ACCOUNTANT

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, performs journey-level professional accounting and fiscal work in the field of governmental accounting and may supervise clerical accounting staff. Performs difficult and complex statistical and finance work which requires professional training and experience. Oversees the maintenance of fiscal records, including cost records for a complex operation; maintains budget appropriation accounts; analyzes expenditures and revenues; and prepares periodic financial statements and reports. May supervise clerical accounting personnel.
Guide
  • This is a journey-level, professional accounting position.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration, and a minimum of one year of experience.
Exclusions
  • Position of Assistant Finance Director.
  • Does not supervise other accountants.

ACCOUNT CLERK

Group
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Description
Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled accounting and routine clerical work involved in maintaining financial statistical records. Performs routine clerical accounting operations such as preparing journal vouchers and accounts payable vouchers; codes invoices or vouchers according to predetermined accounting distribution codes; prepares bank deposits and reconciles bank accounts; posts and balances subsidiary ledgers controlled by general ledgers; tabulates and checks details necessary to preparation of reports, etc. May perform cashiering duties incidental to primary assignments. Supervision is received from someone who is more familiar with accounting and bookkeeping practices and techniques.
Guide
  • Usually requires one to two years of accounting clerical experience.
Exclusions
  • Full-charge bookkeeper or accountant.
  • Full-time data entry operator.
  • Full-time cashier.
  • Entry level with little or no experience.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Under administrative direction of the Finance Director or senior financial management position, plans, manages, and controls the agency?s general accounting functions as part of a division or section, including many or all of the following functions: general ledger accounting, budgeting, internal auditing, fund accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, and related accounting services. Supervises professional and/or technical accounting staff. Prepares a variety of statutory and internal accounting reports. Coordinates internal and external audits to ensure conformance with internal accounting procedures.
Guide
  • Typically requires a Bachelor?s degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field.
  • Five or more years of professional general accounting experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience.
  • Certification as a Public Accountant (CPA) is highly desirable.
Exclusions
  • Payroll Manager
  • Accounting Supervisor (over clerical positions only)

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision of an accounting manager or equivalent position, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of accounting technical and clerical accounting personnel as part of a work group or section, typically including one or more of the following functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and payroll. Schedules assignments, approves absences, explains procedures, checks work, and handles difficult customer complaints and accounting problems. Participates in performance appraisals involving staff. May prepare specialized accounting reports and assist accounting management with subsidiary and technical accounting duties.
Guide
  • Typically requires high school graduation and five or more years of clerical and technical accounting experience, preferably including at least one or more years of lead or supervisory experience.
Exclusions
  • Accounting Technician
  • Accounting Manager

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN

Group
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Description
Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical accounting functions in the preparation and maintenance of complex accounting and financial records. Supports professional accounting staff or supervisory or managerial staff within the Finance Department or other assigned department. Prepares reports and spreadsheets related to the General Fund, special funds, utilities, and other types of accounts, including deposits, expenses, and billing functions. Balances, updates, and reconciles transactions to subsidiary ledgers or to the General Ledger. May perform some payroll accounting functions as part of work assignments.
Guide
  • Technical coursework or training in accounting methods and procedures.
  • Two to three years of technical and clerical accounting experience.}
Exclusions
  • Payroll Technicians who perform payroll and personnel accounting and reporting functions a majority of the time.
  • Accountants who are responsible for the preparation and reconciliation of monthly financial statements and agency budgets.
  • Accounting Supervisors who are responsible for assigning, supervising, and coordinating the work of other accounting staff members for a majority of the total work time.

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN - P/T

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Performs administrative work which includes development and analysis of projects, programs, surveys, reports and preparation of completed staff reports; may assist in the recruitment and selection of City employees and on general administrative work. May perform budget research and analysis.
Guide
  • Generally individuals are enrolled in an accredited college or university with upper division or graduate student standing with major course work in public or business administration, finance, economics, or related program.
Exclusions
  • Positions requiring previous experience and training or possession of special skills.

ANIMAL CARE SUPERVISOR

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision of an Animal Care Manager or law enforcement managemen t position, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of animal service personnel as part of a work group, shift or section, including many if not all of the following areas: animal licensing, adoption, spaying, field enforcement, feeding and maintenance, and records management. Coordinates medical care with veterinary technical, professional and contract personnel during assigned work time. Schedules assignments, approves absences, explains procedures, checks work, and handles public complaints and problems. Participates in performance appraisals involving staff, and prepares related records or reports.
Guide
  • Typically requires high school graduation and five or more years of animal care, field enforcement and public contact experience, preferably including at least one or more years of lead or supervisory experience.
Exclusions
  • Animal Care Officer
  • Animal Services Manager/Animal Care Manager

ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Enforces laws regulating the possession, ownership, and control of animals within the City. Provides field observations and enforcement of animal regulations; investigate s complaints involving animals; captures and impounds unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals; picks up sick or dead animals; provides aid to injured animals; transports animals to the animal shelter or veterinary hospital; determines methods and places of quarantine; confiscates illegal traps; sets traps and relocates wild animals; prepares reports and maintains records, logs and files; performs animal permit inspections on pet establishme n ts and businesses.
Guide
  • Usually requires two years of experience in the care and handling of animals.
  • Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade with additional college level course work in police science, animal care, or related field.
Exclusions
  • Full supervisors.
  • Technicians who provide paraprofessional medical care and treatment to animals.
  • Kennel attendants

APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision of supervisory or middle management information technology position, works from basic systems designs and specifications and uses standard procedures and techniques to develop or modify applications programs of moderate complexity and scope for one or more departments. Prepares flow charts, writes instructions, and documents and debugs software problems. Has some interactions with department users in creating an understanding of user needs and program applications. May assist higher-level programmers and management level information technology staff in the development of more complex applications programs.
Guide
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or directly related field. Two or more years of professional applications programming experience is required.
Exclusions
  • Systems Administrator
  • Information Technology Technician

ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Division head in charge of all city engineering functions. Supervises the work of other professional engineers. Coordinates engineering activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and contractors/consultants; and provides highly complex staff assistance to the Public Works Director or Community Development Director. May be designated as the City Engineer.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree and Professional Registration as a Civil Engineer in California required.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years of civil engineering experience plus supervisory experience.
Exclusions
  • Department directors.

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
The top administrative position to the City Manager. Position has full range of the City Manager's duties in the Manager's absence. May have responsibility over line operations. May be a department head responsible for one or more administrative functions.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years municipal government experience including supervisory or managerial experience.
Exclusions
  • Department heads over line operations.
  • Administrative Services Directors.

ASSISTANT ENGINEER

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
This is the entry-level classification in the professional Engineering job series. Incumbents work under close to moderate supervision and perform the more routine professional and technical civil engineering work. Duties include performing work in the development, design, construction and maintenance of structures and facilities, including streets, bridges, pipelines, power plants, water and sewer systems, flood control channels, dams, etc. Assists in engineering design work involving the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
Guide
  • Some previous professional experience in the field of civil engineering is desirable but not required.
  • Possession of an Engineer-in-Training certificate is desirable.
Exclusions
  • Sub-professional Engineering Technicians/Aides.
  • Journey-level Associate Engineers.
  • Registered Engineers.

ASSISTANT PLANNER

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
This is an experienced entry-level professional position in the planning series. This normally is considered the second-level professional position in a large department or the experienced entry-level professional position in a small department. Assignments usually involve a variety of field and office work in the compilati on, analysis, and presentation of planning and zoning problems; compiles information for the master plan; notes neighborhood characteristics, circulatio n patterns and problem areas; prepares recommendations for review by higher-leve l planners; does some graphic representation and drafting; may supervise lower-level professional and technical employees.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree generally required.
  • One to two years professional planning experience is generally required.
Exclusions
  • Positions where major function is drafting or graphic representation.

ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, assists the City Manager or the City Manager’s Office in performing a variety of complex staff analyses and studies; plans, coordinates, and administers assigned programs and services; may initiate and sustain relationships with civic organizations, community groups, and other public agencies and coordinate special events.
Guide
  • Two years of professional experience involving administrative, budgetary, and operational analyses in support of the City Manager’s Office or a designated department.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field is required. Master’s degree in Public Administration or a related field is desirable.
Exclusions
  • Management Analysts, Administrative Analysts, or Financial Analysts who support a specific operating department.
  • Assistant City Manager positions having greater supervision over line departments, professional and administrative staff, and major organizational initiatives and studies.

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
This is the full journey-level classification in the professional civil engineering job series. Incumbents perform the full range of job duties under minimal supervision. Duties include performing work in the development, design, construction, and maintenance of structures and facilities, including streets, bridges, pipelines, power plants, water and sewer systems, flood control channels, dams, etc. Performs engineering design work involving the preparation of plans, specifica t ions, and cost estimates for projects of moderate complexity; may direct and check the work of entry-level engineers and/or sub-professional employees.
Guide
  • Requires a degree in Engineering and one to two years of experience; or a certificate as an Engineer-in-Training plus one to two years of experience.
Exclusions
  • Entry level professional engineers
  • Registered Engineers
  • Supervisors

ASSOCIATE PLANNER

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, performs intermediate or journey-level professional work in complex areas of current planning and advanced planning, and assists higher-level professional and management staff. May exercise functional or technical supervision over Planning Interns, Planning Technicians, Assistant Planners, or support staff.
Guide
  • Education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in urban planning or a related field, and two to three years of professionally related experience.
Exclusions
  • Entry-level Assistant Planners or Planning Technicians.
  • Division heads.
  • Engineering classifications.

BUDGET/FINANCIAL ANALYST

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, performs professional level financial analysis and accounting research functions working with revenues and expenditures. Makes economic assumptions and prepares short-term and long-term estimates involving general fund revenues, grants, and other revenues sources and capital outlays. Analyzes rate structures, tests changes, and compiles specialized operational and statutory reports. Completes short-term and long-term budgeting and financial assignments. Researches and compares sources of variance and using historical data and trends for future projections. May utilize specialized financial and accounting software or participate in audit activities; and performs related duties as assigned.
Guide

Requires two to three years of budget research or financial accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Finance or Budgeting coursework or certification is desirable.

Typically Reports to

Accounting/Budget Manager or higher level accounting or financial position

Exclusions
  • Accounting Technician
  • Accounting Manager
  • Budget Manager

BUILDING/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision, performs intermediate or journey-level skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance, and repair of agency buildings, facilities, and equipment. Performs a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks; performs preventative maintenance duties and identifies parts, tools and other service needs; uses hand and power tools; installs and removes a variety of equipment; troubleshoots maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing and equipment repair or replacement; repairs railings, fences, fixtures, roofs, walls and related structures; Performs rough painting, routine plumbing and electrical repairs, and plastering and construction tasks; responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and works outside normal working hours as needed.
Guide
  • Requires ability to read, write and follow oral instructions, and one to two years of building/facilities maintenance experience.
Exclusions
  • Skilled trades classes.
  • Custodians.
  • Crew Leaders.
  • Entry-level or inexperienced maintenance classes.

