HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 7-1981 RESOLUTION NO. 7-81
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE O~ CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY THE ADDITION
AND MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
that the Employee Classification Plan, as amended, is further amended as
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1. To Add Specifications For The Positions Of-
(a) Senior Communications Dispatcher; as set forth in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto;
(b) Mechanic's Helper; as set forth in Exhibit "B"
attached hereto;
(c) Tree Trimmer; as set forth in Exhibit "C" attached
hereto;
.(d) Senior Police Clerk; as set forth in Exhibit "D"
attached hereto.
2. To Modify SpeCifications For The Positions Of'
(a) Communications Supervisor; as set forth in Exhibit
"E" attached hereto;
(b) Police Clerk; as set forth in Exhibit "F" attached
hereto.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly
introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South
San~Francisco at a_ regular meeting held on the 21st day of
January , 19 81 , by the following vote'
AYES:
NOES'
ABSENT'
Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, Mark N. Addiego, Eamuele N. Damonte,
Gus Nicolopulos; and Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teglia
None
None
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C.'ity of South San Francisco January, 198~'-
SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER
EXHIBIT "A" TO RESO. NO.
71-81, adopted 1/21/81
DEFINITION
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Under direction of the Communications Supervisor to assist in the planning,
organizing, and directing the work of the (City) Communications Center; and to do
related work as quired.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
To supervise subordinate personnel during night shifts or in the absence of the
Communications Supervisor; trains other employees as required; plans and conducts
dispatch drills and training sessions; prepares and maintains a training and procedure
manual; prepares special reports or projects as required; evaluates employee per-
formance; prepares work schedules; reviews and approves'payroll reports; assists
in the preparation of the annual Communications budget; receives, interprets~-
transmits radio or telephone messages during as assigned shift; maintains commu-
nications between police, fire, and public works and various external stations;
dispatches personnel and equipment to the'scene of disturbance, fire, disaster,
crime, accident or complaint or assigned work location; prepares and maintains a
comprehensive records system of dispatches; receives and sends teletype bulletins;
completes complaint, crime and fire reports from information received; conducts
staff meetings; provides information to the public over the telephone; operates
time recorders, tape recorders, and other equipment; coordinates operations and
procedures with authorized representatives of police, fire and public works departments.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge of:
Communications principles and procedures and the problems of supervising
a communications system;
Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations pertaining to
commercial radio operators;
Principles of budgeting, personnel practices, and public relations
admi ni stration;
and
AbilitY'tO:
Recognize, identify, and bring procedural problems to the attention to
the Communications Supervisor and make recommendations for improvement;
Operate radio equipment and. related information systems;
Supervise and train subordinates;
Speak and write effectively;
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative.relationships with the
public and City personnel;
Type a minimum of 35 words per minute;
Adapt to odd and frequently irregular work shifts.
EDUCATION
Equivalent to graduation from High School
Senior Communications Dispatcher
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January, 1981
EXPERIENCE
Two years of experience as a communications dispatcher with a governmental
public safety communications department.
LICENSE
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Possession of a valid California Driver;s License.
City of South San Francsico
January, 1981
MECHANIC'S HELPER
EXHIBIT "B" TO RESO. NO.
7-81, adopted 1/21/81
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, to lubricate and service automotive equipment;
assist mechanics by performing the less skilled repair and maintenance work
and to do related work as required.
JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
The Mechanic's Helper performs simpler repair work than that performed by
a mechanic, .and a large proportion of time is spent on the lubrication and
servicing of equipment. There will be unavoidable exposure to excessive
noise, toxic fumes, and dirty working conditions. The job may require
working in awkward positions, dealing with flammable materials, and periodic
lifting of heavy equipment and materials.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Lubricates and services automObiles, trucks and other power-driven and
mechanical equipment; performs general repair work for less than journeyman
level on City vehicles and street equipment including automobiles, trucks,
rollers, swe.epers and motorcycles; assists mechanic in making major
mechanical repairs; repairs and adjusts carburetors, fuel pumps'and ignition
systems; adjusts brakes; charges batteries; repairs tires and tubes; changes
tires; lubricates vehicles; drains and refills crankcases; keeps vehicles
supplied with gas, oil and water; cleans garage areas.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
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Knowl edge of:
Use of machine and hand tools employed in mechanical work; automotive
equipment and its routine repair and maintenance; equipment lubrication
and servicing; tire and tube repair; gas and arc welding;
and
Ability to:
Perform the less skilled tasks involved in repairing and servicing
mechanical equipment; demonstrate mechanical aptitude; keep simple
records; understand and carry out oral instructions; work cooperatively
wi th others.
EXPERIENCE:
Two years as Garage Service Technician in the servicing of motor vehicles,
including chassis lubricating, brake adjustments, cleaning, adjusting or
replacement of spark plugs and ignition points.
Mechanic's Helper
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EDUCATION'
Completion of the tenth grade; additional qualifying experience may be
substutited for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to
a maximum of two (2) years.
LICENSE:
Minimum requirement s'hall be possession of a valid Class III California
Driver's License.
City of South San Francisco
Janaury, 1981-
TREE TRIMMER
DEFINITION'
Under general direction, to climb and trim ornamental and shade trees; to
perform basic tree surgery; to assist in planting and caring for trees and
shrubbery; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES'
Climbs and trims trees using ropes and saddle, or other equipment; operates
aerial tower truck; removes diseased, dead or excess limbs or branches; tops,
braces and cables ornamental and shade trees; treats cut tree surfaces; rings
slings and lines and lowers cut limbs and branches; as required, trims trees
from the ground, ~icks up trimmings and loads onto a truck; may supervise
others assigned to tree trimming in cutting, loading and cleaning up debris
after tree removal; operates power saw, wood chipper, hand and pole saws, and
other Power equipment and tools.
DESIRABLE QULIFICATIONS'
Knowledge of:
Names, characteristics, growth requirements, and care of the more common
types of ornamental and shade trees and shrubs in this community; Materials,
equipment and methods used in th% care, trimming, and removal of trees;
Techniques of rigging, bracing and cabling trees. .
and
Ability to:
Use ropes, spurs and other tree trimming equipment; Work at a considerable
height above the ground in a confident manner; Train and direct helpers in
trimming work; Operate aerial tower truck; Operate park maintance
equipment; Establish and maintain effective public relations.
and
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in climbing .and trifiuning trees and some experience
in equipment operation. Completion of an apprenticeship or recognised course
of at least a year's duration in tree surgery may be substituted for one (1)
year of the two (2) required experienc6.
and
Education'
Equivalent to completion of the eight grade.
and
License'
Possession of a valid California Driver's License issued by the State Department
of 'Motor Vehicles.
EXHIBIT "C" TO RESOLUTe)ON NO. 7-81, ADOPTED 1/21/81
City of South San Francisco
SENIOR pOLICE CLERK
January, 1981
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of typing and general
clerical work in processing and maintaining Police Department records;
to provide clerical support to supervisory and administrative personnel;
and to assist in the booking, search and transportation of subjects.
DIST-INGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Positions in this class differ from those in the classification of Police
Clerk by either the technical job knowledges required and/or by having the
responsibility for a variety of significant support functions such as pay-
roll, personnel records and Purchasing. Positions in this classification
also provide technical assistance and training to Police Clerks. Collects
and compiles data for statistical reports and crime analysis. Takes
dictation and performs certain secretarial duties. Take certain police
reports by telephone and over the counter.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Composes letters and..reports from notes or verbal instructions;types
reports, letters and other material; provides clerical support to
supervisory and administrative personnel; compiles a variety of information
required in the preparation of various Department records and reports;
checks forms and documents for completeness and for conformance with
established regulations and procedures; maintains extensive public and
confidential files and card indexes; provides and obtains information
in person, by telephone and by letter; assists in the booking, search
and transportation of subjects; provides technical assistance and training
to Police Clerks; operates a variety of office machines, including teletype
and data entry/retrieval systems; collects and records fees; depending upon
assignment, may be required to work rotating shifts and be subject to call-in
at irregular hours as the needs of the Department require. Compiles and
simulates data for crime analysis and statistical reporting to State and
Federal Agencies.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Modern office methods, equipment and procedures; modern filing and
indexing methods;.english usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and
vocabulary; applicable ordinances, polices and laws; statistical
reporting; ~
and
EXHIBIT "D" TO RESOLUTION NO. 7-81,'ADOPTED 1/21/81
Senior Police Clerk
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Ability to:
Interpret and apply applicable ordinances, policies and laws;
exercise judgment and discretion in releasing information and
to work under stress; perform assigned duties independently;
type at a speed of not less than forty-five (45) words per
minute from clear copy; take dictation at a speed of not less
than ninety (90) words per minute; understand and carry out
oral and written directions; maintain effective working relation-.
