HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13326 (Personnel Action - Reclassifications)RESOLUTION NO. 13326
Resolution Approving the following Personnel Actions (MS)
1. To Reclassify One Administrative Assistant 111 Position into the
Administrative Analyst Classification in the Management Services
Department; and
2. To Reinstate the Position of Assistant City Attorney and
Reclassify One Deputy City Attorney 11 Position as the Assistant
City Attorney
WHEREAS, the City has had to make significant budget balancing decisions over the
last few years to deal with the impacts of the ongoing national recession; and
WHEREAS, departments continue to re -prioritize and reorganize in order to provide
effective services as efficiently as possible with limited resources; and
WHEREAS, reductions in the City's workforce have resulted in the need for some
positions to assume higher levels of responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the personnel actions recommended will address this increase in
responsibilities and provide a more effective organizational structure for the departments
involved.
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED the City Council of the City of San Rafael
hereby approves the following personnel actions:
1. To Reclassify One Administrative Assistant III Position into the Administrative
Analyst Classification in the Management Services Department; and
2. To Reinstate the Position of Assistant City Attorney and Reclassify One
Deputy City Attorney II Position as the Assistant City Attorney
I, Esther C. Beirne, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of San Rafael, held on Monday, the 16th of April, 2012, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Connolly, Heller, Levine, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Esther C. Beirne, City Clerk
City of San Rafael
Job Class Specification
Job Title: Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY
Provide a complete range of legal counsel, advice and representation to the City Council, the
City's Boards and Commissions, the City Manager, Department Heads and all City staff.
Manage the in-house legal staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
• Supervises and administers City litigation. Consult and assist assigned counsel in case
management. Review and approve all billings. Confer on settlement decisions.
• Reviews and analyzes all liability claims. Consult and assist risk manager in management
and resolution of claims.
• Researches and applies laws, rules, cases and ordinances. Advise Council and staff
regarding proposed courses of action and City policy.
• Drafts and reviews documents with legal implications including ordinances, resolutions,
reports, contracts, leases, bids, permits, easements, deeds, etc.
• Acts as Lead Attorney in representing the City in Court proceedings including motions,
mediations and settlement conferences.
• Advises and counsels all levels of City management and staff in a variety of legal issues
such as planning, land use, employment, public works, elections, public records etc.
• Manages the in-house legal department and staff.
• Reviews and approves all claims for goods and services utilized.
• Represents the City in administrative proceedings such as personnel disciplinary mediations
and arbitrations.
• Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Constitutional, Tort, Administrative, and Employment Law
• Land use law and regulations
• Legal research and writing
• Personnel rules and regulations
• Brown Act and Public Records Act
• Principles of management
• PC and related software
ABILITY TO:
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Assess exposure to liability
• Supervise in-house legal staff.
• Review documents and explain law.
• Operate a PC and related software.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite
know ledges, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be: Juris Doctor degree and
five years experience in municipal law.
Valid drivers license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and
regularly works in inside environmental conditions. The employee occasionally works in
evenings or weekends and occasionally works with use of personal vehicle. The noise level in
the work environment is usually quiet.
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