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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-044 Classification & Compensation Amendment [transit project planner / police officer (lateral)] ORDINANCE NO. 2002- 4 4 AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective Sefr d '8 , 2002; amending Subsections 2.20.100,2.20.100 C, 2.20.100 E, 2.20.110 A, 2.20.110 D, and 2.20.110 E, all of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Subsection 2.20.100 A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.20.100 Classification Plan. A. Plan Adopted. A classification plan for city employees is hereby adopted to be effective ` , 2002, which plan shall consist of the various following subsections of this section." Section 2. Subsection 2.20.100 C of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: • "C. Civil Service Classes Class No. Class Title (Pay Range) 2000 Administrative & Fiscal Technical Group 2100 Data Processing Series 2101 Computer Programmer (R 13.5) 2102 GIS Technician (R 16.5) 2103 Programmer Analyst (R 16.5) 2104 Senior Analyst (R 19.0) 2105 Computer Operator/Programmer (R 10.5) 2106 Computer Operations Assistant (R 9.0) 2107 Computer Operations Technician (R 11.5) 2108 Computer Client Services Technician (Pay Range 19.5) 2109 Applications Developer (Pay Range 20.5) 2110 Database Administrator (Pay Range 23.0) 2111 Lead Applications Systems Designer (Pay Range 24.0) 2112 Network Services Engineer (Pay Range 25.0) 2200 Management Technical Series • 2230 Assistant Buyer (R 12.5) • 2231 Buyer (R 16.5) 2232 Central Storekeeper (R 10.5) 2251 Cable Television Coordinator (R 18.0) 2252 Community Programming Coordinator (R 13.5) 2253 Community Programming Assistant (R 9.5) 2254 Municipal Producer (R 11.0) 2262 Safety and Training Officer (R 15.0) PERSIX Work Ordinance (9/2002) -- 1 -- 2300 Fiscal Series 2310 Grant Coordinator (R 15.0) 2312 Accounting Technician (R 12.5) 2314 Budget Analyst (R 20.0) 2315 Cashier (R 6.5) 2316 Financial Services Specialist (R 12.5) 3000 Engineering, Planning & Technical Group 3100 Civil Engineering Series 3112 Engineering Associate (R 19.0) 3115 Project Engineer (R 22.5) 3130 Development Engineer (R 21.0) 3200 Electrical Engineering Series 3300 Planning Series 3310 Planning Specialist (R 10.5) 3311 Assistant Planner (R 16.5) 3320 Community Development Specialist (R 19.0) 3321 Associate Planner (R 19.0) 3322 Senior Planner (R 20.0) 3323 Grants Writer /Compliance Officer (R 20.0) 4000 Engineering, Planning & Inspection Technical Group 4100 Civil Engineering Technical Series 4111 Engineering Aid (R 9.5) 4115 Engineering Utility Specialist (R 16.0) 4121 Engineering Technician I (Design) (R 13.0) 4122 Engineering Technician I (Records) (R 13.0) 4125 Engineering Technician II (R 16.5) 4131 Engineering Technician I (Survey) (R 13.0) 4133 Engineering Technician III (Survey) (R 17.0) 4134 Engineering Technician III (Design) (R 17.0) 4135 Engineering Technician III (Development) (R 17.0) 4141 Construction Inspector (R 17.0) 4200 Electrical Technical Series 4211 Traffic Signal Aide (R 11.0) 4221 Signal/Electrical Technician I (R 14.0) 4222 Signal/Electrical Technician II (R 16.0) 4223 Signal/Electrical Technician III (R 20.5) 4240 Instrument Technician (R 18.5) 4300 Plans Examiner Series 4310 Plans Examiner I (Residential) (R 16.0) 4315 Plans Examiner II (Commercial) (R 20.0) PERSIX Work Ordinance (9/2002) -- 2 -- • • 4400 Code Inspection Series 4410 Code Inspection Trainee (R 12.0) 4419 Code Compliance Officer (R 15.0) 4420 Fire Code Inspector (R 17.0) 4421 Code Inspector (R 17.0) 4441 Permit Technician (13.0) 4500 Electronics Technical Series 4520 Electronics Technician I (Pay Code 547) 4521 Electronics Technician II (Pay Code 550) 4522 Electronic Communications Supervisor (Pay Code 545) 4600 Traffic Technical Series 4611 Traffic Aid (R 9.5) 4621 Traffic Technician I (R 13.0) 4622 Traffic Technician II (R 16.5) 4632 Traffic Associate (R 19.0) 5000 Human Services Group 5100 Housing Services Series 5121 Housing Rehabilitation Assistant (R 10.5) 5122 Neighborhood Development Rehabilitation Specialist I (R 14.0) 