(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

Advises on legal issues by researching questions, drafting and reviewing documents, representing the city at meetings, providing alternative approaches to problems, reviewing and commenting on legislation, preparing legal opinions, interpreting legislation, and negotiating on issues.

2

S

Assists in the management of programs, employees, finances, technology and facilities by supervising prosecutions and in house litigation, managing staff, participating in budget preparation and monitoring, overseeing technology needs, overseeing employee committees and special projects, and participating in developing facility needs.

3

S

Acts in the absence of the city attorney by providing legal advice on substantive issues and procedural questions at meetings, provides input on city issues, resolving concerns and issues, reviewing and drafting documents, and responding to legal questions from employees, departments and elected officials.

4

S

Represents the city in civil litigation, administrative proceedings and criminal cases by preparing and conducting discovery, trials and settlements, representing the city in court, preparing briefs, presenting oral arguments and representing the city in misdemeanor criminal cases.

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Masters degree-level of study or appropriate certification, Professional Engineer, Law Degree, Certified Accountant.

Experience

Over five years up to and including seven years experience.

Supervision

Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of a department including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department.

Human Collaboration Skills

Final decisions regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended.  Interaction with others outside the organization requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the duty assignments within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine effectiveness of job performance.

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 major fiscal responsibility.  Makes significant contribution to major financial decisions within the department.  Responsible for major financial decisions within the department.  Decisions may influence budget requests and departmental goals and objectives.  Monitors budget plan, and adjusts work activity as necessary.

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

Valid driver's license, member in good standing, State Bar

-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

R

Making presentations, communicating with co-workers

Sitting

C

Desk work, meetings, driving

Walking

O

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

R

Supplies, equipment, files

Carrying

R

Files

Pushing/Pulling

R

File drawers, equipment, tables and chairs

Reaching

O

For supplies, for files

Handling

C

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

C

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator

Kneeling

R

Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

R

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

Crawling

N

Bending

R

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

Twisting

F

From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicle

Climbing

O

Stairs

Balancing

R

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen, driving

Hearing

C

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

Talking

C

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

Foot Controls

R

Driving

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

F

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

F

Noisy/Distracting Environment

N

Other (see 2 below)

N

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

Warehouse

     Outdoors

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center