HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-042 N.C.S. 3/3/2014 Resolution No. 2014-042 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY
ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION AND PAY RANGE OF ABANDONED
VEHICLE ABATEMENT OFFICER AND AUTHORIZING THE POSITION
ALLOCATION OF ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT OFFICER
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep current its Classification and Compensation Plan;
and amendments and or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon
approval by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager/ Personnel Officer has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
Officer (as attached hereto and marked Exhibit A); and,
WHEREAS, the pay range for the classification of Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
Officer as listed below, is hereby recommended, effective with the adoption of this Resolution.
Classification Title} Pa Ran ePe Month * -
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Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Officer $3,794.27-$3,983.20-$4,182.53-54,392.27-$4,612.40
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma:
1. Approves the amendment to the Classification and Compensation.Plan as written in
this Resolution including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the Personnel
System.
2. Takes this action pursuant to Personnel Code 3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and
Regulations (Rule IV- Classification and Rule V —Compensation) and, that the notice
of this action has been properly posted.
3. Authorizes the position allocation of Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Officer effective
with the adoption of this Resolution.
Under the power and authority conferred upon thiss.Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 3rd day of March.2014.
by the following vote:
City Attorria
AYES: Albertson. Barrett. Mayor Glass. Harris. I-lealy. Vice Mayor Kearney, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Eta I � i• I at'Cie'ATTEST: i5.
City Clerk ayor
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
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Job Class: 06
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Officer
Summary
To receive and respond to complaints from the public related to abandoned vehicles; to patrol
the City to enforce municipal and State vehicle parking and abatement codes, regulations and
laws; and to interpret and explain codes, regulations, laws and City codes related to parking
and vehicle abatement.
Class Characteristics
General supervision is provided by the Traffic Sergeant.
This is a non-sworn position responsible for identifying, marking and tagging abandoned vehicles,
and arranging for their removal, and enforcing parking regulations.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills, and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential
duties, skills, and demands.
Duties:
Receive and respond to questions and complaints from the public regarding abandoned
vehicles, parking citations and codes, regulations and laws related to vehicle abatement;
interpret, explain and enforce City parking and vehicle abatement laws.
Patrol the City and locate, mark and tag vehicles which appear to be abandoned on either
public or private property; enforce parking regulations and issue citations.
Conduct follow-up inspection of all previously marked vehicles to determine if vehicle should be
towed; arrange and oversee towing of all abandoned vehicles.
Prepare and maintain daily activity logs and all necessary reports.
Act as a liaison with tow companies and the public.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the
public using principles of good customer service.
Skills/Abilities:
Enforce parking and vehicle abatement laws and regulations.
Receive and respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
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Interpret, apply, enforce and explain municipal and State vehicle parking and abatement
codes, regulations and laws.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports.
Use sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
Deal tactfully and effectively with those encountered in the course of the work, including hostile
and irate citizens.
Perform various clerical and administrative support functions.
Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the
work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use
hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach
with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move weight up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently exposed to,outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to
fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works without use of a vehicle. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of customer service and public relations.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Principles of basic report preparation.
Routine investigative procedures.
Safety practices pertaining to the work.
Principles and practices of effective customer service.
Modern office procedures and computer equipment.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and
abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
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Experience:
One year of experience working with the public. One year of parking enforcement or
abandoned vehicle abatement experience is desirable.
Certifications/Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver license.
Additional Requirement:
Must be available to work off-shift hours, including weekends, and/or holidays.
Established: 03/03/14
Resolution: 2014-042 N.C.S.
Department: Police
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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