Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 10-1982RESOLUTION NO. 10-82 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY THE MODIFICA- TION OF CERTAIN CLASS SPECIFICATIONS. AND ESTABLISHING. CERTAIN OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the Employee Classification Plan, as amended, is further amended ef- fective January 1, 1982 as follows: · 1. The Class Specifications for the classifications listed below are ; 'hereby modified: a) Assistant Electrical Technician; as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto; b) Electrical Technician; as set forth in exhibit "B" attached he reto; c) Assistant City Attorney; as set forth in exhibit "C" attached h e reto; d) Legal Secretary; as set forth in exhibit "D" attached hereto; 2. The following classifications listed below.are hereby established: a) Senior Electrical Technician; as set forth in Exhibit "E" attached hereto; b) DepUty City Clerk (Unclassified); 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 20th day of january , 19 82 , by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Ronald G. Acosta, Mark N. Addiego, Emanuele N. Damonte, Gus Nicolopulos; and Roberta Cerri Teglia NOES: None .. ABSENT: Nnn~ EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO JANUARY 1982 ASS ISTAN'r ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN EFINITION Under supervision, performs aWide variety of semi-skilled electrical work in the installation, repair and maintenance of traffic signals, street lighting, alarm systems and other electrical wiring equipment and devices; does related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a trainee position in the electrical crew, which assists the higher level positions afld performs' semi-skilled electrical maintenance and 'repair work. Incumbents must gain proficiency and attain the skills necessary to function at.the' Electrical Technician level within three years from appoint- ment. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES.: , Assists in the installation,,knock-down, replacement and repair of traffic signals, street lighting and'alarm'systems; assists in and performs minor in-house electrical repairs; digs'trenches, uses jackhammer, asphalt saw~, compressors, pipe'benders, threaders and other tools and equipment as necessary; cuts asphalt'and assists in installation and repairs of loop detection for traffic signals; may be required to work unusual hours i'n emergencies and be available on an "on-call" basis. Incumbents will be required to. work occasionally'at a Considerable height above the groudd. DES I RABLE QUAL| FICATIONS Knowledge of: Tools, Equipment. and materials used in electrical repair and ma i ntenance;' Basics of electricity as related to operation of traffic signals, fire alarms' and street lighting; Operation and maintenance of small electrical motors and mechanisms such as those used in traffic signal systems; Occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions. and Ability to: Use small hand tools and shop equipment necessary to repair electrical equipment; Perform heavy physical and manual labor work; Learn to diagnose and repair faulty electrical wiring systems; Learn to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and schemat i cs; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and 'maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the general public. ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN EXPER ! ENCE One (1) year of general construction or maintenance work experience, preferabl-~ in electrical installation, maintenance and repair. EDUCAT ION Equivalent to graduation from high school. L I CENSE Possession of an appropriate California Operator's License issued by the State Department of Motor VehiCles. NOTE: Incumbents are expected to pass an examination and demonstrate proficiency to function'at the Electrical Technician level within three years from date of appointment.' Incumbents who meet the education and experience requirement for Electrical Technician will be permitted to test for Electrical Technician after having completed six months of employment. Incumbents who fail the examination will be'permitted one retest opportunity. Incumbents will be released from employment or returned to their last permanent position with the City of South San Francisco provided it is at the same or lower level after,having failed.the examination a second time. EXH I B IT "B" CiTY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN - JANUARY 1982 DEFINITION Under general supervi'sion, performs a wide variety of skilled electrical work in the installation, repair and maintenance of traffic signals, street lighting, alarm systems and other electrical wiring equipment and devices; does related work as required. .- DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS' This position differs from the Assistant Electrical TeChnician in'that this is thej[burney I'evel position in the electrical crew performing skilled electrical maintenance and repair work on a daily basis. Incumbents may be required to assist the ..Senior Electrical Technician in 'performing work on more complex' repairs and projects. