Resolution - 9632RESOLUTION NO. g632
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 9611
RELATING TO MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION; 9346 RELATING
TO MID -MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION; AND RESOLUTION NO.
7223, AS AMENDED RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS.
WHEREAS, the organizational structure of the City Departments is being revised and a
Public Services Department created, and
WHEREAS, the definition of responsibilities of the Public Services Director classification
shall include management of the previously designated Planning and Public Works Departments,
and
WHEREAS, the functions of Principal Engineer and Principal Planner, have been revised to
propose two new positions, City Engineer and City Planner, and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Commission has reviewed and recommends approval of the
proposed classification specifications for Building Official, City Engineer, City Planner, Director of
Public Services, and Superintendent of Maintenance Operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 9346 relating to management salaries, and
Exhibit "B" through "E" of Resolution 9611, relating to Mid -management salaries, attached and
marked as "Exhibit A" through "Exhibit E", respectively, are hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. That a yearly salary range of $65,260-$100,400 for Public Services Director, a
salary range of $57,708-$77,916 for City Engineer, a salary range of $55,044-$74,280 for City
Planner, a salary range of $55,092-$74,376 for Building Official, and a salary range of $50,160-
$67,716 for Superintendent of Maintenance Operations is hereby adopted. (See attachment 1)
SECTION 3. That the remaining provisions of Resolution No. 7223, as amended, shall,
remain in full force and effect until amended as repealed by Resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 4. The effective date of this Resolution is October 31, 1998.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20' day of October, 1998.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing was duly adopted by the City Council on the 20' day of
October 1998.
' AYES: Herfert,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Howard, Touhey, Wong, Nelendez
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ATTACHMENT I
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CITY OF WEST COVINA
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES
CLASSIFICATION RANGE
Public Services Director 5438 - 8367
Building Official 4591 - 6198
City Engineer 4809.- 6493
City Planner 4587 - 6190
Superintendent of Maint. Operations 4180 - 5643
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF WEST COVINA MANAGEMENT
CLASS SPECIFICATION
OCTOBER 1998
PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
Job Summary
Under general direction, plans and supervises the work of the
Public Services Department, including the Department's four
divisions: Building, Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning.
Serves as Division Administrator overseeing these functions
• through the City Planner, City Engineer, Building official, and
Superintendent of Maintenance Operations. Functions as a member
of the City's management team. Performs related duties as
required.
Essential Functions
1. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the functions of
the building, engineering, maintenance, and planning
divisions'.
2. Meets and confers with developers, contractors, engineers,
architects, and the general public to discuss plans,.needs
of the City, and compliance guidelines and codes; negotiates.
development projects with developers on behalf of the City.
3. Coordinates and directs the development and short and long-
range planning goals and programs relating to the physical
and cultural development .of the City.
4. Coordinates and directs the various engineering functions of
the City, including professional engineering work as related
to the design, construction, and maintenance of public
works.
5. Coordinates and directs the review of building plans and
code enforcement activities in the City, including property.
nuisances, unsafe structures, abandoned vehicles, and zoning
violations.
6. Coordinates and directs the maintenance of the City's
streets, parks, and other public improvements.
7. Makes presentations to the City Council, City Commissions,
community groups, and business groups.
8. Prepares and administers the annual budget for the Public
Services Department and the City's Capital Improvement
Program.
9. Serves as chairperson of the Administrative Review Board.
10. Reviews and approves the work of consultants engaged by the
City.
11. Maintains liaison with other City departments and
participates in their activities as they relate to community
development and maintenance.
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QUALIFICATIONS
• Required Knowledge and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of urban
planning, municipal public works administration; general
knowledge of land use planning, economics, building design and
regulation, code enforcement, civil engineering, traffic
engineering, the principles of public administration, budgeting,
supervision, personnel, and training; municipal organization
operation and applicable State and Federal laws.
