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AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 3, 2006
TO: WilLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: REVISION TO THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS
REORGANIZATION OF STAFF -- TUSTIN LEGACY
SUMMARY:
This agenda item recommends amending the City's Classification and Compensations Plans by
adding one allocation for the classification of Transportation and Development Services
Manager and eliminating one allocation for the position of Senior Project Manager. Staff duties
in the Public Works Department have evolved to meet the needs of the Tustin legacy project.
Development processing and transportation management issues have taken on a prominent
role, necessitating the establishment of a classification titled "Transportation and Development
Services Manager".
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution 06-03 amending the City's Classification and Compensation Plans.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approximately $ 3,500 for the remainder of the 2005-06 fiscal year.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, the City is required to maintain
Classification and Compensation Plans covering all classes of positions in the City service. As
various needs arise staff makes recommendations for changes to these plans.
Consistent with current practice, staff requests approval from the City Council to amend our
Classification and Compensation Plans as follows:
Classification Allocation Ranqe Monthlv Salarv
Transportation and Development +1 856 $7,440 - $9,085
Services Manager
Senior Project Manager -=--L- 817 $6,749 - $8,242
Net Change 0
The classification of Transportation and Development Services Manager is requested to be
added to the City's Classification and Compensation Plans to provide a division manager
classification in the Public Works Department whose responsibilities will focus on the
management of development processing, and transportation issues for the Tustin Legacy
project. The position of Senior Project Manager will be reclassified to this new classification of
Transportation and Development Services Manager.
The fiscal impact of this modification is funding the differential in the salary ranges and can be
covered through salary savings achieved thus far this fiscal year.
Approval of this agenda item simply amends the Classification and Compensation Plans to staff
at a level that meets the City's current and future operational requirements.
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works
Susan Cannan
Interim Director of Human Resources
Attachments:
1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, amending the City's
Classification Pian .
2. Classification Specification for Transportation and Development Services Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 06-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City adopted a Classification Plan in 1984 by
adopting Resolution No. 84-63; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has amended its Classification and
Compensation Plans when appropriate;
WHEREAS, it is now desirable to revise and update the City's
Classification Plan;
WHEREAS, the City now desires to amend its Classification Plan
by adding the Transportation and Development Services Manager
classification.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California does hereby resolve that the Classification and Compensation
Plans of the City of Tustin, dated August 20, 1984, as previously
amended, is hereby amended.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council
held on the 3rd day of January, 2006.
DOUG DAVERT, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
S:\City Council Agenda Items\2006\RESO AMEND CLASS PLAN JAN 2006.doc
CITY OF TUSTIN
TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER
Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and
responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications mav not include all duties
performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the
minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications
of incumbents within the nosition.
DEFINITION:
Under general direction, plans, organizes and directs the development processing, traffic engineering and
transportation planning activities related to the City's public works program(s); provides advance planning
for the City's orderly development; provides highly responsible and professional staff assistance to the
Director; performs related duties as assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
This single position class typically reports directly to the Department Director and is responsible for the
management of infrastructure construction of large scale city development projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes but are not limited to the following)
When a position is to be filled, the requisite essential functions will be noted in the announcement of
position availability.
Plans. directs and organizes the work of engineering staff and consultants in developing and
completing related programs, studies and capital improvement projects; supervises directly or
through subordinate supervisors all employees of the division.
Initiates necessary engineering studies and investigations and reviews the analysis and
interpretation of compiled data; directs engineering analyses and reviews recommendations.
Plans improvement of the street system to expedite traffic movement; supervises studies relating
to channeling traffic; conducts long range studies of traffic flow and develops plans for one way
streets, arterial ways and no-turn intersections.
Implements policies mandated by Federal, State and local agencies; monitors, formulates and
provides input on Federal, State and Local legislation related to transportation; interacts and
serves as the City's liaison to other agencies that impact the City's transportation functions and
projects.
Participates in and provides expertise and support to the Planning Commission, Redevelopment
Agency, the City Manager and City Council on matters relating to transportation and traffic; plans,
directs and organizes the traffic and transportation work for major city projects (I.e. Tustin
Legacy).
Develops action plans and directs the preparation of grant applications; develops expenditure
plans and monitors expenditures to maintain funding eligibility. Prepares and evaluates requests
for proposals for projects requiring contract work related to development projects; directs the
preparation of project cost estimates for competitive bidding purposes; reviews the plans of
consulting firms performing work for the City and evaluates their performance.
Supervises assigned staff; participates in the screening and selection of section staff; trains and
evaluates employees; initiates and carries out appropriate disciplinary actions.
Compiles and analyzes statistical data and prepares technical reports relating to traffic and
transportation projects and programs; assists in the preparation of cost projections for the
department budget and monitors expenditures; recommends and initiates changes to
departmental procedures, policies and regulations.
Transportation and Development Services Manager
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending,
squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping,
repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports and data using a computer
keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, plans, specifications
and other information. Acute hearing is required when providing telephone service and communicating in
person. The need to lift, drag and push files, reports, specifications, plans or other materials weighing up
to 10 pounds is also required. This position is also expected to perform inspections of work in the field
that may require walking on uneven ground, working around machinery, fumes, dirt and gas, and in
varying temperatures.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the
classification)
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities
necessary for acceptable job performance. Example combinations include:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineeri"!),
traffic engineering, transportation planning, urban planning or a closely related field and five years
of relevant, professional transportation planning experience including two years in a supervisory
capacity. A master's degree in a related field is highly desirable.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: (The following are a representative sample of the KAS's necessary to
perform essential duties of the position)
KnowledQe of:
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and methods related to development processing,
public works; bidding and construction, transportation planning and traffic engineering.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision; laws, ordinances and
regulations governing the design and construction of public infrastructure improvements;
contracts and consultant coordination.
Considerable knowledge of municipal government and issues of concern to developers, private
property owners, contractors, private engineers and others when dealing with development and
public infrastructure matters; grant writing; budgeting and municipal finance.
Abilitv to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; research and prepare complex
engineering reports; review and check complex engineering designs, computations, plans and
studies; plan, direct, and coordinate public works traffic and transportation engineering programs
and manage a unit; select, train, supervise and evaluate employees; represent the City in a
variety of meetings; make decisions regarding operational and personnel functions; operate
programs within allocated amounts; respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective
manner; understand, explain and apply policies and procedures; analyze unusual situations and
resolve them through application of management principles and practices; develop
comprehensive plans to meet future City needs/services; deal constructively with conflict and
develop effective resolutions; plan and enforce a balanced budget; develop new policies
impacting department operations/procedures; interpret financial statements and cost accounting
reports; establish and maintain effective relationships with the community at large, the City
Council, and other public officials.
Skill in:
Operating an office computer and a variety of word processing, data management and other
software applications.
Transportation and Development Services Manager
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of a certificate of registration as a civil engineer or traffic engineer issued by the California
State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is desirable.
Receive satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination and administrative
screening which meet the established qualification standards.
FLSA: Exempt
Management - Unrepresented
Revised 12/13/2005