HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-3 Staff Report - Council HR Action ItemsCONSENT ITEM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TALIKA M. JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DATE: MAY 18, 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 INCREASES AND/OR REGULAR APPOINTMENTS
DEPT NAME CLASSIFICATION TYPE OF ACTION /
EFFECTIVE DATE
RANGE/STEP
BASE MO.
A Police Alejandro
Gomez
Police Officer Regular Appointment
03/25/2020
6101/04
$7,495.18
B Police Brandon
Bailey
Police Sergeant Merit Increase
04/20/2020
3416/04
$9,934.10
C Police Robert
Landeros
Police Captain Merit Increase
04/20/2020
3482/03
$13,401.56
D Police Tiffany
Richardson
Police Dispatcher Merit Increase
02/22/2020
9166/04
$4,893.23
E Police Esther
Gutierrez
Police
Communications
Supervisor
Merit Increase
10/18/2019
9195/04
$7,112.05
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
5/18/2020
Human Resources Action Items
May 18, 2020
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B. FLEX STAFFING PROMOTIONS – The following flex promotions have been requested by the appropriate
Department Head pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System:
C. NEW APPOINTMENT – The following appointment has been requested by the appropriate Department Head
pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 5.7.5 Appointment:
D. NEW CLASS SPECIFICATION– The following job specification has been reviewed and approved by the
respective bargaining unit and is being proposed in order to meet business needs of the Department:
CLASSIFICATION
BARGAINING
GROUP RANGE
STEP 1
BASE MO.
STEP 5
BASE MO.
Finance Manager AMMA 3213 $7,340.28 $8,923.28
F Police Steven Sears Police Sergeant Merit Increase
04/20/2020
3416/04
$9,934.10
G Utilities Feliza Sagun Environmental
Programs Specialist
Regular Appt/Merit
Increase
04/20/2020
3204/05
$7,874.24
H Utilities Paul Reid Environmental
Programs Manager
Regular Appt/Merit
Increase
04/20/2020
3213/05
$8,923.28
I Utilities Jared Kolbach Apprentice Line
Mechanic
Merit Increase
04/02/2020
5204/03
$7,243.80
J Utilities Huber Ayala Water Distribution
Equipment Operator
Regular Appt/Merit
Increase
04/21/2020
5188/02
$5,683.70
K Utilities Eliana Estrada Cashier Merit Increase
04/03/2020
5138/05
$3,289.87
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE
DATE
RANGE/STEP
BASE MO.
Police Ivonne Diaz From: Police Records Specialist I
To: Police Records Specialist II
03/19/2020 9150/05
$4,310.59
Utilities Angel Solache From: Apprentice Line Mechanic
To: Line Mechanic
05/31/2020
5218/04
$8,719.32
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP
BASE MO.
Utilities Manuel Garcia Associate Electric
Utility Engineer
06/01/2020 4222/04
$7,961.80
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E. SEPARATIONS/RETIREMENTS – The following separations are submitted for informational purposes:
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE
Economic and
Community
Development
Candice Ho Development Services Assistant 05/01/2020
Police Felipe Munoz Police Officer 05/06/2020
Public Works Gilbert Delgado Street Maintenance Worker I 05/05/2020
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
Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved:
Talika M. Johnson Sergio Gonzalez
Director of Administrative Services City Manager
Attachment:
1. Finance Manager Class Specification
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Date adopted: TBD
Range Number: 3213
CITY OF AZUSA
FINANCE MANAGER
DEFINITION
Under general direction, organizes, manages and supervises City accounting, auditing,
accounts payable/ receivable, cash collection, general ledger, payroll, purchasing/stores
and financial reporting; assists in the planning, development, and control of the City
budget; performs related duties as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Finance Manager is a single FLSA exempt position class reporting to the Director of
Administrative Services and may serve as the Director in his/her absence. Along with the
Director of Administrative Services, assists the overall city organization to improve
business and financial practices and to be more entrepreneurial and cost-effective. Seeks
out ways to maximize the city’s assets, minimize costs and augment revenues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be
filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability.
Letters in parenthesis at the end of each function statement represent the abilities required
to perform that function.
Organizes, manages and supervises City accounting, auditing, accounts
payable/receivable, cash collection, general ledger, payroll, purchase order and financial
reporting functions; coordinates financial matters with departments for the Director of
Administrative Services.
Assists in planning and developing accounting and auditing operations and related office
procedures; directs the auditing of systems and internal controls; coordinates and prepares
work papers for required audits with Federal, State, County and City auditors.
Assists in the administration of the City annual budget; assists in coordinating the
budgeting activities of other departments; develops and administers the Finance Division
budget.
Assists in the development of division goals and objectives; recommends policies and
implements procedures to conduct activities; ensures that division functions are conducted
in accordance with related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; assists in the
development of comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs for division services.
Prepares the City's annual reports of financial transactions; prepares other division and
City reports; maintains the General Ledger; ensures compliance with generally accepted
accounting principles; prepares Federal, State, County and City mandated reports.
Attachment 1
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Manages the City’s cash flow to ensure proper funds are available to cover daily
expenditures; researches best financing and investment methods; directs preparation of
the City’s and the Redevelopment Agency’s monthly cash and investment reports and
maintains related ledgers.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field of finance administration; represents the
Director of Administrative Services in the Director's absence.
Assists in the selection of division employees; plans and organizes work; develops and
establishes work methods and standards; conducts or manages the conduct of staff
training and development; reviews and evaluates employee performance; and
recommends disciplinary action.
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
graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in
accounting, economics, business, or a closely related field; any combination of recent
experience and training equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional
experience in local governmental accounting and finance, including at least one year in a
supervisory capacity. A master’s degree in a related field or a CPA is desirable.
Knowledge and Skills
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal accounting, auditing,
budgeting, purchasing, and investments; generally accepted accounting principles;
financial administration; accounting and purchasing systems; principles and practices of
supervision; modern electronic and mechanical equipment and procedures. Ability to
communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; research and prepare
complex reports on a variety of subjects; establish and maintain effective financial controls;
plan, direct, and coordinate a variety of accounting, auditing and payroll functions; select,
train, supervise and evaluate employees; perform professional accounting level work;
make decisions regarding operational and personnel functions; operate programs within
allocated amounts; analyze complex financial records and problems; understand, explain
and apply policies and procedures; analyze unusual situations and resolve them through
application of management principles and practices; assist in developing comprehensive
plans to meet future division needs/services; coordinate departmental functions with other
departments and outside agencies and auditors; assist in planning and enforcing a
balanced budget; assist in developing new policies impacting division
operations/procedures; interpret financial statements and cost accounting reports; prepare
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financial reports and meet the physical requirements established by the City.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a
satisfactory driving record.
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.