HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14284 (Reorganize Human Resources 2017)RESOLUTION NO. 14284
RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RECLASSIFICATION OF AN EXISTING .53 FTE HUMAN RESOURCES
REPRESENTATIVE I POSITION TO A 1.0 FTE SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT (CONFIDENTIAL) POSITION
Whereas, the Human Resources Department has determined reorganization is needed
based on industry standards and that there is a need for a full-time, highly skilled
administrative assistant position to provide secretarial and administrative support to the
Human Resources Director and department; and
Whereas, the existing job classification of Senior Administrative Assistant, with a
confidential designation, would meet the administrative and clerical needs of the
Department and recognize the confidential nature of the personnel and labor relations
issues routinely dealt with in the Human Resources Department; and
Whereas, the Human Resources Department is reclassifying a .53 FTE Human
Resources Representative I position and will offset the additional cost by eliminating a
risk management contract funded by the workers' compensation fund.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby approves the
following personnel action:
1. Reclassify an existing .53 FTE Human Resources Representative I position
to a 1.0 FTE Senior Administrative Assistant (Confidential) position, with a
salary range of $4,885 to $5,938 monthly, to remain in the Public Employee
Union, Local 1, bargaining unit.
I, Esther 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
San Rafael City Council held on February 21, 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Colin, McCullough and Vice -Mayor Bushey
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Gamblin and Mayor Phillips
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ESTHER BEIRNE, City Clerk
City of San Rafael
Job Class Description
Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant
(Confidential)
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, perform a variety of responsible administrative duties in support of a
department director; perform operational functions assigned; receive and respond to questions
and inquiries from the public, other City departments and outside agencies; and assist with a
variety of special projects.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the advanced journey level of the Administrative Assistant series. This class is
distinguished from the Administrative Assistant II in that incumbents provide office administrative
and secretarial support to a Department Head. The position requires knowledge of both unit
processes and procedures, and the director's approach to specific issues. General guidelines for
approach may or may not be established by the department head. Day-to-day activities are left
to the initiative and independent judgment of the incumbents.
Some positions in this class may be designated "confidential" in nature based on routinely
handling confidential documents and issues. Positions designated as confidential are included in
the confidential bargaining unit, and are excluded from the bargaining unit which includes
positions allocated to the regular class.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
• Perform a wide variety of highly responsible, complex and sensitive duties in support of the
administration of a department and/or specific functional area.
• Receive and respond to calls and visitors with tact and diplomacy; research and respond to
requests for sensitive information and assistance; resolve citizen concerns and complaints.
• Maintain liaison between department director and department staff, other City staff, officials and staff
of other agencies, and the public, to obtain and relay information and coordinate activities.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement program activities of a technical area of assignment related to
department activities; prepare technical documents related to program activities.
• Respond to requests for documentation related to assigned area of responsibility; explain and
interpret assignment area policies and procedures to internal or external customers.
• Perform technical duties related to area of assignment including interpreting, analyzing, and
determining compliance or acceptance of information and materials; prepare reports to document
results of duties performed.
• Assist professional staff in performing and conducting studies, special projects, administrative and
technical functions; perform data collection and analysis; prepare draft reports and technical
documents.
• Maintain a variety of databases for tracking operational, financial and statistical information; generate
reports.
• Represent the department at staff and administrative meetings, committees, and related meetings.
• Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, and administrative directives, and communicate laws
and regulations in response to inquiries or complaints; refer inquiries as appropriate.
• Participate in special projects as assigned; collect and compile a variety of administrative and/or
technical information; prepare report of findings.
• Develop, revise and maintain operating and administrative procedures; develop forms and reports for
departmental use.
• Order, maintain and reconcile office supply purchases; maintain office equipment and materials.
• Create, edit and update departmental information on internet and intranet.
• Receive, review and process payroll for assigned department; identify and resolve discrepancies;
research and respond to questions from staff regarding payroll; process personnel transactions for
new hires, promotions and transfers; track performance evaluations.
• Design and develop marketing materials and other outreach and informational documentation
regarding department services, processes and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of current issues in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Research data and compile information to be used in special projects and comprehensive reports.
• Sort and distribute time sensitive or confidential mail for follow-up as necessary; independently
respond to letters, electronic communication and general correspondence on behalf of the
department director.
• Coordinate and make travel arrangements for a department director, Assistant City Manager and key
staff; maintain appointment schedules and calendars; organize and arrange meetings, conferences
and civic functions.
• Develop, maintain and archive a variety of files and records for information related to a department;
maintain manuals and update resource materials.
• May supervise, plan, prioritize, assign, and review the work of clerical staff; participate in the
recommendation of the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; and work with
employees to improve performance.
