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Revised Classification Specifications and Open and Competitive Recruitment Bulletins and New Promotional Recruitment Bulletins: Welder and Senior Welder
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Meeting Date: October 5, 2016
Contact Person/Dept: Amy Webber/Human Resources
Phone Number: 310-253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Civil Service Commission Meeting (09/29/16); (Email) All City Staff (09/29/16)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Director of Administrative Services, (09/29/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission approve the revised Classification Specifications and revised and new Recruitment Bulletins for Welder and Senior Welder.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Welder and Senior Welder classifications are currently budgeted in the Transportation Department, Fleet Services Division, and Public Works, Environmental Programs & Operations Division. During the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 budget process, City Council approved upgrading the Transportation Department, Fleet Services Division's Welder position to Senior Welder. Prior to City Council approving this change the job duties performed by the incumbent were reviewed and it was determined that in fact the position was better classified as a Senior Welder.
Human Resources staff completed a review of the Welder and Senior Welder classifications to ensure they accurately captured the essential job duties and minimum requirements. This review found that updates were needed throughout the classification specifications.
During this review process, the Transportation Department made it clear that the Senior Welder and Welder positions do not operate vehicles or equipment that require a Class B license. The Public Works Department confirmed that this is true of th...
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