HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 2022-34 RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN
BY ADDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF
RECORDS SPECIALIST
WHEREAS, the City Council of Huntington Beach wishes to amend the City's
Classification Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve that the Classification Plan be amended as follows:
A. Add the new classification of RECORDS SPECIALIST and establish
compensation at $66,462.86 - $89,066.58 as set forth in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and
incorporated by this reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at
a regular meeting thereof held on the day of ���, 2022.
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TITLE: RECORDS SPECIALIST
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL:
JOB CODE: 0635
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME
UNIT REPRESENTATION: HBMT
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
EEOC CODE: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, provides administrative support in the organization and
maintenance of electronic and manual records; and coordinates processes between various
City departments responsible for Citywide Records Retention Schedule compliance and
timely response to requests for public records.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Reports to: City Clerk
Supervises: May supervise part-time clerical staff
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Differs from the Deputy City Clerk and Senior Deputy City Clerk in that the Records Specialist
specializes in the organization, maintenance and/or coordination of citywide records while
the Deputy City Clerk and Senior Deputy City Clerk perform broader clerical and
administrative support duties directly tasked to the City Clerk's Office.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Maintains City records in a computerized system; creates files and indexes in database
for newly scanned records, and applies retention standards
• Assists and guides City departments with indexing and maintenance of records pursuant
to the City's established Records Retention Schedule; conducts records management
training to ensure accurate and efficient processing of departmental records
• Interfaces with Records Consultant to facilitate the annual legal review process and
implements recommended updates to the City's established Records Retention
Schedule; assists departments in coordinating destruction of obsolete records
• Coordinates, trains, and supervises the work of part-time and temporary clerical
personnel
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TITLE: RECORDS SPECIALIST
• Prepares, revises, and disseminates a variety of written correspondence,
memorandum, reports, and forms
• Assists in developing and implementing manual and computerized systems and
procedures for centrally classifying, indexing, filing, retrieving and controlling plans,
specifications, maps, drawings, reports, contracts and various other documents
• Assists in coordinating scanning activities and on-site/off-site records storage
• Interfaces with Information Services to integrate records processes with Citywide
systems, resolving problems, developing enhancements, and initiating changes
• Receives and processes requests for information including public record
requests within the legal response period; ensures release of records comply with
State laws; copy, redact and collate responsive records
• Interprets and applies knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, codes and
regulations relevant to municipal record keeping, retention, destruction and rules
impacting departmental records
• Reviews, certifies and secures confidential documents; ensures access is
limited to appropriate personnel
• Coordinates with attorneys and paralegals to ensure delivery of qualified and
appropriate responses to inquiries and public records requests
• Researches, gathers and compiles data on various legal issues, statues, rules,
codes, public records, contracts, ordinances and resolutions for the preparation of
legal citation references to assist attorneys
• Attends meetings and seminars relating to records management
• Operates standard office equipment, including job-related hardware and software
applications, record keeping applications
• Reports to work as scheduled; works a variety of schedules including evenings,
weekends, and holidays as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work perfon-ned by
positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind
work assignments as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills,
and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
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TITLE: RECORDS SPECIALIST
Knowledge of:
- Municipal records and record keeping practices and procedures
- Computerized data storage systems such as Laserfiche, ACCELA, GovQA
- Principles and procedures of modern Records Management
- Applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances
- Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
- Related standard office software including Microsoft Office applications
- English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation
- Exceptional customer service techniques
Ability to:
- Enter data into a computer at a speed necessary for successful job performance,
net corrected speed of 45 word per minute preferred
- Read, interpret and apply pertinent codes, laws, and procedures
- Plan, organize, and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Understand and follow posted work policies, rules and procedures
- Research issues, compile data and prepare a report of findings
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, City officials,
representatives of other governmental agencies and the general public
- Maintain moderately-complex department records, files and data
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Perform assignments rapidly and accurately with considerable independence
Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate supplemented by education or
specialized training in records management, electronic records management or business
administration. Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Business,
Public Administration, or other related field is desirable.
Experience: Four (4) years of progressive and responsible clerical and customer service
experience including two (2) years of records management and data base software,
computerized records, or data filing storage and retrieval systems.
License/Certificates: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving
record required by time of appointment and throughout employment.
Designation as a Certified Records Manager is highly desirable.
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CLASS SPECIFICATION °
TITLE: RECORDS SPECIALIST
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and
scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code
Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned
disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have
mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties
to be performed.
Work is performed primarily indoors. The incumbent sits for prolonged periods. Stands and
walks to retrieve work files or to other departments or office locations. Leans, bends and
stoops to perform work behind a desk or to retrieve information. Pushes, turns or twists to
move chair or body from desk. Reaches to place or retrieve files or open file drawers or
cabinets. Light grasping to hold a writing instrument or documents; firm grasping as needed
to lift and carry work files or operate office equipment; finger dexterity to type on a computer
keyboard. Requires vision to read correspondence, view various media and other
information. Requires hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and
over the telephone. When work is performed outdoors or at events, there is full exposure
to various weather conditions.
Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered
on a case-by-case basis.
Est. May, 2022
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Res. No. 2022-34
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU 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 June 7, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Peterson, Bolton, Delgleize, Carr, Posey, Moser, Kalmick
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California