Resolution - 5498RESOLUTION NO. 5498
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CLASS SPECIFI
CATIONS, ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGE:;; AND AMENDING
SECTION VII OF RESOLUTION NO.. 1277.(ASSISTANT
SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER AND PARK MAINTENANCE
• SUPERVISOR).
The City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Personnel
Board:
1. The class specifications for the class of Assistant
Special Services Officer, as attached hereto marked Exhibit A, and by
this reference incorporated herein, are hereby adopted.
2. The salary range applicable to the class of Assistant
Special Services Officer shall be Salary Range 24a.
SECTION 2. That portion of Section VII of Resolution
No. 1277 containing the list of authorized positions and salary
ranges is hereby amended by amending the paragraph establishing the
authorized positions in the Building Department by:
(a) Elimination of one Administrative Analyst.;- Jr.,
position, and
(b) Addition of.one Assistant Special Services Officer
position at a salary range of 24a.
• SECTION 3. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Personnel
Board, the class specifications for the class of Park Maintenance
Supervisor are hereby repealed, and`new class specifications for the
class of Park Maintenance Supervisor, as attached hereto, marked
Exhibit.B, and by this reference, incorporated herein, are hereby
adopted.
SECTION :4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this resolution.
Adopted and approved this llth day of July 1977.
ATTEST:.
Ma e or
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City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina at a regular
meeting thereof held on the l.lth day of July 1977, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Miller, Chappell, Browne, Tice, Shearer.
•
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/2,Ao-e 0 6w4adjdCity Attorn
City Clerk
CITY OF WEST COVINA EXHIBIT A CLASS SPECIFICATION
Res. No. 5499 July, 1977
Salary Range 24a
ASSISTANT SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER
' JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Special Services Officer, patrols the City
.for violations of the Municipal Code; interprets :and explains laws and
regulations to the general public to gain conformation; issues notices and
orders of compliance; recommends legal prosecution of persons who fail to.
respond; files complaints with the District Attorney; appears in court for
the City.
Representative Duties
The Assistant Special Services Officer acts as the aide to the Special
Services Officer by assisting in enforcement of City zoning ordinances and
City business license requirements by canvassing for violations, investi-
gating violations and complaints, and, when necessary, initiating legal
action to gain compliance. The Assistant Special Services Officer must
work closely with all City departments in enforcement matters. In addition,
the.individual acts as a representative of the City in court, and as the
liaison between the City and the District Attorney's Office.
The Assistant Special Services Officer serves in a community relations
capacity providing citizens with information and servicing complaints as
they arise. The individual must be familiar with municipal government and
be conversant relative to City laws and ordinances; and must help maintain
the accurate records necessary to carry on all the functions of the job.
May perform other duties as required.
• QUALIFICATIONS, GUIDE
Training and Experience
Graduation from high school or equivalent. College courses in management,
government, psychology, etc., are desirable.
At least two years experience in a position dealing extensively with the
public. Experience in inspection or investigative work is desirable.
Demonstrated ability.to communicate well orally and in writing,and to get
along with people, using superior tact. Fluency in Spanish desirable.
Proven ability to maintain and follow good office practices.
Must.be in good physical condition.
Knowledge
Knowledge of municipal government and ability to deal positively with people
under negative conditions; promote cooperation with, and understanding of,
ordinance requirements.
Ability
Ability to maintain close liaison with other City departments, and County,
and State offices. Ability to maintain current and accurate records and
prepare cases for court hearings. Ability to gain good working knowledge
01, of City laws, ordinances, procedures, and methods used to obtain voluntary
or legal compliance of violations.
License
A.valid.California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF WEST COVINA CLASS SPECIFICATION
Res. No. 5498 July 1977
Salary Range 29
PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Under general direction, directs and supervises the field activities, opera-
tions, and personnel engaged in the maintenance of.various City parks, park-
way medians, and recreation areas; performs other related duties as required.
Representative Duties
Organizes and delegates work assignments to.subordinates on landscape main-
tenance contracts engaged in landscaping and maintenance of buildings,
grounds, and recreation facilities in parks, medians, and other landscaped
areas; prepares and reviews basic landscape plans for park and other land-
scaped areas for review and approval of superiors; plans and supervises
the layout and installation of lawn areas, sprinkler systems, and the
repair and painting of park facilities; selects shrubs, flowers, and
grasses to be planted; prepares operating estimates; requisitions tools,
equipment, and materials; supervises the care and maintenance of tools and
equipment; inspects and reviews the work of subordinates; keeps records
and prepares reports.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Training and Experience
High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by courses in horticul-
ture, landscaping, plant nursery, and floriculture; five (5) years of full-.
time paid or gainful experience in park gardening, maintenance or land-
• scaping, including two.(2) years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge and Ability
Thorough knowledge: of the propagating, planting, cultivating, pruning,
and care of lawns, turf, trees, shrubs, and flowers; of the methods of
preparing soils for planting;'of fertilizers and their uses; of plant
diseases and pests common to the area, and the means of their control
and eradication; of the operation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkler
systems, light powered equipment and tools used in park maintenance work.
Knowledge: of the principles of supervision, training, and estimating for
park maintenance projects; of basic arithmetic and English-.
Ability
To plan, lay out and supervise maintenance work involved in caring for.
parks, landscaped areas, medians, .and park facilities:; to estimate time
and materials for projects, to keep.records, and prepare reports; to
supervise a group of employees or contractual forces engaged in varied
activities; to maintain good public relations.
License
A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Note: Underlined provisions indicated 1977 recommended additions—