HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/1992 B A K E R S F I E L D
Patricia J. DeMond, Chair
Lynn Edwards
Mark Salvaggio
Staff: Maureen Cotner
Janet McCrea
AGENDA
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Monday, August 3, 1992
12:00 Noon
City Manager's Conference Room
1. Health Care Consultant
2. Revision of Job Specifications
A. Assistant City Attorney
B. Senior Programmer Analyst to Data Processing Supervisor
· TO: J. DALE HAWLEY, CITY MANAGER DATE: JULY21, 1992
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FROM: JANET MCCREA, ACTING PERSONNEL MANAGER ~,r¥''~'*
SUBJECT: HEALTH CARE CONSULTANT SELECTION ./
lhe Selection Committee for the Health Care Consultant met on day, duly 1 O, 1992
to interview the applicants for this position, lhe Selection Committee consisted of:
,Janet McCrea, Acting Personnel Manager; dohn Stinson, Assistant to the City Manager;
Richard Watkins, Fire Captain; and Cathy Williams, Benefits Technician.
Six (6) proposals were submitted as a response to the RFP that was sent out on Mag 29,
1992. Five of the six consulting firms were interviewed.
Questions were asked to enable the committee members to evaluate the consultants on
the following factors:
*Health Care Consultant Experience/Problem Solving Ability
*Experience in Alternative Approaches to Health Care
*Experience in Development, Analysis, and Recommendation of Bid Proposals for
Health and Dental Providers
*Professional Training/Experience of Principal and/or Staff
Following ;~, a listing of the consultants interviewed and their proposed contractual fee:
Alliance Brokers, Bakersfield $84,000
Buck Consultants, San Francisco & LA $69,500
R.F. Causey & Associates, Brea $35,000
Miller Mason & Dickenson $35,000
Lee Insurance Services $24,000
During the interviews, all candidates indicated that they could tailor their proposal to fit
within our budget.
After careful consideration, Miller Mason & Dickenson was the unanimous choice of the
Selection Committee. It was felt they would provide the City with the best value for the
contract dollars involved.
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Health Care Consultant Selection
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The committee ranked the remaining firms as follows:
#2 Lee Insurance Services
#3 Buck Consultants
#4 Alliance Brokers
#5 R.F. Causey & Associates
The deciding factors are highlighted as follows:
*MM&D is a national consulting firm with 10 offices throughout the U.S.
*MM&D has 22 employees in the LA office. Two staff members would be
assigned exclusively to handle the City of Bakersfield account. Other resources
available to us would be: staff attorney; actuarial, underwriting and
dataprocessing services.
*MM&D currently has several prominent Bakersfield employers as clients:
ARB, Inc.
Giumarra Vineyards
which would give them a good working knowledge of the local insurance climate.
*MM&D has experience working with municipalities; specifically, the City of
Pasadena.
The following rviM&D references were contacted and all input was wry positive:
ARB,Inc.
Giumarra Vineyards
Los Angeles Unified School District
City of Pasadena
Herb Kaighan who is the Vice. President and Manager of the Los Angeles office of MM&D
represented their firm at the interviews last Friday. He would be one of the principals
working with us should we select MM&D as our Health Care Consultant. We found him
to be very articulate and felt that he would interact very positively with employees,
management, the Insurance Committee and City Council.
For the above stated reasons, the Selection Committee recommends that Miller Mason
& Dickenson be retained as the City of Bakersfield's Health Care Consultant.
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"REVISED JOB SPECIFICATION"
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 808
UNIT: MANAGEMENT
EEO4: OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATORS
CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under general direction, performs civil and criminal legal work in representing the City
and providing advice and counsel to City staff, Boards and Commissions; conducts legal
research and drafts legal documents; performs related work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of all positions inthe
class. They are descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties
Acts as legal advisor to assigned City departments concerning their respective duties,
powers, functions and obligations; researches legal issues and statutory and case law
and drafts and reviews opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, permits and
other legal documents; represents the City in court cases encompassing a variety of
subject matter, including performing all phases of pretrial, trial and appellate work;
represents the City in administrative hearings before City Boards and Commissions and
state and federal agencies; prosecutes litigation where the City is plaintiff; assists other
attorne;'-c in all phases of legal work; attends meetings of th,' City Council,. boards and
commissions as requested by the City Attorney; recommends selection of consultants;
monitors and prepares comments on proposed federal and state legislation and
regulation; answers correspondence and public inquiries on legal matters related to City
business; and may conduct minor criminal prosecutions; represents the City in court
cases, including all .phases of pretrial, trial and appellate work; researches legal issues
and statutory and case law and drafts ordinances, contracts, leases, permits and other
legal documents.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This position is typically r:esponsible for the more complex cases having greater risk and
consequences for the City and for providing counsel to larger and more complex City ·
departmental operations. They are also expected to carry out their responsibilities with
greater independence and discretion than a Deputy City Attorney and to assign and
oversee the completion of legal work by other attorneys.
CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Knowled.qe of:
Principles and procedures of civil, criminal and adminiStrative law, especially as
they relate to municipal governments; pleading and practices and effective
techniques in the presentation of court cases; judicial procedures and rules of
evidence; principles, methods and techniques of legal research and investigation;
responsibilities and obligations of public officials and administrative agencies;
municipal government organization, structure and functional responsibilities; the
Brown Act, the Fair Political Practices Act and other state laws and court cases
applicable to municipalities and public bodies.
Ability to:
Define issues, perform legal research, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and
make sound conclusions and recommendations; present statements of fact, law
and argument clearly and logically; exercise sound, independent judgment within
general policy guidelines and legal parameters; interpret state and federal laws,
regulations, legislation and constitutional provisions affecting municipal
operations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work; represent the City effectively in hearings, courts
of law and meetings; prepare clear, concise and competent resolutions,
ordinances, contracts, leases, permits, reports, correspondence and other written
materials.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is:
A minimum of four years experience in the practice of civil and criminal laW and
litigation defense, preferably in a municipal setting.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California 13river's Ucense, Class C
Active member of the California State Bar Association
Physical Conditions or SPecial Working Conditions:
Standard office environment and working conditions.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board:
Approved by the City Council:
"OLD JOB SPECIFICATION"
CLASS TITLE: .ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY - MUNICIPAL LAW 808
Option 1
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general direction performs professional work assisting the
City Attorney in advising City officials and departments on legal
matters; attends in an advisory capacity meetings of various
boards and commissions; and performs other work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Prepares drafts of resolutions, ordinances, leases, contracts, or
other documents to be presented for action to the Council; gives
legal advice to officers of City departments; carries out
research on departmental legal problems; conducts hearings; acts
as legal advisor to a variety of City boards and commissions;
attends meetings and hearings as necessary; answers correspondence
and public inquiries on legal matters relating to City business.
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Membership in the California Bar
Association, and four years of law practice experience, including
three years of'municipal law experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of gen-
eral civil law, including that of municipal corporations; .consid-
erable knowledge of the structure and operations of municipal
government and all facets of municipal law.
Ability to prepare a variety of legal documents, instruments, and
reports; ability to conduct research effectively and to formulate
and present legal opinions on various aspects of municipal
operations.
8/88
Approved by the City Council: 8/17/88
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 8/17/88
"OLD JOB SPECIFICATION"
CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY - WATER - Option 2 810
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general direction performs professional work assisting the
City Attorney in the legal representation of the City, and in
advising the City Water Department.on legal matters; advises City
administrators and officials; attends meetings of various water
boards and commissions in an advisory capacity; and performs
other work as required and directed by the City Attorney.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Prepares contracts or other documents to be presented for action
by the City Water Board and for the City Council; gives legal
advice to officers of City Water Department; carries out research
on water departmental legal problems; defends, water litigation
suits against the City brought by other litigants; conducts water
litigatiOn trials and. hearings; attends meetings and hearings as
necessary; answers correspondence and public inquiries on legal
matters relating to City business. ~
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Membership in the California Bar
Association, and four years of law practice experience,
including three years of water law experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of
water law, including that of municipal corporations owning water
rights; comprehensive knowledge of methods of litigation and
court representation; considerable knowledge of the structure and
operations of a municipal water department.
Ability to defend, the City in civil actions and conduct
litigation as a legal representative of the municipality; ability
to prepare a variety of legal documents, instruments, and
reports; ability to formulate and present legal opinions on
various aspects of municipal operations.
11/83
Approved by the City Council: 11-16-83
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board:
11-15-83
"OLD JOB SPECIFICATION"
CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY -~ LITIGATION - 809
Option 3
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
under general .direction performs professional work assisting the
City Attorney in the legal representation of the City, and in
advising other City departments on matters relating to liability
and risk management, conducts minor criminal' prosecutions; advises
City administrators and officials; defends the City in civil and
workers' compensation cases; and performs other work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
De~ends suits against the City brought by other litigants; con-
ducts trials and hearings; attends meetings and hearings as neces-
sary; answers correspondence and public inquiries on legal matters
relating to City business. Prosecutes cases where the City is the
plaintiff. Handles 1-itigation discovery and motions. Coordinates
civil litigation investigation and trial preparation.
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Membership in the California Bar
Association, and four years of law practice experience, including
three years of experience in civil litigation defense, with sub-
stantial experience in handling jury trials in Superior Court.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of civil
law and of rules governing litigation, both evidentiary and
procedural.
Ability to analyze facts,, conduct research as to facts and as to
the law, assess potential liabilities, and organize and a~Qres-
sively pursue defense of actions against City or actions on behalf
of City.
8/88
Approved by th'e City Council: 8/17/88
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: 8/17/88
"NEW JOB SPECIFICATION"
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 713
UNIT:' GENERAL SUPERVISORY
EEO4: PROFESSIONAL
CLASS TITLE: DATA PROCESSING SUPERVISOR
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under direction, designs, develops, installs and modifies computer programs and
applications of a complex nature to meet City information systems requirements;
supervises the work of data processing staff; diagnoses and resolves systems problems;
provides technical assistance to City department personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:~
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's
essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties
Develops and participates' in the analysis and design of computer systems and
enhancements to meet City information systems needs; analyzes and codes computer
programs for the more complex applications and for existing programs to meet new or
special requirements; reviews, tests and approves all completed projects; analyzes and
responds to users' complaints; supervises the work of data processing staff; provides
training and technical assistance to data processing personnel; identifies and diagnoses
systems problems and complaints and develops solutions and systems recovery
processes; coordinates systems installations and the solution of operating problems with
operations personnel; and provides technical assistance and training to systems users;
assists the information systems manager in data processing planning and keeps up-to-
date on technology trends.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This position directs the work of Programmer/Analysts and other data processing staff
and performs systems design and development services. The systems design and
development responsibilities of this class are distinguished from those of the
Programmer/Analyst class by their higher degree of technical complexity, typically
involving difficult data transfer issues and the use of new technologies.
CLASS TITLE: DATA PROCESSING SUPERVISOR
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:
Knowledge of:
Programming principles, techniques and procedures for business and
administrative applications, including design principles to ensure efficient systems
operations and maintenance; standard programming languages and utilities;
systems troubleshooting principles and practices; forms and design
documentation techniques; operating principles and characteristics of standard
computer hardware and software used by the City; systems analysis methods and
techniques; project planning, prioritize and scheduling techniques; basic
accounting, statistical, business administration and office procedures commonly
involved in administrative applications; the nature and interrelated uses of various
types of data processing equipment in a business environment; principles and
practices of supervision and human resource management.
Ability to:
Analyze information systems needs and problems and develop new and modified
computer programs to meet City needs; analyze complex problems, evaluating
alternatives'and making creative recommendations; assess user department
needs, translate them into system designs and set appropriate priorities; prepare
clear and concise program documentation, user procedures, reports of work
performed and other written materials; troubleshoot hardware and software
problems and make. modifications; train user staff in the operation of new and
revised computer applications; make sound independent decisions within
established guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with
City officials, department staff and others encountered in the course of work;
effectively supervise staff.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree in computer sciences, mathematics, business or public administration or
a related field and at least five years experience in designing and developing
computer applications .which included some leadworker or supervisory
experience. '.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California Driver's license, Class C.
Physical Conditions or Special Workinq Conditions:
Standard office environment and working conditions.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board:
Approved by the City Council:
JOBSPECS\FINANC~713
"OLD JOB SPECIFICATION"
CLASS TITLE: SENIOR PROGRAMMER/ANALYST 713
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
Under general supervision, is responsible for performing duties of
considerable difficulty in developing computer programs for new
and special applications; provides direction to.other progrmmmer/
analysts and performs other work as required°
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Designs and codes computer programs for new and special applications;
codes changes to existing programs and applications as indicated by
changes or additions to policies and procedures; assists in applying
new or special procedures or applications; assists in the development
of system design and analysis of new applications and modifications
of existing applications° Provides limited direction to programmer/
analyst° Pro~ides training when required to programmer/analyst°
DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Trainin~ and Experience: Completion of four years of college, in-
eluding or supplemented by course work in electronic data processing
supplemented by three years experience in programming and operating
a computer console unit and other data processing equipment; or an
equivalent combination of training and experience which-provides the
capabilities to perform the described duties. Three additional years
of experience may be 'substituted for two ygars of college°
Knowledge, Abilities~ and Skills: Thorough ~knowledge of stored pro-
gram computer systems, techniques, and procedures; considerable
knowledge of the nature and interrelated uses of various data proces-
sing equipment; good knowledge of organization and management acti-
vitieSo
Ability to gather and analYze facts and prepare concise reports;
ability to establish and maintain satisfactory conditions with depart-
ments served and other employees°
11/83
Approved by the City Council: November 16, 1983
Approved by the CiVil Service Board: November 15, 1983