Resolution - 7020RESOLUTION NO. 7020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE
FOR CABLE COORDINATOR AND AMENDING RESOLUTION 1277, CLASSIFICATION
AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS AS AMENDED; APPENDIX A OF RESOLUTION 6968,
• MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL SALARIES, AS AMENDED.
• WHEREAS the City Council requested the development of Class Specification
and a salary range for the position of Cable Coordinator; and
WHEREAS a classification study and salary survey were conducted; and
WHEREAS the Personnel Officer revie�,ed and recommends approval of the
• Class Specification and approval of a salary range of $2,183 - $2,947 for the Cable
Coordinator class;
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve
as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the recommendation of the City of West Covina,
the class specification for Cable Coordinator attached hereto and marked "Exhibit A"
and by this reference incorporated herein, is hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. Resolution 1277 relating to classification and compensation
of positions is hereby amended to include the revised class specification for
Cable Coordinator.
SECTION 3. Attachment "A" of Resolution 6968 relating to Management
and Confidential Salaries is hereby amended to include the classification of Cable
Coordinator at the salary range of $2,183 - $2,947.
SECTION 4. The effective date of this resolution is May 13, 1985.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 13th day of May, 1985
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk /
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by
the City Council on the 13th day of May, 1985 by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Manners, Chappell, Shearer, Tennant
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Bacon
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APPMOVED AS TO FORM:
City A torney
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
CABLE COORDINATOR
JOB SUMMARY
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Under administrative direction, manages the cable system in accordance
with the terms of the City Cable Franchise Agreement .and Ordinance.
Performance of this function may include developing and coordinating
City -generated cable television programming, evaluating the costs and
benefits of cable services and technology as they become available;
preparing policies and procedures for the development of City cable
television production facilities and equipment; interfacing with the
cable franchisee, subscribers, and users; preparing for the establishment
of a local access organization, as directed, and providing staff support
once it has been established; writing reports and other informational
materials, and making presentations before the City Council and community
organizations; and performing other related duties as assigned.
Class Characteristics
This is a management position characterized by specialized staff work
of a highly responsible nature. The Cable Coordinator will be responsible
for developing and promoting the City cable programming operations and
other CATV system applications which will entail the establishment of
close working relationships with representatives of all levels of city
government, outside agencies, community organizations, and the cable
operator. Assignments will, in general, require proficiency in both
• oral and written communication skills, and the exercise of a high degree
of creativity requiring the application of professional expertise and
independent judgment subject to periodic review and policy determination
by the City Manager and/or Department Head.
Representative Duties
Interpret, administer, and enforce the City's Cable Ordinance and
Franchise Agreement.
Receive and resolve cable -related inquiries and disputes from cable
subscribers, users, and the cable operator.
Prepare reports and make presentations before the City Council and
community orgnanizations on cable -related matters.
• Develop and coordinate City -generated cable television programming such
as cablecasting of City Council meetings, Commission meetings, City
news reports, City projects, and various community events.
Work with Department Heads to establish cable system usage goals and
objectives.
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Administer existing cable services and evaluate the costs and benefits
of new cable services as they become available.
Assist in the formation of a local access organization, and act as its
staff liaison once it has been established.
• Establish effective working relations with other municipal agencies,
private organizations, community groups, and the cable operator, in
overseeing the production, scheduling, and cablecasting of local access
programming.
Prepare articles, notifications to the media, reports, and other
informational materials for publication; and organize exhibits, programs,
and other activities for public presentation.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Training and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in
communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field; and
Experience in the field of telecommunications or the cable television
industry that has provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities
necessary to perform assigned cable coordinator duties.
Experience in, and familiarity with, the field of public administration,
public information or public media is desirable.
0 Knowledge and Abilities
Working knowledge of the structure and operations of municipal government
and of departmental programs.
Thorough working knowledge of the properties, methods, and resources
of telecommunications programming; the techniques of public relations
and promotion; and the principles of supervision and training.
Ability to design, prepare, and coordinate the scheduling of attractive,
easily understandable, and economically -produced cable programming;
write and speak effectively, establish and maintain effective working
relations with government officials and staff, representatives of
government and private agencies, and community organizations; discuss
public problems and complaints tactfully and courteously; prepare concise
• and well -organized reports; and supervise and train staff.
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Exhibit A CITY OF WEST COVINA
Classification
MANAGEMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL SALARY RANGES
• Cable Coordinator
Code Enforcement.Officer
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Range
2183 - 2947
2089 - 2819