HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 99-43 RESOLUTION NO. 99-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH TO AMEND
THE CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY
ADDING NEW CLASSIFICATIONS ENTITLED
LEADWORKER, STREET CLEANING;
LEADWORKER, CONCRETE; AND
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST
WHEREAS, the Personnel Commission of the City of Huntington Beach, having
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on May 19, 1999, pursuant to the provisions of
Personnel Rule 12-4, and having recommended to the City Council that the classifications
of Leadworker, Street Cleaning; Leadworker, Concrete; and Hazardous Materials
Specialist be added; and
The Class Specifications for Leadworker, Street Cleaning; Leadworker, Concrete;
and Hazardous Materials Specialist 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
Leadworker, Street Cleaning;
Leadworker, Concrete; and
Hazardous Materials Specialist
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SECTION 2. 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 21 s t day of June 1999.
Mayor
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
HUNTINGTON BEACH
TITLE: LEADWORKER, STREET CLEANING
DATE: May, 1999
DUTIES SUMMARY — Under general direction of the Crewleader, this position is
responsible for scheduling the work of the street cleaning personnel, including the
routing of street sweepers, managing hazardous material incidents, and responding to
citizen complaints regarding code violations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS — This classification is distinguished from
other Leadworker classes in the variety of duties included. The street sweeping
operation requires proficiency in the operation of the sweepers and familiarity with the
routes, the hazardous material duties require certification in this area, and code
enforcement requires completion of PC 832. The latter two duties include heavy public
contact.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES — Assists the CrewleaderlSupervisor in the
planning and scheduling of overall work projects. Assigns work to employees in the
crew. Trains employees in work assignments and safe work practices. Complies with
department safety regulations. Deals with routine employee relations problems and
initiates disciplinary actions. Follows up on work assignment to resolve problems and
to assure timely completion of assignments. Schedules and routes City and contract
street sweepers. Inspects and helps with the administration of City and contract
sweeping. Responds to citizen complaints and service requests concerning street
sweeping, debris complaints, illegal dumping, and hazardous material related incidents.
In some cases acts as incident commander of hazardous material incidents involving
multi-governmental agencies. Assists crew in the clean up operations of hazardous
spills. Enforcement of a variety of Municipal Codes related to public property.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed within this job classification. City Council/Administration reserves the right to
add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: Street maintenance practices and procedures; care and use of
common construction and maintenance tools, equipment and materials;
operation of street sweepers; scheduling and routing street sweepers; sewer and
storm drain systems; hazardous material handling and clean up practices and
procedures; Municipal Codes related to public property; effective customer
service practices; basic computer familiarity.
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Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions promptly and accurately;
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; evaluate employee performance;
lead a group of employees; work without close supervision; provide quality customer
service.
Education: High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience: Three years experience in street maintenance or cleaning.
Certificates/Licenses: Completion of 44-hour course in hazardous material first
response. Valid Class A/1 California Driver License. Must also complete PC 832 by
end of six-month probation period (48-hour course on the laws of arrest).
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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CLASS SPECIFICATION
HUNTINGTON BEACH
TITLE: LEADWORKER, CONCRETE
DATE: May, 1999
DUTIES SUMMARY — Under general direction of the Crewleader, this position is
responsible for scheduling the work of the concrete finishing personnel and performing
work in this area.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS — This classification is distinguished from
other Leadworker classes in the emphasis on technical knowledge and skill needed in
working with concrete.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES — Assists the Crewleader/Supervisor in the
planning and scheduling of overall work projects. Assigns work to employees in the
crew. Trains employees in work assignments and safe work practices. Complies with
department safety regulations. Deals with routine employee relations problems and
initiates disciplinary actions. Follows up on work assignments to resolve problems, and
to assure timely completion of assignments. Reviews drawings and cut sheets to
determine locations, dimensions and specifications of work to be performed. Sets up
and constructs forms for concrete. Measures and lays out work for construction of
sidewalks, curbs, gutters and other concrete structures. Works concrete surfaces to the
desired finish using trowels and skimming devices. Acts as back up in operating
equipment such as skip loaders, backhoes, front end loaders, and tractors and other
construction equipment.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed within this job classification. City CouncillAdministration reserves the right to
add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: Practices and procedures in working with concrete; care and
use of common construction and maintenance tools, equipment and materials;
basic computer familiarity.
Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions promptly and accurately;
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; evaluate employee
performance; lead a group of employees; work and make decisions without close
supervision; provide quality customer service.
