(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

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Code

 Essential Functions

1

S

Plans, develops and implements long term strategies to ensure competitive and equitable compensation; advises management on compensation strategies and issues. 

2

S

Maintains the City’s classification system by implementing processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Develops and recommends policies and procedures; prepares statistical and written reports to meet City needs and regulatory requirements.

3

S

Conducts job evaluations; audits, and recommends classification and pay grade assignments; completes point factor analysis. Evaluates jobs via marketing pricing and internal relationships.

4

S

Reviews job description questionnaires and job evaluation manuals; develops/writes job descriptions to accurately describe duties; coordinates with departments to ensure required qualifications meet job specifications; maintains job classifications, assigns job codes and EEO codes based on occupational categories.

5

S

Conducts comprehensive salary surveys; collects and analyzes data and the City’s market position; prepares reports and makes recommendations; facilitates and implements changes to pay plans. Conducts large scale organizational studies and makes recommendations based on results.

6

S

Provides professional human resources advice and strategic direction to City management, supervisors and employees related to total compensation.  Advises management on issues based on the rules and regulations related to the Fair Labor Standards Act and other employment-related laws and statutes.  

7

S

Manages, monitors and maintains the performance management system and prepares quarterly statistical reports. 

8

S

Supports union negotiations by researching and compiling data and participating on the negotiating team as necessary.

9

S

Identifies issues and practices in compensation and classification that affect other Human Resource areas and coordinates departmental responses and resolves potential problems.

10

S

Maintains records of authorized positions; monitors positions and reporting relationships; works collaboratively with the Budget department to accurately classify positions during  the annual budget process; coordinates position control for new and existing positions. 

11

S

Identifies training needs; develops and presents training related to compensation and classification.

12

S

Plans and supervises professional and para-professional Human Resources staff on program specific and/or daily tasks and activities; establishes procedures and guidelines, evaluates assigned services, coaches for performance improvement and recommends personnel actions.

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.  Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Experience

Over five years up to and including seven years professional benefits program administration experience.

Supervision

Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or division within a department including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.  A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.

Human Collaboration Skills

Recommendations regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended.  Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary.  Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion.  Performance rewarded periodically.

Technical Skills

Advanced:  Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization-wide.  Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

Budget Responsibility

Position has limited fiscal responsibility.  May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations.  May monitor division or program/project level budget and expenditures.

Reading

Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Advanced - Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

None

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

O

Making presentations, communicating with co-workers

Sitting

F

Desk work, meetings

Walking

F

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

R

Supplies, files

Carrying

R

Supplies, files

Pushing/Pulling

O

File drawers

Reaching

F

For supplies, for files

Handling

F

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

F

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator

Kneeling

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crawling

N

Bending

O

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Twisting

O

From computer to telephone

Climbing

R

Stairs, step stools

Balancing

N

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen

Hearing

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Talking

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

N

Other
(specified if applicable)

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands-

-Frequency-

Time Pressure

F

Emergency Situation

R

Frequent Change of Tasks

F

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

O

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

F

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

F

Tedious or Exacting Work

R

Noisy/Distracting Environment

N

Other (see 2 below)

N

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

Warehouse

     Outdoors

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center