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES I nsta I i s, knocks down, ma i ntai ns," troub ! e-shoots and repai rs street I i ghti ng traffic control systems and alarm systems; Tests locates and repairs trouble in power heating, pumps, underground cables, and other electrical systems and equipment; Installs, repairs and replaces defective parts in. motors, generetors, pumps, switchboards, controllers, switches, conduits, wires, cables, pull boxes, transformers and other fixtures, appl lances and equipment; Repairs and replaces electroliers and fire alarm boxes; Reads blueprints, diagrams and schematics; Assists the Senior' Electrical Technician in more complex electrical instal- lations and repairs. May'be required to work unusual hours in emergencies and to be avai'iable on an "on-call" basis. Incumbents will b& required to work occasional ly-at a 'consi'derable height abOve the ground. '' DES I RABLE QUAL I F I CAT i ONS Know ! edge of: Techniques, tools, equipment and materials used in electrical]trade; Fundamentals of 'electricity, particularJy as related to the operation of traffic signal, fire alarms' and street lighting systems; Operation, maintenance and'rep&i'r of small electrical motors and mechan isms; Occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions. and Ability to: Examine, diagnose'and repair faulty electrical wiring systems under general supervision'; Read and interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams and color coded schemati cs; Use small tools and shop equipment necessary to the repair of electrical equipment; Perform heavy physical .and manual labor work; Electrical Technician Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the general public; Assist in more complex electrical maintenance and repair work. EXPER I ENCE Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in general electrical installation and maintenance and repair work equivalent to an As§istant Electrical Technician with the City of South San Francisco. EDUCATION Equivalent to graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by cou. rses in the principles of applied electrical theory. LICENSE Possession of an appropriate Cal?f°rnia Operator's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. EXH I BIT ,,C,, .. CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY JANUARY 1982 DEFINITION: Under general direction, to assist the City Attorney in the performance of duties and responsibilities as the legal counsel for the City. D I ST I NGU ! SH I NG CHARACTERI ST I CS: This is a professional managerial position in the unclassified service. An incumbent in this classification m'ust combine'high professional competency and managerial skills with considerable initiative, good judgment and ability to deal in asolution-oriented manner. EXAMPLE OF'DUTIES (Illustrative Only): Drafts ordinances,' resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, permits,, licenses and Other legal instruments; .prepares' and gives legal ~dvice both oral and written to City Counci !, Boards, Commissions and City Staff, and reviews and interprets federal, state, county and city constitutions, charters, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, court decisions, laws and other legal authority; represents the City and its officers and employees in all litigation inclUding preparation of pleadings, briefs, motions and other documents, preparation and trial of cases and handling of appeals; appeals before all federal and state courts and. administrative agencies; assists in the enforcement of City ordinances and ' construction of fire codes; assi.sts' the City.Clerk .in the conduct of elections and drafts ballot proposals; conduct legal research; 'perform other duties as may be requi red. LICENSE: Active membershiP in the State 'Bar of California, and possess a valid California Driver's License. DES I RABLE 0UAL I F ! CAT IONS: Knowledge of: The methods, materials and practices neceSsary ifor legal research; General statutory and case law, with reference to municipal government functions; Court. and administrative procedures; the methods and practice of pleading and the rules of evidence; Principles of government organization. Ability to: Conduct legal research and to prepare legal correspondence; Analyze and to draw valid conclusions from statutes, court decisions and legal documents; Establish and maintain effective public relations with others. EXPERIENCE: Three years in the practice of law.. Experience in governmental' law/orlitigation is preferred. EDUCATION: Graduation from an' accr6dited law school with a J.D. Degree or its equi val ent. ill 'f III CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO EXH I BI T "D" LEGAL SECRETARY - '1 JANUARY 982 DEFINITION Under general or limited supervision, performS and may be required to supervise a variety of difficult, complex and responsible secretarial functions as assigned, or on behalf of the City Attorney and his '.;~ admi n i strative, staff. .. D I ST I NGU I SH I NG 'CHARACTER I ST I CS ~ . .. A position assigned to this class is distinguished from other secretarial classes by.the high degree of confidentiality', mature judgement, initi- ative and assumption of respon.sibility which must be'excercised in per- formin9 secretarial and administrative detail functions, all of which require a technical knowledge of engineering, planning and legal ermino- logy, forms and documents, as well as a practical knowledge of legal and City 9overnment;operations and procedures. A high degree of tact and secretarial professionalism must be implemented and maintained in assisting and dealing with City officials, private attorneys' representatives of private interest groups and businesses, departments and divisions and other person ne I. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Performs secretarial, clerical and administrattive functions; Takes and transcribes shorthand dictation involving technical legal, engineering and planning terminoloty; Types from own composition or from dictation, clear copy, draft or dictaphone such material as correspondence, agreements, resolutions, ordinances, permits, affidavits, briefs and other legal documents; Maintains calendars and' schedules'for City Attorney and his administrative staff, makes arrangements for appointments, meetings, conferences and court dates and roi lows up for coordination; Screens incoming mail, telephone calls, visitors and claimants, directing them to appropriate official,, or may provide' necessary response or in{ormation or determine proper course of action pertaining to legal matters; Independently, or based on limited instructions, gathers, assembles and prepares .formats and background information, by either research or personal interviews, with departments or private parties for presentation to City Attorney and staff for action, special projeCts or studies; Disseminates City, legal or de0ar±mental operations and procedures to a variety of interested parties; Es?ablishes modified, updates and maintains law library, court rulings, references systems, records and fi les including those of a confidential ha?ute; Prepares payroll, expense statements, purchase orders and other related fiscal transactions; Is required to prepare departmental budget for final approval; Prepares monthlY/ and annual reports for City auditor a, nd Council regardi, n.g legal activities;: Attends 'hearings and meetinqs o{ a sensitive nature to provide clerical back, up, assistance or record minutes; O?era'Yes a variety of office equipment; May organize and direct clerical work or special projects. LEGAL SECRETARY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: City government and legal operations, functions and procedures; Principles and practices of modern office procedures, equipment and records retention systems; Legal., engineering and planning terminology, forms, documents and compos i t i on; Proper business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary;' Bas ic mathemati cs; Proper and professional office protocol to be exercised in dealing with City officials, attorneys and the general public. and Ability to: Maintai.n confidentiality and exercise mature judgement and tact in~ dealing with controversial or sensitive situations; Initiate and~conduct effective and efficient interviews and research for background material preparation and presentation; Independently perform difficult and responsible clerical work including comprehending, securing and disseminating information; Establish and maintain a professional office atmosphere, good working relationship'and communication with those contacted in the in the course of work; Take and accurately transcribe shorthand at a speed of no less than 90 words per minute; Type accurately at a speed of no less than 65 words per minute. and EDUCATION Graduation from High School or its equivalent, preferably including or supplemented by ourses in typing, shorthand and office practices and procedures. Successful completion of one year of business colle.qe or a paralegal course may be substituted for one year of the requi red experience. EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible secretarial or stenographic experience, two of which should have been of a legal nature. CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO EXHIBIT "E" JANUARY 1982 SENIOR ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN' DEFINITION Under direction, performs highly skil led electrical' work in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical equipment and wiring systems. Is required to lead and train assigned personnel, i~spect and apProve'.:field work and does related work as requ i red. D ! ST i NGU ! SH I NG CHARACTER I ST ! CS This position differs.from that .of Electrical Technician in that this is a highly skil led position performing a wide variety of more compleX and difficult electrical work, Incumbents may also be assigned to the design and implementation of sophisticated electrical projects. This position is - also required to lead and train .lower level personnel assigned to the electrical crew. EXAMPLES OF DUTI ES Inspects and