Education: High school graduation or equivalent.
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Experience: Three years experience in street services, including at least two
years in concrete finishing.
Certificates/Licenses: Valid Class AM California Driver 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: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPECIALIST
DATE: May, 1999
DUTIES SUMMARY — The fundamental reason for the existence of this classification is to
supervise the hazardous materials disclosure program and perform responsible technical,
journey-level activities in the enforcement of compliance with codes, laws, ordinances and
regulations related to hazardous materials, underground storage tanks and hazardous waste.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS — This position fulfills the requirements of
Proposition 65, Community Right-to-Know Act, and Chapter 6.95 of the California Health and
Safety Code. It is a journey level classification, which requires the incumbent to exercise a
significant level of independent judgment in the performance of duties, while working under
general supervision of the Fire Marshal and within framework of established procedures.
Incumbents are expected to perform a full range of duties requiring technical and functional
expertise in codes, laws and ordinances relating to hazardous material storage, removal,
emergency response and investigation.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES — Under general supervision, ensures compliance of
the City's Hazardous Materials Disclosure (HMD) program with the Health and Safety Code and
the Uniform Fire Code; inspects businesses that have hazardous materials for compliance with
storage and reporting requirements and the Uniform Fire Code; assists individuals and
business owners in completing forms; maintains hazardous materials files; supervises
hazardous materials license and renewals; reviews and approves California Accidental Release
programs for those businesses that use acutely hazardous materials/waste, including storage,
handling, processing and use violators; reviews Business Emergency Plans; assists in
formulation and administration of the Huntington Beach Fire Department's policies and
procedures related to hazardous materials; assists the Fire Marshal in budget preparation and
expenditures for the HMD program; conducts workshops for businesses as necessary to assist
in completing forms and understanding hazardous materials laws; conducts training sessions
for firefighters for familiarization with HMD; assists the City Finance Division and the County of
Orange with invoicing; responds to and investigates hazardous chemical spills, identifies waste,
and determines probable cause; attends classes, workshops, and committee meetings regularly
to remain current on changing legislation and requirements; supervises subordinate personnel
in the HMD section; creates goals and objectives for the HMD program; prepares reports and
correspondence; performs other related duties.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed within this
job classification. City Council/Administration at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work
assignments as needed,
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: Investigative techniques; basic chemistry concepts and interactions; California
Health and Safety Code, with an emphasis on Chapter 6.95; Uniform Fire Code and Uniform
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Building Code in relation to storage, compatibility, use, building construction and related
requirements; HMD program elements; state and local requirements relating to hazardous
materials licensure; California Accidental Release Program requirements; state and local
ordinances, knowledge of emergency response procedures, notification, medical assistance,
prevention, mitigation, evacuation, training and certification; supervisory principles and
techniques; coordinate work schedules and projects; basic accounting principles; fiduciary
principles; modern computer applications and software.
Ability to: Prepare clear and concise reports detailing violations and recommendations;
conduct effective investigations; track collections; perform Process Hazard Analyses; evaluate
business operations and project potential sources of spill or release; analyze trends in program;
forecast potential revenue sources as well as future needs; establish a fee structure within the
parameters of state and local requirements; create lesson plans, manage hazardous materials
recordkeeping system; remain informed of current changes in environmental regulations;
communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work cooperatively with others; work in a dusty,
dirty environment with exposure to potentially hazardous substances, chemicals, odors and
slippery conditions; lift, carry and work in personal protective gear; walk and stand for long
periods when on site conducting inspections and investigations-, provide quality customer
service.
Education: Bachelor's degree with major course work in biological, chemical, physical,
environmental or soil science; environmental health; environmental or sanitary engineering;
toxicology; industrial hygiene; or a related field. Additional qualifying experience in hazardous
materials management, regulation, analyses, or research; environmental research, monitoring,
surveillance or enforcement; or resource recovery may be substituted for the required
education on a year for year basis for up to a maximum of two years. Registration as an
Environment I Health Specialist and/or possession of a 40 hour Health and Safety Training for
Hazardous Waste Workers (OSHA) Certificate is highly desirable.
Experience: One year experience in conducting hazardous materials or hazardous waste
regulatory compliance inspections.
Certificates/Licenses:
• Must obtain a PC 832 license prior to completion of probationary period.
• Must possess and maintain a California Driver License upon time of appointment.
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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Res. No. 99-43
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 21st day of June, 1999 by the following
vote:
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Harman, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Xerk of the
City Council of the City of Huntington
Beach, California