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(1) Discussion Regarding Specific College / University Degrees Included on Classification Specifications; and
(2) Direction to Staff as Deemed Appropriate
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Meeting Date: April 3, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Amy Webber/Administrative Services Department
Phone Number: 310-253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meeting and Agenda - Civil Service Commission (3/28/19); (Email) All City Staff (3/28/19)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Assistant City Manager (2/1/19)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission discuss the specific college and university degrees included within the training and experience section of classification specifications (class specs) and provide direction to staff as appropriate.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The Civil Service Commission (Commission) routinely reviews and approves class specs. Class specs provide a broad description of job duties that are typically performed by employees, as well as the job responsibilities assigned and the training and experience required. The class spec is an outline of the employment qualifications that the City has deemed pertinent to the specific job. These qualifications and skills relate to essential functions of the job.
When Human Resources (HR) staff is developing or revising a class spec the operational needs of the hiring department are reviewed and taken into consideration; how the position functions within the organization; the required education (formal or informal) and training; type and length of experience; and any certifications or licenses required to perform the essential job duties. The review is completed through a series of interviews, including supervisors and employees performing the work or related work, job questionnai...
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