PERSONNEL COMMISSION
REQUEST FOR ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: MEMBERS OF PERSONNEL COMMISSION
SUBMITTED BY: Marissa Sur, Director of Human Resources
PREPARED BY: Marisa Areyan, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Subject:
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Revisions to the Water Quality Specialist Job Class Specification
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Statement of Issue:
The Water Quality Specialist classification is assigned to the Public Works Department at the City and is represented by Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). Modifications to the class specification are requested in accordance with Personnel Rule 12 regarding amendments to the City’s Classification Plan.
Financial Impact:
None
Recommended Action:
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Approve the updates to the Water Quality Specialist job class specification.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the updates to the job class specification and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Modifications to the Water Quality Specialist job class specification are recommended to: 1) update the “Job Summary” section; 2) update the “Distinguishing Characteristics” section; 3) update the minimum experience requirement; 3) update the Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certification requirement. The requested modifications are intended to update the classification to reflect the current and consistent job requirements and present hiring standards and do not materially change the fundamental nature of the work performed.
The Public Works Department has collaborated with Human Resources on the recommended changes and HBMT has reviewed the proposed changes.
Job Class Title: Water Quality Specialist
Pay Grade: 0180
Affected Employees: Three
Environmental Status:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
For details, visit www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan <http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/strategicplan>.
Attachment(s):
1. Water Quality Specialist Redline
2. Water Quality Specialist Clean
3. Public Works Department Organizational Chart