ships with other Department employees, the general public and
with other government agencies; work irregular hours;
and
EXPERIENCE:
Two years of clerical experience, including at least one year of
experience with a law enforcement agency.
and
EDUCATION'
Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. Completion of a two-Year
curriculum in Police Science may be substituted for the desired
experience on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE:
Possession of the appropriate valid Operator's License issued by the
State of California.
City of South San Francisco
January~ 1981
COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
Under Administrative direction, to plan, organize, and direct the work of the
(City) Communications Center; plan and maintain City's Communications and Telephone
System; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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To supervise subordinate personnel; prepare work schedules; reviews and approves
payroll; prepares the annual Communications Department budget; coordinates the hiring
of new personnel; performs background investigations; trains employees and conducts
training sessions and drills as required;evaluates employee performance; investigates
complaints; plans and maintains City's Centrex and emergency 911 telephone systems;
reviews all City telephone bills and provides training in proper use of Centrex
telephone system; works shifts at the radio console when required; consults, co-
ordinates operations, policies and'procedures, and maintains close working relation-
ship with representatives of the City's Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments,
and representatives of the County, State, and Federal governments.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowl edge of:
Communications principles and procedures and the problems of administering
a communications system;
Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations pertaining to
commercial radio operators
Principles of budgeting, personnel practices, and public relations
admi n i s tra ti on;
Principles of supervisory practices and procedures;
and
Abi 1 i ty' to
Operate radio equipment and related information systems;
Effectively supervise and train subordinates;
Speak and write effectively;
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships
wi th the public and City personnel;
Type a minimum of 35 words per minute.
EDUCATION
Equivalent to graduation from High School and 30 semester College units in
Police or Fire Science.
EXPERIENCE
Five years of increasingly responsible experience as a radio dispatcher in a
governmental public safety communications department.
LICENSE
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
EXHIBIT "E" TO RESOLUTION NO. 7-81, ADOPTED 1/21/81
City of South San Francisco
January, 1981
DEFINITION:
POLICE CLERK
. .
Under general supervisi',on, to perform a variety of typing and general
clerical work on rotating shifts in maintaining Police Department records.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Positions in this class work under general supervision and~ within
established procedures, are expected to perform a variety of typing
and general clerical duties. Incumbents have frequent contact with
the public and other law enforcement agencies. These entail answering
a variety of procedural questions and providing information from established
Department records. Police Clerks are required to work rotating shifts,
including holidays and weekends, and may be called in for emergencies.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Composes routine letters from notes or verbal instructions; types reports,
letters and other material; checks forms and documents for completeness
and for conformance with established regulations and procedures; maintains
extensive public and confidential files and card indexes; provides and
obtains information in person, by telePhone and by letter; receives and
distributes mail; operates a variety of office machines, including tele-
types and data entry/retrieval systems; collects and records fees; works
rotating shifts.and may be called in at irregular hours as the needs of
the Department require. May be called upon to assist in searching, booking
and transporting female prisoners.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Modern office methods, equipment and procedures; modern filing and
indexing methods; english usage, spelling, grammer, punctuation and
vocabulary;
and
Ability to:
Learn, interpret and apply applicable ordinances, policies and laws;
exercise judgment and discretion in releasing information and to work
under stress; perform assigned duties independently or under general
supervision; type at a speed of not less than forty-five (45) words
per minute from clear copy; understand and carry out oral and written
directions; maintain effective working relationships with other
Department employees, the general public and with other governmental
agencies; work irregular hours;
and
EXHIBIT "F" TO RESOLUTION NO. 7-81, ADOPTED 1/21/81
EXPERIENCE:
One year of general clerical experience involving public contact;
and
EDUCATION:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, including or
supplemented by courses in typing and general business classes;
and
LICENSE:
Possession of the appropriate valid Operator's License .issued by the
State of California.
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