HomeMy Public PortalAbout22-082 - Amending the Classification Plan, Resolution No. 77-111, by Adopting a New Job Classification Specification an Salary Allocation for Recreation Coordinator l & ll (Special Events) Job Series (City Council)RESOLUTION NO. 22-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, RESOLUTION NO.
77-111, BY ADOPTING A NEW JOBCLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AN
SALARY ALLOCATION FOR RECREATION COORDINATOR | & Il (SPECIAL
EVENTS) JOB SERIES (CITY COUNCIL)
WHEREAS, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (the MMBA) (Government Code § 3500 et seq.)imposes
on public employers and recognized employee organizations a “mutual obligation” to meet and confer
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, and thereby freely exchange
information, opinions, and proposals to reach an agreement on matters within the scope of
representation; and
WHEREAS, Assistant City Manager Robert Lennox is authorized and directed under provisions of
Sections 2797.1 of the Carson Municipal Code and Section Il, Rule Il of the City Personnel Rules to prepare
and recommend position classification and compensation plans, after consultation withthe affected
Directors, which becomes effective upon approval by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Rule Ill of the City of Carson Personnel Rules provides that modification to the
classification plan, embodied in Resolution No. 77-111, shall be made only after the authorized Human
Resources & Risk Management staff members consults with the affected Directors and affected
recognized employee organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carson desires to add a new classification specification of RECREATION
COORDINATOR | & II (SPECIAL EVENTS) JOB SERIES to provide a current and accurate description of the
various duties performed by said position; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carson agrees with Human Resources & Risk Management staff
recommendations to compensate the new RECREATION COORDINATOR | & II (SPECIAL EVENTS) JOB
SERIES classification in line with other Recreation Coordinator job series, within the same department,
level positions at Range 721 for Level! and Range 715 for Level Il, of the most recently published American
Federation of State, County And Municipal Employees, Local 809 for Full-time employees; and
WHEREAS, Assistant City Manager Robert Lennox has consulted with the affected parties, and has
met and conferred with the representatives of the affectedrecognized employee organizations pursuant
to its obligations under the MMBA, concerning the revised classification specification for the RECREATION
COORDINATOR | & II (SPECIAL EVENTS) JOB SERIES.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA, HEREBYFINDS,
DETERMINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The new classification specification for RECREATION COORDINATOR | & II
(SPECIAL EVENTS) JOB SERIES [Salary Range 721: $5,323.00 - $6,780.00 (for Level | of the job series); and,
Salary Range 715: $5,589.00 - $7,122.00 (for Level Il of the job series)], attached hereto as Exhibit A
RESOLUTION NO. 22-082
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assigned to the American Federation of State, County And Municipal Employees, Local 809 Full-time
Employees (AFSCME 809 FT), is hereby adopted.
Section 3. The City will fund one full-time position for the newly adopted classification of
RECREATION COORDINATOR | & Il (SPECIAL EVENTS) JOB SERIES, through funds already allocated for the
Community Services/Parks & Recreation Department.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution anddeem it
effective as of May 3" of 2022 the same shall be in force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3 day of May, 2022.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY OF CARSON:
Ea hath B , . Beant Khong
Sunny K. Soltani, City Attorney Lula Davis-Holmes, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON )
|, Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, hereby attest to and certify that the
foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 22-082 adopted by the City of Carson City Council at its meeting
held on May 3, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Davis-Holmes, Hilton, Dear, Hicks, Rojas
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMEBES: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None . Dood
Dr. Khaleah K. Bradshaw, City Clerk
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Exhibit 6
CITY OF CARSON City of Carson Reso. No.: 22-082
Class Specification Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Local 809
FLSA: Non-Exempt
RECREATION COORDINATOR | & Il (SPECIAL EVENTS)
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, plans, organizes, and coordinates special events including
sales, marketing and operations. Communicates event requirements to set up staff and
other City Departments. Provides work direction to support personnel.
The difference between the two levels within this job-series is Level II incumbents perform
assigned duties with a higher degree of independence. Level | of this job series is the
entry level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions of the class.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work
assignments).
