CC Resolution 2018-050 New PositionsRESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 050
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING AN
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AND A SENIOR
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
POSITIONS TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION
SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved and adopted the
2018/19 Classification Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Personnel Policy Section 2.05, Preparation and
Amendment of Classification Plan, requires amendments to the Classification
Plan be adopted by a Resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City contracts with Riverside County Fire Department
and Emergency Management Department for these two positions; and
WHEREAS, adding an Administrative Assistant and a Senior Emergency
Management Coordinator in Public Safety will create an opportunity to retain
personnel; and
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 and adopt the revisions to the
Classification Plan for Fiscal Year 2018/19, attached hereto as “Exhibit A”
and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City authorizes the City Manager to notify Riverside County
of the approved City positions and therefore, the City’s request to decrease
Fire and Emergency personnel correspondingly.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 16th day of October, 2018, by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
CITY OF LA QUINTA
AUTHORIZED POSITIONS
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 17, 2018
AUTHORIZED WORKING TITLE RATING
Administrative Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant A11
Administrative Technician Administrative Technician B21
Executive Assistant B22
Code Administration Code Administration Technician Building Inspector I B22
Code Compliance Officer I B22
Permit Technician B22
Code Administration Specialist Building Inspector II B23
Code Compliance Officer II B23
Construction Inspector B23
Code Administration Supervisor Animal Control/Code Compliance Supervisor B32
Plans Examiner/Inspection Supervisor B32
Code Administration Coordinator Construction Manager/Inspection Supervisor C43
Maintenance & Operations Maintenance & Operations Worker Buildings Worker A11
Maintenance Worker I A11
Parks Worker A11
Maintenance Worker II A12
Maintenance & Operations Technician Traffic Signal Technician B21
Buildings Coordinator B23
Maintenance & Operations Coordinator Maintenance Foreman B24
Parks Foreman B24
Maintenance & Operations SuperintendenBuildings Superintendent B32
Parks Superintendent B32
Management Administration Management Assistant Community Resources Coordinator B21
Management Assistant B21/B22
Account Technician B22
Management Specialist Community Resources Specialist B24
Deputy City Clerk B24/B25
Junior Accountant B24
Management Specialist B24/B25
Accountant B25
Management Coordinator Marketing Management Coordinator C41
Management Analyst Associate Planner C42
Community Resources Analyst C42
Sr. Emergency Management Coodinator C42
Financial Services Analyst C42
Human Resources Analyst C42
Management Analyst C42/C43
Public Safety Analyst C42
Senior Accountant C42
Traffic Operations Analyst C42
Associate Engineer C43
Senior Planner C44
Management Manager Assistant to the City Manager D61
Building Official D61
Community Resources Manager D61
Hub Manager D61
Human Resources Manager D61
Maintenance Manager D61
Planning Manager D61
Public Safety Manager D61
Senior Civil Engineer D61
City Clerk D62
City Engineer D65
Director Community Resources Director E82
Design & Development Director E82
Facilities Director E82
Finance Director/Treasurer E82
City Manager City Manager F101*
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
* City Manager salary is determined by City Council contract
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-050