5123 Neighborhood Development Rehabilitation Specialist II (R 18.0) 5124 Housing Rehabilitation Specialist III (R 19.0) 5130 Home Remodeling Technician (R 14.5) 5151 Housing Loan Specialist (R 15.0) 5152 Housing Accounting Specialist (R 12.5) 5154 Neighborhood Development Assistant (R 11.5) 5200 Recreation Series 5201 Golf Starter (R 5.5) 5234 Recreation Leader (R 6.5) 5254 Athletic Coordinator (R 12.5) 5255 Recreation Coordinator (R 12.5) 5267 Aquatic Leader (R 7.0) 5268 Lifeguard/Instructor (R 2.0) 5271 Parks and Recreation Administrative Specialist (R 16.5) 6000 Public Protection Group 6100 Police Protection Series 6121 Police Officer (Pay Code 400) 6122 Police Officer (Lateral) (Pay Code 400) 6124 Police Sergeant (Pay Code 450) 6126 Police Lieutenant (Pay Code 968) 6127 Police Captain (Pay Code 966) PERSIX Work Ordinance (9/2002) -- 3 -- 6200 Police Support Series 6210 Senior Evidence Technician (R 18.0) 6211 Evidence Technician (R 17.0) 6212 Assistant Evidence Technician (R 12.0) 6221 Corrections Officer (R 15.5) 6235 Corrections Administrative Specialist (R 16.0) 6241 Police Information Specialist (R 16.0) 6242 Police Records Supervisor (R 14.0)* 6243 Police Department Assistant III (R 8.5)* 6251 Police Department Assistant I (R 5.5) 6252 Police Services Specialist I (R 10.0) 6253 Police Services Specialist II (R 14.0) 6255 9 -1 -1 Calltaker (Pay Code 590) 6260 Police Cadet (R 5.0) * Retained for Police Pension Purposes 6300 Fire Protection Series 6321 Firefighter (Pay Code 530) 6323 Fire Lieutenant (Shift)•(Pay Code 525) 6324 Fire Lieutenant (Day) (Pay Code 526) 6325 Fire Captain (Shift) (Pay Code 515) 6326 Fire Captain (Day) (Pay Code 510) 6327 Battalion Chief (Shift) (Pay Code 969) 6328 Battalion Chief (Day) (Pay Code 968) 6338 Fire Investigation and Education Officer (Pay Code 510) 6339 Fire Investigator (Pay Code 520) 6380 Deputy Fire Chief (Pay Code 966) 6400 Fire Support Series 6411 Fire Dispatcher (Pay Code 575) 6412 Public Safety Dispatcher (Pay Code 575) 6415 Public Safety Lead Dispatcher (Pay Code 558) 6425 Alarm Supervisor (Pay Code 555) 6440 Secretary I (Pay Code 585) 6441 Secretary II (Pay Code 580) 6500 Animal Control Series 6510 Animal Control Officer (R 15.0) 6511 Animal Control Officer (Lead) (R 10.5) 6600 Parking Control Series 6610 Parking Enforcement Officer (R 13.0) 6611 Lead Parking Enforcement Officer (R 9.5) 7000 Office Support Group 7100 Clerical Series 7110 Senior Center Clerk (R 6.5) 7121 Department Assistant I (R 5.5) 7122 Department Assistant II (R 6.5) 7123 Department Assistant III (R 8.5) 7124 Department Assistant IV (R 10.5) 7131 Word Processing Typist (R 8.0) 7141 Pension/Records Clerk (R 12.5) 7151 Water/Irrigation Division Administrative Specialist (R 12.0) PERSIX Work Ordinance (9/2002) -- 4 -- 7300 Utility Service Series 7311 Water Service Specialist (R 14.5) 7315 Utility Service Representative (R 12.0) 7500 Data Processing Support Series 7511 Data Entry Operator I (R 5.5) 7512 Data Entry Operator II (R 7.0) 7600 Duplicating Series 7611 Print Shop Operator (R 11.5) 8000 Maintenance and Crafts Group 8100 Maintenance and Crafts Supervision Series 8111 Park Supervisor I (R 13.0) 8200 Mechanical Repair Series 8203 Fleet Maintenance Technician (R 14.5) 8204 Vehicle Maintenance Attendant (R 10.0) 8205 Police Fleet Specialist (R 15.5) 8211 Mechanic I (R 17.0) 8213 Automotive Storekeeper (R 15.5) 8221 Machinist (R 14.0) 8230 Maintenance Mechanic (Pay Code 560) 8241 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (R 17.0) 8242 Preventative Maintenance Technician (R 15.0) 8251 Waterworks Device Technician (R 16.0) 8300 Plant Operation Series 8301 Wastewater Facility Support Worker (R 8.5) 8302 Industrial Waste Operator (R 14.5) 8311 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I (R 10.5) 8312 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II (R 15.0) 8313 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III (R 17.0) 8320 Laboratory Assistant (R 10.5) 8321 Laboratory Technician (R 15.5) 8322 Pretreatment Technician (R 15.5) 8326 Laboratory Chemist (R 19.0) 8331 Water Treatment Plant Operator I (R 10.5) 8332 