1. Plans and independently coordinates various events throughout the city, including
Department events, which require extensive client contact, span over multiple days
and require heavy administrative details.
2. Prepares and composes a variety of written materials including invoices, reports,
marketing materials, and other materials pertinent to scheduled events.
3. Coordinate booking of events, related meetings, equipment, reserving facility
space and creation of invoices for payment.
4. Attracts vendors for events; reviews and approves vendor applications and
performs associated billing.
S. Inspects facilities before, during and after an event.
6. Obtains documents and communicates event requirements, including scheduling
Audio Visual (AV) services to appropriate parties, physical set up, parking, and
labor needs to appropriate city staff.
7. Conducts walk through inspections and makes required modifications within event
guidelines.
8. Serves as liaison between the city and vendors, and ensures compliance with
terms of the contract, City policies and procedures, City, County and State fire and
health regulations and safety codes.
9. Remains accessible during assigned events, responding to and resolving event
problems or complaints from vendors, clients and patrons, maintaining a high level
of customer service.
10.Trains subordinates, delegates assignments and provides guidance and
directions.
11.Keeps records related to events.
12.Responds to emergency situations and takes appropriate action.
13.Coordinates virtual and in-person events as needed.
14.May assist with scheduling staff for special events and preparing related event site
plans.
15.Performs other related duties, as required.
Education and Experience:
Recreation Coordinator | (Special Events):
1. Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate degree, or higher, with
emphasis on business administration, public administration, communications or
related field.
2. And, two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience assisting with and/or
planning and coordinating events or facility operations within the last five years.
Experience coordinating events in a public or private community-oriented
assembly facility is desirable. Experience must include heavy public contact.
3. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required degree on a
year-to-year basis.
Recreation Coordinator II (Special Events):
A minimum of one year of full-time experience as a Recreation Coordinator | (Special
Events).
Knowledge of:
1. Principles and techniques used in planning and coordinating service requirements
for a variety of exhibits, educations, theatrical and social events.
2. Public safety, emergency principles, health and fire codes, and related Federal,
State and municipal laws and regulations governing public assembly facilities.
3. Basic public relations, diplomacy, conflict resolution and customer service skills,
crowd control principles, security and operation needs of events.
4. Principles and procedures for event lay out and floor space planning.
9. Accessibility requirements.
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Skill and Ability to:
1. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
2. Write effective reports and business correspondence.
3. Effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, patrons, City
Staff, and the public.
4. Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with a wide variety of
people including event organizers, vendors, sponsors, City staff, and the public.
9. Provide effective customer service.
6. Creatively foresee, analyze, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
/. Anticipate, schedule and coordinate equipment, operations and service needs for
a variety of events.
8. Read and interpret floor plans with a variety of instructions furnished in written,
oral, diagram or schedule form.
9. Function independently and as a member of a team.
10.Monitor the quality of service provided to clients and make recommendations
regarding improvements in order to retain and attract clients.
11.Work within tight, frequently changing, multiple deadlines.
12.Maintain accurate correspondence and financial records.
13. Effectively use a Window-based computer system, using Microsoft Office Suite,
TylerMunis, and ActiveNet.
14.Using a personal computer and applicable software applications.
License and Certificate:
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3.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License and must be insurable by the
City's insurance carrier. Employees in the classification will be enrolled in the
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program,
which confirms possession of a valid driver’s license and reflects driving record.
Possession of valid Red Cross standard certificates in First Aid and CPR within the
first year of employment.
Forklift certification required within the first year of employment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Employee accommodations for physical disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case
basis.
Positions in this class normally:
1. The work is regularly performed in a fast-paced work environment with many
interruptions from telephones, employees and the public.
2. Physical demands include walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching and
lifting up to 50 pounds.
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Oo Frequently responds to inquiries and complaints from clients, patrons and staff.
4. Will be required to work indoor and outdoor events, through a variety of weather
conditions.
9. May be required to drive City and/or personal vehicle during the course of
employment.
6. May be required to work alternate schedules as assigned by management,
including early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends.
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