REPORT TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Modify and Retitle the Class Specification for Water Resources Planner (Job Code 907)
Report
BACKGROUND
The Human Resources Department coordinated with the Water and Sewer Utilities to modify and retitle the class specification for Water Resources Specialist (Job Code 907), formerly Water Resource Planner (Job Code 907). 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 revisions to the Water Resources Specialist (Job Code 907), formerly Water Resource Planner (Job Code 907), include various administrative changes to the class specification, including adding the Distinguishing Characteristics section. The Department is proposing various revisions to the Minimum Qualifications and Licenses/Certifications to better align with the environmental work required to be performed by the classification. Additionally, there are various proposed revisions to the Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections to align with the actual duties required to be performed by the classification. The revised class specification incorporates duties that were previously performed by the prior incumbent.
The Department is proposing to retitle the classification from Water Resource Planner (Job Code 907) to Water Resources Specialist (Job Code 907) to better align with industry standard.
There are no recommended changes to the examination weighting for Water Resources Specialist (Job Code 907), formerly Water Resource Planner (Job Code 907).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursu...
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