Water Treatment Plant Operator II (R 12.5) 8333 Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator (R 17.5) 8335 Water Quality Specialist (R 17.5) 8400 Equipment Operation Series 8421 Equipment Operator I (R 10.5) 8422 Equipment Operator II (R 12.0) 8423 Equipment Operator III (R 14.0) 8433 Solid Waste Crew Leader (R 15.5) 8500 Facilities Maintenance Series 8511 Custodian (R 4.5) 8541 Building Maintenance Specialist (R 8.5) 8542 Facility Maintenance Specialist (R 11.5) PERSIX Work Ordinance (9/2002) -- 5 -- 8600 Labor and Crafts Series 8610 Labor Helper (R 2.0) 8621 Monument Setter (R 11.5) 8631 Utility Worker (R 10.5) 8641 Solid Waste Maintenance Worker (R 12.5) 8651 Concrete Specialist I (R 13.5) 8663 Traffic Sign Specialist (R 13.5) 8664 Senior Traffic Sign Specialist (R 14.5) 8671 Irrigation Specialist I (R 12.0) 8672 Irrigation Specialist II (R 13.5) 8673 Irrigation Crewleader (R 17.0) 8681 Storekeeper (R 15.5) 8700 Public Works Maintenance Series 8701 Street Inspector (R 17.0) • 8710 Street Laborer (R 9.0) 8711 Street Maintenance Specialist (R 14.5) 8713 Street Maintenance Crew Leader (R 17.5) 8721 Street Cleaning Specialist I (R 10.5) 8722 Street Cleaning Specialist II (R 12.5) 8731 Sewer Maintenance Specialist I (R 10.5) 8732 Sewer Maintenance Specialist II (R 15.0) 8733 Sewer Maintenance Crew Leader (R 17.0) 8741 Waterworks Specialist I (R 13.5) 8742 Waterworks Specialist II (R 15.0) 8743 Waterworks Specialist III (R 13.5) 8744 Water Distribution Crewleader (R 17.0) 8745 Waterworks Drafting/Service Representative (R 16.0) 8750 Utilities Locator (R 14.5) 8755 Construction Quality Control Technician (R 17.5) 8800 Parks Maintenance Series 8810 Park Laborer (R 9.0) 8820 Park Caretaker (R 6.5) 8821 Park Specialist I (R 9.5) 8822 Park Specialist II (R 10.5) 8823 Park Specialist III (R 12.5) 8825 Golf Course, Maintenance Specialist (R 16.5) 8830 Cemetery Specialist (R 12.5) 8840 Pool Maintenance Specialist (R 12.5) 9000 Temporary Work Group 9100 City Worker Series 9112 Outside City Worker II 9113 Outside City Worker III 9114 Outside City Worker IV 9123 Office (Inside) City Worker II 9124 Office (Inside) City Worker III 9125 Office (Inside) City Worker IV 9126 Temporary Refuse Helper" PERSIX Work Ordinance (9/2002) -- 6 -- Section 3. Subsection 2.20.100 E of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "E. Transit Civil Service Classes Class No. Class Title 20000 Transit Technical Support Group 20100 Transit Technical Series 20101 Customer Relations Coordinator (Pay Code 670) 20102 Transit Project Planner (Pay Code 675) 21000 Transit Supervisory Group 21101 Transit Route Supervisor (Pay Code 665) 22000 Transit Maintenance and Operation Group 22100 Transit Operation Series 22101 Transit Operator (Pay Code 655) 22102 Transit Dispatcher (Pay Code 660) 23000 Transit Maintenance Group 23000 Transit Maintenance Series 23101 Transit Service Worker (Pay Code 650)" Section 4. Subsection 2.20.110 A of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "2.20.110 Compensation Plan. A. Pay ranges and pay steps, set out in the schedule constituting Subsection B through G of this section, for the classes allocated to these pay ranges shall be in full force and effect as of , 2002. The pay rates shall constitute full compensation for those employees with a work week of forty hours as set out in other sections of this code. Employees whose work week is less than forty hours shall be paid at the rate which is in the same proportion to the rates set out herein that their work week bears to forty hours. The hourly rate for those employees of the Fire Department whose work week exceeds forty hours shall be computed according to the provisions of Section 2.22.030 of this code. The performance of employees in the series designated Subsection B shall be evaluated annually in accordance with a management performance evaluation plan. The result of the performance evaluations shall be the determination by the City Manager of the actual salary of each employee in the designated positions, and the determination by the City Council of the actual salary of the City Manager, which