Resolution - 9701RESOLUTION NO.9701
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7223,
RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS,
AS AMENDED; AND APPROVING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION AND JOB
DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT COORDINATOR.
WHEREAS, the Maintenance Division of the Public Services Department has restructured some of
its positions; and
WHEREAS, the functions of two vacant positions have been revised into a new proposed position
with new classification and salary designation; and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Commission has reviewed the proposed class specification for Contract
Coordinator and concurred with the Personnel Director's recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina, California does resolve as
follows:
SECTION 1. That the classification specification for Contract Coordinator, attached and marked as
"Exhibit A", is hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. That a salary range for Contract Coordinator of $2878 - $3499 is hereby adopted.
SECTION 3. That Resolution 7223, as amended, relating to classification and compensation of
positions, is hereby further amended by this Resolution.
SECTION 4. The effective date of this Resolution is June 1, 1999.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1st Day of June, 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I, HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council on the 1st day
of June, 1999.
AYES:
Herfert, Melendez, Touhey, Wong, Howard
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
• APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
City Clerl
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF WEST COVINA CLASSIFIED
CLASS SPECIFICATION
JUNE 1999
CONTRACT COORDINATOR
Job Summary
• Under general supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor, assigns, evaluates, and inspects the work of
contractors involved with the maintenance of City parks, medians, rights -of -way, street trees and
maintenance districts to ensure they are maintained in the'proper manner.
•
Essential Functions
Oversee, inspect, monitor, and assign the work of outside contractors responsible for upkeep and
maintenance of either City parks, medians, rights -of -way, street trees and maintenance districts;
make recommendations to Park Maintenance Supervisor as appropriate.
2. Inspect invoices for accuracy for contractual work performed; maintains records on contractors'
performance; perform a variety of record -keeping functions.
Respond to, investigate, and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints;
recommend action pertaining to requests.
4. Program, operate, and monitor irrigation systems; trouble shoot operational problems and errors;
makes adjustments as needed.
Perform minor street tree maintenance as needed.
6. Maintain monthly work records and photographs of landscape areas.
7. Obtain price quotations and process purchasing of plants, trees, and irrigation supplies.
8. Assist with the bidding process, including the drafting of specifications, for the procurement of
services and supplies.
9. Assist with the budget preparation and monitoring for the park maintenance division.
10. Perform related duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge and Abilities
• Knowledge of: Principles and procedures of contract administration; principles and procedures of
horticulture and irrigation systems; methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and
repair related to the area of work assigned; principles and procedures of record -keeping and reporting;
modem office procedures and equipment; pertinent rules and regulations governing pesticides and
fertilizers; principles of park maintenance, trees, plants, and turf, methods to resolve grading, draining,
erosion, irrigation, and traffic delineation. Computer skills highly desirable.
Ability to: Make critical decisions, e.g., anticipate changing circumstances and provide recommendations
to ensure quality service; review and audit contracts relating to the maintenance of City parks, medians,
rights -of -way, street trees, maintenance districts, and other related services as provided by the department;
interpret and explain City contract policies and procedures; oversee and direct the work of assigned staff
including contracted labor; perform a variety of skilled maintenance and manual tasks for extended periods
of time and in unfavorable weather conditions; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public;
communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships
with those contacted in the course of work.
•
Experience: Three. years of increasingly responsible experience in parks, landscape or tree maintenance,
including one year of lead or supervisory experience.
Education: Specialized technical training/course work in landscape maintenance or related field highly
desirable.
License: Possession of, or ability to obtain: 1) State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation
Qualified Applicator Certificate; 2) Class A Commercial Driver's License within one year of employment.
Working Conditions: Office and field environment; sustained posture in a seated position at a desk or
computer for prolonged periods of time; travel from site to site; exposure to dust, noise and traffic; work in
inclement weather conditions; work on elevated levels or ladders; work on rough terrain and muddy
conditions. When working job sites, will have to bend, stoop, squat, twist, stand, and walk for long periods
of time. Operate motorized vehicles and equipment.
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