTIGATOR 608
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CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision, is responsible for work of average
difficulty in investigations for delinquent accounts receivable,
delinquent business tax accounts, searches for unlicensed
businesses, and performs other work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Investigates delinquent business tax accounts, room taxes, and
accounts receivable; investigates and searches for unlicensed
businesses, follows up on city damage claims and on refuse and
sewer billings, business tax accounts, and other accounts
receivable returned due to changes in occupants, ownership, or
other reasons; pursues collection of delinquent accounts
receivable through application of various collection techniques
including representing the City in Small Claims Court, prepares
case material for the filing of complaints by the City Attorney'~
Office, enforces court judgements, deals with collection
agencies; performs field inspections of various businesses for
compliance to city ordinances; investigates citizen complaints
regarding business practices; watches for transients or
out-of-town suppliers operating businesses without the necessary
permits or licenses; issues misdemeanor citations for certain
~unicipal Code violations in accordance with procedures
prescribed in the California Penal Code; maintains records
documenting delinquent account status as well as the schedule
for follow-up action; maintains files, records, and prepares
correspondence; answers questions and assists other city employees
and the general public on subjects related to the work.
~ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or
attainment of a satisfactory score on G.E.D. test, including or
supplemented by training or course work in fiscal record keeping;
and three years of experience in dealing with the public in an
investigative capacity, including a knowledge of business,
clerical and collection procedures; or an equivalent combination
of training and experience which provides the capabilities to
perform the described duties.
Kgowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Considerable knowledge of the
city and business community; considerable knowledge of the city's
tax, license, and fee regulations and other sections of the
Municipal Code; good knowledge of general business practices and
procedures; good knowledge of the methods and techniques of
investigation and collection, knowledge in the operation of
standard equipment used in a financial office.
Ability to understand legal and other technical material; ability
to maintain good relations with businesses and residents of the
community; ability to work with other departments in the city;
ability to interview and question effectively; ability to keep
and review a variety of fiscal records.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3
California driver's license.
Approved by the City Council:
CLASS TITLE: SUPERVISOR II (RECYCLING) 722
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision, coordinates andl promotes the City's
recycling program; identifies, recommends and implements
recycling/waste diversion programs and practices; and performs
other duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Coordinates the City's waste reduction, recycling and resource
recovery activities; monitors and evaluates compliance with
contractors; works with residents of single family and multi-
family properties, industries, institutions and commercial
establishments to develop and implement City wide recycling
programs; develops and promotes resource recovery and recycling
awareness programs; encourages community interest in recycling
activities; advertises the recycling program and conducts
public relations activities; provides technical expertise to City
staff on how to maximize waste reduction; remains current in
developments, trends, practices and procedures in the recycling
field; assists in budget preparation and administration; prepares
estimates and justifications for program expenditures; answers
questions and provides information to the public; investigates
complaints and recommends corrective action; collects, compiles
and analyzes data; recommends modification on state legislation,
local ordinances, policies and procedures; researches and
prepares technical reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Traininq and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or
university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science,
Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field,
and one (1) year of experience in the development, implementation
and administration of waste reduction and recycling programs.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Knowledge of laws and
ordinances affecting recycling programs; knowledge of waste
reduction methods and.resources; knowledge of materials,
equipment and methods used in waste reduction and recycling
activities; knowledge of research methods and practices;
knowledge of public relations and advertising approaches to
gaining programs support and compliance.
Ability to analyze and interpret federal, state and local laws and
regulations relating to waste reduction and recycling; ability to
gather and analyze data and prepare clear and concise reports;
ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with staff, other agencies and the public; ability to supervise
personnel; ability to develop, organize and coordinate recycling
programs.
Licenses or Certificates:
Possession of a valid Class "C" or 3 California Driver's license
is required.