2018/19 NON-DISCRETIONARY SALARY SCHEDULEWORKING TITLEDBMSTEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7Administrative AssistantBuildings WorkerMaintenance Worker IParks WorkerA11 38,625.89$ 40,557.18$ 42,488.47$ 44,419.77$ 46,351.06$ Maintenance Worker IIA12 42,496.68$ 44,621.51$ 46,746.35$ 48,871.18$ 50,996.01$ Administrative TechnicianCommunity Resources CoordinatorManagement AssistantTraffic Signal TechnicianB21 50,249.87$ 52,762.36$ 55,274.86$ 57,787.35$ 60,299.84$ Account TechnicianBuilding Inspector ICode Compliance Officer IExecutive AssistantManagement AssistantPermit TechnicianVacation Rental/License AssistantB22 54,120.65$ 56,826.68$ 59,532.71$ 62,238.75$ 64,944.78$ Building Inspector IIBuildings CoordinatorCode Compliance Officer IIConstruction InspectorB23 57,991.44$ 60,891.01$ 63,790.59$ 66,690.16$ 69,589.73$ Community Resources SpecialistDeputy City ClerkJunior AccountantMaintenance ForemanManagement SpecialistParks ForemanB24 63,327.33$ 66,493.70$ 69,660.06$ 72,826.43$ 75,992.80$ AccountantDeputy City ClerkManagement SpecialistB25 69,893.33$ 73,387.99$ 76,882.66$ 80,377.33$ 83,871.99$ Animal/Code Officer SupervisorBuildings SuperintendentParks SuperintendentPlans Examiner/Inspector SupervisorB32 69,893.33$ 73,387.99$ 76,882.66$ 80,377.33$ 83,871.99$ Marketing Management CoordinatorC41 72,354.59$ 75,369.61$ 78,384.62$ 81,399.64$ 84,414.65$ 87,426.05$ 90,443.24$ Associate PlannerBusiness AnalystCommunity Resources AnalystSr. Emergency Management CoordinatorFinancial Services AnalystHuman Resources AnalystManagement AnalystPublic Safety AnalystSenior AccountantTraffic Operations AnalystC42 76,552.63$ 79,742.57$ 82,932.52$ 86,122.47$ 89,312.42$ 92,498.54$ 95,690.78$ ANNUAL NON-DISCRETIONARY STEPSCity Council Approval 6/19/18, 7/17/18, 10/16/181 OF 4Effective 6/25/18, Revised 7/17/18, 10/17/18
2018/19 NON-DISCRETIONARY SALARY SCHEDULEWORKING TITLEDBMSTEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7ANNUAL NON-DISCRETIONARY STEPSAssociate EngineerConstruction Manager/Inspection SupervisorManagement AnalystC43 80,750.66$ 84,115.54$ 87,480.42$ 90,845.30$ 94,210.18$ 97,571.02$ 100,938.33$ Senior PlannerC44 86,007.66$ 89,591.60$ 93,175.54$ 96,759.48$ 100,343.41$ 103,923.05$ 107,509.57$ Assistant to the City ManagerBuilding OfficialCommunity Resources ManagerHuman Resources ManagerMaintenance ManagerPlanning ManagerPublic Safety ManagerSenior Civil EngineerD61 97,568.01$ 101,633.67$ 105,699.33$ 109,764.99$ 113,830.65$ 117,891.43$ 121,960.01$ City ClerkD62 102,446.41$ 106,715.35$ 110,984.30$ 115,253.24$ 119,522.18$ 123,786.00$ 128,058.01$ City EngineerD65 117,524.43$ 122,421.68$ 127,318.92$ 132,216.16$ 137,113.41$ 142,004.77$ 146,905.54$ Community Resources DirectorDesign & Development DirectorFacilities DirectorFinance Director/City TreasurerE82 129,570.69$ 134,969.90$ 140,369.11$ 145,768.32$ 151,167.53$ 156,560.26$ 161,963.36$ City ManagerF101* 176,293.44$ 183,639.59$ 190,985.74$ 198,331.88$ 205,678.03$ 213,015.36$ 220,366.80$ Part-Time EmployeesDBMSTEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5Recreation LeaderA01 Hourly$11.00$11.55$12.10$12.65$13.20Senior Recreation LeaderA02 Hourly$15.00$15.75$16.50$17.25$18.00Administrative AssistantA11 Hourly$18.57$19.50$20.43$21.36$22.28Administrative TechnicianB21 Hourly $24.16$25.37$26.57$27.78$28.99Software Program Report WriterB24 Hourly$30.45$31.97$33.49$35.01$36.53Elected Official PositionsMayorCouncil MembersBoards and Commission MembersCommunity Services Commission$75.00Construction Appeals Board$0.00Housing Commission$50.00Financial Advisory Commission $75.00Oversight Board$0.00Planning Commission $100.00Per MeetingPer Meeting$2,300.00Meeting StipendPer MeetingPer MeetingPer MeetingPer MeetingMonthly $2,800.00City Council Approval 6/19/18, 7/17/18, 10/16/182 OF 4Effective 6/25/18, Revised 7/17/18, 10/17/18
