HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 99-10 RESOLUTION NO. 99-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
TO AMEND THE CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDING TWO NEW
CLASSIFICATIONS ENTITLED PRINCIPAL PLANNER
AND DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH &ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AND
DELETING THE CLASSIFICATION OF HOUSING FINANCE SPECIALIST
WHEREAS, the Personnel Commission of the City of Huntington Beach conducted a
duly noticed public hearing at its meeting of January 24, 1999,pursuant to the provisions of
Personnel Rule 12-4, and at the conclusion of that public hearing,recommended to the City
Council that the classifications of Principal Planner and Director of Research& Organizational
Development be added and the classification of Housing Finance Specialist be deleted; and
The Class Specifications for Principal Planner and Director of Research& Organizational
Development are attached as Exhibit A;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
Section 1. The City Classification Plan is hereby amended by adding the
classifications reflected herein below:
New Classifications
Principal Planner
Director of Research and Organizational Development
Section 2. The City Classification Plan is amended by deleting the classification of
Housing Finance Specialist.
Section 3. All other provisions of the Classification Plan shall remain the same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of Febru , 199
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Acgfiinistrator D' ector of Administrative Services
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CITYOF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CLASS SPECIFICATION
HUN nNGTON BEACH
TITLE: Principal Planner DATE: January, 1999 _3
DUTIES SUMMARY—The fundamental reason this classification exists is to manage,
supervise, and coordinate operations of the various sections of the Planning
Department.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS —The Principal Planner is a single position
classification responsible for coordinating the day to day activities of the Planning
Department and Insures that decision making among the various sections of the
Department is internally consistent and in accordance with State and municipal statues.
Coordinates work programs and priorities. Directly supervises staff in the Planning
Department. The incumbent works under the direction of the Planning Director.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES — Manages, directs and organizes planning
activities; coordinates planning activities with other City departments; assigns work
activities, projects and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work
products, methods and procedures. Coordinates and resolves issues with other
departments. Represents the City in the Planning Director's absence at the Coastal
Commission, City Council and Planning Commission and other City Advisory Boards.
Responsible for training existing staff and new staff as to how the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance should be interpreted and other technical issues relating to
planning. Responsible for being lead staff member to the Planning Commission and
advising the Commission of all land use issues. Assists and advises the Planning
Director on the preparation of the Planning Department budget. Reviews all staff
reports to the Planning Commission and City Council. Recommends and administers
policies and procedures of the department. Performs other related duties as assigned.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add,
modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: Professional standards, principles, and practices of urban
planning and development; program management techniques including the
planning and coordinating of work activities; principles and practices of
supervision including performance evaluation; contract administration; personnel
policies and procedures; applicable local, State, and Federal regulations; project
management and cost control; research methods as applied to the collection and
analysis of data pertinent to the planning and environmental areas; descriptive
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
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TITLE: Principal Planner - DATE: January 1999
statistics; safety Issues and liability reduction; budgetary planning, preparation,
and control; related computer software including spreadsheet and word
processing packages.
Ability to: Administer the various sections of the Planning Department; plan,
coordinate and supervise program activities and personnel; analyze problems
and seek resolutions to conflicts; read, interpret and implement policies, laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations; provide and utilize written and oral
instructions, ensure safety and professional work standards are met;
communicate and interact effectively both verbally and in writing with elected
officials, the public, applicants, developers, and staff; prepare and administer a
budget; work independently; deliver quality customer service; propose and
administer change.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university with major coursework in city planning or a related field. A Master's
degree in planning or a related field will substitute for one year of the required
experience.
Experience: Six years of progressively responsible experience performing
professional planning work, including four years supervisory or lead experience.
License/Certificate Required: Valid California Driver's License.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: See Physical task
questionnaires. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
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TITLE: Director of Research & Organizational Development DATE: January 12, 1999
DUTIES SUMMARY--The fundamental reason for the existence of this classification is
to provide organizational development, communication and research services that meet
the identified needs of individual department and citywide change efforts and goals.
Areas of responsibility include process-mapping, research, training, legislative affairs,
granstmanship and managed competition, to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of
operations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS-- This position is a department head reporting
directly to the � City Administrator, responsible for organizational development,
management and research programs. Incumbent must exercise considerable
independence of action and judgement in performing duties, which involve the
development, coordination, and implementation of organizational development and
change initiatives that assure city workforce is prepared to meet or exceed performance
goals.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Plans, develops and implements organization
policies and goals; conducts related research and needs analysis studies which result
in recommendations and implementation of appropriate action to assure organizational
effectiveness; oversees and coordinates the managed competition, process mapping
and improvements programs; develops methods/vehicles for improving internal
communications; serves as internal consultant with line management to provide
customized solutions for various departments; compiles data and analyzes past and
current year performance trends to prepare budgets and justify funds requested;
formulates training policies, programs and schedules, based on knowledge of identified
training needs, organizational processes, procedures or services; researches and
selects outside consultant trainer to conduct training in specific topics; coordinates and
evaluates training work performed by contractors and vendors; drafts applications and
proposals to submit to fund granting authorities such as government agencies and
foundations; coordinates citywide grantsmanship and intergovernmental relations effort;
confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity and operating reports to
determine changes in programs or operations required; works with administrators,
department heads and managers to survey and assess employee development needs;
develops and maintains reporting systems to monitor departmental and employee
progress toward achieving organizational goals; develops employee motivational
programs; provides internal leadership consulting on employee and organizational
development; facilitates the alignment of individual development objectives and
organizational objectives; prepares reports and correspondence; performs other related
duties.
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The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at.its discretion, may add,
modify,-change or rescind work assignments as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: The principles, methods and procedures utilized in;
organizational development, communication processes in complex
organizations, process mapping, professional ethics of group interaction and
interpersonal dynamics, organizational problem solving, conflict resolution,
management, supervision and research..
Ability to: Plan, organize, develop and implement comprehensive organization
and staff development programs; establish and maintain credibility with
employees, supervisors, and managers; model behavior that is consistent with
the organization values and basic principles; analyze problems and recommend
methods of resolution and change; perform the role of facilitator and effectively
utilize group dynamic skills and techniques; present information to groups in an
organized and timely manner; supervise the performance of in-house volunteers
and contract instructors; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work
cooperatively with others.
Education: Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, business
administration, organizational development, industriallorganizational psychology
or related field. Masters degree and/or continuing education in a field related to
management or organizational development is preferred.
Experience: Five years as manager or supervisor in a local government.
including working knowledge of organizational development tools,
intergovernmental relations and grantsmanship. Prior experience and proven
accomplishments in organizational development program design, implementation .
and maintenance highly desirable.
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Res. No. 99-10
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of
the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City,
do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of February, 1999 by the
following vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Cleff of the
City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach, California