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HomeMy Public PortalAbout11-17-94_sp PERSONNEL COMMISSION0 9 all ME CITY I CITY OF LYNWOOU CITY CLERKS OFFICE DATE. November 16, 1994 TO- Andrea Hooper, City Clerk FROM: Gail L. Black, Human Resources Director SUBJECT PERSONNEL BOARD MEETING CANCELED NOV 16 1 0 24 AM PM "71819110111i]2111213AA6 THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1994 FOR THE PERSONNEL BOARD WILL BE CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF QUOROM. I m 5 1. vs �k fJ • • CITY OF LYNWOOD SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOAR REX EIVED November 17, 1994 CITY OF LYNWOOD 6:00 PM CITY CLERKS OFFICE AM NOV 16 K-4 PM 7 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Patrice Bell, Chairperson Nancy Gilpen George Lewis Arnold Litke Gilda Acosta - Gonzalez 11 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV STUDIES & REPORTS V ORAL COMMUNICATIONS VI ADJOURNMENT Regular meeting of October 20, 1994 1 ) Request for Closed Promotional Exam: Sr Housing Rehab Spec. Regular Meeting- December 15, 1994 °! . REGULAR MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD CITY OF LYNWOOD OCTOBER 20, 1994 The regular meeting of the Personnel Board of the City of Lynwood, California was held on Thursday, October 20, 1994, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Lynwood City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Bell called the meeting to order at 5:03 p m. Roll call was taken by Ms. Rosemary Valdovinos, Administrative Analyst. Commissioner Acosta - Gonzalez was absent, all other Commissioners were present. Commissioner Lewis arrived at 5 Ms Gail Black was absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Commissioner Gilpen APPROVAL OF MINUTES The motion was made by Commissioner Gilpen and seconded by Commissioner Litke to approve the amended minutes of September 15, 1994 with the following amendments Chairperson Gilpen called the meeting to order at 5 p m. Under Studies and Reports the motion was made by Commissioner Litke and seconded by Commissioner Gilpen to approve the eligibility list for the position of Director of Community Development. All in Favor. Motion carried. STUDIES & REPORTS The motion was made by Commissioner Gilpen and seconded by Commissioner Litke to approve the request for a six month extension of the Firefighter Trainee eligibility list. All in favor Motion carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Gilpen requested that for the Christmas Parade the City should furnish the Commissioners that participate with a car and a banner announcing the Personnel Board Commission ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lewis made the motion and Commissioner Litke seconded to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting, November 17, 1994 5 p m. All in favor Motion carried Meeting adjourned at 5 11 p.m. 0 0 Cit of LYNWOOD (-A City �- Meeupg Ckaffenges 11330 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (310) 603 -0220 Date November 17, 1994 ALLAMCYICA CITY III11 To: Honorable Chairperson and Personnel Board Members From. Gail L. Black, Director of Human Resources Wl?d Subject: REQUEST FOR CLOSED PROMOTIONAL SENIOR HOUSING REHAB. SPECIALIST FACT EXAMINATION: The Lynwood City Code 12 -7.4 Open Examination states. "All examinations, except those specified in subsection 18 -7.3, shall be open unless it is determined by the Personnel Board that such examinations will be promotional IT BACKGROUND 1) It is the policy of the City of Lynwood to encourage employees to advance and grow within the organization by allowing promotional examinations whenever appropriate 2) Mr Faustin Gonzales, City Manager, has identified candidates who would qualify to apply for this position on a promotional basis RECOMMENDATION Based on the above information, it is requested that the Board approve a "Closed Promotional" examination for the position of Senior Housing Rehab. Specialist. CITY OF LYNWOOD SENIOR HOUSING REHABILITATION SPECIALIST DEFINITION Under the general supervision of a Department Supervisor or Manager, to perform the more difficult and technical inspection and rehabilitation related duties; to inspect homes and property for compliance with City of Lynwood property rehabilitation standards and compliance with codes and ordinances; to explain deficiencies to property owners and prepare plans and specifications for the correction of deficiencies; to monitor contractor performance on property rehabilitation work; to make final inspections for payment approvals; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Senior Housing Rehabilitation Specialist is the advanced journey level class in the Housing Rehabilitation Specialist series. The position allocated to the class is assigned the more difficult, complex and responsible property inspection and rehabilitation related duties, including commercial rehabilitation assignments. Duties assigned the incumbent require substantial independence of operation, particularly in carrying out field activities. The incumbent may also provide training to new employees and may serve as a lead supervisor on a project or assignment basis. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Performs the more difficult, complex and responsible property inspection and rehabilitation related duties; may provide basic lead supervision and training to new employees; may review the work of a Housing Rehabilitation Specialist; makes requested inspections of City residential and commercial property for compliance with City of Lynwood property rehabilitation standards and applicable codes and ordinances; draws plots and floor plans for inspected properties; prepares deficiency lists and structural check sheets; meets with property owner to discuss deficiencies and correction procedures; prepares specifications, proposal requests, and cost estimates for rehabilitation and remodeling work; advises property owners on the availability of financing programs; prepares proposal packages to invite competitive bids for property rehabilitation work; schedules job site inspections with prospective bidders; assists property owners with bid evaluations; establishes time schedules for work completion; monitors work -in- progress on rehabilitation contracts; arbitrates problems and disputes; approves payment requests; conducts final work inspections and approves final payment; maintains records of site visits and job progress; i prepares reports; coordinates activities with other City departments; provides general assistance in the Community Development Program. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of Policies, procedures and goals of the City of Lynwood's HCDA department; Building and construction codes and ordinances; Types of building materials and variations in their quality; Modern methods of building construction; Job contracting and bidding procedures; Interviewing and counseling techniques; Principles and techniques of residential and commercial construction inspection and rehabilitation; Basic principles of supervision and training. and Ability to Perform a wide variety of difficult, complex and responsible residential and commercial property inspection and rehabilitation related duties; On a project or assignment basis, provide lead supervision and training to Housing Rehabilitation Specialists; Use sound inspection methods to identify building deficiencies and to examine workmanship and materials; Apply technical knowledge of building trades work; Develop and administer cost estimates, proposal requests and bid packages; Read and interpret plans, diagrams and specifications; Inspect projects for work progress and compliance with job specifications; Explain job requirements to prospective contractors; Counsel property owners on building deficiencies, correction procedures and the availability of special funding programs; Tactfully and courteously work with property owners, contractors and others interested in property rehabilitation programs; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. and a� 0 Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be: Three years of journey level experience in construction, building trades, contracting or building project administration work, preferably including experience in a community development program. NAHRO or ICBO certification is desirable. Education: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major work in Architecture, Planning, Public Administration or a related field is desirable.