2018/19 DISCRETIONARY SALARY SCHEDULEWORKING TITLEDBMSTEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10Administrative AssistantA1147,896.05$ 49,441.04$ 50,986.03$ 52,531.02$ 54,076.01$ Buildings WorkerMaintenance Worker IParks WorkerA11 47,896.05$ 49,441.04$ 50,986.03$ 52,531.02$ 54,076.01$ Maintenance Worker IIA12 52,695.81$ 54,395.61$ 56,095.41$ 57,795.21$ 59,495.01$ Administrative TechnicianCommunity Resources CoordinatorManagement AssistantTraffic Signal TechnicianB21 62,309.87$ 64,319.90$ 66,329.93$ 68,339.96$ 70,349.99$ Account TechnicianBuilding Inspector ICode Compliance Officer IExecutive AssistantManagement AssistantPermit TechnicianVacation Rental/License AssistantB22 67,109.62$ 69,274.46$ 71,439.30$ 73,604.14$ 75,768.98$ Building Inspector IIBuildings CoordinatorCode Compliance Officer IIConstruction InspectorB23 71,909.38$ 74,229.03$ 76,548.68$ 78,868.33$ 81,187.98$ Community Resources SpecialistDeputy City ClerkJunior AccountantMaintenance ForemanManagement SpecialistParks ForemanB24 78,525.84$ 81,058.88$ 83,591.92$ 86,124.96$ 88,658.00$ AccountantDeputy City ClerkManagement SpecialistB25 86,667.79$ 89,463.59$ 92,259.39$ 95,055.19$ 97,850.99$ Animal/Code Officer SupervisorBuildings SuperintendentParks SuperintendentPlans Examiner/Inspector SupervisorB32 86,667.79$ 89,463.59$ 92,259.39$ 95,055.19$ 97,850.99$ ANNUAL DISCRETIONARY STEPS (PERFORMANCE BASED)City Council Approval 6/19/18, 07/17/183 OF 4Effective 6/25/18, Revised 7/17/18
2018/19 DISCRETIONARY SALARY SCHEDULEWORKING TITLEDBMSTEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11 STEP 12 STEP 13 STEP 14Marketing Management CoordinatorC4193,027.33$ 95,611.42$ 98,195.51$ 100,779.60$ 103,363.69$ 105,947.78$ 108,531.87$ Associate PlannerBusiness AnalystCommunity Resources AnalystSr. Emergency Management CoordinatorFinancial Services AnalystHuman Resources AnalystManagement AnalystPublic Safety AnalystSenior AccountantTraffic Operations AnalystC42 98,424.80$ 101,158.82$ 103,892.84$ 106,626.86$ 109,360.88$ 112,094.90$ 114,828.92$ Associate EngineerConstruction Manager/Inspection SupervisorManagement AnalystC43 103,822.28$ 106,706.23$ 109,590.18$ 112,474.13$ 115,358.08$ 118,242.03$ 121,125.98$ Senior Planner C44110,581.27$ 113,652.97$ 116,724.67$ 119,796.37$ 122,868.07$ 125,939.77$ 129,011.47$ Assistant to the City ManagerBuilding OfficialCommunity Resources ManagerHuman Resources ManagerMaintenance ManagerPlanning ManagerPublic Safety ManagerSenior Civil EngineerD61 125,444.58$ 128,929.15$ 132,413.72$ 135,898.29$ 139,382.86$ 142,867.43$ 146,352.00$ City ClerkD62131,716.81$ 135,375.61$ 139,034.41$ 142,693.21$ 146,352.01$ 150,010.81$ 153,669.61$ City EngineerD65151,102.84$ 155,300.14$ 159,497.44$ 163,694.74$ 167,892.04$ 172,089.34$ 176,286.64$ Community Resources DirectorDesign & Development DirectorFacilities DirectorFinance Director/City TreasurerE82 166,590.88$ 171,218.40$ 175,845.92$ 180,473.44$ 185,100.96$ 189,728.48$ 194,356.00$ City Manager F101* 226,662.99$ 232,959.18$ 239,255.37$ 245,551.56$ 251,847.75$ 258,143.94$ 264,440.13$ ANNUAL DISCRETIONARY STEPS (PERFORMANCE BASED)City Council Approval 6/19/18, 07/17/184 OF 4Effective 6/25/18, Revised 7/17/18
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Management Analyst
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CLASS SERIES BAND/GRADE/SUBGRADE FLSA STATUS
Management Administration C42 – C44 Exempt
CLASS SUMMARY:
This class is the fourth level in a four-level Management Administration Series focused on
advanced journey level responsibilities. Incumbents are involved with the highest-level
analysis work associated, as assigned, with designated City management functions or
programs.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Positions assigned to this classification are responsible for more complex work products and
more complex project management and/or program administration/oversight. As assigned,
incumbents may supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating
training; and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position
assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
Leads meetings with internal and external customers and stakeholders regarding
projects or to address complaints and concerns escalated to a higher staff level.
