REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Modify Principal Engineering Aide (Electric) Class Specification (Job Code 670) and Retitle to Principal Engineering Technician (Electric) (Job Code 670)
Report
BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department proposes to modify the classification (class) specification for Principal Engineering Aide (Electric) (Job Code 670). The request for Commission approval of the modification is based on Personnel & Salary Resolution Sec. 6(d) which states, “Classification specifications for positions in the Classified Service must first be approved and adopted by the City of Santa Clara Civil Service Commission before they may be approved and adopted by the City Council.”
DISCUSSION
The proposed revisions to the Principal Engineering Aide (Electric) (Job Code 670) class specification include a retitle to Principal Engineering Technician (Electric) (Job Code 670), minor updates to the Summary section and administrative updates to add a Distinguishing Characteristics section, added and defined experience as a substitution for degree requirement for Principal Engineering Aide (Electric) (Job Code 670) class specification to align with Principal Engineering Aide (Civil) (Job Code 670A), clarifying language added to the Minimum Qualifications/Education section and Desirable Qualifications section, and administrative language updates to Minimum Qualifications, Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities sections.
These revisions were reviewed with the impacted bargaining group.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to revising the class specification.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the modified Principal Engineering Aide (Electric) (Job Code 670) class specification and retitle to Principal Engineering Technician (Electric) (Job Code 670).
Staff
Reviewed by: Ashley Lancaster, Human Resources Division Manager
Approved by: Aracely Azevedo, Director of Human Resources
ATTACHMENTS
1. Class Specification (clean) Principal Engineering Aide (Electric) (Job Code 670)
2. Class Specification (track changes version) Principal Engineering Aide (Electric) (Job Code 670)