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Adoption of Revised Classification Specification for Sr. Forensics Specialist and Salary Plan to include the position of Forensic Unit Supervisor and Rescission of Resolution No. 2006-R071.
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City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the revised classification for Sr. Forensics
Specialist and salary plan to include the position of Forensic Unit Supervisor and
rescind Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2006-R071.
BACKGROUND
Through the budget process for FY 2006-2007, the Police Department proposed
several cost-saving measures, including the reclassification of the Senior Forensics
Specialist to Forensics Unit Supervisor, a higher paid position and one that
incorporated the duties and responsibilities previously assigned to a Police Sergeant
position.
Subsequently, a request was made for the Personnel Department to develop a
classification specification that reflected the addition of the new duties and
responsibilities that were assigned to the Senior Forensics Specialist. A job analysis
and classification study resulted in the revised classification specification that is
before you tonight for your consideration and approval.
DISCUSSION
The elimination of the Police Sergeant position created the opportunity to reassign
the property room supervisory duties from sworn personnel to civilian personnel, a
common industry practice. The proposed salary for the revised Sr. Forensics
Meeting Date: 10/22/07 Item Number: A-6
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of Revised Classification Specification for Sr. Forensics
Specialist and Salary Plan to include the position of Forensic Unit Supervisor and
Rescission of Resolution No. 2006-R071.
Contact Person/Dept.: Mary Ortiz Phone Number: 310-253-5650
Fiscal Impact: Yes [x] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [x] Attachments: [x]
Public Notification: Master Notification List (10/17/07), Culver City Employees
Association and Culver City Management Group on October 17, 2007
Department Approval:
Serena Wright (10/15/07)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol A. Schwab (10/16/07)
Fiscal Impact Review:
Marlee Chang (by M. Noller) (10/16/07)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (10/17/07) City of Culver City, California
City Council Agenda Item Report
Specialist includes a ten percent (10%) salary increase to compensate for the
additional supervisory duties and program responsibilities.
The Department management, Personnel staff, Culver City Employees’ Association,
and the incumbent have reviewed and are in agreement with the revised
classification specification. Significant revisions include:
• Changing the title from Sr. Forensics Specialist to Forensic Unit Supervisor
to account for the supervisory responsibility now associated with the
position;
• Essential job duties have been revised to include the duties and
responsibilities previously performed by the Police Sergeant.
• The section under Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities has been expanded to
reflect changes in technology
• The License and Certificates section now references possession of a Latent
Print Examiner certification and Crime Scene Analyst certification from the
International Association of Identification.
The Civil Service Commission approved the revised classification specification on
August 1, 2007 (Attachment 2).
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is sufficient funding included in the adopted fiscal year 2007-2008 Police
Department budget (Division 10140900) to cover this recommended salary increase.
It is recommended the salary be set at Range 539, providing a top monthly step of
$7,723 and top annual salary of $92,687.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Resolution and Exhibit A
2. Revised Classification Specification for Sr. Forensics Specialist
2. Approved Meeting Minutes for Civil Service Commission dated 08/01/07
MOTION
That the City Council:
Adopt resolution 2007-_____approving the revised Classification Specification
for Sr. Forensics Specialist and Salary Plan to include Forensic Unit Supervisor
and Rescind Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2006-R071.