Resolution - 2013-48RESOLUTION NO.2013-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION
FOR ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/CDC DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, the Human Resources Commission has reviewed and approved the class
specification for Assistant City Manager/CDC Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
-CITY OF WEST COVINA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. "That the class specification for ' Assistant City Manager/CDC Director
(attached as Exhibit A) is hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. That the salary range for Assistant City Manager/CDC Director of $11,583
- $15,637 per month is hereby adopted.
SECTION 3.. That this resolution ,shall become effective immediately upon passage and
adoption.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16`h day of July 2013.
ATTEST:
I, LAURIE CARRICO, CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution.was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina,
California, at a regular meeting held thereof on the 16t" day of July 2013 by the following vote of
the City Council:
AYES: Herfert, McIntyre, Sotelo, Sykes, Sanderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk Laurie Carrico
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City ttorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman
Exhibit A
CITY OF WEST COVINA EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
CLASS SPECIFICATION
July 2013
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/CDC DIRECTOR
Job Summary
To assist the .City Manager in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of all City
departments; supervise the day-to-day operations of the City; to supervise the activities of the
City Manager's Office; to coordinate activities among and with other divisions and departments;
to provide highly complex staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; to be
responsible for oversight of specific operational areas of the City as may be assigned by the City
Manager; to . serve as the Acting City Manager in the City Manager's absence; to serve as
Community Development Commission Director in administering the planning, organizing, and
administration of the City's economic development and housing programs; may be involved in
administrative projects outside normal area of specialization; makes recommendations regarding
area of responsibility to Executive Director and Successor Agency Board; monitors performance
and evaluates program effectiveness; makes presentations to officials and community
representatives; and does related work as required:
Essential Functions
1. Assist the City Manager in developing, planning, implementing, and administering
Citywide goals and objectives, as well as policies and procedures necessary to, provide
or improve new or modified programs, systems, policies, and procedures. Provide
staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff
reports and other necessary correspondence.
2. Supervise the day-to-day operations of the City.
3. Provide highly complex staff assistance to the City Council, commissions, committees
and the City Manager in matters related to a wide variety of City administration
activities and programs.
4. Provide direction, supervision and/or advice to City department management; prepare the
City's work program; coordinate interdepartmental activities, as well as City activities
with outside agencies and organizations.
5. Exercise direct and indirect supervision over management, professional, and clerical staff.
Assigns and organizes work activities; directs special projects and programs; monitors
work flow, and reviews. and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
6. Directs and administers the City's residential, commercial and industrial economic
development and economic development programs, including housing and
commercial rehabilitation, business retention and attraction, and related programs.
7. Coordinates land "acquisition and clearing, financing, and construction activities in
accordance with program policies and requirements.
8. Establishes, modifies, and evaluates program standards, policies, and procedures.
9. Supervises preparation of requirements and specifications for economic development and
housing projects and programs.
10. Attends and makes presentations at variousstaff, professional, and public hearings and
meetings.
11. Participates. in the selection of and directs consultants engaged to perform a variety of
special studies related to economic development activities.
12. Supervises the designation and prioritization of economic development projects.
13. Provides information on economic development projects to interested developers,
businesses, and the general public.
14. Evaluates multiple factors, involving economics, community needs, and land use in
developing recommendations for the types of development appropriate for the City.
15. Supervises assigned staff-, conducts staff training and development.
16. Serves as Acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager.
17. Direct, supervise, and participate in the City's legislative information program,
ombudsman program and the community image program; review and respond to
sensitive or complex citizen complaints or requests for information; oversee the
preparation of City publications.
18. Meet with members of the public including members of the business community and
citizen groups to explain. City policies, procedures, goals, and objectives; negotiate
agreements and resolve difficult City administration related problems and questions.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge and Abilities.
Considerable Knowledge of: modern principles, methods, and problems in municipal public
administration including organization, personnel, and fiscal management systems and
procedures; City planning and economic development process, economics, municipal :,finance,
and sociology as applied to City planning; current on literature and recent developments in the
field of public planning and economic development; practices of civil engineering and 'physical
design as applied to City planning; ability to carry planning assignments to completion,: through
the formulation, of creative planning solutions;. plan, assign, and supervise the 'work of
subordinate employees, and participate in technical research on economic . sociological,
engineering, and planning problems; knowledge of research methodology, and report
preparation; develop ' and maintain effective working relationships with officials, other
government agencies, and the general public; and communicate clearly and concisely orally and
in writing; knowledge of city government and intergovernmental relationships.
Education
A Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or related field. Graduation from an
accredited college or university, with major course work in city planning, architecture, civil
engineering, public administration or related field. Master's degree or graduate work in City
planning, engineering, public administration, economics or finance is desirable.
Experience il
Five years of increasingly responsible professional or management experience in administrative
analysis, and administrative research in a municipal government setting.
Physical Requirements
This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists,
and hands, including writing and using a keyboard. It also requires physical abilities associated
with the ability to read, write and communicate in a work environment requiring no extraordinary
physical strength or other special physical qualifications.
The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, the City will 'provide reasonable. accommodation to qualified individuals
with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer..