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Resolution No. 2021-059 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND PAY RANGE OF CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, in that amending the classification and compensation plan by revising the classification specification and pay range of Chief Building Official does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting either a direct
physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and because this is a personnel-related action that constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and even if the proposed action was a project under CEQA, the actions is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) as it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that amending the classification and compensation plan by revising the classification specification and pay range of Chief Building Official will have a significant effect on the environment and there are no special circumstances exist that the proposed Project would create a significant adverse effect on the environment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 (i.e. no sensitive species or habitats, no hazardous sites, no scenic highways, no historic resources, etc.); and,
WHEREAS, Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.04.020.D authorizes the City Manager as the City’s Personnel Officer to prepare or cause to be prepared a position classification plan, including class specifications and revisions of the plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.40.020.E authorizes the City Manager to prepare or cause to be prepared a plan of compensation and revisions thereof, covering all classifications in the competitive service; and,
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep its Classification and Compensation Plan current, and in accordance
with Petaluma Municipal Code Section 3.04.020, amendments or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon approval by the City Council; and, WHEREAS, the proposed changes to the Chief Building Official class specification, attached hereto as
Exhibit A, align with the duties and responsibilities of existing workloads and City needs; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed changes have been discussed with Ralph Andersen and Associates, who has prepared a comprehensive classification and compensation study for the City, and who indicate that the proposed changes do not conflict with their review and findings; and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager, acting as the Personnel Officer, has determined that certain duties and responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Chief Building Official (as attached in Exhibit A); and,
WHEREAS, the City Manager, acting as the Personnel Officer, recommends the pay range be competitive
with local jurisdictions to attract the best candidates.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby: 1. Declares the above recitals to be true and correct and are incorporated into this resolution as findings of the
City Council. 2. Finds the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, in that amending the classification and compensation plan by revising the classification specification and pay range of Chief Building Official does
not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and because this is a personnel-related action that constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. And even if the proposed action was a project under CEQA, the actions is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). The activity is covered by the Common Sense Exemption as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that amending the classification and compensation plan by revising the classification specification and pay range of Chief Building Official will have a significant effect on the environment. Further, no special circumstances exist that the proposed Project would create a significant adverse effect on the environment
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 (i.e. no sensitive species or habitats, no hazardous sites, no scenic highways, no historic resources, etc.). 3. Approves the amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written in this Resolution, including an amendment in the Competitive Service of the Personnel System.
4. Approves the revisions of the classification specification (Exhibit A) and sets the pay range of Chief Building Official to:
Classification Title Pay Range Per Month
Chief Building Official $10,266.53 - $12,481.73
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City. REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 3rd day of May 2021, by the following vote:
Approved as to form: __________________________ City Attorney
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Vice Mayor Barnacle; Fischer; Healy; King; McDonnell; Pocekay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ______________________________________________ City Clerk ______________________________________________ Mayor
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CITY OF PETALUMA CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date: 05/3/2021 Job Class: 09CHBO
Chief Building Official
Summary Plan, schedule, and coordinate the activities and projects of the City's building inspection division; provide expert professional assistance to City departments in areas of responsibility; provide highly technical expertise to the Director of Community Development and/or City Manager.
Class Characteristics Administrative direction is provided by the Director of Community Development and/or City Manager; responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of professional, technical, and/or support staff.
This class has division level responsibility for the administration and direction of the City building inspection, building code enforcement, plan checking, and permit application processing functions. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the formulation of policy, developing goals and objectives, supervising staff, administering the division's budget, and directing day-to-day operations. This class is distinguished from the Director of Community Development and/or City Manager in that the Director of Community Development has overall management responsibility for the Community Development Department, including Housing and Building Inspection divisions and the City Manager has overall management responsibility of all City departments.
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: Plan, organize, assign, review, direct, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; plan for and provide staff training and professional development; make recommendations for appointments, promotions, and disciplinary actions; set work priorities, coordinate and schedule assignments, and establish goals and objectives.
Assist in the preparation and administration of the division's budget; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; analyze costs savings and recommend efficiency improvements.
Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the division.
Advise the Director of Community Development and/or City Manager on aspects of building and related code interpretations.
Direct and administer activities and programs for compliance with federal, state, and municipal codes and regulations governing building construction, rehabilitation, alteration, use, and occupancy.
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Supervise the issuance of building permits and the collection of fees.
Recommend new or revised regulations to achieve uniformity of code applications; analyze, review, and prepare code amendments or clearances; furnish updated interpretations of codes and regulations to other City staff; assist in the preparation of City ordinances.
Administer and enforce the City's building inspection compliance programs; investigate or direct the investigation of complaints and hazardous conditions.
Perform plan check review for residential and non-residential buildings; review structural and site plans.
Keep informed of current regulations, changes in code and legislation, new building materials, and construction methods. Provide advice and technical assistance to City management and staff, developers, commissions or boards, committees, and the public, either directly or through professional staff; act as staff liaison for the Building Board of Appeals.
Work closely with City staff to solve a broad range of service, delivery, community, and administrative problems. Prepare and present various administrative and analytical reports, staff reports, and other necessary documents and correspondence. Select and oversee the work of consultants. Perform related duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities: Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of professional and administrative support staff. Recommend the appointment of personnel and direct, train, evaluate, and provide professional development for assigned staff. Prepare, administer, and monitor a division budget. Make persuasive oral presentations of ideas and recommendations. Interpret, explain, and apply federal, state, local, City, and department policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations. Provide technical assistance to boards and commissions, developers, City staff, and the public. Prepare detailed written material, including staff and administrative reports, analyses of code enforcement policies, proposed code amendments, and changes to established programs and policies. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing 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 terminal, personal computer or keyboard device; operate office equipment requiring repetitive arm/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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Qualifications Knowledge of: Administrative principles and methods, including development of goals and objectives, program and budget development and implementation, and work organization and delegation. Federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines governing housing and building construction, rehabilitation, alteration, use, and occupancy. Problems, trends, and approaches used in municipal code inspection and enforcement programs. Local government organization and service delivery related to building inspection and code enforcement. Building practices and materials in the structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction fields. Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution. Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. 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 an Associate’s degree with major course work in pre-engineering, construction technology, or a related field. Experience: Two years of lead or supervisory experience in building and related inspections, plan checking, or code enforcement. Additional technical level experience in building inspection and building code enforcement may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
Certifications/Licenses: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.
Possession of applicable I.C.C. certifications.
Established: 03/90
Resolution #:
Revised: 06/30/06; 05/3/21 Department: Community Development/City Manager
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FLSA Status: Exempt
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