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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-03-19 -PERSONNEL BOARD MTG AGENDA 0 L�:Na City of n 11330'Bullis Road �w;r • LYN WO D Lynwood, CA 90262 California (310) 603-0220 toc,0 PERSONNEL BOARD REGULAR MEETING Thursday,March 19,2020-5:00 P.M. '3C'Alz0 CITY.HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS LYNWOOD, CA 90262 PERSONNEL BOARD MEMBERS Barbara Battle, Chairperson Jannette Flores, Vice-Chairperson Liliana Sanchez Paulette Bradley Gary Hardie AGENDA In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA), if you are a disabled person and need a disability related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Department at(310) 603-0220 ext. 214. Requests must be made as early as possible,and at least one full business day before the start of the meeting. Staff reports,writing, or other materials related to an item on this Agenda which are distributed to the Personnel Board less than 72 hours before this scheduled meeting shall be available for public inspection in the Human Resources Department located at 11330 Bullis Road,Lynwood, CA 90262, during normal business hours. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA • 3. ROLL CALL .40P - 4;7 t,6 Barbara Battle, Chair REC VE Jannette Flores, Vice-Chair MAR ;1`2 2020 Liliana Sanchez Paulette Bradley C I T,Y OF LY N W O O D Gary Hardie CITY CLERKS OFFICE-- 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE deUtk- 5. INVOCATION 1 Regular Personnel Board Agenda March 19,2020 Page 2 of 4 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Request to Approve Minutes of the February 20, 2020 Special Personnel Board Meeting. 7. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Regarding Agenda Items Only) 8. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION (This time is reserved for members of the public to address the Personnel Board relative to matters that are not on the agenda. No action may be taken on non- agenda items unless authorized by law.) 9. PERSONNEL BOARD ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PAULETTE BRADLEY, BOARD MEMBER GARY HARDIE, BOARD MEMBER LILIANA SANCHEZ, BOARD MEMBER JANNETTE FLORES, VICE-CHAIR BARBARA BATTLE, CHAIR 10. NEW/OLD BUSINESS A. Review and approve job specification/classification 1. Public Safety Officer(revised) B. Closed/Open Recruitment 1. Public Safety Officer 2. Public Works Operations Manager 11. MANAGER'S REPORT 12. ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED (This section is set aside to discuss any future agenda items that the Board would like staff to place on a future agenda) 13. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular Meeting scheduled for April 16, 2020. 2 Regular Personnel Board Agenda March 19,2020 Page 3 of 4 CITY OF LYNWOOD SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD February 20, 2020 The Special Meeting of the Personnel Board of the City of Lynwood was held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the City of Lynwood Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Flores called the meeting to order at 5:05p.m. Cynthia Stafford, Director of Human Resources took roll call. Commissioner Attendance: Present—Battle, Flores, Sanchez, Bradley Chairperson Battle arrived at 5:34 p.m. Absent—Hardie Staff: Present—Cynthia Stafford, Maria Salas Absent—None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Vice Chairperson Flores. INVOCATION Led by Board Member Bradley. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Member Sanchez made the motion and Board Member Bradley seconded to review the minutes of the January 16, 2020 Regular Board Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried. Vote 4/0. PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None NON-AGENDA PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNCIATION -None PERSONNEL BOARD ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - Please refer to audio. 3 Regular Personnel Board Agenda March 19,2020 Page 4 of 4 NEW/OLD BUSINESS ITEM A: REVIEW AND APPROVE JOB SPECIFICATION/CLASSIFICATION 1. Public Works Operations Supervisor 2. Human Resources Specialist MOTION: Board Member Sanchez made the motion and Board Member Bradly seconded to approve the revised job classification for the positions listed. All in favor. Motion carried. Vote 4/0 ITEM B: CLOSED/OPEN RECRUITMENT 1. Principal Accountant 2. Public Works Operations Supervisor 3. Human Resources Specialist 4. Senior Accountant 5. Accountant MOTION: Board Member Sanchez made the motion and Board Member Bradly seconded to approve the closed and open recruitment request for the positions listed. All in favor. Motion carried. Vote 4/0. ITEM C: ELIGIBILITY LIST CERTIFICATION 1. Maintenance Worker MOTION: Board Member Sanchez made a motion and Board Member Bradly seconded to approve the Eligibility List for the position listed. All in favor. Motion carried. Vote 4/0 ITEM D: PRESENTATION - Please refer to audio MANAGER'S REPORT - Please refer to audio. ITEMS TO BE AGENDIZED - Please refer to audio. ADJOURNMENT Board Member Bradley made the motion to adjourn and Chairperson Battle seconded. The meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Vote 4/0. 