Prepares and administers contracts and consultant or franchise agreements, approves
billing, ensures service levels and contractual/franchise expectations are met.
Conducts comprehensive research, keeps abreast of changes in assigned field, performs
complex, detailed analyses.
Prepares and presents complex plans, programs, and technical reports including staff
reports for the City Council or Commissions; coordinates/reviews/approves staff input
into plans, programs and reports.
Prepares and monitors budgets and related documents (such as grant funding
applications, requirements, agreements, etc.); prepares and manages project
schedules, oversees day-to-day program or staff activities.
As assigned, supervises staff to includes: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting
performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow
policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and
making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
Exercise discretion in accessing confidential information such as information related to
personnel matters, tax collections, and City Council confidential information.
Assists in the development of standards, ordinances, regulations, policies and
procedures; interprets same.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
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POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:
Positions assigned to Associate Engineer functions may also be responsible for:
Performing plan check as requested;
Preparing annual Storm Water report;
Preparing conditions of approval in land action services, as requested;
Coordinating plan check services with City Surveyor, contract plan check engineers and
City Traffic Engineer;
Reviewing applications, maps, designs, drawings, improvement plans, specifications,
cost estimates, and supporting documents;
Coordinating engineering activities with other City departments;
Processing encroachment permits and other permits for developments;
Processing agreements including Subdivision Improvement Agreements with related
bonds/ securities and Reimbursement Agreements; and
Assisting at the front counter.
Positions assigned to Associate Planner functions may also be responsible for:
Assisting with preparation of the General Plan and other specific plan documents;
Researching, reviewing and analyzing environmental, social and economic data related
to planning, land use and community development; and
Meeting with the development community to review proposed projects.
Positions assigned to Public Safety Analyst (Community Resources) functions may also
be responsible for:
Conducting Public Safety assessment needs, identifying key opportunities, and
recommending solutions that can be addressed through Public Safety initiatives;
Assisting in the development, implementation and assessment of Public Safety projects.
Negotiating, preparing and managing service contracts, including analyzing contract
performance and project cash flows;
Liaison for the City’s community, assisting in the development and implementation of
community outreach efforts;
Assisting with the coordination and integration of projects, involving Police, Fire,
Emergency Service, Code and other city department and/or community partners.
Assisting with the formulation and development of the annual budget for Public Safety
Division;
Coordinates with other city departments, divisions and consultants to assist with Public
Safety programs;
Assisting with overall department support including staff report processing, department
meetings/special events, and daily operations of the department.
Positions assigned to Community Resources Analyst functions may also be responsible
for:
Developing and executing recreation/senior programs with the community and at the
Wellness Center;
Initiating and executing contracts for instructors and services;
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Managing full and part-time staff at the Wellness Center;
Managing the daily operations of the facility; and
Working with nonprofit providers on health and social services for seniors.
Positions assigned to Sr. Emergency Management Coordinator functions may also be
responsible for:
Develops Emergency Operations Center (EOC) trainings and drills for city staff, CERT,
and community groups;
Manage EOC, including maintaining communication devices, equipment, supplies and
service contracts;
Develops and maintains relationships with other local emergency staff, utility companies,
community groups, and local businesses.
Conducts risk assessments related to local situations, events and weather that may have
an inpact on the welfare of residents and staff.
Leads annual review of City’s Emergency Operations Plan
Manages existing and seeks new Emergency Management grants.
Leads community outreach events related ot Emergency Prepareness.
Positions assigned to HR Analyst functions may also be responsible for:
Developing a comprehensive understanding of the business organization;
Assisting the City Manager and Director in the strategy and future direction of the City in
order to assess and communicate Human Resources and organizational development
needs;
Leading organizational assessment needs, identifying key opportunities, and
recommending solutions that can be addressed through Human Resources;
Embedding the processes, activities, and behaviors to foster the culture that will achieve
the City’s strategic focus;
Developing and delivering training programs at all employee and managerial levels;
Working with Information Technology and Finance to ensure comprehensive analytics
that service to provide strategic analysis and trending information;
Presenting and interpreting findings to various members of Human Resource customers
and ability to adjust presentation materials to those various audiences;
Conducting recruitments, screening and examination;
Conducting classification reviews and compensation schedules (compensation analysis).