Approved by the City Council:
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board:
CLASS TITLE: AUDITORIL~ COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER 910
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under administrative direction, ~ ........ ~ ~ ....... *; .... ~
tho *~;~:~ op~raticns ~ *~ .... ~;*~; ......... ;~ .... ~ ~;~*~
rc!aticns and ccmmunicaticns; performs administrative duties in
directing all activities of the Community Services Department; work
involving planninG, organizinG, directinG, and coordinatinq
activities of the several divisions comprising the department,
including the convention center, and parks and recreation; and
performs other work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Plans, directs, and supervises the operation of the city nuditcrium
convention center; promotes and schedules the operation of the
auditorium convention center through rental for such things as
shows, sports events, musical exhibitions, conventions, and civic
events; attends events scheduled in the_________..~"~*~"~ ----~--~~;~*"
convention center; implements City Council resolutions on the
auditorium convention center operation, rental cost, and fee
collection; supervises the operation of the engineering and
maintenance staff at the ~ convention center; contracts
and oversees concession operations at the auditorium f~ci!ity
convention center; maintains contact with touring shows, promoters,
and other potential a~-~mconvention center renters; maintains
contact with the community through public speaking engagements and
media appearances; confers with and advises division
superintendents of the Community Services Department on problems
related to recreation operations and the design, construction, and
maintenance of parks.
DESIP3.BLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from an_~ ........ .... m accredited
college or univerSity with ~__~__ ....... ..-~.~v ~~;~_..~..____ ~_.. a Bachelor's
degree in Business administration or Public Administration, or
related field; and five years of administrative experience in
management of entertainment facilities or other related managerial
experience including direct supervision responsibility.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of the
administration of a major entertainment facility; comprehensive
knowledge of an zuditcrium a convention center and related
facilities; comprehensive knowledge of administrative and
supervisory methods; considerable knowledge of the entertainment
business; considerable knowledge of potential ~convention
center user needs and requirements; comprehensive knowledqe of
modern principles and practices of parks and recreation
administration.
Ability to ~"p .... ~ zuditorium cp~raticns organize, direct and
coordinate the activities of the various divisions of the City's
Community Services Department; ability to promote and negotiate
with a variety of potential auditcrium convention center users;
ability to oversee the activities of a diversified staff; ability
to promote public relations through writing and speaking
assignments; ability to work effectively with ~ city
zdminictrators officials, emDloyees and the general public.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class 3 or "C"
California driver's license.
Approved by the City Council:
Approved by the Civil Service Board:
'~?~CLA~'S TITLE: WATER AND TIONMANAGER 916
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
under administrative direction, performs administrative duties in
directing all activities of the ~---..--.----~"-~ ~-~~'~.---- Water and
Sanitation Department; work involving planning, organizing,
directing, and coordinating activities of the ~ divisions
comprising the department, including agricultural and domestic
water, refuse collection and disposal, ~=~ =~ ...... ~
~ .................... ; and
performs other work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Responsible for the day to day operation of the City's Department
of Ccmmunity Scrvices Water and Sanitation; represents the City in
contacts with federal, state, county and local agencies involved
with water supply, water quality, water rights, environmental
matters, weed control, safety and other matters that are of concern
to water users, both agricultural and domestic. Responsible for
maintaining the integrity of the City's Kern River water rights
ownership; negotiates water sales and water exchanges to promote
maximum cash flow; negotiates City's position with other Kern River
interests relating to Kern River operations; ability to administer
policy as established by the City Water Board. Confers with and
advises division superintendents of the Ccmmunity Sc~;ice~ Water
and Sanitation Department on problems related to the design,
construction, and maintenance of paag~s Dgricultural and domestic
water systems~ and collection and disposal of refuse, znd
rccraatien ~p~rzticn~ Responsible for developing and
administering the Department,s annual budget. Performs extensive
public contact, explaining the operation of the department.
Assigns and prepares.special reports.
DES!P~BLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or
university, with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public
Administration, or related field; and ten years of progressively
responsible experience, including administrative experience in the
direction of agricultural and domestic water resources or other
related managerial experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of modern
principles and practices of administration as applied to the
design, construction, and maintenance of agricultural and domestic
water systems,~__~_~=~v~, re~~~~.__.., and collection and disposal of
refuse. Comprehensive knowledge of water rights and water
measurement techniques. Considerable knowledge in recent
developments, current literature, and sources of information in
administering a water system. Ability to organize, direct and
coordinate the activities of the various divisions of the City's
~----------~-~ ---~ .... .-~ Water and Sanitation Department. Ability to
delegate authority and responsibility and to schedule and program
work on a long term basis. Ability to establish and maintain
effective relationships with City officials, employees and the
general public. Ability to express ideas on technical subjects
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid 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: