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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-3 Staff Report - Council HR Action ItemsCONSENT ITEM E-3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER FROM: TALIKA M. JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DATE: JANUARY 21, 2020 SUBJECT: HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS BACKGROUND: This action approves Personnel Action Requests reviewed and recommended by the Personnel Board. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following action: 1)Approve the following Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s). ANALYSIS: The Personnel Board reviewed the following recommendations of City Staff and approved the following actions in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules. A. MERIT INCREASE AND/OR REGULAR APPOINTMENT DEPT NAME CLASSIFICATION TYPE OF ACTION / EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP BASE MO. A Utilities Sean Smith Senior Electrical Test Technician Regular Appt/ Merit Increase 12/17/2019 5223/05 $9,253.71 B Utilities Abdul Qadeer Electrical Engineer Merit Increase 12/19/2019 3448/05 $9,156.28 C Utilities Tomas Rivera Customer Care Lead Regular Appointment 11/20/2019 5180/05 $6,065.68 D Utilities Roberto Nodarse Water Distribution Worker III Merit Increase 01/06/2020 5250/04 $6,395.45 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 1/21/2020 Human Resources Action Items January 21, 2020 Page 2 B. NEW APPOINTMENTS – The following appointments have been requested by the appropriate Department Heads pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 5.7.5. Appointment: C. FLEX STAFFING PROMOTION – The following flex promotion has been requested by the appropriate Department Head pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System: E City Clerk Annette Juarez Assistant Chief Deputy City Clerk Merit Increase 10/10/2019 3243/05 $6,078.49 F Police Alejandro Gomez Police Officer Merit Increase 09/25/2019 6101/04 $7,495.18 G Police Trevor Benson Police Corporal Regular Appointment 04/22/2019 6106/05 $8,268.52 H Public Works Richard Gardea Public Works Superintendent Regular Appt/Merit Increase 12/17/2019 3435/02 $7,622.83 I Economic and Community Development Jesus ‘Manny’ Muñoz Planning Manager Regular Appt/Merit Increase 11/20/2019 4207/03 $8,404.18 J Human Resources Bianca Muñoz Human Resources Technician Regular Appt/Merit Increase 12/17/2019 4174/02 $4,569.30 DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP BASE MO. Public Works Joseph Alvarenga-Rodriguez Street Maintenance Worker I TBD – Pending Background 8153/1 $3,674.14 Public Works Daniel Del Rosario Street Maintenance Worker I TBD – Pending Background 8153/1 $3,674.14 Police Melissa Ruiz Police Records Specialist I 01/26/2020 9140/5 $3,923.68 Police Kimberly Romo Police Records Specialist I 01/26/2020 9140/1 $3,228.02 DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP BASE MO. Utilities Roberto Nodarse From: Water Distribution Worker II To: Water Distribution Worker III 01/6/2020 5250/04 $6,395.45 Human Resources Action Items January 21, 2020 Page 3 D. PROMOTIONS – The following promotional appointments have been requested by the appropriate Department Head pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 12.2. Promotion: E. CLASS SPECIFICATION REVISION – The following job specification has been reviewed and approved by the respective bargaining unit and is being proposed in order to meet the business needs of the Department: CLASSIFICATION BARGAINING GROUP RANGE STEP 1 BASE MO. STEP 5 BASE MO. Assistant Director of Public Works AMMA 3531 $8,772.49 $10,663.02 F. SEPARATION/RETIREMENTS – The following separations are submitted for informational purposes: DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE Information Technology Richard Cabildo Senior Information Technology Analyst 12/12/2019 Utilities Thuy (Judy) Tran Utilities Administrative and Financial Services Manager 01/02/2020 Police Luis Velasquez Jr. Police Officer 01/06/2020 Utilities Raymond Hernandez Welder/Water Distribution Worker I 01/16/2020 FISCAL IMPACT: All proposed changes were approved with the FY 2019/20 Adopted Budget and/or are able to be absorbed with anticipated salary savings from the current year budget. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Bianca Munoz Kelsey Kenz Human Resources Technician Human Resources Manager DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP BASE MO. Police Bertha Parra Police Sergeant 01/26/2020 3416/3 $9,461.04 Police Lauren Ferrari Police Officer Corporal 01/26/2020 6106/5 $8,268.52 Police Jesus Landa Police Officer Corporal 01/26/2020 6106/6 $8,681.95 Police Stephen Spahr, II Police Officer Corporal 01/26/2020 6106/6 $8,681.95 Human Resources Action Items January 21, 2020 Page 4 Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved: Talika M. Johnson Sergio Gonzalez Director of Administrative Services City Manager Attachment: 1. Assistant Director of Public Works Classification Specification Adopted 5/7/2018 Revised 1/21/2020 Range 3531 CITY OF AZUSA ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DEFINITION Under administrative direction, assists in planning, directing, organizing, coordinating, managing, and supervising the operations of the Public Works Department, including its engineering and public works maintenance and operations functions; ; takes a leadership role in implementation of the goals and objectives of the Public Works Department; and performs related duties as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Supervises and participates in a variety of professional and sub-professional engineering work, including the preparation of plans and project specifications; directs and/or coordinates project inspections; drafts ordinances according to general instruction. Supervises and participates in the review of plans; evaluates compliance with laws, ordinances, and acceptable engineering standards, and recommends corrections or improvements; supervises the preparation of legal descriptions and deeds for easements and rights-of-way. Supervises and participates in the preparation and evaluation of requests for proposals relating to projects requiring contract engineering work; directs the preparation of project cost estimates for competitive bidding purposes; reviews plans of consulting/engineering firms performing work for the City and evaluates their performance; performs construction contract modifications and negotiates contract changes and change order costs. Compiles and analyzes statistical data and prepares technical reports relating to public works projects and programs; assists in the preparation of cost projects for the department budget and monitors expenditures. Coordinates public works activities with other department staff, City personnel, and agencies; provides technical assistance to other departments and City personnel; attends and makes presentations to City committees, commissions, and City Council. Evaluates work methods, operations, and opportunities for improved efficiency; assists in evaluating, selecting, installing, and maintaining computerized management information software programs for reports and decision support purposes. Receives and investigates citizen complaints and requests; determines and ensures appropriate disposition; monitors work completed in response to Attachment 1 Page 2 of 3 Assistant Director of Public Works Class Specification concerns forwarded by the City Council, City Manager, or Director of Public Works; investigates and reports on matters related to claims made against the City. Supervises and participates in office operations, record-keeping, and City Maps and Atlases. Investigates, analyzes, and applies for various grants, fees, and taxes. Supervises division staff; trains and evaluates employees; establishes work methods and standards; reviews and evaluates employee performances; initiates and carries out appropriate disciplinary actions. Meets with developers and contractors to facilitate projects and resolve issues; coordinates projects with other City departments and outside agencies; represents the Department at assigned commission and committee meetings. Assists the Director of Public Works with the administration and coordination of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements of the City. Participates in the preparation of departmental budget; monitors expenditures and make recommendations on staffing and equipment. Assists the Director of Public Works on various administrative projects. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS These are position functions which may be changed, deleted or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES Education and/or Experience Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field, AND five (5) years of progressively responsible, diversified professional civil engineering experience, including or supplemented by experience in supervision/management. A Master’s degree is desirable. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Extensive knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and practices as applied to public works, traffic, and utilities, including planning and development, design and construction; thorough working knowledge of techniques for reviewing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations related to public works projects; related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; principles of research and effective report preparation; administration, budgeting and Page 3 of 3 Assistant Director of Public Works Class Specification personnel management; progressive discipline and methods and techniques of management and supervision. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; research and prepare complex engineering reports; review and check complex engineering designs, computations, plans and studies; plan, direct and coordinate engineering and capital improvement programs and manage the Engineering Division and other related divisions; select, train, supervise and evaluate employees; represent the City, Department and or Director in a variety of meetings; make sound and effective decisions regarding operational and personnel functions; operate programs within allocated amounts; respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner; understand, explain and apply policies and procedures; analyze unusual situations and resolve them through application of management and engineering principles and practices; develop comprehensive plans to meet future City needs/services; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; plan and enforce a balanced budget; develop new policies impacting divisional operations/procedures; attend meetings and/or events on evenings and/or weekends; ability to perform other relate duties as required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Environmental Conditions Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time. Physical Conditions Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.