actual salaries shall be no less than the minimum nor no greater than the maximum set out in the pay range applicable to the position, according to the following schedule:" PERSIX Work Ordinance (9/2002) -- 7 -- Section 5. Subsection 2.20.110 D of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "D. Transit Civil Service Classes Pay Class Allocated Range Code Classes A B C D E 650 23101 Transit Service Worker MO 1/1/02 2107.69 2201.29 2305.29 2405.82 2528.88 HR 1/1/02 12.16 12.70 13.30 13.88 14.59 MO 7/1/02 2118.09 2211.69 2317.42 2417.95 2541.02 HR 7/1/02 12.22 12.76 13.37 13.95 14.66 MO 1/1/03 2182.22 2277.56 2386.75 2490.75 2617.28 HR 1/1/03 12.59 13.14 13.77 14.37 15.10 655 22101 Transit Operator MO 1/1/02 2305.29 2405.82 2528.88 2631.15 2755.95 HR 1/1/02 13.30 13.88 14.59 15.18 15.90 MO 7/1/02 2317.42 2417.95 2541.02 2645.02 2769.81 HR 7/1/02 13.37 13.95 14.66 15.26 15.98 MO 1/1/03 2386.75 2490.75 2617.28 2724.75 2853.01 HR 1/1/03 13.77 14.37 15.10 15.72 16.46 660 22102 Transit Dispatcher MO 1/1/02 2405.82 2528.88 2631.15 2755.95 2885.94 HR 1/1/02 13.88 14.59 15.18 15.90 16.65 MO 7/1/02 2417.95 2541.02 2645.02 2769.81 2899.81 HR 7/1/02 13.95 14.66 15.26 15.98 16.73 MO 1/1/03 2490.75 2617.28 2724.75 2853.01 2986.48 HR 1/1/03 14.37 15.10 15.72 16.46 17.23 665 21101 Transit Route Supervisor MO 1/1/02 2686.62 2818.35 2944.88 3078.34 3222.20 HR 1/1/02 15.50 16.26 16.99 17.76 18.59 MO 7/1/02 2700.48 2832.21 2958.74 3093.94 3237.80 HR 7/1/02 15.58 16.34 17.07 17.85 18.68 MO 1/1/03 2781.95 2917.14 3047.14 3187.54 3334.87 HR 1/1/03 16.05 16.83 17.58 18.39 19.24 670 20101 Customer Relations MO 1/1/02 3017.68 3156.34 3293.27 3456.20 3617.40 Coordinator HR 1/1/02 17.41 18.21 19.00 19.94 20.87 MO 7/1/02 3033.28 3171.94 3310.60 3473.53 3634.73 HR 7/1/02 17.50 18.30 19.10 20.04 20.97 MO 1/1/03 3125.14 3267.27 3409.40 3577.53 3743.93 HR 1/1/03 18.03 18.85 19.67 20.64 21.60" 675 20102 Transit Project Planner MO 1/1/02 3423.27 3587.93 3756.06 3934.59 4114.85 HR 1/1/02 19.75 20.70 21.67 22.70 23.74 MO 7/1/02 HR 7/1/02 MO 1/1/03 HR 1/1/03 PERSIX Work Ordinance (9/2002) -- 8 -- Section 6. Subsection 2.20.110 E of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "E. Police Civil Service Classes Pay Class Class Range Code Title A B C D E 450 6124 Police Sergeant MO 1/1/02 4851.51 5094.17 HR 1/1/02 27.99 29.39 MO 7/1/02 4900.04 5144.43 HR 7/1/02 28.27 29.68 400 6121 Police Officer MO 1/1/02 3300.20 3563.66 3764.73 3925.92 4470.18 6122 Police Officer (Lateral) HR 1/1/02 19.04 20.56 21.72 22.65 25.79 MO 7/1/02 3333.14 3600.06 3802.86 3965.79 4515.25 HR 7/1/02 19.23 20.77 21.94 22.88 26.05" Section 7. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty days after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 6th day of August , 2002. Xi; / • ATTEST: Mary Place, Mayor , KOLAsz-v•-- 63.44,- City Clerk Publication Date 8 - - 02 . Effective Date 9 -8 -02 PERSIX Work Ordinance (9/2002) -- 9 -- Memo To: Chris Waarvick, Public Works Director Carol Bates, Chief Examiner From: Ken Mehin, Transit Manager Date: Wednesday June 26, 2002 Subject: Transit Project Planner job classification The roles and responsibilities of the current transit planner job classification have been reviewed and adjusted by staff. The prior incumbent retired earlier this year and the wide range of the responsibilities that the "Senior Project Planner (Transit)" was responsible for have been limited and a new position title and description is brought for your review and approval. The proposed position will be dedicated and funded fully by Yakima Transit, is anticipated to be an AFSME transit position and has a commensurately reduced rate of pay. The factors for these conclusions are the following: 1 — This position will not have supervisory responsibilities as found in the current Senior Project Planner (Transit) job description. 2 — This position will not administer discipline as found in the current Senior Project Planner (Transit) job description. 3 — This position is not anticipated to be the first line responsible charge substitute in the absence of the Transit Manager. This is in contrast to the responsible charge assignment in the Senior Project Planner (Transit) job description. 