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Resolution No. 2021-148 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY
ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION AND PAY RANGE OF TRANSIT PLANNER I/II AND
AUTHORIZING THE POSITION ALLOCATION OF ONE TRANSIT PLANNER I/II
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, Petaluma Transit and Paratransit are instrumental toward helping to fulfill goals of the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to continue to provide a full-service transit agency throughout Petaluma; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to provide an appropriate level of staffing for the Transit Division
commensurate with other similar transit agencies to help fulfill City goals related to Transit; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, acting as the Personnel Officer, has determined the results of the proposed
change align with the duties and responsibilities of existing workloads and City needs; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, acting as the Personnel Officer, has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Transit Planner I/II (attached hereto as
Exhibit A).
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 establishing the classification and pay range of Transit Planner I/II and authorizing
the position allocation of one Transit Planner I/II 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.
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.
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2. Finds that 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 establishing the classification and pay range of Transit Planner I/II and authorizing
the position allocation of one Transit Planner I/II 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.
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. Establishes the classification specification (Exhibit A) and sets the pay range of Transit Planner I/II to:
5. Authorizes the position allocation of one Transit Planner I/II.
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 13th day of September
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
Classification Title Pay Range Per Month
Transit Planner I $6,175.87 - $7,501.87
Transit Planner II $7,099.73 - $8,630.27
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CITY OF PETALUMA
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date:
Job Class: 04TRP1/2
Transit Planner I/II
Summary Conduct Transit-related studies and analyses, perform a variety of planning duties in support of division planning efforts and ridership projections, modify transit routes and schedules, assist in the preparation of materials for the operator bid process, and perform related duties as assigned.
Class Characteristics
General direction and supervision are provided by a higher-level manager; responsibilities may
include the indirect and direct supervision of technical and administrative support personnel.
Transit Planner I
This is the entry-level class of the Transit Planner I/II. Initially under closer supervision,
incumbents will conduct studies and analyses and perform a variety of activities in support of the
division. Incumbents may advance to the Transit Planner II position after gaining experience and
demonstrating proficiency, which meet the qualifications of the higher-level class.
Transit Planner II
This is the journey level class within the Transit Planner series. Incumbents are expected to
independently perform the full scope of duties as assigned with minimal assistant or direction.
This class is distinguished from the Senior Transit Planner in that the latter possesses specialized,
technical, or functional expertise within the area of assignment and/or may exercise lead
supervision over assigned lower-level staff.
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:
Collect, summarize, and analyze data related to transit scheduling and planning.
Assist in planning the location and installation/removal of temporary and permanent bus stops to
accommodate construction, road emergencies, and transit service needs.
Support the service planning effort by analyzing operational data (i.e., route mileage, vehicle
running time, hours of operation, bus stop inventory, etc.) and preparing materials for
presentations.
Prepare sophisticated spreadsheet models for use in analyzing and reporting on Transit user and
financial data.
Maintain project databases related to Transit operations, including, but not limited to ridership,
on-time performance, and other performance related data using Excel, Access, or other tools.
EXHIBIT A
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Use complex, customized transportation scheduling software for the purpose of developing
transit routes and schedules and deploying transit operators and vehicles.
Coordinate the development of GIS maps for analytical and public information uses.
Perform service evaluation and planning for fixed-route transit and para-transit services that may
include preparation for parts of the Short-Range Transit Plan.
Review plans, reports, and studies related to ongoing long and short-term planning projects;
provide feedback and recommend changes as appropriate.
Participate in the coordination of division resources in multi-jurisdictional projects.
Assist with the development of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs.
Participate in the regular public outreach activities of the division, including rider surveys, public
meetings, and workshops; monitor and respond to agency and public comments and policies
regarding City Transit operations.
Review rules, regulations, and laws affecting transportation systems.
Attend committee meetings and hearings on behalf of the division.
Assist with the preparation of state and federal grant applications.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities: Collect, complete, and analyze technical statistical, transit demand, and transit utilization data for the purpose of modifying transit routes, bus stop locations, and transit schedules. Use specialized automated software systems to develop transit routes and schedules, and to deploy transit operators and vehicles. Research and prepare concise reports, plans, and program guidelines; display data graphically. Interpret and apply policies, laws, rules, and regulations. Exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines. 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 work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use the
computer keyboard and mouse, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
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talk or hear; and stand, walk, and stoop, or crouch. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving
mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and vibrations.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but at times may be high.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, operational characteristics, and services and activities of public transit
systems, including recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding
transportation planning.
Federal, state, and local laws relating to transportation planning and operations.
Research and statistical methods as applied to the collection, tabulation, and analysis of data essential to transportation planning. Principles and practices of transportation planning and analysis.
Principles of business writing and report preparation.
Principles and practices of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software
applications.
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:
Transit Planner I/II
Education:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban
& regional planning, business or public administration, or a closely related field is required.
Transit Planner I
Experience:
One year of professional experience in transportation planning or a closely related field. Prior
experience working with a public transit agency is desirable.
Transit Planner II
Experience:
Two years of professional experience in transportation planning or a closely related field. Prior
experience working with a public transit agency is desirable.
Certifications/Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.
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Established:
Resolution #:
Department: Public Works and Utilities
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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