BUILDING INSPECTOR

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Performs skilled inspection work to enforce the building code and regulations governing building construction, improvement, repair and use. May have additional duties enforcing related codes such as electrical, plumbing and mechanical. Has both office and/or field assignments. May issue construction and occupancy permits and may collect fees.
Guide
  • This the working-level inspector only. May be a specialist in one phase of building inspection or make all types of inspections.
  • Requires two years of responsible experience in building inspection, construction, and/or enforcement of building codes.
Exclusions
  • Trainees.
  • Lead workers of other working-level inspectors.
  • Engineering plan checkers.
  • This is not a division head position.

BUILDING OFFICIAL

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Division head in charge of one or more functional areas including: 1) building permits; 2) plan check; 3) building and safety activities. May also oversee code enforcement functions. Reports to a department director such as the Community Development or Public Works Director.
Guide
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree plus the appropriate ICBO certifications.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years related experience plus supervisory experience.
Exclusions
  • Department heads.

BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, reviews permit applications, plans, and documents for completeness, accuracy and conformity with uniform building codes, agency requirements, and local development standards. Calculates and accepts fees, logs documents, and updates records. Responds to complaints and explains review procedures.
Guide
  • Requires two to three years of permit review, code enforcement, and/or customer service experience.
  • Education equivalent to graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by technical permit review courses.
Exclusions
  • Customer Service Assistants.
  • Code Enforcement Officers.

BUS OPERATOR

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision, operates bus along pre-determined routes, stopping to pick-up and discharge passengers, including those requiring assistance. Accepts fares and transfers. Provides directions and explains rules. Conducts safety inspections of vehicles and attends training classes. Prepares incident records, cash logs, and activity records, as needed.
Guide
  • Requires two years of driving and public contact experience involving four-axle vehicle weighing 40,000 pounds or more.
  • Valid Class A License with current DOT medical card.
  • Education equivalent to graduation from high school and certified driver training program.
Exclusions
  • School bus operators.
  • Van drivers.

BUYER

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Performs a variety of activities related to centralized purchasing such as canvassing prices, abstracting bids, and buying standard supplies and materials. In a central purchasing office and following established procedures with limitations as to dollar value and type of items, purchases materials, supplies and equipment for use rather than for resale according to specificati o ns which vary from standard to complex. Obtains and analyzes bids, investigates reliability of vendors, makes recommend ations and awards (within legal requirements), and drafts purchase agreements. Negotiates service contracts and manages compliance for the extent of the contract. Maintains records of vendors and various other detailed purchasing records; may supervise clerical employees.
Guide
  • Journey-level work requiring full occupational competency.
Exclusions
  • Purchasing Agents with full responsibility for Central Purchasing Office
  • Buyers who supervise other Buyers.
  • Purchasing office clerical personnel or store personnel whose major duties consist of ordering, reordering, or requisitioning items under existing contracts.

CAFETERIA MANAGER

Group
HEALTH/FOOD SERVICES
Description
Under general supervision, reviews menu and plans and prepares items that are part of planned meals. Cooks, bakes, and prepares a wide variety of hot and cold dishes to be served. Monitors temperature of food to comply with quality and safety standards and samples prepared food as needed to assure that it has been properly prepared. Keeps count of food supplies and requests replacement items. Cleans and maintains cooking equipment and work areas and assists with food service as required. May supervise food service workers and helpers.
Guide
  • Two or more years of food and menu planning, cooking, and preparation experience. Prior lead or supervisory experience is desirable.
Exclusions
  • Positions that primarily serve food or that are primarily engaged in cooking or kitchen cleaning or maintenance work.

CAREER GUIDANCE TECHNICIAN

Group
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Description
Under general supervision, coordinates career center or guidance services at a high school or community college. Assists students in the use of career center resources, tests, and job search techniques. Coordinates career fairs, and college recruiter presentations, and informs students of career center activities, presentations, and events. Tracks and updates information related to occupational opportunities. Distributes and assists students with college and financial applications and scholarships. Consults with counselors and faculty regarding career education functions. May supervise student aides.
Guide
  • Six or more months of office clerical and educational support experience.
Exclusions
  • Professional counselors and certificated positions requiring a Bachelor’s degree or counseling certification.

CITY ATTORNEY

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
This is the full time position responsible for providing legal advice to the City Council, City Manager, and City staff. Oversees all agency legal contracts, consulting, and litigation activities. Supervises in-house legal staff and/or contracted legal counsel.
Guide
  • Either appointed or elected official.
  • Must be a full time employee of the agency.
  • Requires a Juris Doctorate degree plus membership in the California State Bar.
Exclusions
  • Contract Attorneys (full or part-time).

CITY CLERK

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Serves the City Council and City Manager performing a variety of state mandated duties, conducting elections, acting as custodian of the official seal and city records and running the day-to-day operations of the City Clerk's Office; disseminates information to the citizens and serves as the main communication point between the citizens and the City Council; acts as the principle link between the City Council, City Manager and the City staff in the preparation of official agendas, documents, minutes, and other administrative legal functions.
Guide
  • Either appointed or elected position.
  • Must be a full time employee of the agency.
Exclusions
  • Part-time positions.

CITY ENGINEER/DIR OF ENGINEERING

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Department head with responsibility for all engineering functions such as engineering design, construction, inspection and engineering projects. Typically serves in the capacity of the agency’s City Engineer or District Engineer for all engineering operations, including private development review, public works and capital improvement projects, and engineering contracts management. Typically provides direction to other professional and contract engineering positions.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or a related field is required.

Professional Engineer designation is required.

Generally requires a minimum of 5 years of related engineering professional and supervisory experience.

Exclusions
  • Department head with responsibility for public works and operations maintenance functions only.

CITY MANAGER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Performs professional and highly complex administrative duties in the overall operations of the City; advises and assists the City Council; represents the City's interests with other levels and agencies of government, business interests, and the City at large.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree generally preferred.
  • Generally requires 5 to 10 years of municipal government administrative/managerial experience.
Exclusions

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Performs a variety of inspection and municipal code enforcement duties with particular emphasis in achieving compliance with all provisions of the zoning ordinance, City Code and business license code. Receives and reviews complaints from citizens regarding violations of the City Code; contacts persons or businesses to achieve code violation compliance; makes physical field inspections to ascertain if a violation has occurred or compliance has been achieved; prepares and coordinates complaints through the City Attorney's office; may attend court on behalf of the City.
Guide
  • May be under the direction of a Senior Code Enforcement officer.
  • This is a journey-level position.
  • One to two years of increasingly responsible municipal code enforcement experience.
Exclusions
  • This position does not provide lead supervision and direction.
  • Senior Code Enforcement Officer.

COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER - P/T

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Assists in the supervision of facilities, programs, equipment and special events. Specific duties will vary with facility or primary activities. General duties will be to assist in program development and implementation, assist in preparation and supervision of facility and amenities for patron use, assist in program/facility cleanup, and prepare paperwork and reports directly related to program development and facility operation. Also, the ability to communicate and interact with the general public, community groups, staff, and supervisors is required.
Guide
  • When matching use the first step of the lowest range and the highest step of the highest range for the community services leader series
  • Requires some prior seasonal recreation experience.
  • Should have completed high school or equivalent.
  • Usually requires basic knowledge of sports, dance, drama, music, basic movement, crafts, and general play skills.
  • Some college level course work in related field desirable.
Exclusions
  • Recreation coordinators or supervisors.
  • Recreation Aides (i.e., non-experienced seasonal positions).

COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER (NON-SWORN)

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
This is a non-sworn position. Performs police related activities such as report writing, property and evidence processing, accident investigations, crime prevention and community relations activities. Performs a wide range of police-related activities, such as making security inspections of property, report writing and community relations activities. Work may involve responsibilities associated with criminal investigations, accident investigation, traffic control, and receipt and processing of property and evidence.
Guide
  • Entry-level position with up to 1 year related experience required.
  • Incumbents in this position are non-sworn and do not carry firearms or make arrests.
Exclusions
  • Full-time parking control officers.
  • Police Records Clerical personnel.

COMMUNITY SERVICES/RECREATION COORDINATOR

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and coordinates one or more recreation programs and/or facilities, such as aquatics, youth and adult sports, summer programs, special interest classes, and community events; operates recreation and sports facilities, including swimming pool and recreation centers; provides administrative support and program assistance to the Community Services/Recreation Supervisor.
Guide
  • Two years of recreation operations and leadership experience.
  • Minimum of Associate degree in a related recreational field is required. A Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
Exclusions
  • Community Services/Recreation Supervisors who provide direction to full-time Coordinators and support staff.
  • Community Services Leaders and other hourly positions.

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
This is a full-time professional community services position responsible for City recreation, cultural arts, youth, and senior programs. Supervises planning, developing, and promotion of City recreation, cultural arts, fine arts, youth and senior programs. Supervises community services leaders and has considerable latitude of independent judgment and action.
Guide
  • College graduation and professional recreation experience required.
  • Normally supervises a number of full-time and/or part-time professional and/or sub-professional Community Services personnel.
  • In large organizations, may normally be in charge of a portion of the entire Community Services program such as arts and crafts, team sports, or cultural activities. In small organizations, may be in charge of a variety of programs.
Exclusions
  • Community services leaders.
  • The department or division head responsible for all community services activities.

COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPT/RECREATION MANAGER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Division head in charge of various community services or human services functions such as parks, recreation, sports complexes, social services, museums, arts and specialty classes lakes, playgrounds, and/or equestrian facilities and other programs geared to different user groups. Top administrative position to the department head; may act in his/her absence.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience plus supervisory experience.
Exclusions
  • Positions in charge of parks and/or building maintenance.
  • Positions responsible for library operations.

COOK

Group
HEALTH/FOOD SERVICES
Description
Under general supervision, reviews menu and plans and prepares items that are part of planned meals. Cooks, bakes, and prepares a wide variety of hot and cold dishes to be served. Monitors temperature of food to comply with quality and safety standards and samples prepared food as needed to assure that it has been properly prepared. Keeps count of food supplies and requests replacement items. Cleans and maintains cooking equipment and work areas and assists with food service as required. May supervise food service workers and helpers.
Guide
  • Six months or more of prior cooking experience.
Exclusions
  • Positions that are primarily perform food preparation, cleaning, or kitchen maintenance duties or have lead and supervisory responsibilities.

COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER

Group
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Description
Serve as elected representative for agency for established terms of office. Research policy matters, evaluate issues, and consider constituent interests and recommendations of commissions and committees. Provide supporting and opposing arguments and seek clarification of statutes, precedents, and legal and financial impacts. Attend meetings, review agenda items, and formulate and vote on action items. May serve on commissions, authorities, and special committees.
Guide
  • Meet residency, age, and term limit requirements of the represented agency.
Exclusions

CREDENTIALS TECHNICIAN

Group
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Description
Under general supervision, contacts and tracks qualified substitute teachers to fill daily and longer-term substitute teaching needs. Assists with recruitment for regular assignments by assuring that certificated personnel have provided valid and appropriate credentials for assigned placements. Reviews college transcripts for applicants and current employees to verify appropriate salary schedule placement and eligibility for certification pay. May provide assistance with recruiting functions and serve as liaison for the District, other districts, and the Department of Education given outreach and research activities.
Guide
  • Six or more months of office clerical and educational support experience.
Exclusions
  • Professional counselors and certificated positions requiring Bachelor’s degree.

CROSSING GUARD - P/T

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Assists children safely across heavily traveled intersections. Works with public safety staff in identifying and eliminating hazards around the school assigned.
Guide
  • Good physical condition.
  • Ability to work with children.
  • Ability to learn and enforce basic rules of safety both with children and citizens at assigned crossing area.
Exclusions
  • Persons with sworn law enforcement powers.

CUSTODIAN

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision, performs routine duties in the cleaning of public buildings and facilities. Performs routine manual labor in an assigned office or building space in cleaning, sweeping, mopping, polishing, dusting, and otherwise maintaining floors, walls, furniture, and toilet room fixtures; operates mechanical floor cleaners and polishers.
Guide
  • Entry-level, requires no specific training, judgement, or skill.
  • Primary responsibility is general cleaning of assigned area(s).
  • Includes some heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks.
Exclusions
  • Full-time window washers.
  • Lead workers.
  • Light duty jobs not involving heavy mopping, scrubbing, buffing, etc.
  • Routine building maintenance jobs that include some plumbing, carpentry or electrical repair work.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Group
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Description
Under general supervision of a customer service, utility services, or community services supervisor or management position, frequently interfaces with customers who are paying utility bills, class registration fees, or related fee-based services provided by the agency. Reviews account records, verifies account balances, determines minimum payments due, and adjusts account balances to show payments received. May use cash register or accept credit card transactions. Explains policies and procedures.
Guide
  • This is the journey level classification that typically requires high school graduation and two or more years of customer service and public contact experience, preferably including related customer service training or certification.
Exclusions
  • Accounting Technician
  • Building Permit Technician
  • Cashier

CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision of a utilities manager, customer service manager or accounting manager, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of customer service personnel as part of a work group or section. Schedules assignments, approves absences, explains procedures, checks work, and handles difficult customer complaints and billing software problems. Participates in performance appraisals involving staff, and prepares related records or reports.
Guide
  • Typically requires high school graduation and five or more years of customer service and public contact experience, preferably including at least one or more years of lead or supervisory experience.
Exclusions
  • Customer Service Manager

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, performs a full range of professional and technical duties to support enterprise data management software, interfaces, and storage requirements. Installs and configures database management software, including upgrades, patches, and third-party tools; maintains database management software and related software and analyzes and resolves database problems; evaluates database requirements and evaluates, designs, and implements database systems; develops or validates deployment scripts; analyzes query plans, and data code and integrity, database availability and database system performance; writes stored procedures, functions, and batch jobs in the database system. Responds to database outages or performance problems and restores normal operations. Writes policies and procedures for database standards, management, security and maintenance; and performs related duties as assigned.
Guide

Requires two to three years of experience in planning, designing, implementing, and administering server-based scalable databases and enterprise applications or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field. Database related training, coursework or certification is desirable.

Typically Reports to

Systems and Applications Manager or equivalent management position

Exclusions
  • Database Analyst
  • Software Applications Manager

DEPUTY CITY CLERK

Group
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Description
Under general supervision of the City Clerk or management classification, performs complex, highly responsible and confidential office and administrative support duties in the City Clerk?s Office. Answers inquiries and provides copies of records to City staff and the public given public records requests and legislative research. May provide notary support.
Guide
  • Typically requires high school graduation and three or more years of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience; preferably including coursework or certification through the California Municipal Clerks Association, or an equivalent professional organization.
Exclusions
  • Office Specialist
  • Records Manager
  • Assistant City Clerk

DETENTION OFFICER/JAILER

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Under general supervision, receives, searches, books, and processes persons into custody with a jail/detention facility; assigns prisoners to cells and issues supplies; cooks and serves meals; continues to monitor health and safety of detainees; completes jail records and reports; transports prisoners to Court or other detention facilities, as needed.
Guide
  • At least one year of police operations, records, and/or jail support experience.
  • High school graduation. Ability to successfully complete State Corrections Officer Core Course, as directed by the California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) and maintenance of annual certifiable training to sustain the Correctional Treatment Certificate.
Exclusions
  • Police Records Clerks or Matrons who provide temporary assistance during booking.
  • Sworn Police Officers who have other regular field assignments.

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Reports directly to City Manager; may act as a super department head responsib le for two or more City departments or divisions such as Finance, Personnel, and MIS. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience.
Exclusions
  • Personnel Manager.
  • Finance Manager.
  • Assistant to City Manager or Senior Assistant to City Manager.
  • Assistant City Manager.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
A department head with responsibility over at least two of the following functional areas: Planning, Building & Safety, Redevelopment, Code enforcement
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years related experience.
Exclusions
  • Planning Director.
  • Building Official.
  • City Engineer.
  • Redevelopment Director.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Department head with responsibility for at least two of the following functional areas: (excludes libraries) sports/recreation, parks/playgrounds, golf course, social services, arts and cultural, human services .
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Exclusions
  • Library Director.

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Department head with responsibility for all engineering and public works functions for the organization such as engineering design, construction, inspection as well as public works functions such as building, facilities, and fleet maintenance, and parks, sanitation and streets maintenance. Typically serves in the capacity of the agency’s City Engineer or District Engineer for all engineering operations, including private development review, public works and capital improvement projects, and engineering contracts management.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or a related field is required.

Professional Engineer designation is required.

Generally requires a minimum of 5 years of related professional and supervisory experience, including engineering and maintenance operations.

Exclusions
  • Department head with responsibility for maintenance functions only.

DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Under general direction of the General Manager or Assistant General Manager, plans, directs and oversees all field water, wastewater, and maintenance operations. Establishes and manages departmental budget, staffing plans, capital developmen t, and preventative maintenance plans. Works closely with other major department directors and typically serves as a member of the Executive Management Team.
Guide
  • Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Public Administration and/or equivalent coursework, training, and/or certification in maintenance, engineering, and finance.
  • Seven or more years of broad operations, planning and maintenance experience, including three or more years of supervisory and planning experience.
Exclusions
  • Director of Engineering
  • Director of Administrative Services
  • Director of Operations
  • Assistant General Manager

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Department head with responsibility for at least two of the following functional areas: Accounting, Purchasing/Warehousing, Information Systems, Treasury, Business License, and/or Accounts Payable/Receivable.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years related experience.
Exclusions
  • Administrative Services Director.
  • Elected City Treasurer.
  • Assistant City Manager.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Responsibility for complete personnel functions of an agency including at least two of the following functional areas: Labor relations, Workers compensat ion, Benefit administration, Training & Development, and/or Job Training Programs.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years related experience.
Exclusions
  • Administrative Services Director.
  • Assistant City Manager.

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
As a department head position, plans, develops, directs, and coordinates overall computer, electronic data processing, and information technology services provided to the agency. This is the highest-level position in the organization having responsibility for Information Technology programs and services, including systems design, software programming and applications, networking, server and security administration, computer operations, administration, analysis, and vendor and contractor relations. May direct the provision of GIS services and telecommunications services as well as business enterprise and database computer applications. Typically supervises professional and technical staff.
Guide
  • Requires five to seven years of experience with information operating systems, software programming applications, systems analysis, server administration, networking, and other technology applications, including some supervisory experience.
  • Typically will have at least a Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to computer science or information systems technology.
Exclusions
  • Technicians without supervisory or management responsibilities.
  • Supervisors with only GIS or telecommunications responsibilities.
  • General administrators with MIS responsibilities, mixed with other major public service program responsibilities, such as Finance Directors or City Clerks with adjunct responsibility for computerized information systems.
  • Contract administrators without in-house computer staff.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
As a department head position, plans, develops, directs and coordinates a comprehensive planning and zoning program, which may include code enforcemen t. Supervises and reviews the work of subordinates. Serves as Executive Officer to Planning Commission.
Guide
  • Requires five to seven years of professional planning experience, including some supervisory experience.
  • Education equivalent to Bachelor's degree with a major in urban planning or a related field.
Exclusions
  • Principal or Senior Planner
  • Assistant Department Heads or Division Heads
  • Department Heads responsible for redevelopment, housing, economic development, building, and/or engineering functions.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Department head with responsibility for at least three or more of the following functional areas: building and facilities maintenance, streets maintenance, sanitation maintenance, fleet and equipment maintenance.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Exclusions
  • Department head with responsibility for engineering responsibilities.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Division Head position reporting to a department director. Plans, prepares, implements, and monitors economic development strategies to attract, retain and expand business opportunities in the agency; plans, prepares, implements and monitors programs and activities of the City's Redevelopment Agency.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.
Exclusions
  • Section supervisor.

ELECTRICIAN/ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision of a lead or supervisory trades/maintenance position, installs, maintains, trouble-shoots, repairs, and replaces electrical services, such as switches, outlets, wiring, breakers, circuitry, and other electrical and electronic components. Tests materials for proper connectivity and reads diagrams, blueprints and specifications to complete assignments. May maintain street lighting and traffic signals.
Guide
  • This is the journey-level classification and typically requires high school graduation and two or more years of electrical maintenance and repair experience.
  • Coursework or certification in the theories and principles of electricity, safety practices, and electrical trades certification is highly desirable.
Exclusions
  • Facilities Maintenance Worker
  • Maintenance Mechanic
  • Facilities Leadperson, Lead Electrician or Electrical Supervisor

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, performs highly skilled Computer-Aided Design and Drafting and sub-professional engineering work. Performs journey-level engineering CADD work in accurate drawings from detailed field survey notes or preliminary sketches to comply with specified dimensions; calculates distances, ties, angles, areas, stations, traverses and crossings; lays out drawings; makes corrections to tract maps. May include surveying and inspection. Performs drafting using computer-aided design and drafting software. Prepares visual aids for public presentations. May work at a public counter interpreting and explaining code, permit, and statute requirements, engineering specifications and other related municipal, state and federal regulations to construction contractors, architect s, builders, property owners, and the general public.
Guide
  • Requires an AA degree with up to 1 year of experience.
  • Requires training in CADD software applications.
Exclusions
  • Architectural drafting technicians.
  • Supervising drafting technicians.
  • Design drafting technicians.
  • Positions whose primary function is survey work.
  • Full-time Inspectors.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive agency-wide Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program, designed to ensure compliance with the agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for storm water discharge and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program; assists with other administrative aspects of the NPDES permit program; responds to and keeps records of reports of NPDES permit violations; performs plan checks, conducts field inspections, issues citations, enforces codes, and writes reports.
Guide
  • High school education or equivalent, supplemented by coursework or certification in environmental studies or a related field, plus two to three years of experience in conducting and administering environmental investigations; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Exclusions
  • Trainees.
  • Supervisors of working level inspectors.
  • Division and/or department heads.
  • Program Managers

EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Performs journey-level work in repairing and overhauling gasoline and diesel-pow ered automobiles, trucks, and various other light and medium sized equipment. May repair heavy equipment where complexity of specific job is consistent with other duties performed. Diagnoses causes for faulty operations; makes repairs to all components of equipment including engine, power train, electrical system, brakes, etc.; replaces and grinds valves; rebuilds generators, carburetors, and distributors; relines brakes and rebuilds wheel cylinders and master cylinders
Guide
  • An all-around journey-level trades worker (one who has completed a formal or informal apprenticeship-training program of from two to three years).
  • Repairs and overhauls autos, trucks, and other light and medium-sized equipment.
Exclusions
  • Specialists, such as transmission, electrical or tune-up specialists.
  • Classes with duties primarily involving heavy diesel equipment, multiple transmissions or differentials, or heavy-duty hydraulic equipment.
  • Mechanic working primarily on heavy equipment.
  • Lead mechanics.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Operates heavy construction and maintenance equipment in a variety of maintenanc e activities including asphalt, concrete, park maintenance and utility work; and performs semi-skilled maintenance tasks. Employees within this class perform the full range of duties as assigned including the operation of the most difficult and complex heavy equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, grader, roller, etc. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
Guide
  • Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance work involving the operation of light and complex heavy construction equipment.
  • Completion of formal or informal education at a level which provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job.
  • Full journey-level classification.
Exclusions
  • Mechanics.
  • Sweeper Operators.

