REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Modify the Class Specification for Electric Utility Network Administrator (Job Code 436)
Report
BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department proposes to modify the classification (class) specification for Electric Utility Network Administrator (Job Code 436). 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 Human Resources Department and Electric Utility Department (Silicon Valley Power) coordinated to update the Electric Utility Network Administrator (Job Code 436) class specification. The proposed edits include administrative revisions to the Class Summary and adding the Distinguishing Characteristics section, removing specialized experience in an electric utility from the Minimum Qualifications section and adding to Desirable Qualifications, and lowering the required experience in a lead position from three (3) years to two (2) years. Finally, the Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills & Abilities sections have been updated to accurately capture current needs of the classification.
The revisions to the class specification 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 Electric Utility Network Administrator (Job Code 436) class specification.
Staff
Reviewed by: Ashley Lancaster, Deputy Director
Approved by: Aracely Azevedo, Director of Human Resources
ATTACHMENTS
1. Class Specification (clean) Electric Utility Network Administrator (Job Code 436)
2. Class Specification (track changes version) Electric Utility Network Administrator (Job Code 436)