Explanation
The new classification of Assistant Director (Jobs and Economic Development) (U) and Assistant Director (Community and Neighborhood Development) (U) were approved by the Civil Service Commission at its October 2006 meeting. The Assistant Director (Jobs and Economic Development) will be responsible for assisting the Director in the direction of jobs and economic development activities. The Assistant Director (Community and Neighborhood Development) will be responsible for assisting the Director in the direction of housing and neighborhood activities. After reviewing grade assignments for internal subordinate classifications, it is recommended that Pay Grade 96 be assigned.
The new classification of IT Technical Support Manager was approved by the Civil Service Commission at its October 2006 meeting. The IT Technical Support Manager will be responsible for managing the technical support section for the Department of Technology. After reviewing the market for classifications with similar responsibilities, it is recommended that Pay Grade 95 be assigned.
The classification of Occupational Safety and Health Officer was approved by the Civil Service Commission at its October 2006 meeting. The Officer will be responsible for coordinating the occupational safety and health program for a large department or multiple, smaller departments. After reviewing the market for classifications with similar responsibilities, it is recommended that Pay Grade 93 be assigned.
Emergency action is requested so that recruitment efforts can begin immediately.
The acceptance of this ordinance will indicate Council's approval.
Any budget impact will be absorbed within existing budget levels.
Title
To amend Ordinance No. 2944-1999, as amended, by enacting Sections 5(E)-A231, the classification of Assistant Director (Jobs and Economic Development ) (U); Section 5(E)-A236, the classification of Assisstant Director (Community and Neighborhood Development) (U); Section 5(E)-I067, the classification of IT Technical Support Manager; Section 5(E)-O014, the classification of Occupational Safety and Health Officer. ; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission created the classifications of Assistant Director (Jobs and Economic Development ) (U), Assistant Director (Community and Neighborhood Development) (U), IT Technical Support Manager, and Occupational Safety and Health Officer at its October 2006 meetings; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to assign pay grades to the subject classifications based on internal and external factors; Now, Therefore and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City in that it is immediately necessary to amend the Management Compensation Plan so that recruitment efforts can begin immediately, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore
Section 1. To amend Ordinance No. 2944-1999, as amended, by enacting Sections 5(E)-A231, 5(E)-A236, 5(E)-I067, and 5(E)-O014 to read as follows:
Ord. Class
Sec. Code Class Title Pay Grade
5(E)-A231 0172 Assistant Director (Jobs and Economic 96
Development) (U)
5(E)-A236 0168 Assistant Director (Community and 96
Neighborhood Development) (U)
5(E)-I067 0559 IT Technical Support Manager 95
5(E)-O014 0279 Occupational Safety and Health Officer 93
Section 2. For the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor or ten (10) days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.