FIRE BATTALION CHIEF

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Supervises and coordinates fire suppression and rescue operations and fire prevention, inspection, in-service training, maintenance, etc., Oversees activities of a number of fire companies in an assigned sector or an assigned shift; responds to all structural fire alarms and to major emergencies and directs fire suppression/rescue operations unless or until relieved by superior officer; makes periodic inspections of personnel and general condition of assigned stations, apparatus, and equipment. May be assigned to plan, organize, and direct a department-wide program of fire prevention, safety inspection, and arson investigation (fire marshal) or the in-service training activities (training officer).
Guide
  • Generally requires 1 to 3 years of experience as a Fire Captain.
Exclusions

FIRE CAPTAIN

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Takes charge of a fire station and equipment during an assigned shift; supervise s fire crews until arrival of a senior officer; assists in training personnel by conducting classes; prepares reports and recommendations; prepares evaluatio n on lower-level classifications.
Guide
  • Generally requires 5 or more years of fire fighting experience.
Exclusions

FIRE CHIEF

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
A department head with responsibility over all city-sworn and non-sworn personnel in fire operations.
Guide
  • Bachelor s degree is required.
  • Generally requires 5 or more years of supervisory or managerial experience within a Fire Department.
Exclusions

FIRE DIVISION CHIEF

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Typically reporting to the Fire Chief or Deputy Fire Chief, serves as manager to one of the divisions of the Fire Department, such as Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and General Administration. Also, may serve as commander of a fire suppression shift, supervising a number of fire companies through the Fire Captains; may serve as acting Fire Chief in the absence of the Chief.
Guide
  • Requires four to five years of experience in fire suppression, inspections, and prevention, including command experience.
  • Normally, these positions require completion of college level units in fire science and administration.
Exclusions
  • Non-safety Fire Department management personnel.
  • Battalion Chiefs or Battalion Chiefs serving in a special assignment.
  • Staff assistants without line responsibility.

FIRE ENGINEER (APPARATUS OPERATOR)

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Drives and operates fire-pumping apparatus, such as engines, ladder trucks, and snorkel trucks. Inspects apparatus and performs maintenance and minor repair work. Performs related work as required.
Guide
  • This is a sworn safety position.
  • If agency is under Public Employees Retirement System, must qualify as safety member.
  • Requires prior experience as a Fire Fighter.
Exclusions
  • Fire Fighters (described below).
  • Fire Captains.
  • Trainees.

FIREFIGHTER

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Engages directly in preventing and extinguishing fires and saving lives and property; maintains fire equipment and apparatus and fire station premises; makes inspections of buildings to assure compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
Guide
  • This is a sworn safety position.
  • If agency is under Public Employees Retirement System, firefighter must qualify as safety member.
  • Requires graduation from a basic Fire Academy.
Exclusions
  • Combination jobs such as police officer/firefighter.
  • Trainees.
  • Reserve Fire Fighters.

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Under general supervision, provides basic and advanced life support services to ill and injured persons in accordance with the EMT standards and department policies; performs general duty firefighting and fire prevention activities; and performs other work as assigned.
Guide
  • Currently certified as a Paramedic.
  • Prior experience as a Paramedic is desirable.
Exclusions
  • Firefighters with EMT certificate.
  • Paramedics without Firefighter responsibilities.

FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Performs a variety of technical duties related to Fire Code interpretation and enforcement; inspection and testing of extinguishing systems; commercial/i n dustrial fire alarm and fire protection review and analysis; checks/reviews plans for compliance with applicable fire codes; issuance of citations and notices of code violations; may assist in the investigation of fires for purposes of determining causation. Provides technical and administrative support to the Fire Prevention Bureau by preparing reports, maintaining statistical data and records. May conduct community and school fire education and prevention programs.
Guide
  • This is a non-sworn, journey-level position.
  • Usually requires completion of college-level coursework in Fire Protection Technology, Fire Science, or related field.
  • Requires previous experience in the areas of fire prevention, inspection, investigation, and public contact/presentation.
Exclusions
  • Hazardous Materials Coordinator/Specialist.
  • Not a department or division head. May report to Fire Marshal, Battalion Chief or Fire Chief.
  • Full-time arson investigation, or positions whose primary duty is arson investigation.

FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT/MANAGER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Typically reporting to a department director, plans, assigns, and manages the work of the Fleet Maintenance Division or section, including the repair and maintenance of automotive, heavy and specialized motorized equipment, and specialized body, paint and welding work; directs a fleet preventative maintenance program; maintains equipment records and costs.
Guide
  • Requires four to five years of fleet management of automotive and construction vehicles, and maintenance of mechanical equipment, preferably including supervisory experience.
  • Education equivalent to completion of high school supplemented by additional training or certification in fleet management
Exclusions
  • Shop Foreman or supervisors.
  • Senior Mechanics.
  • Administrative Assistants assigned to assist management.
  • Non-management supervisors.

FOOD SERVICE WORKER - P/T

Group
HEALTH/FOOD SERVICES
Description
Under immediate supervision, assists in preparing and serving food in a school cafeteria or kitchen services as part of an educational or social services program. Assists in preparing foods and side dishes. Sets up trays and loads food carts or prepares items to be delivered. Serves food as part of meal line. Operates basic cooking and cleaning equipment and cash register as needed. Assist in washing dishes and kitchen utensils and maintaining clean tables, counter tops, and serving areas.
Guide
  • This is an entry-level position that does not required specialized prior cooking experience or training.
Exclusions
  • Cooks and positions in which no food preparation is required.

FORENSIC SPECIALIST

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Performs the full range of complex and technical crime scene investigation duties. Collects, photographs, preserves, identifies, and performs basic analysis of blood, ballistic, narcotic, and other types of physical evidence. Prepares casting of tire, foot, hand, tool, and other types of impressions; analyzes and prepares conclusions of evidence for use in court testimony. Prepares and maintains detailed reports and records. Serves as the recognized expert in court in the presentation and verification of collected evidence.
Guide
  • Journey-level (2 to 3 years) experience in the field of forensic science or related crime scene investigation and evidence processing.
  • Specialized education and training in crime scene evidence gathering and processing may be substituted for one year of experience.
Exclusions
  • Those positions predominately responsible for latent print collection and analysis, and crime scene photography.
  • Supervisors/Leaders.
  • Sworn positions.

GIS ANALYST

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, develops GIS applications for systems users using programming languages including GIS database models and templates; writes, edits, and installs GIS applications; verifies that GIS test scripts have been coded to detect errors and fixes bugs; administers GIS servers and workstations by installing and trouble-shooting system software and programs; generates standard and custom reports, maps, diagrams, exhibits, and displays using GIS software and related equipment. Uses GIS software to make queries, conduct research, and perform informational analyses and integration with other systems and databases; and performs related duties as assigned.
Guide

Requires two to three years of geo-based information systems research, applications, and infrastructure applications using GIS or other enterprise applications, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field. GIS related training, coursework or certification is desirable.

Typically Reports to

GIS Supervisor or equivalent position

Exclusions
  • GIS Technician
  • GIS Manager

HEALTH ASSISTANT/CLERK

Group
HEALTH/FOOD SERVICES
Description
Under general supervision, assists nurse with a variety of health services for students at an assigned school site. Conducts health inspections of students. Performs specific authorized medical procedures and administers prescribed medicines and maintains records of treatment provided. Administers first aid. Maintains student health records. Provides personal care such as feeding, washing, toileting, and changing of diapers.
Guide
  • Six or more months of clerical experience preferable involving health services environment.
  • First aid training and CPR certification.
Exclusions
  • Vocational nurses, registered nurses, and office assistants.

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Performs journey-level personnel-related work including one or more of the following: 1) recruitment and testing; 2) position classification; 3) wage, salary and fringe benefit administration; 4) labor relations; 5) employee training; and 6) Compliance with labor laws. Assists in the planning, development and implementation of personnel policies, procedures, and programs, and may administer assigned programs or activities.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Requires 2 to 3 years of prior personnel experience.
Exclusions
  • Trainees and persons with full, first-line supervisory responsibility or other personnel.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Typically reporting to a department director, plans, develops, and manages a comprehensive human resources program, involving employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and other services. May serve as the agency's primary professional resource in matters of human resources, employee relations, or benefits. This position is typically a Division Head in smaller agencies or a Division Head reporting to a Human Resources Director in the larger Human Resources Departments.
Guide
  • Requires four to five years of professional experience in human resources management, including administrative and supervisory experience.
  • Education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field.
Exclusions
  • Human Resources Directors, Administrative Services Managers/Directors assigned to human resources, employee relations or risk management.
  • Senior-level Management Analysts assigned any of the functions listed above.

HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, performs a variety of paraprofessional level human resources support duties in areas such as benefits, compensation, recruitment, testing, and Worker's Compensation; provides human resources related information to the public, employees, and other agencies; and provides technical assistance to human resources management.
Guide
  • High school education or equivalent, supplemented by college level or certificate courses in human resources field.
  • Requires two to three years of progressive and responsible clerical, technical or administrative experience, including experience involving human resources functions.
Exclusions
  • Management Assistants and Analysts.
  • Office Assistants and Specialists.
  • Benefits Coordinator.
  • Workers' Compensation support staff.

IDENTIFICATION TECHNICIAN

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Lifts, preserves, classifies, compares and files fingerprints taken from crime scenes through the state Cal-I.D. system; compares fingerprints to possible suspects. Assists in taking photographs of crime scenes, and preparing photographs and fingerprint exhibits for courtroom use. May testify in court. Assists in searching crime scenes for evidence, preparing sketches, gathering photographs and fingerprints of citizens and employees as required.
Guide
  • Generally requires one-year of experience in identification techniques and finger printing and photography.
  • Generally works under moderate supervision.
Exclusions
  • Fingerprint clerks.
  • Supervisors/leaders.
  • Sworn Positions.
  • Forensic Specialists.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Plans, manages, and coordinates the operations of an agency's Information Technology Division. Evaluates City information needs, oversees work of staff, consultants, and vendors; manages budgets, and works with City management representatives to plan hardware and software systems acquisition, development and conversions. Performs the most complex professional data processing and systems analysis work.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years related experience.
Exclusions
  • Positions that oversee IT contract services as part of other non-IT related responsibilities.