Ability to plan and coordinate work of professional engineering
and technical personnel engaged in office and field work;
prepare, review, and approve comprehensive reports and plans in a
professional manner; incorporate civic interests with sound
community planning; effectively manage staff involved in
building, engineering., planning, and maintenance functions; make
presentations to community groups, City commissions, and the City
Council; formulate and administer a department budget and Capital
Improvement Program.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's degree in Planing or Civil Engineering. A
Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Public
Administration or related fields is highly desirable.
Experience: Six years of progressively responsible professional
level experience in local planning and/or civil engineering,
including at least two years in.a supervisory or management
level.
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EXHIBIT C
CITY OF WEST COVINA
CITY PLANNER
Job Summary
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
OCTOBER 1998
Under general direction, administers the Planning Division of the
Public Services Department. Directs staff and participates in
all aspects of current and long range planning; serves as a
member of the City's management team; serves as a Division
Manager in the -Public Services Department; may be involved in
administrative projects outside normal area of specialization.
Essential Functions
1. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of staff reports
relating to land use matters; conducts necessary research
and investigations; reviews a variety of plans for
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
2. Meets with developers, business people, homeowners, and
others concerned with specific projects to discuss land use
requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and to
address problems and complaints.
3. Supervises subordinate personnel engaged in research,
surveying, and the compilation and interpretation of
statistical information; coordinates related activities with
other City departments.
4. Attends and participates in a staff capacity at a variety of
meetings including but not limited to meetings of the
Planning Commission and City Council; makes presentations as
necessary.
5. Monitors consultant contracts; directs the preparation of
required public notices, initial studies, and environmental
studies.
6. Reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations regarding
revisions in municipal zoning codes, policies, and
procedures; supervises the processing of zoning
applications.
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7. ,Serves_ as Acting Public_ __ Services Director as assigned.
8. Directs the maintenance of records relating to City zoning
matters.
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9. Serves as Administrative Officer and Secretary to the
Plannin Commission.
• QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledges
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning;
the techniques used in the development, evaluation, and revision
of a general plan, specific plans or other related plans such as
conceptual or final drawings as well as state laws and guidelines
relating to planning; zoning and environmental laws, related
court cases, and proper administrative procedures of state,
county, city, special districts, and Council of Governments.
Working knowledge of public administration principles of
supervision, training, and budgeting.
Experience: Five, years of responsible professional experience in
the field of urban planning.
A Master's degree in urban planning, or public administration,
may be substitutedfor one year of the required experience.
Education: A Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture,
landscape architecture, public administration, or related fields.
License: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C
California Driver's License.
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EXHIBIT D
CITY OF WEST COVINA
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
OCTOBER 1998
BUILDING OFFICIAL
Job Summary
• Under general direction, administers the Building Division of the
Public Services Department that enforces various City
regulations, including building and housing codes, zoning
ordinances, and provisions of use permits relating to
residential, business, and public building construction, repair,
alteration, use, or occupancy; serves as a member of the City's
management team; serves as Division Manager in Public Services
Department; may be involved in administrative projects outside
normal area of specialization; and does related work as required.
Essential Functions
Plans, organizes, assigns, and supervises the work performed
by field inspection personnel who enforce codes, ordinances,
and regulations relating to construction, housing, mobile
homes, unsafe buildings, zoning, grading, and electrical,
plumbing, ventilating, heating, and air conditioning
installations.
2. Provides plan checking on the more complex building projects
submitted to the department.
3. Confers with subordinates in scheduling and assigning
inspections and developing priorities and standards of work.
4. Coordinates the activities of the division with other work
units within the City.
5. Consults with contractors, architects, engineers, and others
concerning materials, specifications, and ratings.
6. Reviews and keeps informed on new methods of construction
and new materials as relating to existing ordinances;
directs the review of building construction plans and
specifications to ensure compliance with current codes and
ordinances.
7. Supports Code Enforcement program and directs the
investigation of complaints regarding violations of City
ordinances, codes, regulations, and requirements.