4 — This position does not require a Civil Engineering degree as found in other higher compensated comparable positions because this position will not have traffic engineering responsibilities. 5 — The proposed Transit Project Planner position appears very strongly to be comparable to the City's Senior Planner position in overall level of responsibilities, and therefore the same pay rate is recommended. • J CITY OF YAKIMA CLASS SPECIFICATION ICODE: 20102 TITLE: Transit Project Planner Est. 7/02 I Definition: This position performs with considerable independence under the limited direction from the Transit Manager and requires frequent contact with employees, the general public, federal, state, and local agencies, various boards, commissions, and committees, the City Council, other City departments and divisions. This position performs professional and technical transit planning work focusing on both short and long range planning, facilities planning, assist in budget planning and special project planning. The Transit Project Planner is responsible for grant functions (including grant application, project management, and compliance documents) and other projects assigned by the Transit Manager. This position performs other related duties as required. DUTIES Major duties performed by the Transit Project Planner : A. Planning work focusing on both short and long range transit planning, facilities planning, and special project planning. B. Gathering, analyzing, and reporting transit statistical data. C. Preparation and oversight of capital and operating grants. D. Assist in budget preparation. E. Provide Transit representation and perspective to various groups and agencies. F. Designs, develops, and assists in implementation of programs needed to meet assigned department and division objectives. G. Other related duties as assigned. Major Worker Characteristics: Extensive knowledge of current principles and practices of public transportation system management, administration, operations, planning, including fixed -route and para- transit operations; an understanding of land use development concepts and the impact of sociological, demographic, economic, environmental, and other factors influencing public transportation; knowledge of project management principles and methods. Class Specs/ / Transit ProjPlanner Ability to: work in a team setting; establish and maintain effective working relationships with various transit user groups including the disabled, youth, and elderly; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, union, and general public; develop and maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, and local pertinent regulations; systematically gather, organize, analyze, and present data using a computerized environment; write understandable reports and convey technical information clearly to lay persons; plan work, think conceptually, observe and evaluate trends, analyze data, and reach reasonable conclusions; meet exacting schedules and timelines. Demonstrate well developed and effective communications and interpersonal relations skills leading to effective programs and policies. Unusual Working Conditions: Work with the general public and employees, some of who may be irate, upset, or disturbed. Frequent extension of work day to meet deadlines and attend meetings before and after normal working hours. Licenses, Registrations and Certificates: Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License. Minimum Class Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university, with major course work in transportation planning, urban planning, or related field. Three years of progressively responsible experience in public transportation planning or equivalent combination of education and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the functions of the position. One year as project manager (lead role) in a planning project or program is preferred. (MA, MS, OR MBA degree highly desirable and may substitute for two years' experience.) Class Specs/ / Transit ProfPlanner A m: s � City of Yakima � Y F, °F O ]� �7 } y� p�q 200 South Third Street i+ � i Police LJeparl�mGn Yakima, Washington 98901 . Don Blesio, Chief of Police Telephone (509) 575 -6200 Fax (509) 575 -6007 ..;, It> RECEIVED June 26, 2002 JUN 2 6 2r2C2 Human, Resources Division Mr. William Wright Ms. Melanie Gilmore Civil Service Commissioner Civil Service Commissioner c/o City of Yakima c/o City of Yakima 129 North 2nd Street 129 North 2 Street Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98901 Ms. Gloria Anderson Civil Service Commissioner c/o City of Yakima 129 North 2n Street Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Commissioners: The purpose of this letter is to request the establishment of a lateral entry register for the classification of police officer. The Yakima Police Department is experiencing a shortage of qualified applicants to fill entry -level positions, as are police departments across the state. Not only is it difficult to find applicants, but once hired, there is a significant time lapse befo$hthe obtain a slot at the police academy or new recently experienced delays as long as two months recruits. The academy itself takes five months complete, after which time the new officer is moved into four months of field training. To speed up this very long process, many departments recruit currently certified police officers. These officers have already completed the academy and have been employed as police officers. Once hired, their field training period is usually much shorter than a new recruit's, as it is more of a local familiarization process than training someone to be a police officer. The net result is having an experienced police officer on the streets serving the public much more quickly. Officers . hired under a lateral entry program are typically offered accelerated rates of pay to compensate them for the extra skills and abilities they bring with them. This pay also recognizes the substantial savings realized by the department in decreased training time. We propose to start an officer hired from the lateral entry register at step C, moving to step D in six months, then to step E a year and a half after initial hire. The probationary period would remain unchanged at one year. � 9 1 �n Ala : ■ �� tilt �\x POL 1 IG E, �� Police Civil Service Commissioners June 26, 2002 Page 2 We believe there are police .officers on the west side of the state that would like to move to Yakima for its better quality of life, but are unable to because we currently lack a lateral entry program. We believe implementation of this proposal will better serve the needs of both the community and the department. A draft class specification is attached for your consideration. We respectfully request your approval of this proposal, as a critical need exists to increase the number of experienced police officers in the sworn ranks. Sincerely, Don Blesio Chief of Police c: Civil Service Examiner • • , City of Yakima Class Specification 1 Code: 6122 Title: Police Officer (Lateral Entry) Rev.- 7/02 Definition: Under the general supervision of a commanding officer, Police Officers are sworn, general authority law enforcement officers who perform a wide variety of public safety and community care - taking duties including preserving the peace, protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, deterring and preventing crime, investigating criminal activity and providing public safety education. Duties Enforces laws and ordinances and complies with guidelines established by applicable laws, regulations, directives and superiors. Maintains current knowledge of circumstances, trends, practices, laws and legal decisions affecting the law enforcement profession and his or her area of responsibility; familiarizes self with current information relating to department operations and administration. Patrols assigned areas in a police vehicle, by bicycle or on foot; responds to requests for police service; identifies conditions which present a hazard to public safety; observes and investigates suspicious persons, circumstances and activities; deters, detects