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Group
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Description
Under immediate supervision, assists classroom instructor in the preparation and delivery of instructional materials and assists and tutors students individually and in small groups. Keeps attendance rolls and maintains attendance records. Sets up and operates computer and audiovisual equipment. May assist in organizing reference and resources materials based on daily education plan. May assist teachers in the administration and scoring of tests and exams. May assist the teacher in providing supervision for field trips and assemblies and during meal and play periods. This is an entry-level instructional assistant that typically serves in an elementary or pre-school classroom.
Guide
  • Some prior education, training, or experience related to the coursework, including tutoring assignments. Can include college students working on education internship credit as part of college education major, other coursework, or pre-school program.
Exclusions
  • Positions in special education or bilingual assignments.

KENNEL ATTENDANT

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision, receives, processes and cares for impounded animals; cleans and disinfects kennels and work areas; maintains records related to the impounding, disposition and release of animals.
Guide
  • Major portion of duties involve cleaning and maintaining sanitary conditions in an Animal Shelter.
  • Usually requires six months to one year of experience working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital or other animal care facility.
Exclusions
  • Animal Health/Veterinary Technicians who provide paraprofessional medical care and treatment to animals.
  • Animal Services Officers.

LABORATORY MANAGER

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under administrative direction of the District Manager, Utilities Director, or equivalent position, manages, coordinates and participates in laboratory analyses to support water and wastewater treatment plant operations, permit requirements and laboratory accreditation program regulations; coordinates work with other divisions and prepares regulatory reports; and performs related duties as assigned. The Laboratory Manager is responsible for setting laboratory testing procedure s completing state and federal reports.
Guide
  • Requires five to seven years of laboratory testing and analysis experience, and at least two years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or above in biology, chemistry, or related life sciences, and technical certification in wastewater analyses.
  • Possession of a California Water Pollution Control Association Laboratory Technologist III Certificate or higher; or the ability to obtain equivalent certification within twelve months from the date of appointment.
Exclusions
  • Laboratory Technicians
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
  • General Maintenance Superintendents.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under general supervision of a Laboratory Manager, or equivalent supervisor or manager, performs a wide variety of quantitative and physical tests on raw and treated wastewater to ensure the wastewater treatment plant's operation complies with state laws and regulations. Apply testing procedures and properly use and maintain laboratory equipment.
Guide
  • Requires two to three years of laboratory testing and analysis experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Possession of a California Water Pollution Control Association Laboratory Technologist I Certificate; or the ability to obtain one within twelve months from the date of appointment.
Exclusions
  • Laboratory Managers
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
  • General Maintenance Superintendents.

LIBRARIAN

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under direction, performs professional library work in specialized areas of library services. Develops special programs, catalogs and classifies library materials, plans projects, aids in using library facilities, does specialized reference work, and reviews and makes recommendations on books and materials. Requires knowledge of standard library procedures on books and materials.
Guide
  • Completion of Master's degree in Library Science preferred.
  • May train and supervise part-time professional and clerical staff.
Exclusions
  • Librarian in charge of a branch or Sr. Librarian normally supervising other staff.
  • Entry level, no experience.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Manages, plans, coordinates, and supervises the activities of a library system.
Guide
  • Requires a Master's degree in Library Science.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years related experience.
Exclusions
  • Community Services Director.
  • Directors with responsibility for library and other functional areas.

LIBRARY PAGE - P/T

Group
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Description
Shelves and processes returned books and materials; assists in maintaining the orderliness of library shelves and facilities; and provides general clerical assistance to library staff. This is an entry level position which provides on the- job training to employees with little or no related work experience. Assignments are generally limited in scope, contain fairly routine tasks, and are performed within a procedural framework established by higher level employees.
Guide
  • Entry-level class.
  • No experience required.
Exclusions

LIFEGUARD-BEACH - P/T

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Performs duties of life-guarding, maintains a safe, hazard-free beach area, informs the public of City or other safety regulations/violations, and observes and controls all activities in assigned area.
Guide
  • Must have a valid American Red Cross Multi-media First Aid Certificate, Advanced Lifesaving Certificate, and CPR Certificate.
  • Performs various exercises including 800-yard swim, 800 run-swim-run, basic first aid knowledge.
Exclusions
  • Writing tickets and other formal enforcement citation duties.
  • Senior-level trainers and lifeguards requiring three years experience.

LIFEGUARD-POOL - P/T

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Performs duties of life-guarding at the pool, supervising and assisting with instructional programs, facility cleanup and maintenance; locker room supervision and other duties assigned to assist the supervisor or other facility personnel.
Guide
  • Must have a valid American Red Cross Multi-media First Aid Certificate, Advanced Lifesaving Certificate, and CPR Certificate.
  • Usually considered a seasonal classification.
Exclusions
  • Supervisors, year-round community service leaders, instructor guard, and others requiring professional or paraprofessional skills and experience.

MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision, personally performs and/or plans and coordinates the activities of a crew performing a variety of tasks in the maintenance division. Performs a wide variety of skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work. Usually assigned the most difficult tasks which may include the operation of heavy or special equipment. Incumbents provide functional or lead supervision to lower-level maintenance staff. May determine equipment, materials, and staff needed to complete assigned projects. They provide input on performance reviews and conduct in-service safety and training programs.
Guide
  • This is an advanced journey level class.
  • Performs same work as those supervised.
  • Routinely leads, instructs, and performs the more difficult tasks requiring greater skill and knowledge.
  • Normally requires at least two years of experience.
Exclusions
  • Lead workers performing specialized skilled work such carpentry or street painting.
  • Full supervisors.

MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Division head responsible for one or more of the following functional areas of maintenance: Parks, Streets, Water, Buildings, and/or Utilities
Guide
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Exclusions
  • Maintenance Supervisors.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under direction, plans, directs, and supervises the work of crews engaged in the following functions; maintenance and repair of streets and alleys; painting of pavement markings and erection of streets and traffic signs; cleaning and mechanical sweeping of streets; and general maintenance duties. Plans, organizes, assigns and supervises the work of a large crew or several small crews engaged in the care and maintenance of public rights-of-way, parks and government buildings. Usually responsible for specific assignment either by function or geographical sector. Sets and/or enforces operating and maintenance standards and procedures; adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules; checks work in progress or upon completion; instructs, trains and evaluates work performance of assigned personnel; enforces safety rules and regulations; estimates material and labor needs; keeps times and production records.
Guide
  • Considered a full supervisor.
  • In smaller agency, usually reports to division head; in larger agency, may report to Superintendent or division head.
  • Requires three to five years of increasingly responsible experience performing construction and maintenance work including one year in a lead supervisory capacity.
Exclusions
  • Positions where supervisory functions are secondary to production duties performed (i.e., lead workers, working foremen).
  • Superintendent/division head responsible for development and maintenance of entire agency (as described in Maintenance Superintendent above).

MAINTENANCE WORKER (INEXPERIENCED)

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under immediate supervision, performs unskilled manual labor involved in construction work, maintenance and repair of city streets, sewers, and public works projects, and performs related work as required. Performs a variety of routine unskilled manual tasks requiring primarily physical strength and coordination, such as digging and shoveling earth, lifting, carrying and wheeling heavy materials, picking up and emptying rubbish into trucks, sweeping streets and driveways, and cleaning up after completed jobs.
Guide
  • Entry-level position.
  • Work performed requires no special training, judgement, or skill.
  • Person works under direct supervision.
Exclusions
  • Positions requiring previous training and experience or possession of special skills.
  • Positions involving primarily light manual tasks such as leaf raking, hand watering of lawns, janitorial duties, etc.
  • Full-time apprentices or helpers to skilled crafts/trades workers.

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
A journey-level administrative position having responsibility for specific or general assignments. Performs research, generates reports, conducts surveys and analysis, and assumes some budgetary responsibilities.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 1 to 2 years of prior full time experience.
  • May be a department assistant.
Exclusions
  • Assistant department heads, division heads, senior assistants, and assistants to the City Manager.

MARINE SAFETY OFFICER

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Under general supervision, patrols beach and ocean areas from an assigned tower, emergency rescue vehicle, or patrol vessel; plans and responds to aquatic and other emergencies and rescues; prevents marine accidents; coordinates and supervises the work of part-time and recurrent beach operations and rescue support personnel; conducts training and participates in patrol and rescue operations; enforces public safety laws, codes, and regulations. Positions may be given PC832 powers of arrest authority.
Guide
  • Two years of lifeguard, instructional and water safety experience.
  • High school graduation. USLA Lifeguard, SCUBA, and EMT certification.
Exclusions
  • Part-time and seasonal Lifeguards and Boat Operators and those positions with lesser certification.
  • Area support supervisors with larger administrative and training responsibilities.

MAYOR/BOARD CHAIRPERSON

Group
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Description
Serve as elected/appointed representative of the agency and Council/Board. Lead meetings and the review of agenda items. Serve more frequently as the agency’s dignatory or representative at agency functions and other professional meetings and events. May have additional powers of appointment and oversight of designated staff positions depending upon the entity’s code or charter. Research policy matters, evaluate issues, and consider constituent interests. Appoint and review recommendations of commission members. Provide supporting and opposing arguments and seek clarification of statutes, precedents, and legal and financial impacts. Attend meetings, review agenda items, and formulate and vote on action items. May serve on commissions, authorities, committees and special task forces.
Guide
  • Meet residency, age, and term limit requirements of the represented agency.
Exclusions

MOTOR SWEEPER OPERATOR

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Performs skilled work in driving and operating a heavy-duty motor sweeper employed in cleaning streets and gutters of trash and other accumulations in an assigned district. Selects effective and efficient method to cover assigned route; services and makes minor adjustments to equipment; checks brooms and drive chains for wear; reports mechanical problems.
Guide
  • Primary responsibility is for operation of motor sweeper.
  • Requires one to two years experience in operation of heavy automotive equipment.
  • Requires Class B License.
Exclusions
  • Equipment operators who must also operate a variety of medium to heavy motorized equipment such as small graders, skiploaders, tractors, and/or trucks as a regular part of their overall work activities.
  • Full-time operators of small industrial plant or parking lot sweeping machines.

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR/TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, trouble-shoots, repairs, and maintains local area networks, wide area networks, data communications, and related video hardware. Administers telecommunications additions, moves, changes, and repairs for agency communications hardware and telephone systems, and related equipment, including all cabling, circuits, wired and wireless data services, and infrastructure. The position may perform a range of administrative functions associated with systems maintenance and account usage.
Guide
  • Typically requires high school graduation and technical coursework or certification in computer electronics, network administration, or a related area.
  • Three or more years of technical experience involving communications and computer network maintenance and electronics is desirable.
Exclusions

NETWORK/SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, performs a range of specialized professional and technical work related to network administration, systems administration, server administration, and security support. Install, maintain, and trouble-shoot network hardware and operating systems, and maintain and update user directories. Monitor operating system performance and data integrity and security and generate specialized reports. May provide technical direction to other work team members. Perform system backups, data recovery, and archiving and disaster recovery planning. Install, trouble-shoot, and support microcomputer and telecommunications equipment as required; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Guide

Requires two to three years of network, operating systems, server and security administration work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field. Related training, coursework or certification is desirable that is related to the agency’s operating systems, networks, and servers.

