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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 3.E 01/22/20073.E CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA January 22, 2007 AGENDA BILL Agenda Title: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION Meeting Date: PLAN BY ESTABLISHING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION, PAY RANGE, AND January 22, 2007 UNIT ASSIGNMENT OF SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER Meeting Time: IZJ 3:00PM D 7:00PM Category: D Presentation k8'J Consent Calendar D Public Hearing D Unfinished Business D New Business Department: Director: Contact Person: Phone Number: Administrative Services Steven Carmichael Pamala Robb~/Vince ~ 778-4343 ~( MarengoyJ ~ Cost of Proposal: N/A Account Number: Amount Budgeted: N/A Name of Fund: Attachments to Agenda Packet Item: 1. Resolution Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan by Establishing the New Classification, Pay Range, and Unit Assignment of Senior Civil Engineer. 2. Attachment A -Class specification for the position of Senior Civil Engineer. Summarv Statement: The classification of Senior Civil Engineer is created in order for the City to assign personnel complex engineering work in the supervision, coordination and prioritization of various projects. Recommended Citv Council Action/Suggested Motion: Approval of the Resolution amending of the City's Classification and Compensation Plan. Reviewed bv Admin. Svcs. Dir· Reviewed bv Citv Attornev: Approved bv Citv Manager: U; /:' L{ Qj fY )Jll»-<-)._ Wvvvvv. Date: \ ~ \ '2-U Date: Date: { CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 22, 2007 AGENDA REPORT FOR Resolution Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan By Establishing the Classification, Pay Range, And Unit Assignment of Senior Civil Engineer 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The classification of Senior Civil Engineer is created in order for the City to assign personnel complex engineering work in the supervision, coordination and prioritization of various projects. 2. BACKGROUND: On a continuous basis Human Resources evaluates and updates the City's Classification and Compensation Plan. The Public Works Department requested that Human Resources create a senior level position in the engineering series that could perfom1 more complex professional engineering work and be able to exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment in the supervision, coordination and prioritization of various projects as well as providing direction and technical expertise in the more complex engineering assignments. 3. ALTERNATIVES: Not adopt resolution. 4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: 5. CONCLUSION: Adoption of this resolution enables the City to keep its Classification and Compensation Plan updated and current. 6. OUTCOMES OR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR COMPLETION: Implementation of Resolution. 7. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution and amendment of the City's Classification and Compensation Plan. Resolution No. 2007-XX N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY ESTABLISHING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION, PAY RANGE AND UNIT ASSIGNMENT OF SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER 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 Senior Civil Engineer (as attached hereto and marked Attachment A); and WHEREAS, the pay ranges and unit assignments for the classifications as listed below, are hereby recommended, effective with the adoption of this Resolution; and Classilication Title Pay Range Per Month Unit Assignment Senior Civil Engineer $6,985.33-$7,335.4 7-$7,702.93-$8,087.73-$8,491.60 Unit 9 -Mid- Management NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve the amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written in this Resolution including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the Personnel System; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this action is taken 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 Senior Civil Engineer Summary ATTACHMENT A CITY OF PETALUMA CLASS SPECIFICATION Date: 01/22/07 Job Class: Supervise and perform complex professional engineering work 111 the design, construction, inspection and review of public or private engineering projects. Class Characteristics General direction is provided by the Engineering Manager; responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of! ower level professional, technical, and support services positions. The Senior Civil Engineer perfom1s the most complex professional engineering work which requires a substantial level of professional training and experience. Incumbents are expected to exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment in the supervision, coordination and prioritization of different projects within the area of responsibility as well as in providing direction and technical expertise in the more complex engineering assignments. 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 successfitlly pe1:{orm the essential fimctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to pe1:{orm the essential duties, skills and demands. Duties: Supervise and participate 111 the plan review and permit programs, and private development review and inspection. Make public presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, other boards and commissions and at community meetings. Manage construction contract administration. Supervise, train and evaluate professional and technical staff. Prepare and administer or assist in the preparation and administration of the section budget. Review plans and estimates for construction prepared by private engineers. Review and make recommendations on technical reports and studies. Check computations and specified materials for accuracy and conformance within regulations. Inspect project sites to assist in solution of difficult problems. Coordinate engineering and plan review related activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies. Research, interpret, and apply the City code, and state and federal laws and regulations related to public works, subdivisions and building projects. Interpret specifications and City policy and make change orders. Senior Civil Engineer Participate in the selection and supervision of private professional engineers for the development of plans and specifications, studies and reports. Supervise, review, and participate in the preparation of environmental assessments and sh1dies. Supervise and participate in the development of plans, specifications, estimates, and work orders for the construction of public works and City projects. Prepare reports and assist in the preparation of the capital improvement plan and budget. Review subdivisions of compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and City ordinances and policies and for substantial confonnance with approved tentative maps. Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on engineering matters. Prepare various applications for state and federal grants; initiate and conduct enginee1ing planning studies to identify public works facility needs. Perfom1 related duties as assigned. Skills/ Abilities: Successfully perform complex engineering work in a wide variety of engineering projects. Effectively supervise and direct the work of professional and technical staff. Apply engineering principles to develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and detem1ine appropriate solutions. Make presentations to public officials and others. Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, records, and correspondence. Prepare and review budgets and cost estimates. 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 pe1fom1ing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee will be required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit, enter data into a tem1inal, personal computer or keyboard device; operate office equipment requiring repetitive am1/hand movement. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and must operate an automobile to attend various meetings and workshops. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Qualifications Knowledge of: A thorough knowledge of principles, practices and methods of civil engineering in a municipal setting. Program and project development, management, and evaluation. Senior Civil Engineer Capital improvement cost estimation and contract administration. Construction methods and equipment. Applicable laws, regulations, codes, rules and standards. Computer applications related to the work. Principles and practices of management and supervision. Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required /azowledge and abilities ·would be qualijjling. A typical way to gain such lazo>vledge and abilities would be: Education: A Bachelor's degree with major work in civil engineering or closely related field. Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above, including supervisory experience. Certificates/Licenses: Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California with good standing is required. Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.