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Home My WebLink About29- Personnel CITY OF SAN BERN IDINO - REQUEST F R COUNCIL ACTION From: BARBARA DILLON Subject: REORGANIZATION OF POSITIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING Dept: PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT Date: SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 Synopsis of Previous Council action: 8/18/94 - The Council Legislative Review Committee recommended the transfer of one (1) Park Maintenance Worker III from Parks, Recreation & Community Services to Public Works/Engineering and recommended the reclassification of this position for the purpose of performing inspection of landscape assessment districts. Recommended motion: 1. That one(1)Park Maintenance Worker III,Range 1295($1,931-$2,347/mo.)be deleted from Parks, Recreation&Community Services and transferred to Public Works/Engineering. 2. That a new classification of Landscape Inspector I be established at Range 1322 ($2,211-$2,688/mo.); that the existing classification of Landscape Inspector, Range 1350 ($2,541-$3,088/mo.)be retitled Landscape Inspector IL 3. That one(1)Park Maintenance Worker III in Public Works/Engineering be reclassified to Landscape Inspector 1, Range 1322 ($2,211-$2,688/mo.), effective the first pay period of October 1994. 4. That the Finance Department be directed to amend the FY 94-95 budget for Parks, Recreation & Community Services and Public Works/Engineering and increase the budget for the Assessment Districts by an additional $3,017. 5. That the Personnel Department be directed to update Resolution 6413, Section Ten, to reflect this particular action. Signature Contact person: Barbara Dillon 384-5161 Phone: Supporting data attached: Yes Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $3,017 001-304-52020 (Actual Funds from j Source: (Acct. No.) AcePecmPnt�lStT1Ct� f (Acct. Description) Sees, Permanent/Full-Time Finance: Council Notes:Af, Q1 VIC r 75-0262 Agenda Item No Ogg CITY OF SAN BERN, IDINO - REQUEST P I COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT BACKGROUND The issue of inspection for Landscape Assessment Districts was referred to the Legislative Review Committee for follow-up. A key issue is the split responsibility between the Public Works/Engineering Department and the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department in terms of inspection responsibilities. Parks, Recreation & Community Services currently has three individuals performing landscape inspection services on a City-wide basis (including assessment districts), while Public Works/ Engineering has the responsibility for administering the contracts and preparing the annual assessment rolls. The Legislative Review Committee approved a recommendation to transfer one (1) Park Maintenance Worker III from Parks, Recreation & Community Services to Public Works/ Engineering and to assign this individual primary responsibility for inspection of landscape assessment districts. The Committee's recommendation also covered a reclassification of the individual to perform landscape inspection. RECOMMENDATION Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/Engineering, recommends that a position of Landscape Inspector I be established at Range 1322 ($2,211-$2,688/month). Mr. Hardgrave recommends that the Park Maintenance Worker III, who is at Step 5 of Range 1295 ($2,347/month), be reclassified to Step 4 of Range 1322 ($2,560/month), when the individual is transferred to Public Works/Engineering. This action would become effective the first pay period of October, 1994. Establishing a Landscape Inspector I at Range 1322 ($2,211-$2,688/month)will result in a lower cost to the City, since the journey-level Landscape Inspector is at Range 1350 ($2,541- $3,088/month). The Public Works/Engineering Department has developed a draft Landscape Inspector I job description (attached). The Personnel Department will submit the job description to Civil Service for review and approval. COST The increased cost of transferring a Park Maintenance Worker III to Public Works/ Engineering and reclassifying the individual to a Landscape Inspector I is $3,017/yea r, for the first year, including salaries and variable benefits. All costs incurred for this position will be financed from various Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts. Attachments: Draft Job Description, Landscape Inspector I Organizational Charts (Current and Proposed) 2 of 6 75-0264 JRAFT LANDSCAPE INSPECTOR I JOB DESCRIPTION Under direct supervision, performs varied duties involving inspection of materials and workmanship, compliance with plans and specifications involved in the installation and maintenance of assessment district landscaping; and performs related work as required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City department staffs. Inspects landscape materials and installation and performs inspection on contracts for landscape maintenance; ensures compliance with project specifications and requirements; works with contractors to ensure compliance and corrections of deficiencies in maintenance; accepts and acts on complaints from the public or City officials. Processes requests for change orders, and monthly payment requests; maintains job logs of work completed and calendar of scheduled work; prepares notifications on deficient work; offers suggestions for improvement of contract format and contents, including water schedules, fertilization, pest control and other items necessary to ensure a healthy landscape. Reviews test reports on materials; reviews projects for conformance with safety regulations; makes written reports of inspections; investigates complaints; operates two-way radio; delivers and picks up plans and specifications; operates City vehicle; attends meetings and seminars. Routinely adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards City and Department goals; and performs related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, with supplemental specialized courses or experience in horticulture or landscape maintenance/architecture desired; at least one year experience in inspection of landscape, installation and maintenance of landscape, construction or repair of landscape. Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required. Possession of a San Bernardino County Department of Agriculture herbicide/pesticide Qualified Applicator Certificate is required 3 of 6 within 6 months of appointment. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Inspection methods, procedures, equipment and materials; Materials testing procedures; Horticultural practices and applications; Applicable codes, safety orders and municipal ordinances; Irrigation systems, time clocks, valves, controls; Appropriate safety precautions and procedures; Contract administration, including change orders. Ability to: s See in the normal visual range, with or without correction; Hear in the normal audio range, with or without correction; Exhibit normal range of body motion; Walk uneven and varied terrain for the inspection of landscaping; Transport materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving { practices; Work in a variety of environmental conditions including exposure to heat, cold or noises; Read, understand and apply complex concepts and written materials; Read and understand construction plans, specifications and maintenance contracts; Prepare reports and maintain inspection logs; Read and maintain maps, drawings and inspection records; Apply laws, codes and contract conditions; Make accurate estimates of construction progress and materials; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS The class of Landscape Inspector I is a technical class in the Engineering Division. Supervision may be from a Construction Engineer, Real Property Supervisor or designated representative. APPROVED: DATE: Director of Personnel C.B.B. APPROVED DATE: JD:Landscape Inspector I dlg September 7, 1994 4 of 6 ._.. .. �. .. _ � I'm§~ �I§ 2§}E Kam I . ego �) -ea § -��§ - - @§ ` � o � 'A` '�in � � ��B § ■� �§�� § �B § �§ � ® ■_ - �§ � a@ � � �§�_ ■�B ■§ Q • �■ �§ § § B �� a� -aa �� ■§ §@ �B ftft -MM - � ° Cie @a ae §� . §� 2 §_ ■ ■_ ■ -- � -- ■ -- -- � p_ .. §��_ RZ aiz 78az § §£ ® ' ■ �' §sle HIM � ■� � §! Q Q 5 0 6 J I F4� G N W ao yy`p`II _M W �`■W � W � W � W `■ W M J W = W y W - r~ r i 'ur p r� p 1r. r�pp Y pr Y �rp Y_ M r M_t O I_ s J e l 1 1z It �t1c 5c � ic m �Q !� !gj ti 12 I _ aits M _ • c �t � s uls age m W W ,• le 3= 35 1M `r M W- 8 s N ul e e o > p eeic Ip� pp oopO Y !■ Y !O Y O■ f! � �W e 81=2 ` W � 3= 3,: 6 of 6