Typically Reports to

Network Supervisor, Systems Manager or equivalent position

Exclusions
  • Security Administrator
  • Software Applications Developer

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Group
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Description
Experienced clerical position performing word processing and other office work of average difficulty. Expected to be proficient in using computers. Types a variety of material from rough drafts, marginal notes, verbal instructi ons, or from machine recordings; assembles information from various sources and arranges into proper format for typing; corrects grammar, punctuation and spelling; performs varied clerical work of average difficulty involving initiative and independent judgement; applies specialized knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures in keeping records, checking, and reviewing a variety of work, and answering questions and giving information. May prepare payroll, check and verify bills, or compile and tabulate statistic a l data.
Guide
  • Requires at least one year of experience.
  • Positions at this level usually require a typing speed of around 50 words per minute.
  • Work is primarily assigned by immediate supervision.
  • May work as a lead.
Exclusions
  • Specialists such as file clerks, accounting clerks, and rate clerks.
  • Those supervising other clerks.
  • Full-time data entry personnel.

OFFICE SPECIALIST

Group
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Description
Under general supervision of a senior level administrative support position or departmental supervisor, performs varied and more difficult clerical, public contact, and record keeping functions that require more greater knowledge of office procedures, records processing, requirements, data use, and filing and retrieval practices. May use more specialized software and handle more complex transactions or information related to the department.
Guide
  • This is the senior level clerical support job.
  • Typically requires high school graduation and three or more years of clerical, public contact, and office support experience.
Exclusions
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Secretary

OFFSET DUPLICATING OPERATOR

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Sets up and operates offset-duplicating machine and image-maker to reproduce copies of reports, forms, special publications and related matter. Operates collator, envelope inserter, copier, mailing machine and cutting and binding equipment. Maintains machines and makes minor repairs or adjustments; maintains files and daily activity records; performs related duties as required.
Guide
  • This is a journey-level position.
  • This position does not provide lead supervision and direction.
Exclusions
  • Positions where primary function is operating photo copy equipment.

PAINTER

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision, paints indoor and outdoor buildings, structures, cabinets, furniture, and similar types of equipment. Cleans, sands, patches, and prepares painting surfaces. Mixes and matches paints prior to application and ensures proper amounts of elements. Uses brush, roller, or airless spray gun to complete painting of surfaces. Cleans paint tools and equipment and work areas. May direct the work of helpers and assist in training new employees in painting methods and practices.
Guide
  • One or more years of experience performing skilled and semi-skilled painting assignments.
Exclusions
  • General maintenance and utility workers and lead and supervisory positions.

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision, performs intermediate or journey level skilled and semi-skilled park maintenance work. Cultivates, waters and trims shrubs, hedges, trees, lawns, and flowers; rakes leaves and does general grounds cleaning; mows lawns and trims hedges with hand or small power tools; mixes fertilizers and soil amendments to prepare soil and plants landscape material; sets traps to control rodents; may apply insecticides and herbicides to control weeds and pests; assists in the construction of paths, flower beds, and park improvements; keeps tools and equipment in proper condition and repair; performs minor building maintenance.
Guide
  • Requires ability to read, write and follow oral instructions, and one to two years of grounds maintenance experience.
Exclusions
  • Nursery gardeners.
  • Tree trimmers.
  • Plant material propagators.
  • Crew Leaders.
  • Entry-level or unskilled grounds maintenance classes.

PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, reviews and verifies payroll actions, personnel actions, and benefits change forms; enters data to maintain and update the payroll master file; prepares and issues regular payroll; maintains accounting records relative to leave accrual, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings; coordinates timekeeping activities. This is a journey-level position that performs data entry, proofreading, verification, and report preparation duties.
Guide
  • Education equivalent to high school diploma, supplemented by college level coursework or technical certification in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field, and two to three years of payroll, accounting, or bookkeeping experience records.
Exclusions
  • Employees with responsibility for payroll as incidental activities to other job functions, such as department timekeepers, accounting technicians, and administrative secretaries.
  • Entry-level classifications responsible for administration of agency-wide payroll functions.
  • Accountants.

PERSONAL COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, performs data entry, data control, and personal computer support functions; assists Network Administrator; troubleshoots and answers basic user questions and problems related to operation of personal computers, PC software and hardware. Operates personal computer and auxiliary equipment in production and special test runs and operates special peripheral equipment.
Guide
  • Requires High School grad plus 1 year of personal computer experience.
Exclusions
  • Programmers.
  • Systems Analysts.
  • Computer Operators.

PLANNING MANAGER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Division head position which organizes and manages the operations of the planning division, including the special projects, current planning and advance planning functions; oversees the division's staff providing support to the City Council, Planning Commission, etc. Provides staff assistance to the department director.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Generally requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Exclusions
  • Department head position.

PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems, equipment, devices and machinery used in the operation of a large, state-of-the-art waste water treatment plant and wastewater systems. Trades areas covered by this class include mechanical maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, components and machinery; plumbing and pipe fitting; welding; machine tool operation; industrial electrical systems installation, maintenance and repair; and the installation, troubleshooting and repair of electronic control systems.
Guide
  • Requires two to three years of mechanical and electronic equipment maintenance and repair work related to water and wastewater pneumatic control and electronic monitoring systems, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Equivalent to G.E.D. and training or certification in maintenance and repair standards.
Exclusions
  • Laboratory Technicians
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
  • Maintenance Workers

PLUMBER

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems and steam piping including controls and devices; plans and layouts alterations to existing systems and new plumbing systems; diagnoses malfunctions and performs repairs; installs water, gas, steam and sewer lines, fixtures, valves, gas and water heaters; cuts and threads pipe; cleans out obstructions in drains for water and sewer systems; applies insulation to pipes and equipment; makes alterations to existing systems; provides guidance to helpers as needed; and performs related duties as assigned.
Guide

Requires two to three years of related plumbing maintenance and repair work for this journey-level position, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Education equivalent to High School graduation or GED. Trades related training, coursework or certification is desirable.

Typically Reports to

Maintenance Leadperson, Maintenance Supervisor, or similar position

Exclusions
  • Facilities/Maintenance Technician
  • Plumbing Leadperson

POLICE ACADEMY TRAINEE

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Under close supervision, the Police Academy Trainee attends and successfully completes Police Officer training at a police academy in areas such as Federal, State, and local laws enforced by Police Officers, Court decisions governing Police Officer actions, patrol procedures and techniques, arrest and booking procedures, methods of traffic enforcement, investigation technique s, and report writing skills.
Guide
  • Typically requires high school graduation and current enrollment in a BASIC Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) training program and police academy.
Exclusions
  • Police Officer or Police Reserve Officer
  • Police Cadet
  • Community Services Officer

POLICE CADET - P/T

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Performs entry-level non-sworn public safety activities. Under supervision, performs entry level work related to public safety, including assisting the general public in providing information; assisting with property and storage photography and fingerprinting, crime prevention programs, community relations programs, transporting prisoners, and directing traffic. Other duties may include taking police reports and compiling statistics and special surveys relating to the field of law enforcement.
Guide
  • High school graduation or equivalent.
  • Current participation in a criminal justice education program preferred.
  • California drivers license required.
Exclusions
  • Positions requiring previous experience, training, or special skills.
  • Persons with sworn law enforcement powers.

POLICE CAPTAIN

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Performs highly responsible administrative, investigative, and technical police work in directing the activities of a major division of a police department and may assume command of the department in the absence or at the direction of the Police Chief. Participates in the overall administration of the department, including the development of departmental policies and the formulation and development or improvement of crime prevention/law enforcement strategies, tactics, methods, and techniques to resolve complex police problems and supervise their implementation in his/her area of command. Coordinates activities of division with those of other divisions and other law enforcement agencies.
Guide
  • Prior experience as a Lieutenant or related supervisory position.
  • Bachelor's degree may be required.
Exclusions

POLICE CHIEF

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Department head with responsibility over all city-sworn and non-sworn personnel in police operations.
Guide
  • Prior experience as a Captain or in a police management position.
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
Exclusions

POLICE CORPORAL

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Under general supervision, acts as field training officer; provides technical guidance regarding proper law enforcement methods and report writing techniques to Police Officers serving in traffic patrol, motors, or other specialized assignments; writes and reviews reports to assure completeness and accuracy and the ability to successfully file and prosecute cases; performs field patrol and may serve in special collateral assignments given the agency.
Guide
  • Usually requires two to three years of law enforcement experience as a Police Officer.
  • Typically requires high school graduation, completion of police academy, and P.O.S.T. Basic and Intermediate certification.
Exclusions
  • Police Sergeants having full first-line supervisory authority and watch commanders.
  • Special pay differentials for Training Officer. Do NOT include Police Officers who receive Corporal or FTO assignment pay as a benchmark job match. Enter this information in Premium and Incentive Pay.

POLICE DETECTIVE/INVESTIGATOR

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Under general supervision, conducts analysis of criminal cases; analyzes crime scene recognition, documentation, and evidence; examines and evaluates evidence for conflicting interpretations; researches related crime history, criminal justice databases, and forensic evidence and works with departmental personnel and law enforcement agencies to investigate leads. Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects and conducts stakeouts and follow-up observation and analysis. Prepares detailed case investigative reports for prosecutors and identifies, apprehends, and works with the courts to prosecute perpetrators and testifies as needed. May assist with civil crime investigation; and performs related duties as assigned.
Guide

Requires two to three years of police crime scene and investigative work, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Equivalent to A.A. or A.S. degree in Criminal Justice and training or certification through P.O.S.T.

Typically Reports to

Police Sergeant, Detective Bureau Supervisor, or similar position

Exclusions
  • Field Training Officer
  • Police Corporal
  • Detective (premium pay only)

POLICE DISPATCHER

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
On an assigned shift, receives emergency (911) and other calls for service, evaluates information, and dispatches safety personnel and equipment according to established procedure or as directed by supervisory personnel; maintains radio contact with field mobile units to coordinate emergency services, receives and transmits information, relays messages, keeps command personnel informed of status of emergency situations, and dispatches additional personnel and equipment as directed; keeps records and logs of communications activities and maintains special files, lists and maps; maintains up-to-date familiarity with the locations of streets, specified buildings and facilities in the jurisdiction; operates UHF/VHF radio receivers and transmitters and other communications equipment which may include computer terminal stations. May operate Computer Aided Dispatching systems; may communicate with field staff utilizing Mobile Data Terminals.
Guide
  • Dispatching must be major assignment.
  • This is an experienced working-level class.
Exclusions
  • Trainees.
  • Supervising dispatchers.
  • Personnel classified as police officers, even if assigned full time to dispatching duties.
  • Positions which only dispatch for fire department, or transit (nonemergency) dispatchers.

POLICE LIEUTENANT

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Performs responsible supervisory and technical police work in commanding an assigned shift or police personnel (watch commander) and in directing an important police unit or function (in large cities includes such units as traffic section, juvenile investigation (only) section, community relations section, personnel and training section, etc; in smaller cities includes such functional areas as investigation (all categories), field patrol and traffic, technical support services, etc.). Also performs police work of a difficult and specialized nature requiring the application of advanced police skills and knowledge.
Guide
  • Requires prior police supervisory experience.
  • May require college level education.
Exclusions

POLICE OFFICER

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Journey-level position. Enforces laws and ordinances; maintains order; prevents crime, disturbance of peace and juvenile delinquency and protects life and property; patrols streets and highways on foot or in a vehicle; informs public of traffic laws and city or county regulations; issues citations, makes arrests, and testifies in court; investigates complaints, serves processes, locates persons and property; books and maintains custody of prisoners; keeps records and makes reports; may act as court bailiff; carries gun and usually uniformed.
Guide
  • Requires graduation from a POST certified basic Police academy.
  • If agency is under Public Employees Retirement System, law enforcement officer must qualify as a safety member.
Exclusions
  • Trainees, police aides, and community service officers.
  • Combination jobs such as police officer/firefighter.
  • Marshals and university police.

