Resolution Number 19-11-05-03RESOLUTION NO. 19-11-05-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AMENDING RESOLUTION
19-06-04-08, THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLANS ADDING THE NEW POSITION
OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano is authorized and
directed under the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations to adopt and amend a
Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan in order to administer the City's
Personnel Management System; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the Personnel Classification and
Compensation Plans in order to implement revised Executive -level salary schedules to
include the new classification of Public Works Director (Exhibit A contains a copy of the
proposed job description), as outlined in Exhibit B; and,
WHEREAS, the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations provide that adoption or
amendment of the City's Personnel Classification and Compensation Plans shall be made
by resolution of the City Council,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San
Juan Capistrano does hereby amend Resolution No. 19-06-04-08, the City's Personnel
and Classification and Compensation Plans, as set forth in Exhibit B, to delete one Public
�. Works & Utilities Director position (1 FTE), create the Executive -level job classification
and approve the job description for Public Works Director, and authorize one position
(1 FTE) at Grade 76.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of November 2019.
L. MARYOTT, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARA MORRIS, CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, Maria Morris, appointed City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution No. 19-11-05-03 was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano at a Regular meeting thereof, held the 511
day of November 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Reeve, Taylor, Farias, Bourne and Mayor Maryott
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MARIA MORRIS, CITY CLERK
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CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Class specifications are Intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are Qo3 intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Public Works
Department, including, but not limited to, the following: traffic engineering; parking and transit
operations; public right-of-way encroachment permitting; design and construction of capital
improvement and other City projects; review, approval, and inspection for private development
projects' public improvements, site grading, subdivision maps, lot -line -adjustments, and water
quality measures; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside
agencies; serve as the City's flood -zone administrator; department budget preparation and
administration; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City
Manager and Assistant City Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general administrative direction from either the City Manager or Assistant City Manager.
Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, field, and
clerical staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Essential functions may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Essential Functions:
1. Assumes full management responsibility for all Public Works Department services and
activities including traffic engineering, capital improvement projects, designs and construction
inspection of public works projects, and preparation of plans, estimates and contracts
documents; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
2. Manages the development and implementation of engineering & public works goals,
objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
3. Establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates
the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates
resources accordingly.
4. Plans, directs and coordinates, through subordinate level managers, the engineering & public
works work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and
evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with management staff to identifies and
resolves problems.
5. Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems and internal reporting
relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
EXHIBIT A
Public Works Director (Continued)
6. Works and confers with developers, property owners, architects, engineers and contractors to
ensure proper flow of projects; directs the review and approval of plans, reports and
calculations; applies and monitors Federal, State, and City mandates as applicable.
7. Participates in long range planning efforts and development negotiations; makes
recommendations.
8. Directs the activities of traffic engineering and operations management including signal
design, signs and striping layout; works with community members and staff to address traffic
congestion and safety.
9. Develops and coordinates the City's annual Capital Improvement Program; addresses
community infrastructure needs; prepares budget and forecasts revenue; researches grants
and prepares proposals; manages and administers consultant contracts.
10. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates Public Works Department personnel; provides or
coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline
and termination procedures; addresses personnel issues; sets department goals and
objectives.
11. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the Public Works
Department budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials
and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate
and necessary.
12. Explains Public Works Department programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves
sensitive and controversial issues. �7
13. Coordinates Public Works Department activities with those of other departments, outside
agencies and organizations.
14. Represents the City at inter -agency and community-based organizations.
15. Provides staff assistance to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager; participates on a
variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and
other necessary correspondence.
16. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and
innovations in the field of engineering and public works.
17. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
18. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive engineering and public works program.
• Professionally accepted standards and techniques related to public works.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and practices of public administration and municipal public works.
• Construction and grading principles.
Public Works Director (Continued)
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles of public transit operations
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Skill in:
• Leading and directing the operations, services and activities of the Public Works Department.
• Planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff.
• Delegating authority and responsibility.
• Interpreting and applying civil engineering standards, requirements and specifications to
proposed private and public development.
• Identifying and responding to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
• Developing and administering, departmental goals, objectives and procedures.
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Preparing and administering large and complex budgets.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed
actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and
abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Five years of progressive public works experience, including administrative and supervisory
responsibility.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major
course work in Public Administration, Engineering or a related field. A Masters' Degree is
desirable.
Licenses or Certifications:
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The incumbent is required to attend a variety of evening meetings, including weekend meetings
as needed. The incumbent must possess the ability to work in an office environment and at a
computer display terminal for prolonged periods of time.
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Compensation Plan
Executive Employee Salary Schedule
Monthly Salary Schedule
Effective Date: November 9, 2019
Exhibit #B
Class Title
Grade
Step 1
Step 2
Step3
Step 4
Step 5
Human Resources Manager
67
9,244
9,705
10,191
10,701
11,237
Community Services Director
74
11,096
11,651
12,234
12,846
13,488
Development Services Director
78
12,250
12,862
13,507
14,181
14,890
Public Works Director
78
12,250
12,862
13,507
14,181
14,890
Chief Financial Officer
81
13,192
13,852
14,545
15,273
16,035
Assistant City Manager
81
13,192
13,852
14,545
15,273
16,035
City Clerk
10,675
Per Contract
City Manager
21,642
Per Contract
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Effective Date: July 1, 2020
Compensation Plan Exhibit #B
Executive Employee Salary Schedule
Monthly Salary Schedule
Class Title
Grade
Step 1
Step 2
Step3
Step 4
Step 5
Human Resources Manager
67
9,568
10,045
10,547
11,076
11,631
Community Services Director
74
11,485
12,059
12,662
13,295
13,960
Development Services Director
78
12,679
13,313
13,979
14,677
15,411
Public Works Director
78
12,679
13,313
13,979
14,677
15,411
Chief Financial Officer
81
13,654
14,337
15,054
15,807
16,597
Assistant City Manager
81
13,654
14,337
15,054
15,807
16,597
City Clerk
11,049
Per Contract
City Manager
22,400
Per Contract