HomeMy WebLinkAbout2565 PositionClassificationPlanORDINANCE NO. ~--~S~
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1415t AS AMENDED, ADOPTING
A POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ASHLAND.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 1415 as amended, is hereby amended by adding
the following new classifications as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and made a part hereof:
Senior Planner
System Design Technician
Electrical Inspector
Police Captain
Police Administrative Assistant (Code Compliance officer)
Risk Management Analyst
SECTION 2. Ordinance No. 1415 as amended, is hereby amended by
deletion of the following classification titles:
Senior Police Officer
Switchboard Operator
Housing and Redevelopment Specialist
Housing and Redevelopment Coordinator
Training Officer/Communication Center Supervisor
SECTION 3. Ordinance No. 1415 as amended, is hereby amended by
changing the following classification titles:
Water Quality Foreman to Water Quality Supervisor
Street Foreman to Street Supervisor
Working Foreman to Lead Working Line Installer
Journeyman Lineman/Serviceman to Line Installer
Journeyman Lineman to Line Installer/Service Person
Apprentice Lineman to Apprentice Line Installer
Journeyman Electrician to Electrician
Journeyman Meterman to Electric Meter Repairer
Line Truck Driver to Line Truck Operator
'Groundman to Groundperson
SECTION 4. Ordinance No. 1415 as amended, is hereby amended by
amending the characteristics for the following positions as shown in
Exhibit "A":
Police Lieutenant
Clerk/Dispatcher
SECTION 5. Ordinance No. 1415 as amended, is hereby amended by
changing the characteristics and minimum qualifications for the
following positions as shown in Exhibit "A":
Building official
Building Inspector
The foregoing Ordinance was first read on the 20th day of February,
1990, and duly PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of March, 1990.
Nan E. ~ranklin
City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this
~day of March, 1990.
Catherine M. Golden
Mayor
Exhibit "A"
Senior Planner
Characteristics
Under the general supervision of the Planning Director, directly
responsible for the operation of the Planning Division and the city
planning program. Directly supervises Associate and Assistant
Planners and office staff of the Department of Community Development.
Responsible for providing assistance to planning applicants; writes
reports and makes presentations; interprets, proposes needed revisions
to and enforces the Land Use Ordinance; conducts research and studies
on planning issues, and does related work as required.
Minimum Oualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Georgraphy, Urban Studies, Planning, or other
planning related field; three years experience in planning including
at least two years in zoning administration or site design, master's
degree may substitute for one year's experience; ability to work
effectively with the public, ability to communicate effectively in
written and oral form; possession of, or ability to immediately
obtain, an Oregon drivers license.
System Desiqn Technician
Characteristics
Responsible for keeping all electrical system maps up to date,
maintenance of specification drawings for overhead and underground
construction, designing and staking customer service extensions and
minor system improvements, work orders required to process jobs, and
related duties.
Minimum Oualifications
Equivalent to two years related experience. Experience in electrical
distribution system design. Experience operating survey instruments
and staking line. Familiarity with National Electrical Safety Code.
Ability to deal with public effectively and courteously. Familiarity
with Oregon State electrical codes and experience operating a computer
including mapping. Equivalent to an Associates Degree in.Engineering
Technology.
Electrical Inspector
gharacteristics
Under the supervision of the Building official, this employee is
responsible for the inspection of plans and construction for
compliance with the City and State electrical and other related codes
and ordinances. The employee inspects buildings in the process of
construction, alteration or repair for compliance with electrical and
other code requirements and for safe application of construction
practices; issues permits; checks plans; maintains necessary records.
Will also do structural inspections.
M_inimum Oualifications
Equivalent to high school graduation, two years journeyman level
experience in electrical building construction and Oregon State
Electrical Inspector certification or ability to obtain such
certification immediately after hire. Oregon drivers license or
ability to obtain immediately.
Police captain
Characteristics
Under the general direction of the Police Chief, this employee is
responsible for the efficient operation of a division of the Police
Department. Organizes and directs the operational activities of the
division, and assists with the planning and implementing of
department, division and individual employee goals and objectives.
Does related work as required.
~inimum Oualifications
Equivalent to two year college degree in law enforcement, criminology
or a related field, and six years of law enforcement experience in a
city of similar size or larger, three years of which shall have been
at a management level.
Police Administrative Assistant\Code Compliance Officer
Characteristics
Answers phones in Police Department, takes complaints and handles
cases, relieves in dispatch center. Supervises parking control
personnel in the performance of their duties. Determines non-
compliance with City zoning, subdivision, nuisance and other codes and
initiates appropriate action as required. Represents the City both to
the public and, as necessary, in Municipal Court. Performs related
work as required.
Minimum Oualifications
Two years of college and two years of code enforcement, investigative
or law enforcement experience; or any equivalent combination of
experience and training. Possession of a valid Oregon drivers license
or ability to obtain immediately. Ability to qualify for Advanced
Certification from the Board on Police Standards and Training within
six months of hire. Experience in, and understanding of working with
the public, including the ability to deal with citizens and public
officials under conditions requiring tact and good judgement;
fundamental knowledge of planning and zoning laws and procedures.
Risk Management Analyst
Characteristics
Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, endeavors to
protect City-owned assets in the most economical manner possible
utilizing safety promotion, loss prevention, insurance, self-
insurance, and claims administration to accomplish these goals.
Manages the City's Insurance Services Fund. Does related work as
required.
Minimum Oualifications
Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with a degree in
business or public administration, accounting, risk management, law or
related discipline; and three years of experience relating to risk
management.
Police Lieutenant
Characteristics
Under the direction of the Police Chief, employee organizes,
coordinates and reviews the work of the detectives in the
investigations division and the clerk/dispatchers in the
communications. division. Employee may act as a shift supervisor in
the patrol division in the absence of a seargent. Employee may act in
the capacity of the captain or the police chief in their absence.
Does related work as required.
Clerk/Dispatcher
Characteristics
Employee performs general clerical duties.
center. Does related work as required.
Operates the 911 dispatch
Bui14inq Official
~haracteristics
Under the general direction of the Planning Director, employee is
responsible for administering the city's building inspection program.
The Building official is responsible for the inspection of buildings
and plans for compliance with city and State building and other
related codes and ordinances. The Building Official administers the
Building Division office and does field inspections of buildings under
construction, alteration or repair for compliance with applicable
laws, codes and ordinances.
Minimum Oualifications
Equivalent to high school graduation and certified by the State of
Oregon as a Building Official and "A" level structural inspector or
"A" level plumbing inspector or "A" level electrical inspector. Must
have Oregon drivers license or ability to obtain immediately.
Building Inspector
Characteristics
Under the general direction of the builidng official, the employee is
responsible for the inspection of plans and construction for
compliance with the city and State building and other related codes
and ordinances. The employee inspects buildings in the process of
construction, alteration or repair for compliance with building,
zoning, and signing code requirements and for sale application of
construction practices; issues permits; checks plans; maintains
necessary records. Does related work as required.
Minimum Oualifications
Equivalent to high school graduation and "B" level structural
certification from the State of Oregon. Must have Oregon drivers
license or ability to obtain immediately.