POLICE RECORDS CLERK

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
Prepares, checks, indexes, types, duplicates, routes, and files reports including modus operandi, fingerprint, arrest, conviction, and other police records; assists in investigations by searching records and requesting information from other law enforcement agencies; may assist police officers in transfer and searching of female prisoners and suspects.
Guide
  • Experienced level worker requiring one year of clerical experience.
Exclusions
  • Persons performing primarily non-specialized office clerical work.
  • Those supervising other clerks.
  • Entry-level with no clerical experience.
  • Community Services Officers.

POLICE SERGEANT

Group
PUBLIC SAFETY
Description
On an assigned shift, supervises and may perform traffic patrol and law enforcement activities; inspects and assigns police officers during the course of a shift; supervises and may participate in the gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension of suspects; conducts roll-call inspections and briefings, assigns personnel and equipment, and evaluates performance of assigned personnel; enforces departmental orders and discipline standards; reviews reports and citations, handles complaints, keeps records, and prepares reports. In smaller departments, may act as Watch Commander on a regular basis.
Guide
  • This is the first level of full-line supervision within a police department.
Exclusions
  • Police officers as described above.
  • Corporals or Special Police Agents.UtilitiesUTILITIES

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional and administrative activities in support of the agency’s public affairs and community involvement programs. Serves as liaison with other public entities, community and industry groups, and the media. Creates a wide variety of printed materials and other services for use in public information programs. May supervise technical or clerical personnel. May perform limited legislative advocacy functions.
Guide
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Marketing, or a related field

and three or more years of related experience.

Exclusions
  • Positions in which Public Information is a special assignment.

PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Performs skilled inspection work on public works construction projects including major streets, sewers, utility systems, storm drains, parks, and medians and landscape installations to ensure conformance with appropriate codes, plans, specifications, and regulations. Has both office and/or field assignments.
Guide
  • This is a working level inspector whose primary assignment is public works projects.
  • Requires two years of increasingly responsible experience performing a variety of construction inspection work for streets, sewers, storm drains, grading, drainage facilities, and water systems.
Exclusions
  • Trainees.
  • Lead workers of other working level inspectors.
  • Engineering Plan Checkers.
  • Building Inspectors.

PURCHASING AGENT

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Division head which supervises buyers, purchasing clerks, storekeepers, and/or related staff, and is in charge of one or more of the following functional areas: Centralized Purchasing, Warehousing, and/or Reprographic Services.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Generally requires up to 5 years of related experience.
Exclusions

RISK MANAGER

Group
MANAGEMENT
Description
Typically reporting to a department director, plans, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive agency risk management program, typically including the areas of public general liability, Workers' Compensation, disability retiremen t May be responsible for group employee insurance and Unemployment Insurance programs.
Guide
  • Education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or another related field and at least four to five years of related experience.
Exclusions
  • Employees with responsibility for these programs as incidental activities to other job functions.
  • Employees assigned only one of the major functions indicated above, (i.e. Workers' Compensation, liability, etc).
  • Employees assigned responsibilities for the assigned functions whose level of authority is minimal.Operations/MaintenanceOPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE

SCADA SPECIALIST

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional and technical duties in the administration and maintenance of public utilities SCADA systems and networks; administers SCADA servers and software applications; creates applications, scripts, and programming functions for SCADA, automation, and Oracle database projects; provides technical support to utility field staff for various applications and projects, including electrical and water systems; provides technical assistance in areas of security and ensures compliance with infrastructure protection regulations and policies; utilizes standard protocols and computer coding to create interfaces with other enterprise applications, systems, and databases; and performs related duties as assigned.
Guide

Requires two to three years of SCADA systems research, applications, and infrastructure applications for utilities using SCADA software systems and applications, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field is desirable. SCADA related training, coursework or certification is desirable.

Typically Reports to

SCADA Supervisor or similar position.

Exclusions
  • GIS Technician
  • SCADA Supervisor
  • GIS Supervisor

SECRETARY TO CITY MANAGER/CITY ADMINISTRATOR

Group
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Description
Performs complex and responsible secretarial and clerical work for the City Manager, involving highly confidential and sensitive information. Acts as receptionist for the City Manager and maintains his/her calendar of appointments; composes correspondence for approval of the City Manager; interviews callers exercising considerable independent judgement and applying experience in making decisions.
Guide
  • Generally requires three to five years secretarial experience; typing speed of at least 50 wpm.
  • Ability to take dictation at a speed of at least 80 wpm may be required.Managemen
Exclusions
  • MANAGEMENT

SECRETARY TO DEPARTMENT HEAD

Group
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Description
Performs secretarial and clerical duties for a superior in an executive position; interviews and screens callers, supplying requested information or making appointments; may take dictation and transcribe shorthand notes or transcribe from a dictating machine; types a variety of letters, reports, articles, memoranda, and speeches, including materials of a confidential nature; composes correspondence and reports from brief notes or oral instructi o ns and occasionally without instructions; obtains information from sources within and outside the department; screens, indexes, and files correspondence.
Guide
  • Requires five years of varied and responsible secretarial, clerical, and office support experience.
  • Requires clerical skills including typing and computer proficiency.
  • May require dictation skills at a speed of at least 80 wpm.
  • May supervise other clerks incidental to secretarial duties.
Exclusions
  • Pool stenographers.
  • Secretaries to the head of a small organizational unit or a nonsupervisory staff specialist or professional employee.
  • Supervisors who perform incidental secretarial duties.

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision and with considerable latitude for independent judgment and action, performs difficult engineering work requiring full professional competency. Work normally involves the direction of a small group of subordinate engineers and sub-professional employees. Decides on design procedures and performs the more difficult phases of design of major engineering projects; assigns to subordinate engineers the development of plans, specifications, and detailed drawings of the various components of a project; as a resident engineer, supervises field inspection and testing of large projects to check performance or conformity with plans and specifications; makes engineering studies of difficult and complex subjects.
Guide
  • Requires registration as a Civil Engineer.
  • Three to four years of professional civil engineering experience.
  • An advanced journey-level position.
  • Supervises a group of professional and/or sub-professional engineering staff.
Exclusions
  • Full-time administrative engineers such as a division head in a large department or an assistant department head in a smaller department.
  • Positions responsible for structural (building) plan check.
  • Mechanical or electrical engineers.

SENIOR PLANNER

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under general supervision, plans, conducts, and coordinates a range of current and advanced professional planning projects and studies; analyzes and interprets planning and zoning codes, ordinances, and statutes, which may include Coastal Commission standards; writes and edits staff reports and reviews consultant reports; may provide technical direction to planning and support staff; makes presentations to Planning Commission and Council/Board, and may serve as liaison to other committees and planning bodies.
Guide
  • Three or more years of varied professional planning and zoning experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field.
Exclusions
  • Associate Planners without lead responsibilities or specialized areas of expertise.
  • Principal Planners and section or division heads with additional supervisory and budgetary accountabilities.

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Group
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Description
Under immediate supervision, assists classroom instructor in the preparation and delivery of instructional materials to school age special education students in K-12 or pre-school settings based on daily lesson plan. Assists in the planning and guidance of student activities such as games, sports, music, arts and crafts, and personal hygiene and safety. Tutors students individually and in small groups and monitors behaviour in the classroom, facilities, playgrounds, on school buses, and during field trips. Keeps attendance records. May assist teachers in the administration and scoring of tests and exams.
Guide
  • Some prior education, training, or experience working with students having special educational needs, including tutoring assignments.
  • Can include college students working on education internship credit as part of college education major, other coursework, or pre-school program.
Exclusions
  • Playground Supervisors, Crossing Guards, Office Assistants and employees performing other types of non-instructional assistant duties.

STOREKEEPER/DELIVERY DRIVER

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision, receives, checks, and stores supplies, such as office, food, business, and educational supplies. Receives and checks incoming orders for proper quantities and types of deliveries and that items have not been damaged. Stores and stages items in proper locations within warehouse. Loads and drives light truck or van. Delivers supplies to appropriate facilities and locations. Maintains warehouse, storeroom, equipment, and supplies in orderly condition. May operate forklift.
Guide
  • Six or more months of related stock and light driving experience and valid Class C CA license.
Exclusions
  • Truck drivers, bus operators, and positions that solely perform stock or delivery work.

STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision, performs intermediate or journey-level skilled and semi-skilled street maintenance work. Performs scheduled and emergency repairs of potholes, guardrails, and fences; operates a variety of tools and equipment to assist in street repairs; performs work as part of a patch crew, slurry crew or paving crew; responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and works outside normal working hours as needed; assists in the construction of streets, sidewalks, and curbs and gutters; identifies and corrects safety hazards; keeps tools and equipment in proper condition and repair.
Guide
  • Requires ability to read, write, and follow oral instructions, and one to two years of street maintenance experience.
Exclusions
  • Equipment operators.
  • Street sweepers.
  • Concrete finishers.
  • Crew leaders.
  • Entry-level or inexperienced maintenance classes.

SYSTEMS ANALYST

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Supports the information processing needs of agency departments by modifying existing applications programs and determining how departmental user data bases can be improved in a client/server environment. Researches and analyzes management and operating department computer service needs and recommends solutions. Performs various and complex systems and specialized knowledge and ability to perform systems analysis and design as opposed to systems programming/codin g.
Guide
  • Usually requires a four-year degree.
  • One or more years of experience in computer programming.
  • May provide lead worker supervision of technical or clerical staff.
Exclusions

TRAFFIC ENGINEER

Group
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Description
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and supervises the traffic engineering function for the agency. This position typically serves as a division or section head in a larger agency; leads and participates in traffic engineering and transportation projects; supervises the operation, maintenance and installation of traffic control equipment, traffic signs, and street striping operations.
Guide
  • Four to five years of experience in civil engineering with major area of specialization in traffic engineering and maintenance, including some supervisory experience.
  • Education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with major course work in traffic engineering or transportation planning and registration as a Professional Engineer.
  • Registration or certification as a Transportation Engineer is desirable.
Exclusions
  • Department head responsible for traffic engineering.Public SafetyPUBLIC SAFETY

TRANSIT SUPERVISOR

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Under general supervision, trains, coordinates and supervises the work of Bus Operators, Schedulers, and associated Customer Service Representatives. Tracks operator and route performance. Assists operators with passenger relations problems and accident investigation s. Monitors radio and tracks vehicle location. May operate buses in emergency situations.
Guide
  • Requires four years of public driving experience involving 4-axle vehicle weighing 40,000 pounds or more, preferably including lead or customer service experience.
  • Valid Class A License with current DOT medical card.
  • Education equivalent to graduation from high school, certified driver training program, and orientation in scheduling processes.
Exclusions
  • Transit Planners.
  • Senior Bus Operators.

