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Home My WebLink About1987-03-24; City Council; 8923; Public Info Officer classification & salary plan-a w > 0 tr: a a. 4 .. z 0 5 8 a i 0 z 3 \B# 89.2 ITG. 312~7 IEPT. PER CII OF CARLSBAD - AGENC - BILL TITLE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt Resolution No. adopting the classification description and salary plan for Public Information Officer. 87 9 a ITEM EXPLANATION: For the past several years, the functions of the Public Information Officer have been accomplished by a Senior Management Analyst through the City Manager's Office. Recently, the Analyst was reassigned to the Research and Analysis division to perform other duties. Staff feels it is important and in the best interest of the city to create a specific classification for Public Information Officer. Personnel has reviewed the position and developed a job classification for adoption by the Council. FISCAL IMPACT: The biweekly salary range will be $1,118 - $1,427. $37,102 on an annual basis, This equals $29,068 to The funding for this position is available. EXHIBITS : Resolution No. 8992 . .' I I { I 1 ! 1( 1: 1: 1: 14 1: 1E 17 1E 19 2c 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 8992 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND SALARY SCHEDULE OF THE CITY TO ADOPT THE CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends and the City Council concurs, that the classifications of Public Information Officer should be adopted and included in the City's Classification Plan and Salary Schedule. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to add the classification of Public Information Officer as described in Attachment A, attached hereto and made a part thereof. 3. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to add the title of Public Information Officer to the Management Salary Schedule at thc range of $1,118 - $1,427 biweekly as shown on Attachment B, attached hereto and nade a part thereof. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Eouncil held on the 24th day of March , 1987, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Pettine, Mamaux and Larson NOES: None ABSENT: None 9TTEST : h64. 6?aJhL- 9LETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk ( SEAL ) Attachment PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER DEFINITION Under general direction, performs responsible work to organize and maintain a public information program for the City; prepare and disseminate a variety of information materials to the public regarding City activities and services, and to do related work as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Prepare and disseminate news releases regarding City events, services and regulations in conjunction wity City departments. Arrange press coverage for City special events. Maintain contacts with the news media to assure accuracy of City information disseminated and identify and correct reporting errors. Coordinate special events such as dedications, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings and receptions. Write speeches for public officials. Develop, write and produce the City's newsletter which includes establishing a theme, working with related departments and layouts. Design, write and layout informational brochures intended to focus on specific departmental activities and programs. Develop and maintain special multi-media presentations such as slide show, displays and art exhibits. Identify and counsel public officials on public relations concerns in the policies, programs and issues being reviewed. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of Principles of organization, administration, budget and personnel administration. Communication theory. Principles and techniques of journalistic writing and reporting. Media sources and resources. Methods of planning and implementing an effective public information program. Planning and preparing media releases and news conferences. Ability to Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Exercise judgement in the release of information. Write creatively and to translate technical information into lay language. Gather and verify news information through interviews, observation and research. Organize news material and determine a story slant or emphasis. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: ExDerience Two years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, journalism, public information, or a related field. Education Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public/business administration, public relations or a related field. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of a valid Class I11 California driver's license. I CIT'f i>F CARLSBAD MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS AND RANGES JANUARY 1. 1987 ADMIN ASST - ARTS COORDINATOR ADMIN ASST - CONTRACTS AQUATIC SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR ASS I ST ANT L I BRARY DIRECTOR ASSISTANT PLANNING DIWCTOR AUDIO VISUAL SPECIALIST BUILDING DIRECTOR BUILDING MA I NT SUPERV I SOEi CITY ENGINEER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT D I FiECTOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR ELECTRICAL OPTNS SUPERVISOri EOUIE'MENT MAINT SUPEXINTENDENT EQUIPMENT MAINT SUPERVISOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR FIRE BATTALION CHIEF FIRE CHIEF HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIRECTOR LIBMRY DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT MANAGER RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS METER SHOP SUPERVISOR MUNICIPAL PROJECTS MANAGER PARK SUPERVISOR PARKS SUPERINTENDENT PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR PERSONNEL DIRECTOR PLANNING DIRECTOR POLICE CAPTAIN POLICE CHIEF POLICE LIEUTENANT PRINCIPAL BUILDING INSPECTOR PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER PRINCIPAL RECREATION SUPERVISOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER PURCHASING DIRECTOR RECREATION SUPER1 NTENDENT RISK MANAGER SENIOR CITIZEN COORDINATOR DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING MANAGE11 4 4 8 30 23 30 12 10 1s 6 24 8 23 3 0 13 7 9 8 11 8 4 27 15 29 3 27 21 2 1 17 8 23 8 11 25 20 26 22 31 14 13 16 10 4 12 11 19 10 Attachment B .J 1 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST SEWER MINT SUPERVISOR STFUZET MAINT SUPERINTENDENT STREET MAINT SUPERVISOR UTILITIES MAINT DIRECTOR UTILITIES MAINT SUPERINTENDENT WATER MAINT SUPERVISOR 4 11 25 11 8 a a EXHIBIT B CITY OF CARSSBAD MANAGEMENT SALARY RANGES JANUARY 1, 1987 STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP RANGE ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX -______---____-_-__--------------------------------------------------- a73 917 963 1011 1062 1115 2 968 1017 1068 1121 1177 1236 3 1093 1148 1205 1265 1329 1395 4 1118 1174 1232 1294 1359 1427 5 1149 1207 1267 1331 1397 1467 1, 6 1151 1209 1269 1333 1399 1469 7 1154 1211 1272 1336 1402 1473 1177 1235 1297 1362 1430 1502 8 9 1179 1238 1300 1365 1433 1505 10 1266 1330 1396 1466 1539 1616 .. 11 1315 1381 1450 1523 1599 1679 12 1348 1415 1486 1560 1638 1720 13 1409 1479 1553 1631 1712 1798 14 1429 1500 1575 1654 1737 1824 15 1507 1582 1662 1745 1832 1923 16 1513 1589 1668 1752 1839 1931 19 1562 1641 1723 1809 1899 1994 17 1534 1611 1692 1776 1865 1358 18 1544 1621 1702 1787 1877 1970 20 1569 1648 1730 1817 1908 200 3 21 1624 1705 1790 1830 1974 2073 22 1648 1730 1817 1907 200 3 2103 23 1651 1734 1820 1911 2007 2107 24' 1694 1779 1868 1961 2059 2162 25 1713 1798 1888 1983 2082 2186 26 1721 1808 1898 1993 2092 2197 27 1728 1815 1906 2001 2101 2206 28 1797 1887 1981 2080 2184 2293 29 1909 2005 2105 2210 2321 2437 30 1940 2037 2139 2246 2358 2476 31 1950 2047 2150 2257 2370 2489