Positions assigned to Management Analyst (Design and Development) functions may
also be responsible for:
Coordinating department annual budget analysis, development and reporting via
financial software;
Coordinating Public Works Internship Program and National Public Works Week
celebration;
Creating department communication, promotion, and outreach: preparing presentations/
articles/press releases, assisting homeowners and businesses, developing and updating
department Webpages, and providing GORequest system administration;
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Updating Developer Engineer’s Handbook, Public Works Strategic Plan, Self-Assessment
Update; etc., as assigned; and
Assisting with overall department support on agreements, requests for proposals, public
process for Capital Improvement Projects, staff report processing, department
meetings/special events, staff reward program, and counter support.
Positions assigned to Senior Planner functions may also be responsible for:
Analyzing complex planning, zoning, and development issues and developing
recommendations;
Preparing and presenting a variety of oral reports and recommendations for projects at
public and commission hearings;
Meeting with developers, customer and other department representatives regarding
proposed or contemplated projects; and
Researching, reviewing, and analyzing complex environmental, social, and economic
data related to planning, community development and land use activities.
Positions assigned to Financial Services Analyst functions may also be responsible for:
Auditing and reconciling daily cash receipts to bank transactions, investment portfolios
and accounts receivables and payables;
Preparing cash flow analyses, revenue, expense, and fund balance forecasts;
Oversight of accounts payables and accounts receivables;
Coordinates with other department representatives and consultants to assist with
complex financial analysis and research;
Assisting with the formulation and development of the annual budget;
Assisting in coordinating the annual audit and preparing of the annual CAFR; and
Tracking/preparing/updating financial information (such as payroll, investments,
warrants).
Positions assigned to Senior Accountant functions may also be responsible for:
Posting, balancing and reconciling the general ledger including preparing/verifying
journal entries;
Purchasing, payroll, and associated report preparation and records, or oversight of
same;
Assisting in coordinating the annual audit and preparing of the annual CAFR;
Auditing the general ledger; verifying financial statements and financial reports, or
oversight of same; reconciling various subsidiary accounts;
Administering and overseeing CIP and grant accounting;
Assisting with the formulation and development of the annual budget; and
Assisting the Finance Director as needed with financial analysis.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree and, as assigned, four (4) years experience related to area of
assignment. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to
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successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
Some positions may require a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate required within one year of hire for engineering
assignments.
KNOWLEDGE IN:
Supervisory principles;
Budgetary principles;
Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations;
Project management methods including leading cross-functional teams;
Contract administration and performance monitoring;
Program development, administration and evaluation principles;
Research methods, statistical analysis, program analysis and report preparation;
Organizational structure of the city and city services as they relate to area of
assignment;
Operating modern office equipment; and
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates,
coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey
information, evaluate performance and provide and/or receive work direction.
Positions assigned to Community Resources also require knowledge of:
Safety precautions and procedures for public recreation and senior activities;
Principles and techniques of recreational, cultural and social programs and senior
activities; and
Public information and marketing strategies.
Positions assigned to Engineering also require knowledge of:
Principles of civil engineering;
Topographic and construction surveying;
Methods and materials used in engineering construction; and
Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs.
Positions assigned to Management Analysts also require knowledge of:
Principles of change management;
Principles of business process analysis and financial analysis; and
Advanced financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
Positions assigned to Planning also require knowledge of:
Principles of land use planning and development; and
Demographic, environmental, social, economic and land use concepts.
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Positions assigned to Financial Services Analyst and Senior Accountant also require
knowledge of:
Purchasing, payroll, and associated report preparation and records, or oversight of
same;
Preparation of audit requirements and the annual CAFR,
Analyzing the general ledger; reviewing financial statements and financial reports, and
managing and reconciling various subsidiary accounts;
Assisting with the formulation and development of the annual budget; and
Assisting the Finance Director as needed with complex financial analysis.
SKILL IN:
Advanced research and critical thinking;
Analysis and problem-solving;
Influencing the organization across multiple levels;
Mathematical computations;
Negotiation and conflict resolution;
Supervising and evaluating employees;
Prioritizing and assigning work;
Preparing written reports of high complexity and keeping accurate records;
Operating a computer and applicable software applications;
Applying local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations;
Customer service; and
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor,
the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work
direction.
ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing
and repetitive motions. Some assignments may be characterized as Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the
human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if
walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are
met.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of
responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of
the department.