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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55A - RESO - AMEND CLASSIFICATIONREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 20, 2014 TITLE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO ADD ONE FULL -TIME JOB TITLE, ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR <(Z/4X10",/ CITY MANAGE RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: F-122067AN ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on ll ' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution that amends the City's Basic Classification and Compensation Plan (Resolution No. 82 -110) to add one full -time job classification title, Active Transportation Coordinator. Consistent with the City's Strategic Plan goals of: community safety; community health, livability, sustainability; engagement and sustainability; and community facilities and infrastructure, the Interim Executive Director of Public Works is recommending the addition of one full -time classification titled Active Transportation Coordinator to the City's listing of positions. The Active Transportation Coordinator position will be assigned to the Public Works Agency and will be responsible for leading the planning, development, monitoring, tracking, and implementation of the City's Active Transportation Program in order to provide safe, convenient access for bicyclists, pedestrians, and users of all ages and abilities. The recruitment for this position will commence upon Council's approval of this recommended action. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action in Fiscal Year 2013 -14. Edward S. Raya Executive Director Personnel Services Agency Attachment 55A -1 55A -2 CITY OF SANTA ANA JOB CODE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR DEFINITION Under general direction, leads the development, monitoring, tracking, and implementation of the City's Active Transportation Program in order to provide safe, convenient access for bicyclists, pedestrians, and users of all ages and abilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO • Leads the development, monitoring, tracking, and implementation of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Active Transportation Plans. • Gathers, collects, transmits, and tracks projects for the development of pedestrian and bicycle related plans, policies, programs, performance measures, and projects. • Shares and promotes best practices for pedestrian /bicycle infrastructure policies, design and implementation; leads the implementation of pedestrian /bicycle policies. • Establishes pedestrian /bicycle program performance measures. • Coordinates with City Interagency Team to develop guidelines for adoption for the Complete Streets Program (a program to create road systems that provides safe, convenient access for all users including motorists, bicyclists, transit operators and users, and pedestrians). • Coordinates with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), Metrolink, and transit providers to evaluate and improve City and transit provider facilities. • Reviews and provides feedback on planning and project development studies with regard to active transportation. • Reviews and provides comments on bicycle and pedestrian - related legislation. • Researches currently available bicycle and pedestrian funding sources and keeps apprised of upcoming funding opportunities. • Leads efforts to apply for grant programs, funding studies, projects, and programs geared toward bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users. • Serves as a liaison with the pedestrian and bicycle communities; responds to their inquiries and complaints. • Assists in the implementation of pedestrian /bicycle related policies from the Caltrans, OCTA, and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). • Represents the City on regional active or alternative transportation committees coordinated by such agencies as Caltrans, OCTA, and SCAG; and assists in the implementation of pedestrian /bicycle related policies from these agencies. • Coordinates with partner agencies on joint studies and projects for pedestrian and bicycle programs, including health impact assessments related to active transportation. • Assists surrounding jurisdictions with coordinating cross - jurisdictional projects for pedestrian and bicycle improvements as feasible. • Conducts periodic public outreach on City active transportation activities. • Leads active transportation meetings including coordinating the distribution of agenda 55A -3 Active Transportation Coordinator Page 2 of 4 packets and preparation of staff reports, agendas and minutes. • Responds to requests from the general public for a variety of concerns, such as traffic flow, traffic safety, signal operations, neighborhood traffic problems, and future bicycle, pedestrian, and transit related improvements. • Coordinates and confers with other City departments and neighboring jurisdictions regarding impediments to active transportation traffic flow problems, appropriate modifications and resulting impacts. • Assists in or performs contract administration, surreys and inspections, preparation of change orders, and preparation of reports on all phases of projects including work progress, financial status, progress payments, design details and calculations. • Directs and monitors consultant's work and oversees preparation of plans, specification and cost estimates for projects. • Conducts research, analyzes data, writes active transportation reports and private development reports; presents report findings to City Council, Planning Commission, interdepartmental or other public meetings as assigned. • Drafts documents such as resolutions, consultant contracts and agreements, and request for proposals (RFP) associated with pedestrian and bicycle programs, traffic programs, traffic safety improvement programs, and suggested routes to schools; oversees the RFP process. • Uses modern computer software applications to prepare reports, estimates, agreements, written requests to City Council with recommendations, technical analyses and other documents. • Designs and/or assists in drafting bicycle plans using AutoCad, detailed construction specifications, and estimates for individual projects. • Creates, updates and maintains bicycle transportation maps in GIS. • Develops and maintains a bicycle project data base for project prioritization in coordination with the City Interagency Team, Public Works Operations, Planning, and Parks and Recreation Departments. • Provides technical support to various committees. • Represents the City at public meetings. • May supervise assigned staff and /or contractors. • Performs other functions as assigned. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS Under general direction, this single position classification assumes the lead responsibility for implementing the City's Active Transportation Program. The incumbent is the point -of- contact and liaison to the active transportation community. 55A -4 Active Transportation Coordinator Page 3 of 4 RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from an accredited four -year college or university with a degree in transportation, environmental or urban /transportation planning, public administration, architecture, engineering, or a closely related field; and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible community, state or regional planning experience in the development of active transportation programs; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which results in the following knowledge and abilities: DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: the principles and practices of active transportation; modern principles, practices and techniques of transportation planning; bicycle and pedestrian design concepts and safety issues; the relationships between active transportation, land use, economy and overall sustainability; bicycle and pedestrian program development; policy development, communication and implementation methods of the fundamentals of land use planning, urban design and site plan review; the principles, practices and methods project management and design; applicable air quality and environmental laws and regulations; research methods and techniques to survey, collect and analyze data related to transportation and active transportation planning. Ability to: manage multiple, concurrent projects while maintaining project schedules; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; research, develop and evaluate alternative solutions to transportation problems; communicate and present ideas effectively both orally and in writing; analyze data and information and make sound recommendations; read and interpret laws and regulations and applythem appropriatelyto specific cases; read and evaluate development plans and specifications, and recommend changes to comply with specific statute, code and/or environmental requirements; prepare comprehensive reports; prepare and deliver effective oral presentations to City Council, Planning Commission and citizens' groups; understand and carry out complex technical directions; maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, developers, contractors, architects, and the general public; deal effectively with stressful and /or confrontational situations requiring tact, diplomacy and persuasion; effectively supervise staff. Skill in: the use of personal computers and current office software applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, Excel and Power Point to produce status reports, presentations, and other related documents as needed; the use of AutoCad and GIS; the use of a networked (Windows NT) environment for facilities management applications. SPECIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must possess and retain a valid California Class C driver's license. 55A -5 Active Transportation Coordinator Page 4 of 4 DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS The successful incumbent will have a strong background in active transportation, transportation planning, and project management, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to organize and set appropriate priorities. This self- starter is action - oriented and a problem - solver who is perceptive, creative, innovative and visionary. Classification created per Resolution No. 2014 -, effective May 20, 2014. ADA Approved: 05/14 'P�PM RESOLUTION NO. 2014- A RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA ANA TO AMEN AMEND THE CITY'S COMPENSATION PLAN CLASSIFICATION TITLE COORDINATOR. CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF D RESOLUTION NO. 82 -110 TO BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND TO CREATE THE FULL TIME OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Section 1004, Article X of the City Charter of the City of Santa Ana requires the City Manager to prepare, install and maintain a position classification and pay plan subject to civil service rules and regulations and the approval of the City Council. B. On August 2, 1982, the City Council passed and adopted Resolution No. 82 -110 revising and re- establishing the Basic Classification and Compensation Plan for Officers and Employees of the City of Santa Ana. C. In keeping with the City's desire to improve travel safety and choices for the Santa Ana community, which includes bicyclists, pedestrians, and users of all ages and abilities, the Interim Executive Director of Public Works proposes to create one (1) full time classification title. D. It is the City's practice to assign job titles that accurately reflect the duties and responsibilities of the classification and are consistent with other classifications within the City's organizational structure. E. It is now desired to amend Council Resolution No. 82 -110, as amended, in order to effect this change. Section 2: That Section 3 of Resolution No. 82 -110, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding, in alphabetical sequence, the following full time classification title at the monthly seven -step salary rate range as indicated: 7-Step Salary Rate (SRR) Effective 05/20/14 Monthly Salary Classification Title SRR Minimum - Maximum Active Transportation Coordinator 673 $5569 - $7463 55A -7 Section 3: That except as amended by this Resolution, all other provisions of Resolution No. 82 -110, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4: That this Resolution shall be operative from and after its date of adoption. ADOPTED this 20th day of May, 2014. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney M Joseph Straka Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2014 - to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: y • Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana