REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Actions to Modify the Classification Specification for Senior Power Scheduler Trader (Job Code 772), Approve a New Classification Specification Titled Development Project Manager (Job Code 158), and Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Updated Unclassified Salary Plan
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Manage Strategically Our Workforce Capacity and Resources
BACKGROUND
Sections 4 and 6 of the Personnel and Salary Resolution require City Council approval of new job classifications. Section 9 of the Personnel and Salary Resolution requires City Council approval of compensation plans for unclassified positions. California Code Regulations Section 570.5 governs and requires the adoption of updated publicly available salary schedules by the governing body. The proposed Council action satisfies these applicable requirements.
Modified Class Specification: Senior Power Scheduler Trader (Job Code 772)
Silicon Valley Power coordinated with the Human Resources Department to modify the Senior Power Scheduler Trader (Job Code 772) classification specification to better align with the duties required to be performed by the classification.
New Class Specification: Development Project Manager (Job Code 158)
The Administration recommends the creation of a new class specification titled Development Project Manager (Job Code 158) to lead and manage the Related Santa Clara project.
Approval and Adoption of the Unclassified Salary Plan
The City of Santa Clara contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits for employees in both classified and unclassified positions. When the City makes modifications to the salary schedules for its classified or unclassified positions, the City Council must approve and adopt the publicly available salary schedules to comply with California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 570.5.
The Unclassified Salary Plan has been updated to reflect the new class...
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