8. Provides for the increased efficiency of the division by
planning, training, and organizing personnel to meet
immediate and future needs; and is responsible for ensuring
that work practices are followed.
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Attends various meetings that relate to activities,
priorities, and operating problems of the division.
• 10. Answers questions and complaints from the general public and
takes appropriate courses of action.
11. Assists the Public Services D"irector in the preparation of
the annual budget and the control of expenditures that
relate to division activities and develops appropriate
justification for requested changes in personnel, materials,
and equipment.
12. Serves as Acing Publid Services Director as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of building, plumbing, electrical, and related codes
and ordinances enforceable by the City; the principles and
techniques of building inspection; building materials, building
design, accepted safety standards, and modern methods of building
construction; and the principles of organization, supervision and
employee training.
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the building
inspection division program; analyze, interpret, and check
building plans and specifications related to building,
mechanical, and electrical construction projects; develops and
implement improvements in organization and work procedures;
prepare clear and concise technical and other reports; and
establish and maintain effective relationships and those
contacted in the course of work.
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in
civil or structural engineering.
Experience: Three years supervisory experience in a building
department or plan check section of a building department.
Licenses: Licensed as a civil engineer in the State of
California. Certification as a plans examiner by the
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) is
required. Certification as a building official by the ICBO is
desirable.
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EXHIBIT E
CITY OF WEST COVINA
MANAGEMENT
CLASS SPECIFICATION
OCTOBER 1998
SUPERINTENDENT OF MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Job Summary
Under general direction of the Public Services Director,
Administers,'plaiis, organizes and directs Cit_y's Maintenance
Division of the Public Services Department'. Serves as a member
of the City's management team as Division Manager in Public
Services Department, and does related work as required.
Essential Functions
1. Plans, directs and monitors park and landscaped area
development, .street maintenance activities, City Water
Company operations, as well as maintenance of the City yard
through regular meetings and follow-up with subordinate
supervisors or contractors.
2. Analyzes community and municipal needs and prepares long
term plans regarding.City parks, landscaped areas, street
trees, right-of-ways, street patching, sweeping, resurfacing
and painting, as well as storm drain cleaning, sign painting
and weed abatement; investigates and resolves complaints;
coordinates such activity with other City department
representatives.
3. Establishes goals and objectives for work units; determines
service levels and standards from which work is performed
and keeps Maintenance Director informed of these matters.
Conducts routine inspection of City facilities.
4. Coordinates and schedules budget preparation and monitors
expenditures; prepares specifications, contracts and reports
as necessary.
5. Prepares reports and maintains records regarding work loads,
as well as production time and costs; monitors operations
for compliance with objectives relating to efficiency and
cost effectiveness.
6. Supervises work unit staff through subordinate supervisors;
investigates and resolves employee grievances and citizen
complaints.
7. Serves as Acting !Public .Services _Director as assigned.
8. Administers contracts regarding maintenance contracts —parks,
medians, freeway landscaping, maintenance districts, open
space areas, landscaping or natural areas; fulfills the
terms of City contracts for sewer maintenance; reviews legal
contracts and writes proposals and other special projects as
assigned.
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9. Makes presentations and represents the department at various
meetings as required, providing staff support as necessary.
• 10. May supervise or coordinate techincal staff consultants in
such areas as park, sewer, street and equipment maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledges
Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles and methods
relating to'the construction or maintenance of streets, sewers,
storm drains, park and recreation areas, and other public works;
thorough knowledge of the principles of management, budgeting,
cost analysis and control, long range work planning, contract
administration, organization staffing and supervision; knowledge
of vehicle maintenance and exposure to productivity, work
measurements and establishment of methods and standards
applicable to maintenance programs are desirable.
Experience: Four years of experience in a wide range of public
works operations, including two years of supervisory experience.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Public
Administration or related field is preferred.
Licenses: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C
California Driver's License.
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