and investigates crimes; identifies and apprehends criminals and traffic offenders; facilitates the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic; investigates traffic collisions; provides other assistance to the public consistent with the goals and objectives of the department. Protects crime and accident scenes; identifies, documents, collects and safeguards evidence and stolen property; aids the injured; locates and interviews witnesses; interrogates, arrests and confines offenders; recommends measures to prevent victimization. Investigates assigned cases; locates and interviews victims, suspects and witnesses; collects and submits evidence for analysis; prepares detailed investigative reports and submits cases for prosecution. Prepares comprehensive, factual investigative reports for use by other officers, agencies and court officers; provides factual, unbiased testimony in court; maintains accurate notes and logs of activities; maintains confidentiality of information learned in the course of his or her duties. Operates a variety of equipment including two -way radios, cameras, computer terminals, word processor, breathalyzer and emergency vehicle equipment; carries and maintains proficiency with firearms. CLSPC /Class Spec Lateral Police Officer Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with superiors, co- workers, other law enforcement officials and the public; cooperates with representatives of related public, private, federal, state and local service agencies; cooperates with representatives of the news media to the extent allowed by applicable laws and department directives. Maintains personal discipline and complies with all applicable laws, policies, regulations, procedures and sound police practice; promotes discipline among co- workers. Adheres to and actively promotes the goals, values and objectives of the department with citizens and co- workers; promotes a positive, constructive work atmosphere; maintains harmonious working relations with superiors and co- workers; supports organizational change. Understands and actively employs the core values of Community Policing: maximum citizen involvement, total service orientation, and a pro- active, problem - solving approach to police service; supports and encourages department programs and volunteer groups. Attends training; participates in specialized units and assignments; provides training to other department employees, volunteers and citizens. Performs other duties as required or directed. Major Worker Characteristics: Personnel filling this classification must: Possess ability to recognize, understand and apply the statutory and judicial limitations of police authority, and the rights of all persons under the constitution of the United States and the State of Washington. Possess ability to learn and apply modern police methods and techniques, State, Federal and City laws and ordinances, and City and Department policies and procedures. Possess knowledge of statutory and case law and has the ability explain and apply complex laws, rules, policies, procedures and regulations; ability to obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation. Possess ability to evaluate circumstances and make sound judgments and decisions in a timely manner, based on training and experience; analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine the proper course of action; ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions; ability to cope with stressful situations firmly, courteously and tactfully. Possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing with other employees and members of the public representing diverse education and background. Possess ability to confront and affect the apprehension of offenders by means of command presence, voice control and physical force, up to and including deadly force. CLSPC /Class Spec Lateral Police Officer Demonstrate the knowledge of and adherence to a high standard of personal and professional ethics. ,. • Be innovative and flexible in approach to duties,' and possess ability to readily adapt to changing community and department needs. Possess tact, diplomacy, and the ability to meet and deal effectively with individuals, groups and organizations representing a wide diversity of ethnicities, cultures, opinions, and beliefs. Unusual Working Conditions: Working conditions include: rotating shift assignments, night hours, exposure to inclement weather, call -back on short notice, and working on weekends and holidays; stress associated with the necessity to make decisions affecting personal safety and the safety of the public with little or no time for reflection or consultation; overtime work caused by incidents in progress or the necessity to meet critical deadlines; life threatening situations requiring the use of deadly force; exposure to all of the hazards and conditions associated with the duties and responsibilities of a general authority law enforcement officer. Licenses, Registrations and Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a Washington State Peace Officer's Certification. Minimum Class Requirements: Applicants for this position must have served two years of continuous full time law enforcement service, with a Washington State civilian law enforcement agency, within the last three years. Applicants for this position must be a citizen of the United States, must be able to read and write the English language, must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, must be in good health and of good moral character. Applicants must pass a written examination, physical ability /performance test, pre - selection interview, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical examination, drug screening, and a comprehensive background investigation regarding applicant's aptitude, character, judgement, credit, driving record and criminal history. Applicant must possess normal color vision, and visual acuity of not less than 20/100 in each eye, corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and 20/30 in the lesser eye. CLSPC /Class Spec Lateral Police Officer BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 1 For Meeting of August 6, 2002 ITEM TITLE: Legislation Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for Certain City Employees SUBMITTED BY: Charter Civil Service Commission Ken Mehin, Transit Manager Don Blesio, Police Chief CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Carol Bates, x6090 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The attached ordinance amends the Classification and Compensation Plan to implement compensation adjustments recommended by City Management and the Charter Civil Service Commission. This ordinance re- titles the Senior Project Planner (Transit) classification to Transit Project Planner with no change in salary. It also adds a new classification of Police Officer (Lateral). Pay allocation will be the same as the current Police Officer, Pay Code 400. The Charter Civil Service Commission approved the Senior Project Planner (Transit) and Police Officer (Lateral) at the July 7, 2002 meeting. The attached ordinance amends the Classification and Compensation Plan to reflect management's recommendation of the Transit Project Planner and Police Officer (Lateral) and the actions of the Charter Civil Service Commission at the July 8, 2002 meeting. The budget impact of implementing the classifications has been included in the respective department's 2002 Budgets. Resolution Ordinance X Other (Specify) Contract Mail to (name and address): Phone: Funding Source 0•eratin• Bu.10, of the Affect-d Divisions APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept t,ivil Service Commission's Recommendations BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Charter Civil Service Commission recommends approval COUNCIL ACTION: Ordinance passed. ORDINANCE NO. 2002 -44 • ITEM TITLE: Legislation Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for Certain City Employees Council has the option to choose: u Management's and Civil Service Commission's Recommendation, Attached Ordinance e Council's Directive Also attached for Council's information are supporting letters and the proposed class specifications.