(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

Provides leadership and direction to departments and management by managing staff, planning and prioritizing tasks, formulating and ensuring policy and procedure compliance, recommending changes and adjustments, overseeing strategic planning initiatives, conducting research, reviewing legislation and court rulings, overseeing the preparation, presentation and administration of the annual budget, and monitoring staff performance and development.

2

S

Oversees recruiting and staffing needs by providing direction for recruiting activities, directing assessment centers, maintaining compensation plans, directing training programs, participating and directing employee recognition activities, facilitating enhancements to the Human Capital Management Technology Program, and managing all records retention activities.

3

S

Advises management and unions on employee actions by providing direction and support during employee relations discussions, referring to established policies and procedures, addressing areas of concern, coordinating workers’ compensation issues, counseling management on performance expectations and actions, and mediating employee disputes.

4

S

Directs, plans, and provides oversight of the compensation plans and employee benefits management program by creating and updating current pay plans, researching and analyzing compensation practices, evaluating and classifying positions, researching, recommending and administering employee medical, dental, life, and retirement programs, coordinating with employees and/or consultants, and presenting information and options to management and employees.

-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 seven years up to and including nine 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 City-wide fiscal responsibility.  Assures that appropriate linkages exist between budget, funding limitations and service levels, to meet specific departmental and organizational goals.  Monitors progress toward fiscal objectives and adjusts plans as necessary to reach them.

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

R

Making presentations

Sitting

C

Desk work, meetings

Walking

O

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

R

Supplies, files

Carrying

R

Supplies, files

Pushing/Pulling

O

File drawers

Reaching

O

For files

Handling

O

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

O

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

Under equipment

Bending

R

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

Twisting

F

From computer to telephone

Climbing

R

Stairs

Balancing

R

On step stools

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen, driving, observing work site

Hearing

C

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

Talking

F

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

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

O

Noisy/Distracting Environment

N

Other (see 2 below)

N

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

Warehouse

     Outdoors

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center