REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Modify the Class Specifications for Accounting Technician I (Job Code 216) and Accounting Technician II (Job Code 217)
Report
BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department proposes to modify the classification (class) specifications for Accounting Technician I/II (Job Code 216/217). 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 Finance Department coordinated to update the Accounting Technician I/II (Job Code 216/217) class specifications. Revisions to the classification include updates throughout the classification including adding the Class Summary and Distinguishing Characteristics sections.
The Minimum Qualifications section was updated in both classifications to remove the required post-secondary education requirement. The Accounting Technician I (Job Code 216) is proposed to require two (2) years of experience in finance and accounting and the Accounting Technician II (Job Code 217) is proposed to require three (3) years of experience in finance and accounting. These are paraprofessional clerical classifications, where the emphasis on experience is determined to be more valuable over formal education. The Acceptable Substitution section will still allow flexibility for candidates who have a college degree or coursework to qualify for the position, without requiring experience.
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 Accounting Technician I (Job Code 216) and Accounting Technician II (Job Code 217) class specifications
Staff
Reviewed by: Ashley Lancaster, Deputy Director
Approved by: Aracely Azevedo, Director of Human Resources
ATTACHMENTS
1. Class Specification (clean) Accounting Technician I (Job Code 216)
2. Class Specification (track changes version) Accounting Technician I (Job Code 216)
3. Class Specification (clean) Accounting Technician II (Job Code 217)
4. Class Specification (track changes version) Accounting Technician II (Job Code 217)