REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Classification Plan and the City's Salary Resolution to Update the Schedule of Pay to Add the Classifications of Environmental Programs Specialist I/II.
Report
BACKGROUND
This report recommends amending the Classification Plan and the City's Salary Resolution to update the schedule of pay to add the newly established classifications of Environmental Programs Specialist I/II.
EXISTING POLICY
Section 1103, entitled Classification, of the City Charter states that additions or changes to the classification plan may be adopted from time to time by the City Council upon the recommendation of the City Manager.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
DISCUSSION
In 2018, the Office of the City Manager approved a classification study request from the Environmental Services Department (ESD) to develop classifications that perform program work specific to environmental projects. The Environmental Programs Specialist I/II classifications will be responsible for developing, planning, and coordinating programs, events, and services in the defined program area. This will include developing outreach material for social media and written collateral; educating and training City staff, property and business owners, and the public on environmental programs, and preparing administrative and technical reports.
Other City departments such as Community Development and Library and Community Services have similar classifications established that work on program specific projects (Assistant Planner/Associate Planner; Community Services Coordinator I/II). These department focused classifications provide opportunities to at...
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