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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-3 HR Action Items 01.21.25CONSENT 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, 2025 SUBJECT: HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS BACKGROUND: The recommended action approves personnel action requests reviewed and recommended by the Personnel Board and/or otherwise require approval of the City Council. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following action: 1)Approve the following personnel action requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Rules of the Civil Service System, Azusa Municipal Code, and/or applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s). ANALYSIS: The Azusa Personnel Board reviewed the following recommendations of City Staff and recommends approval of the following actions in accordance with the City of Azusa Rules of the Civil Service System (“Rules”): A.NEW APPOINTMENT(S) – Pursuant to the Rule 5.5.2 Open Competitive, the Personnel Board approved recruitment requests for these vacant positions and the appropriate Department Head(s) pursuant to Rule 5.7.5 Appointment request the following appointment(s): B.MERIT INCREASE(S) AND/OR REGULAR APPOINTMENT(S) – Pursuant to Rules 4.2.4 Merit Salary Adjustments and 5.8.2 Regular Appointment Following Probationary Period, Department Head(s) have submitted performance appraisal(s) for the following employee(s) and recommend merit DEPT NAME 0BCLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP BASE MO. CR Gina Rios 1BBus Driver 2B01/21/2025 4158/05 $5,172.42 CR Miguel Garcia 3BBus Driver 01/21/2025 4158/05 $5,172.42 Approved City Council January 21, 2025 Human Resources Action Items January 21, 2025 Page 2 increase(s) and/or regular appointment status as follows: C. CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION REVISION – pursuant to Rule 3.3 Preparation and Content of Class Specification and 3.5 Adoption of Plan, the following is recommended: CLASSIFICATION BARGAINING GROUP RANGE STEP 1 BASE MO. STEP 5 BASE MO. Public Works Inspector SEIU 8203 $6,591.46 $8,011.96 D. SEPARATION(S)/RETIREMENT(S) – The following is submitted for informational purposes: DEPT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE PD Adrian Sanchez Police Officer Trainee 01/02/2025 AS Adriana Garcia Purchasing Supervisor 01/31/2025 ECD Yadira Cardenas Community Improvement Inspector 01/27/2025 FISCAL IMPACT: All proposed changes were approved with the FY 2024/25 Adopted Budget and/or are able to be absorbed with anticipated salary savings. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Merci Rodriguez Talika M. Johnson Payroll Supervisor Director of Administrative Services Reviewed and Approved: Sergio Gonzalez City Manager Attachment: 1. Classification Specification Public Works Inspector (redlined) DEPT NAME CLASSIFCATION EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP BASE MO. LW Christopher Lubbers Water Distribution Equipment Operator Merit Increase 10/18/2024 5188/05 $8,430.64 LIB Elizabeth Ram Senior Librarian-Youth Services Merit Increase 01/11/2025 4185/05 $8,968.86 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DEFINITION Under general supervision, inspects, observes, measures, and tests materials utilized in construction of public facilities such as streets, parks, storm drains, sidewalks, facilities and other construction projects; ensures compliance with City standards, codes and specifications; performs related duties as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS The Public Works Inspector is journey-level classification in which the incumbent inspects street, water, sewer, storm drainage and traffic control device construction work performed under contract to the City. Inspectors examine and evaluate conditions of earth moving operations, placement of base materials, paving, utility placement, culvert construction, pouring of concrete, landscaping, and construction of specialized facilities. SUPERVISION EXCERCISED Receives supervision from the Director of Public Works/City Engineer or designee; exercises no supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  Inspects street, water, sewer, storm drainage and traffic control device construction work performed under contract to the City including earth moving operations, placement of base materials, paving, utility placement, culvert construction, pouring of concrete, landscaping, and construction of specialized facilities.  Enforces compliance with contract plans and specifications, computes contractor work in progress and initiates work order changes.  Interprets and coordinates contract provisions with contractor; inspects private development construction work, including concrete forms placement, reinforcing steel and fencing, and placement, consolidation and curing of concrete.  Enforces proper construction of storm drains, culverts, flood control channels, catch basins, junction structures, curbs, gutters; ensures proper placement and maintenance of signs, barricades and warning devices.  Recommends to supervisor acceptance of public improvements in completed private developments.  Reviews plans and specifications of proposed construction; conducts pre- construction conferences.  Notifies affected utilities, public safety agencies, and the public regarding proposed Public Works Inspector Classification Specification Date Updated: 01/2112/04/20253 Bargaining Unit: SEIU Salary Range: 8203 Page 2 of 3 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ construction.  Performs final inspection and ensures completion of necessary corrections; reviews “as-built” plans for accuracy.  Inspects adjacent properties for damages from construction activity; coordinates inspection with other City departments; performs necessary field tests.  Confers with City engineering staff on design problems encountered in the field.  Maintains logbooks and records of inspection; checks materials to ensure compliance with job specifications, makes calculations in the field and performs surveys.  Performs related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience  Education: Associate’s degree with major work in civil engineering or related field.  Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, construction and/or survey work. Or any combination of education and/or related experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Licenses or Certification  Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.  Possession of or ability to obtain Trench and Excavation Competent Person Certification within 6 months of occupying this position.  Completion of American Public Works Association (APWA) Construction Inspection Course is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge  Principles, methods, materials, equipment and safety hazards of construction.  Applicable laws, regulations, codes, and departmental policies governing the construction of public works projects and private development.  Street grading operations and preparation of sub-grade.  Survey procedures, instruments and equipment. Public Works Inspector Classification Specification Date Updated: 0112/0214/20235 Bargaining Unit: SEIU Salary Range: 8203 Page 3 of 3 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Ability  Make accurate engineering computations, read and interpret public works plans and specifications.  Establish and maintain effective working relationship with contractors, officials and the general public.  Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  Lift, push, and/or pull items which do not exceed 40 pounds. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability. Environmental Conditions  Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting and at inspection sites.  Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time. Physical Conditions  Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.  Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.  Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.  Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.  Verbally communicate to exchange information. Some requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.