• Evaluate, develop, implement and maintain systems and procedures for the efficient operation of
assigned area including recommendations for procedural changes affecting staff.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget
recommendations, as assigned; submit justifications for budget items; monitor and control
expenditures; reconcile department credit cards.
• Prepare, distribute, and post agendas and minutes for a variety of meetings including City Council,
Boards, Committees, Commissions, Authority Boards and other civic organizations; provide
additional administrative support, including acting as Secretary, as necessary which may include
the transcription of recorded or written information.
• Operate a variety of office equipment and use a variety of software programs including word
processing, spreadsheet, and visual presentation equipment as appropriate.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the
public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Business English; letter writing formats and technical report preparation.
• Principles and procedures of fiscal and statistical record keeping and budget preparation and
administration.
• Functions and organization of municipal government.
• Complex filing systems management and document administration.
• Applicable federal and state fair employment laws, rules and regulations.
• Principles of effective customer service.
• English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar; business correspondence.
• Modern office equipment and procedures including use of word processing, database, and
spreadsheet applications.
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• Compile and maintain complex and extensive records to include statistical records; complete staff
reports for oral and written communications.
• Review documents for completeness and follow appropriate steps for the retention of records, files
and documents.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
ABILITY TO:
• Interpret and apply policies, laws and rules related to the assigned department.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time. Intermittently twist
and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; run
errands; lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Intermittently, review documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem
solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain department policies and
procedures; explain operations and problem solve office issues for the public and with staff.
• Understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and
problem solve office issues for the public and with staff.
• Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to
assume assigned responsibilities.
• Analyze office operations and technical problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions.
• Maintain confidential data and information for executive staff.
• Independently prepare a wide variety of correspondence, brochures, spreadsheets and other
materials.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations and laws.
• Compile and maintain complex and extensive records to include statistical records; complete staff
reports for oral and written communications.
• Review documents for completeness and follow appropriate steps for the retention of records, files
and documents.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skill and abilities outlined above is:
Equivalent to an Associate's degree with college course work in public administration, business
administration or a related field and three years of progressively responsible administrative support
experience, preferably within a public agency.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license preferred.
FLSA Status:
Prepared By:
Prepared Date:
Revised Date:
Approved By:
Non-exempt
Bryce Consulting
January 2001
June 2015
February 2017
City of San Rafael
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Exhibit A
LOCAL 1 - CONFIDENTIAL
SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective March 1, 2017
Grade
I Position I
A I
B I
C I
D I
E I
7215
ADMIN ASSISTANT TO THE CM
$5,264
$5,528
$5,804
$6,094
$6,398
7207
ADMIN ASST TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE
$4,653
$4,886
$5,130
$5,387
$5,656
2127
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
$6,231
$6,543
$6,870
$7,213
$7,574
2109
HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE 1
$5,143
$5,400
$5,670
$5,953
$6,251
2110
HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE II
$5,665
$5,949
$6,246
$6,558
$6,886
7242
LEGAL ASSISTANT 1
$5,263
$5,527
$5,803
$6,093
$6,398
9205
LEGAL ASSISTANT II
$5,800
$6,090
$6,394
$6,714
$7,050
7204
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
$5,581
$5,860
$6,153
$6,460
$6,783
7203
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
$5,346
$5,613
$5,894
$6,188
$6,498
TBD
SENIOR ADMIN ASST (CONFIDENTIAL)
$4,885
$5,130
$5,386
$5,655
$5,938
2130
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
$6,027
$6,328
$6,644
$6,976
$7,325
Exhibit A
LOCAL 1 - CONFIDENTIAL
SALARY SCHEDULE
Effective July 1, 2017
Grade
I Position I
A I
B I
C I
D I
E I
7215
ADMIN ASSISTANT TO THE CM
$5,369
$5,637
$5,919
$6,215
$6,526
7207
ADMIN ASST TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE
$4,746
$4,984
$5,233
$5,495
$5,769
2127
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
$6,356
$6,674
$7,007
$7,358
$7,725
2109
HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE 1
$5,245
$5,508
$5,783
$6,072
$6,376
2110
HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE II
$5,779
$6,068
$6,371
$6,689
$7,024
7242
LEGAL ASSISTANT 1
$5,369
$5,637
$5,919
$6,215
$6,526
9205
LEGAL ASSISTANT II
$5,916
$6,212
$6,522
$6,848
$7,191
7204
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
$5,692
$5,977
$6,276
$6,589
$6,919
7203
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
$5,453
$5,725
$6,012
$6,312
$6,628
TBD
SENIOR ADMIN ASST (CONFIDENTIAL)
$4,983
$5,232
$5,494
$5,769
$6,057
2130
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
$6,147
$6,454
$6,777
$7,116
$7,472