CC Resolution 2012-021RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - 021
A RESOLUTION OF THE LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA CALIFORNIA REGARDING CITY
CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION AND COMPENSATION,
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta hereinafter referred to as "City," desires to
make adjustments to the City Clerk's job description and salary range effective
July 1, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City does hereby approve, ratify and authorize for implementation
a change in the job description of the City Clerk position,. as set forth in Exhibit A,
to become effective July 1, 2012.
SECTION 2. The City does hereby approve, ratify and authorize for implementation
a salary range adjustment to the City Clerk position, as set forth in Exhibit B, to
become effective July 1, 2012.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 15" day of May, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DONALD ADO""�4
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution 2012-021
City Clerk Job Description &
Salary Range Adjustment
Adopted: May 15, 2012
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ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, In rim City Clerk
City of La Quirita, California
(City SealY-''
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. KATHERINE JENS", City Attorney
City of La Quinta, C40ornia
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EXHIBIT A
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
CITY CLERK
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, plans, organizes,
coordinates, supervises and directs the activities, staff and programs of the City
Clerk's Department; provides switchboard/receptionist functions; provides staff
support to the City Manager; and any other such duties as may be delegated by the
City Manager.
REPORTS TO: City Manager
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as
exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
➢ Directs and participates in development and implementation of departmental
goals, objectives, policies, and procedures;
➢ Manages the operations of the City Clerks Department; responsible for
budget preparation and monitoring; selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates
staff, maintains departmental awareness of state-of-the-art developments in
management and fields of specialty;
➢ Performs all statutory duties of the City Clerk as set forth in the California
Government Code and all duties referred to in La Quinta Municipal Code
Section 2.10.030 as well as all duties described herein and any additional
duties as may be assigned;
➢ Attends all meetings of the City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Financing Authority and records minutes thereof;
➢ Directs preparation of City Council/Successor Agency /Financing Authority
agendas, including preparation of resolutions, ordinances and written
materials;
➢ Maintains all official records of the City and the Records Information System;
➢ Maintains Consultants Registry;
➢ Conducts recruitment for various Boards/Commissions;
➢ Maintains Municipal Code;
➢ Conducts all Municipal Elections;
➢ Acts as Deputy Registrar of Voters;
➢ Acts as Notary Public;
➢ Performs various related essential duties as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with
major course work in public administration, business administration or a closely
related field; at least six years of increasingly responsible experience as a City
Clerk, including two years in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination
of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and
abilities.
Required Licenses and Certification
Certification by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks is desirable.
Must possess a valid Class C California Driver's License.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Knowledge of:
• Municipal administrative principles and practices, including goal setting,
program and budget development and implementation and employee
supervision;
• The Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and California Elections Codes;
• Applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to operate a variety of automated office machines including an adding
machine, copier, personal computer, typewriter and fax machine;
• Ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work
involving sitting most of the'time, but may involve walking or moving from
one area of the office to another, and standing for brief periods of time;
• Ability to exert a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push,
pull, or otherwise move objects.
Supervisodal Responsibilities:
• Ability to assign, review, plan, and coordinate the work of other employees;
• Ability to provide instruction and guidance to staff; promote staff
development and motivation; and analyze problems that arise in the areas
under supervision and recommend solutions;
• Ability to recommend the discipline or discharge of staff, approve transfers
or promotion of employees;
• Ability to assess the work of employees and write performance appraisals;
• Ability to organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the department;
• Ability to delegate authority and responsibility, and program work consistent
with department, City and Agency needs.
Mathematical Ability:
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to compute ratios and profit and loss.
Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability:
• Ability to apply principles of rational systems in budgeting;
• Ability to apply principles of influence systems in supervising;
• Ability to apply principles of synthesis functions in development of
Departmental goals;
• Ability to use independent judgment in periodically non -routine situations.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:
• Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents
including meeting minutes, elections materials, resolutions, ordinances and
records;
• Ability to prepare letters of correspondence, and employee performance
evaluations using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of
punctuation, grammar, diction and style;
• Ability to comprehend a variety of reference books and manuals including
policy manuals, and city, state and county laws and ordinances;
• Ability to communicate effectively with local government officials, the
media, coworkers, supervisor, members of the public, and other City
personnel verbally and in writing.
Environmental Adaptability:
• Ability to work in an office environment.
The City of La Quinta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the
Americans With Disabilities Act, La Quinta will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both
prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations
with the employer.
May 2012
CITY OF LA QUINTA
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS - SALARY RANGE
FY 2011-2012
AUTHORIZED POSITION TITLE
RANGE AUTHORIZED POSITION TITLE
Account Clerk
42
Human Resources/Gen. Svcs. Manager
76
Account Technician
49
Informational Services Analyst
62
Accounting Manager
76
Maintenance Foreman
58
Animal Control Officer II
57
Maintenance Manager
72
Animal Control / Code Compliance Officer
51
Maintenance Worker 1
42
Assistant City Manager
95
Maintenance Worker 11
46
Assistant Engineer 1
53
Management Analyst
68
Assistant Engineer 11
58
Management Assistant
61
Assistant Planner
60
Marketing/Economic Development Mgr.
71
Associate Engineer
66
Office Assistant
38
Associate Planner
65
Plans Examiner/Inspection Supervisor
65
Building and Safety Director
87
Planning Director
90
Building Inspector 1
55
Planning Manager
84
Building Inspector 11
60
Principal Engineer
82
City Clerk
78
Principal Planner
73
City Manager
Public Works Director/City Engineer
93
Code Compliance Officer 1
51
Public Works Inspector 1
53
Code Compliance Officer II
57
Public Works Inspector 11
58
Community Safety Manager
74
Public Works Inspection Supervisor
63
Community Services Director
87
Recreation Activities Coordinator
42
Counter Technician
52
Recreation Supervisor
54
Deputy City Clerk
58
Secretary
45
Economic Development/Housing Managei
71
Senior Account Clerk
45
Emergency Service Coordinator
65
Senior Center Activities Coordinator
42
Executive Assistant
57
Senior Code Compliance Officer
62
Executive Office Assistant
38
Senior Engineer
76
Executive Secretary
57
Senior Secretary
52
Facilities Maintenance Coordinator
54
Traffic Engineer
78
Facilities Maintenance Worker
42
Traffic Signal Technician
54
Finance Director/Treasurer
93
Financial Services Assistant
57
Golf and Park/Landscape Manager
76
' - City Manager salary is determined by City Council contract.