diagnoses difficult and'complex 'electrical problems; Assigns' and trains skilled and sbmi-skilled crews to perform repair work on traffic signals, controllers, street lighting'and alarm systems and makes daily reports of activity of crews'.and status of work assignments; keeps time and material records on electrical work performed for other departments; orders supplies and'equipment as necessary; reads. and 'interprets schematics, diagrams and blueprints for general, construction p.t~ns; lays .out work and plans ahead 'for future expansiOn or maintenance; designs, implements, maintains and' repairs sophisticated electrical projects as required; prepares written reports and proposals; Relieves the Public Works Supervisor/Electrical as necessary; Inspects and approves electrical field work being done by con= 'tractors. May be required to work unusual hours in' emergencies'and be available on an "on-call" basis. Incumbents will be required to work oc- casional ly at a considerable height above the ground. DESIRABLE QUALIFIATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, techniques, tools, and materiais of the electrical trade; Advanced electrical knowledge, particularly as relates to the operation of traffic signals, street lighting and fire a I arm systems; Operation, maintenance and repair of electrical motors and mechan isms; Blueprints, diagrams and schematics; Proper safety procedures; Principles of effective supervision. .. and SEN IOR ELECTRICAL TECHN ICI AN Ability to: Examine and diagnose faulty wiring operations; Plan assign, supervise and insPect~ work projects; Prepare comprehensive written reports and Proposed projects; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the general public; Understand and carry out oral and written directions. EXPERIENCE Four (4) years of experience as an electrician at the journey level comparable to an Electrical Technician with the City of South'San Francisco. EDUCATION Equivalent to graduation from high school, preferably'- supplemented by courses in the principles of applied electrical theory. LICENSE Possession of an appropriate California Operator's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. EXH I B I T "F" CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DEPUTY CITY.CLERK (Unclassi lied) JANUARY 1982 DEFINITION Under general supervision performs a variety of difficult, complex and responsible secretarial and support functions as assigned by the City . Clerk. D I ST I NGU I SH I NG CHARACTER I ST I CS This classification is distinguished from' other secretarial classifications by the method of appointment, degree of independence and the special ized knowledges required in the maintenance of official City records. · EXAMPLES OF DUT! ES: Performs secretarial and general office support functions. Takes'and.. accurately transCribes dictation from notes, dictaphone, tape recordings. or clear'copy; Indexes and transcribes minutes of Ci.ty Coucil 'meetings; Prepares City Council agenda's and offici'al meeting notices;. Establishes, utilizes and maintains filing and record keeping systems; Accepts, certifies, publishes.and records documents'and records as legally required; Assists in conducting municipal elections; Composes correspondence from brief instruc- tions; Independently researches and col lects a variety of information from official records and files for the public and members of City staff; Attends meetings and performs the-duties of th'e City Clerk as assigned during absences of the City Clerk; screens mail, telephone'calis and visitors; May prepare payroll and other fiscal transactions; may be required to supervise clerical assistants; operates a variety of office equipment; performs related work as requ i red'. DES I RABLE QUAL I F I CAT IONS: Know ledge of: Principles of office management, procedures and records retention sys tmes; Bas i c mathemati cs; Proper business English, punctuation, spelling, grammar and vocabulary; Proper business correspondence and composition; Functions of the office of the City. Clerk. Ability to: Make independent decisions in procedural matters with limited instructions; Establish and maintain good working relationships and communications with those contacted in the course of work; Independently perform diffi'cult and responsible work; Take and'accurately transcribe dictation at a speed of no less ~han 90 words per minute; Type accurately at a speed of no less than 50 words per minute; DEPUTY CITY CLERK EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of increasingly responsible stenographic or clerical exper i ence. EDUCATION Equivalent to graduation from High School. Successful completion of one year of business college'may be substituted for one year of the requi red experience. NOTE: Appointment to this .Unclassified position can only be made from the Secretary-I 'position assigned to 'the Office'of the City Clerk. Appointment to .this Unclassified position is at the will and pleasure of the City Clerk. Incumbents receive no additional compensation when performing the duties of the City Clerk during absences of the City Clerk.