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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 11, 1994
SUBJECT: Revision to the Classification Plan (Prepared by: Lou
Ann Riera-Texeira, Assistant to the City Manager)
EXHIBITS: ~esolution Amending the Classification Plan
RECOMMENDATION. Adopt Resolution
FINANCIAL
STATEMENT:
There are no costs, other than staff time, associated
with updating jOb specifications.
DESCRIPTION: On July 26, 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act
(ADA) was signed into law by the President. In simplest terms, the
purpose of ADA is to provide equal opportunity and access to employment
to qualified individuals with disabilities. The ADA contains five titles
which cover employment, public services and transportation, public
accommodations, telecommunications, and miscellaneous provisions.
In accordance with the requirements of the ADA, the City of Dublin has
adopted the following:
1. An Action Plan to comply with the Title I mandates relating to
employment;
2. A Transition Plan which details physical barriers in City facilities;
and
3. A Complaint Procedure.
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Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination by employers, against
qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment
including hiring, advancement and discharge of employees, and benefit
prov~s~ons. Under Title I, the City is required to make reasonable
accommodations with regard to the known disability of a qualified
applicant.
On February 22, 1993, the Dublin City Council adopted the ADA Title I
Compliance Plan. This Plan sets forth recommendations to assist the
disabled with regard to employment. In addition, the Plan establishes a
means to review and evaluate requests for accommodation.
In accordance with this Plan, the City has initiated a comprehensive
review of existing jOb specifications to identify essential job
functions. Identifying essential functions is a key aspect in
determining if a disabled person is able to perform a partiCUlar job.
The first jOb classification to be reviewed and updated is that of
Associate Planner. Revisions to the Associate Planner job specifications
include the creation of a new category "Key Elements" and minor
revisions to the "Preferred" and "Required" qualifications (i.e.,
ability to use a personal computer; ability to attend evening meetings).
The attached Resolution proposes amending the City'S Classification Plan
to update the Associate Planner jOb specifications pursuant to the
Americans With Disabilities Act. staff recommends that the City Council
approve the attached resolution.
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ITEM NO.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Personnel System Rules, the city
Council adopted Resolution No. 30-84 and subsequent amendments which
comprise the Classification Plan; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA, the City must comply with Title I relating to employment issues;
and
WHEREAS, the city has adopted the city of Dublin ADA Title I
Compliance Plan which makes recommendations to assist the disabled and
establishes a means to review and evaluate requests for accommodations;
and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed and updated the job classification
for Associate Planner pursuant to the ADA; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of a job classification is required for all
authorized positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 30-84 and
subsequent amendments shall be further amended to include the revised
jOb classification for the position of Associate Planner as set forth in
Attachment A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this document shall become a part of
the official Classification Plan for the city of Dublin.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of April, 1994.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
city Clerk
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POSITION TITLE: ASSOCIATE PLANNER
The following key elements describe the basic duties and
responsibilities of the position, but are not all-inclusive.
KEY ELEMENTS
1 . Process development applications in accordance with local goals,
pOlicies, and ordinances.
2. Conduct planning studies to amend local goals, policies, and
ordinances.
3. Familiar with state planning, zoning, environmental and subdivision
laws.
4. Attend off-site meetings during day and/or evening hours.
5. Conduct on-site inspection of proposed development sites.
6. Prepare and present clear and concise written and oral reports to
the Planning Commission, City Council, and other groups and
individuals.
7. Attend and make presentations at meetings both during the day and
evenings.
8. Provide assistance to the public and others at the counter and over
the telephone.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Reauired
1 . Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or uni versi ty with
major course work in planning or a closely related field.
2. Two years of professional experience in the field of ci ty or
regional planning.
3. Abili ty to read various project plans, reports, blueprints and
related documents.
4. Ability to communicate in writing and verbally.
5. High degree of analytical ability.
6. High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with Staff
members and customers.
7. Knowledge of principles and practices of City Planning.
8. Knowledge of research methods and statistical analysis
applications.
9. Valid California Class III Driver's License.
Preferred
1. Master's Degree in Planning or a closely related field..
2. Ability to use a personal computer.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Associate Planner serves under general supervision, providing
experienced professional assistance to the Planning Department. The
Associate Planner is expected to exercise considerable judgment and
initiative when independent action is required, and also function
effectively as a member of the City's planning team.
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MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide public counter assistance and respond to inquiries from
applicants, the general public and other governmental agencies; review
and analyze various planning applications and prepare reports for policy
decisions; review building plans for conformi ty to zoning and
subdivision ordinances; interpret and apply pertinent laws and
regulations to planning projects; compose and analyze statistical
economic and other data pertaining to planning and environmental
matters; organize and conduct research studies; prepare elements and
revisions to the General Plan consistent with local needs; prepare and
present oral written reports with accompanying Staff recommendations;
attend meetings of the Planning Commission, City Council and other
citizen boards or committees as required by the Planning Director;
assist in the enforcement and administration of zoning, subdivision and
other related ordinances; utilize personal computer to perform word
processing database and spreadsheet functions; and perform other duties
as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
The Associate Planner must be able to communicate effectively, establish
and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in
the course of work; prepare and present comprehensive but succinct
written and oral reports; make effective presentations in public
meetings; compose and analyze statistical, economic and other highly
technical data pertaining to environmental impact and related planning
matters; and interpret and apply laws and regulations to planning
projects.
The Associate Planner should be knowledgeable of: the theory, principle,
practices and trends of ci ty planning; research methods as applied to
the collection, tabulation and analysis as applied to land use, zoning,
and subdivision regulations; statistical analysis as applied to land
use, zoning, general plan and transportation studies; government
organizations, transportation, communications, public utility systems
and landscape architecture and design as they relate to city planning;
and personal computer operating systems and software applications.
EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major
course work in planning or a closely related field (Master's Degree
preferred) .
Two years of professional experience in the field of city or regional
planning.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
Requires a valid California Class III driver's license to be secured
prior to employment and maintained current as a condition of continued
City employment.
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