4 42P CI,l's CITY OF LYNWOOD Public Safety Officer DEFINITION Under general supervision of the - :•• •• - • 9-- - _ : ••• • ! -- e Public Safety Manager, as assigned, performs a variety of duties, as defined below in the divisions of Code Enforcement, Parking Enforcement and Animal Control. Incumbents are assigned to all functions and may be required to work evening and weekends, WHEN ASSIGNED TO CODE ENFORCEMENT: Definition Under general supervision, of the Development Services Director, performs a broad variety of field and support service duties in the community; serves as field services liaison in assisting residents and businesses in developing and establishing public safety and anti-crime programs; assists in code enforcement efforts; provides information on home and business security; identifyies appropriate resource services; ensures timely resolution of complaints from the public; and attends community meetings as directed; and to perform other job related work a& required. Examples of Duties Promotes and encourages the involvement of residents and businesses in establishing public safety programs in the community designed to provide a safer environment; patrols assigned areas to observe and protect City and public property against vandalism, reporting criminal activity and other offenses; recognizes potential problems and makes recommendations for their correction; prepares reports, maintain complaint ledgers, files and other records of investigation; conducts community surveys; works cooperatively with City departments to expedite and resolve problems; assists in code enforcement activities by observing and reporting suspected or obvious violations of zoning and other planning ordinances and taking appropriate action, ranging from issuing notices of violation and citations for non-compliance and counseling individuals regarding abatement, nuisance, vandalism or other infractions; verify local businesses for proper licensing; attends neighborhood block watch meetings to develop and increase their efficiency by engaging in dialogue that produces ideas and/or recommendations that result in security from threat or danger; serves as field services liaison to the community, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER PAGE 2 establishing and maintaining an open communication between the City, community, resource organizations and law enforcement activities in the City; participates in required staff meetings, community meetings and in- service training. WHEN ASSINGED TO PARKING CONTROL ENFORCEMENT Definition Under general supervision, patrols areas of the City, enforces parking regulations and issues citations; arranges for the removal of abandoned vehicles from City streets; maintains a variety of records; and performs other job-related work as required. Examples of Duties Patrols the City in a motor vehicle or on foot, enforces parking regulations and issues citations as appropriate including (but not limited to) parking on lawns, in restricted time zones, in handicapped stalls without appropriate permit, blocking driveways, double parking, during street sweeping hours; answers questions and provides information concerning parking regulations; responds to citizen complaints concerning public nuisance or abandoned vehicles; identifies registered or legal owners for necessary follow-up actions; notes and reports problems with parking meters; maintains activity and citation logs; identifies and assists in the removal of abandoned vehicles on City streets; operates a computer terminal to prepare and maintain records, files and reports; appears in court and presents evidence for disputed citations; responds to requests for assistance with traffic control problems; keeps vehicles supplied for work shift; performs routine maintenance on parking control vehicles; notifies other City staff of major repairs which are required. Write at the level required for successful job performance; write or print details and incidents accurately; maintain good public relations with people contacted during work aosignments; establish and maintain WHEN ASSIGNED TO-ANIMAL CONTROL Definition Under general supervision of the Development Services Director, enforces city/state ordinances governing citizen ownership of animals within the PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER PAGE 3 City of Lynwood; enforces regulations regarding stray, nuisance and dangerous animals; investigates reports of animal cruelty, abandonment and patrols assigned areas; collects and transports animals to contracted shelters; and performs related work as required. Animal Control Public Safety Officers are responsible for performing or minimize personal-risk. . _ - Example of Duties related or a logical assignment to this class. 4, Patrols assigned areas in City vehicles; captures stray and unlicensed animals for impounding; transports, injured, sick and deceased animals; assists other agencies - - - -- • . --- ••-• , - - °, • - 'e -- •-, with issues involving domestic and wild animals 2—_Investigates complaints : • •- - . - . - - - -- - -- - - regarding animal nuisances; stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild or diseased animals; investigates animal bites, arranging for proper identification and quarantine; approves and monitors home quarantine of biting animals in accordance with regulations; traps, snare- and captures animals; to the contracted animal shelters. Investigates complaints regarding animal cruelty and neglect; inspects 'e. _ . - -*-e . - -; enforces City/State ordinances governing the keeping of