TREE TRIMMER

Group
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE
Description
Performs skilled manual work in the pruning, trimming, topping, felling and removal of ornamental and shade trees; climbs trees of various heights using hooks and belts, or uses ladders and/or skylift buckets to gain access to work areas; cuts away and removes dead or excess branches and tops of trees using hand and power chain saws, pruning hooks and shears, axes and other tools; trims and digs out protruding tree roots; cares for ropes and safety equipment; drives a truck and may assist in operation of wood chipper unit.
Guide
  • Requires 1 to 2 years of previous maintenance experience.
Exclusions
  • Positions that perform tree trimming functions as part of a broader maintenance classification.
  • General maintenance positions with a special assignment for tree trimming.Professional/TechnicalPROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL

UTILITY METER READER

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Read domestic, industrial, and commercial utility meters for water, gas, or electricity; records and reports water usage; hears and reports consumer complaints; investigates delinquent payments and may assist on collections; repairs, replaces, and installs utility meters; and may assist in the maintenan ce or repair of mains on an emergency basis. Requires knowledge of pneumatic tools, small power tools and hand tools.
Guide
  • Some related maintenance or customer service experience.
  • Entry-level classification.
Exclusions
  • Positions that perform meter reading functions as part of a broader maintenance classification.

UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT/MANAGER

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Typically reporting to a department director, plans, assigns, and manages the activities and operations of a water/utilities division or section, including potable water production, transmission and distribution, storm water pumping and conveyance systems, and equipment maintenance; organizes and supervises the work of staff involved in the operation, maintenance, installation, replacement, and repair of a variety of water collection, transmission, and pumping systems; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies. May oversee wastewater collection and transmission activities.
Guide
  • Education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
  • Requires four to five years of operational experience related to water systems and a State of California Grade IV Water Distribution Certificate and Grade III Water Treatment Certificate.
Exclusions
  • Water or Wastewater Crew Leaders.
  • Department Head.
  • Utility supervisors without managerial and policy making responsibilities.

WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under the administrative direction of the District Manager, Utilities Director, or equivalent position, plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the operation s and maintenance of the agency's wastewater collection and treatment plants, systems, facilities and related appurtenances in compliance with state and federal requirements; and performs related duties as assigned. Plans, coordinates, and manages the work of wastewater maintenance staff and prepares and presents state reports; and performs related duties as assigned.
Guide
  • Requires five to seven years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of a wastewater maintenance facility, at least four years of which were at a supervisory level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Possession of a California Wastewater Treatment Certificate, Grade V; or the ability to obtain one within eighteen months from the date of appointment.
  • May require additional water treatment certification as well.
Exclusions
  • Laboratory Managers
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
  • General Maintenance Superintendents.

WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT/MANAGER

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under administrative direction of the Utilities, Maintenance or Operations Director, plans, controls, and manages the activities and operation of the wastewater collection and treatment plants, laboratory testing systems, and related facilities. Oversees field supervisory personnel, administers division budget, and ensures water treatment and statutory reports are completed and submitted in a timely and reliable manner. Coordinates projects and reporting with other areas.
Guide
  • Typically requires the equivalent of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in chemistry, biology, natural sciences, hydrology, water engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical coursework; and five years of technical and supervisory experience in the operation of wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
  • Ability to obtain either a Grade IV or Grade V Wastewater Operator Certificate from the State of California, depending upon the wastewater processing standards required of the agency.
Exclusions
  • Water Superintendent
  • Wastewater Supervisor

WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR, GRADE III

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under the general supervision of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor or higher level Field Services Superintendent/Manager, performs a variety of skilled journey level wastewater plant operations and maintenance functions, including monitoring treatment gauges, meters, and controls, conducting plant and equipment inspections, performing and interpreting test data, and preparing and maintaining accurate plant records. Prepares reports required by discharge permits. May assist other maintenance personnel or lab personnel.
Guide
  • Requires three to four years of wastewater inspection, equipment operations, and maintenance, and monitoring of lab results.
  • Requires GED and coursework and technical training in wastewater treatment and discharge systems as well as testing and reporting procedures.
  • Requires Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III certification at the time of hire or within 12 months of assignment to the job.
Exclusions
  • Excludes Water Treatment Plant Supervisors
  • Water Maintenance Supervisors
  • Water Maintenance Crew Leaders or lead personnel
  • Positions that require a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV certification or higher.

WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Professional or technical level position with responsibility for working with public customers and staff to reduce consumer water demand and water runoff. Communicates water conservation goals and encourages customer participation. Prepares educational materials, makes presentations, and conducts workshops related to water conservation. Schedules and conducts inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial sites, and landscaped areas to address inquiries and problems. Responds to questions regarding proper plants and landscaping. Assists with the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of water conservation research projects.
Guide
  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field is required. Generally requires a minimum of two years of professional water science and landscape architecture experience or three years of field inspection and public education experience.
Exclusions
  • Water quality inspectors, laboratory technicians, and other environmental engineering positions.

WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT/MANAGER

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under administrative direction of the Utilities, Maintenance, or Operations Director, plans, controls and manages water maintenance and distribution services, including the construction, maintenance and repair of water transmiss ion lines and services. Oversees field supervisory personnel, administers division budget, and ensures construction, work order, and utility maintenance reports are completed and submitted in a timely and reliable manner. Coordinates projects and reporting with other areas.
Guide
  • Typically requires the equivalent of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in chemistry, biology, natural sciences, hydrology, water engineering, or a related field, or similar technical coursework; and five years of technical and supervisory experience in the operation of wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
  • Ability to obtain a Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate from the State of California, depending upon the maintenance standards of the agency and the State.
Exclusions
  • Water Production Superintendent
  • Wastewater Supervisor or Wastewater Systems Superintendent

WATER MAINTENANCE WORKER

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under general supervision, performs intermediate or journey-level skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of agency's water distribution system. Performs maintenance, installation and repair of the water distribution system, including valves, vaults, hydrants, water services, backflow devices, air/vacuum combination release valves, mainlines, and concrete and asphalt infrastructure; locates water lines and valves; conducts water quality system flushing, including valve exercising and hydrant servicing; Performs shut downs for outside contracts and agencies; identifies and corrects safety hazards; responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis and works outside normal working hours as needed.
Guide
  • Requires ability to read, write and follow oral instructions, and one to two years of water construction or water system experience.
  • High school education or equivalent and a State of California Water Distribution Grade I certificate.
Exclusions
  • Cross-Connection Control Specialist.
  • Water Construction Inspectors.
  • Water Treatment Operators.
  • Crew Leaders.
  • Entry level or inexperienced maintenance classes.

WATER PRODUCTION / DISTRIBUTION SUPERINTENDENT

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under the administrative direction of the District Manager, Utilities Director, or equivalent position, plans, organizes and manages water production, treatment and distribution operations associated with the agency's potable water treatment plants, deep wells and transmission systems and facilities, in compliance with state and federal requirements. Plans, coordinates, and manages the work of water production staff and prepares and presents state reports; and performs related duties as assigned. May oversee work of plant maintenance personnel, depending upon organizational structure.
Guide
  • Requires five to seven years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation of potable water treatment facilities, at least four years of which were at a supervisory level; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Possession of a California Water Treatment Certificate, Grade V; or the ability to obtain one within eighteen months from the date of appointment.
  • May require additional Wastewater Distribution certification as well.
Exclusions
  • Laboratory Managers
  • Water Treatment Plant Operators
  • General Maintenance Superintendents.

WATER PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT/MANAGER

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under administrative direction of the Utilities, Maintenance, or Operations Director, plans, controls, and manages the activities and operations of water production facilities; oversees field supervisory personnel, administers division budget, and ensures water production, treatment and statutory reports are completed and submitted in a timely and reliable manner. Coordinates activities with other operating divisions, inspection activities, and contractors. Typically requires the equivalent of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in hydraulics, chemistry, biology, natural sciences, hydrology, water engineering or a related field, or similar technical coursewor k. Five years of technical and supervisory experience in the operation of water production and treatment facilities. Ability to obtain a Grade IV or Grade V Water Treatment Operator Certificate from the State of California, depending upon the water treatment standards required of the agency.
Guide
Exclusions
  • Water Production Superintendent
  • Wastewater Supervisor or Wastewater Systems Superintendent

WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under the general supervision of a Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, Field Maintenance Manager, or managerial position, performs a wide variety of specialized assignments related to water sampling, testing, inspections, statutory reporting, and public communications. Collects and tests water samples or coordinates sampling and testing procedure s conducted at contract labs. Identifies changes in water quality trends and prepares required notifications Researches water quality regulations, and coordinates water quality studies with consultants, districts, contract laboratories, and in-house personnel. Investigates and responds to public complaints; represents agency at regional water quality and county health department meetings; prepares and submits periodic water quality reports; disseminates public information related to water quality and conservation practices.
Guide
  • Requires two to three years of water quality and inspection oriented work, including the preparation and submission of water quality monitoring reports.
  • Education equivalent to GED, supplemented by coursework and technical training in water science, water treatment, quality testing, and reporting procedures.
  • Requires California Grade II Water Treatment Certification and/or Grade at the time of hiring or within 12 months of hire date.
Exclusions
  • Water Treatment Plant Supervisors
  • Water Maintenance Supervisors
  • Water Maintenance Crew Leaders or Leadpersons

WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR, GRADE III

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Under the general supervision of a Water Treatment Plant Supervisor or higher-le vel Water Production/Maintenance Superintendent, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey level tasks related to the monitoring, regulation, maintenance, and operation of potable water treatment systems and transmission equipment. Uses field or computerized telemetry controls. Inspects and maintains chlorination processes, pumping stations, wells, and ancillary equipment. May perform routine water quality tests, complete journals and reports, and assist in training and supervising lower level operators; and performs related duties as assigned.
Guide
  • Requires three to four years of water treatment inspection, maintenance, and operations experience in water treatment, involving potable water production, treatment, storage, and transmission.
  • Education equivalent to GED, supplemented by coursework and technical training in water treatment, system hydraulics, quality testing, and reporting procedures.
  • Requires California Grade III Water Distribution Certification and Grade III Water Treatment Certification, at the time of hiring or within 12 months of hire date.
Exclusions
  • Water Treatment Plant Supervisors
  • Water Maintenance Supervisors
  • Water Maintenance Crew Leaders or Leadpersons

WATER UTILITY OPERATOR

Group
UTILITIES
Description
Performs a variety of semi-skilled mechanical tasks in the operation and maintenance of water treatment, or waste water distribution facilities including pumps, meters, storage facilities, distribution pipelines, and services. Reads and checks recording devices to ascertain that the water treatment facilities, wells, reservoirs, and distribution equipment are operating properly; maintains simple records of operation of plant, wells and reservoirs necessary; performs routine and preventive maintenance on chlorine machines, pumps, electrical motors, meters, telemetering equipment, and pneumatic valves; installs and services water meters.
Guide
  • Requires up to two years of responsible water utility experience performing water system maintenance and routine operation.
Exclusions
  • Person with full supervisory responsibility.
  • Water Quality Inspectors.
  • Water Maintenance Workers.