HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-06-07; City Council; 5074; Change Employment Standards Communication OperatorCITY OF CARLSBAD
AGENDA BILL NO.�� Initial:
Dept.Hd.
DATE: Junes 1977 C. Atiy.efl
DEPARTMENT: PERSONNEL C. Mgr. 1`
REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS IN
CI:,A_SSIFICATION DESCRIPTION COMMUNICATION OPERATOR
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Statement of the Matter
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The present employment standards contained in the classification
description for COMMUNICATION OPERATOR are no longer valid
standards. Specifically, they are the requirements for "two years
of clerical experience and the ability to type at 50 words
per minute." The cgntent�,of the classification has changed
significantly since the classification was adopted in 19.69. Formerly
the COMMUNICATION OPERATOR did perform clerical functions which
required this experience and typing skill. Currently, the classifi-
cation requires limited typing skill for short form or log entries,,
sustained typing at specific rates is no longer needed. The greater
need lies in the adaptability and skill at verbal communications.
Retention of the clerical experience and typing speed requirements
acts as a barrier to employment of experienced and otherwise
well qualified candidates as communication operators. Therefore,
it is requested that the clerical experience requirement be
deleted from the classification description and that the typing.
standard be changed to minimal typing ability with no speed
requirement specified.
Exhibit
Resolution No VA. , amending Resolution No. 3972, adopting,the
Classification and Salary Range Schedule
for Police and Fire Employees - re: Communication
Operator.
Council action
6-7-77 Resolution #5102 was adopted, amending Resolution #3972, adopting
classification and salary range schedule for Police and.Fire
communication operator.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5102
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 3972, ESTABLISHING A
CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE SCHEDULE
FOR POLICE AND FIRE EMPLOYEES, BY
CHANGING THE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS FOR
THE CLASSIFICATION COMMUNICATION OPERATOR.
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends and the City Council
concurs that the City of Carlsbad's ClassifAication and Salary
Range Schedule for Police and Fire Employees be amended by
the deletion of the present classification description for
COMMUNICATION OPERATOR, to be replaced by a new description
with more appropriate employment standards for a COMMUNICATION
OPERATOR;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad as follows:
1. That the above facts are true and correct.
2. That the City Council authorizes and directs the
amendment of the City of Carlsbad's Classification and Salary
Range Schedule for Police and Fire Employees by the deletion of
the present classification description for COMMUNICATION OPERATOR,
to be replaced by a new and more appropriate one, as shown on
Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part thereof, and as
described in the attached job description.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the 7th day of June ,
1977, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES Councilmen Frazee, Lewis, Packard, Skotnicki and
Councilwoman Casler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
OB RT C. FRAZEE,May
ATTEST:
MAR,GARIKT E. ADAbIS, 1ty 'Clerk
(SEAL) .
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
M EXHIBIT A, %,zsolution No. 5.102
COMMUNICATION OPERATOR
Definition This is a skilled level class involving the receipt
and transmission of radio, telephone, and teletype
messages, and dispatching of men and equipment for
fire and police emergency services on an assigned
shift, the preparation of police reports and records,
and doing related work as required. Duties are
performed under general supervision.
Examples 1. Receives and answers or directs in -coming and•
of Duties out -going calls on department business and emergency
telephone lines, including teletype.
2. Transmits messages to proper destinations and
dispatches men and equipment in emergency situations
and in accordance with procedures and policies es-
tablished by the respective department.
3. Maintains radio and teletype contacts with uri�ts,
departments, and other agencies.
4.� Prepares and maintains radio, telephone, and
teletype log records.,
5. Meets the public at the counter and furnishes
information according to department policy.
6. Receives and processes license renewals and
weapgn,purchases.
7. Maintains a variety of police department records
and types police reports of arrest, accident, crime,
juvenile investigation or detention, booking slips,
dispositions, complaints, statements, and related
police records.
8. As assigned, serves as matron.
Em to ment Special Requirements: Demonstrated ability to,touch
Standards, type on standard keyboard. Ability to transmit and
receive messages in English without distortion due
to speech impediment.
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