animalsi_- '1. Explains to the public laws and regulations relating to the care and Prepares and submits investigative reports and daily activity reports; collects evidence on animal-related cases and appears in court when PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER PAGE 4 required; issues citations for violations of laws and regulations; testifies in court regarding citations and disposition of complaintsi- Conducts inspections of animal facilities, including pet stores, circuses and petting zoos and swap meets permits -e - e - - - - • - e - - • - e - - -e - e • - - to ensure that all state, county, and city requirements have been meet. Knowledge and Qualifications The ability to read, interpret and enforce municipal code regulations. Knowledge of functions, operation and objectives of municipal relation techniques of interviewing in crisis situations; principles and enforcement functions; principles and practices involved in developing and owners and the general public; observe and record findings during investigation; convey and enforce housing, land use and zoning quickly and objectively; establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with all segments of a diverse community; express ideas make effective recommendations for their correction; prepare written Knowledge of basic laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations governing parking enforcement functions; basic vehicle maintenance and upkeep; office methods and procedures, including maintenance of files and records; techniques and practices of effective public relations; and ability to read, interpret, apply, explain, and enforce parking regulations, laws, work without direct supervision; perform basic vehicle maintenance and details and incidents accurately; maintain good public relations with people contacted during work assignments; establish and maintain PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER PAGE 5 Knowledge of basic species and breed identification for a variety of domcstic and wild animals and reptiles; symptoms and behaviors associated with rabies and othcr common animal diseases; animal keeping methods and radia-dispatch procedures; appropriate procedures 1. Handle, capture and control animals humanely and effectively under 2. Assess animal behavior and make effective decisions regarding handling, capturing or destroying the animal. 3. Identify symptoms and behaviors associated with common zoonoses, 5. Safely operate assigned vehicles. 6. Learn the street layout and topography of the City of Lynwood. 7. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. 8. Estimate necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments. .- - - 10. Prepare basic records and reports. 12. Employ safe work methods and safety regulations in field operations. owners, the public and others encountered in the course of the work. 14. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Requirements PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER PAGE 6 One year of responsible work experience in a position reqs siring extensive tic--contact enforcing municipal code regulations. This experience should demonstrate the ability to deal with a variety of persons often in stressful situations. Previous experience in parking control enforcement, code enforcement or animal control preferably in a public agency setting is highly. animals, desirable. One year of experience in the care and handling of s. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and good driving record. Possession of P.O.S.T. certificate for PC 832. Education High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Special Requirements - ■ - .. _ . , , . c - . - Possession of P.O.S.T. certificate for PC 832. Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable. Additional certifications may be required to be obtained after employment at the City of Lynwood expense. Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to case by case basis. This position requires intermittent to frequent walking and operating an assigned vehicle on city streets, including, sitting in and getting out of assigned vehicle for several hours during a shift. Walking is performed on moderate, uneven terrain, hard surfaces, and up and down curbs. At times, the position will require standing in a stationary location for long periods of time to direct traffic. An incumbent must be able to see and hear in normal range with or without corrective devices, must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and safely stoop, twist, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER PAGE 7 reach, bend and lift up to 50 pounds in weight and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance. The operation of a hand held computerized device requires finger, wrist, and hand strength and dexterity. Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions with exposure to outdoor temperature variations noise and vehicle exhaust. Tasks may be performed in inclement weather and at times will include working late evening hours. The employee frequently works in extreme outside weather conditions and on slippery and uneven surfaces. The employee can be is often exposed to dangerous, injured or diseased animals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne articles;. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud within confined areas. Effective Date: Revised Date: