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Home My WebLink About1989-04-04; City Council; 9954; Amend Mgmt Compensation Plan for Traffic EngineerCI- OF CARLSBAD - AGENr-7 BILL B# 9 y5# TITLE: ITG. 4-4-89 AMENDING THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION IEPT.PFR PLAN FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEER 8, DEPT. HD. hy CITY ATTYB CITY MOR.- 3ECOMMEN DED ACTION: Adopt Resol uti on No. fq-/,s, amend range of Traffic Engineer. ng the classification description and salary ITEM EXPLANATION The Personnel Department in concurrence with the Engineering Department is recommending a revision of the classification and salary range of Principal Civil Engineer - Traffic. Staff recommends that the title of Principal Civil Engineer - The current duties and responsibilities of the classification are as follows: Traffic be changed to Traffic Engineer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Supervises, performs and coordinates traffic engineering work involving the design and installation of transportation facilities such as traffic 1 ighting, traffic control devices, bikeways, streets, parking facilities and other vehicular and pedestrian traffic systems. Works with private development engineers and contractors to review plans and coordinate work involving traffic systems in privately constructed residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Coordinates and participates in overall transit planning for the City. Reviews plans, maps, specifications, estimates, and other work for accuracy, presentation, and conformance with established engineering practices. Performs field inspections of the traffic system element of projects prior to, during, and upon completion. Collects, analyzes data, conducts special studies, and performs other work necessary to maintain an up-to-date circulation element to the General Plan, analyzes and recommends traffic and transportation pol icies and standards, assures effective coordination with surrounding transportation systems. Maintains an up-to-date inventory of traffic control devices, streets, and re1 ated transportation elements. Assists in the preparation of long-range capital improvement plans. Prepares written reports on traffic engineering related projects. Represents the City in the community and at professional meetings as required. Coordinates traffic engineering related activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff. PAGE 2 OF AB # 7f5{ The current classification does not adequately identify all of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. It is recommended that the following duties, that the incumbent already is performing, be added to the classification description. 1. Serves as lead support staff member for Traffic Safety Commission and as a member of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee. 2. Supervises the design and checking of plans and specifications for traffic channelization, traffic signals, street and safety 1 ighting, detours, parking facilities and other methods of controlling traffic flow and providing for traffic safety. 3. Coordinates and/or participates in overall transit planning, long-range transportation planning, special planning/development studies and overview of private development traffic impacts. 4. Supervises, reviews, and investigates 1 itigation claims against the City. 5. Makes presentations to citizen groups, Traffic Safety Commission, City Council, and other groups. 6. Oversees adjustments to traffic signal timing patterns and developments of system enhancements. 7. Collects, analyzes data, conducts special studies and performs other work necessary to maintain an up-to-date inventory of traffic control devices, streets, and related transportation elements. FISCAL IMPACT The new salary range will increase from $1,887-$2,408 to $1,973-$2,518 bi-weekly. This equals $51,298 - $65,468 on an annual basis. This increase in salary is being recommended to compensate the Traffic Engineer for the additional duties. EXHIBITS 1. Resolution No. 87-/8*: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ia 19 20 21 22 22 24 2f 2t 2'; 2t RESOLUTION NO. 89-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN OF THE CITY TO REVISE THE CLASSIFICATION OF TRAF F I C ENG I N EER . WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends and the City Council concurs, that the classification and salary range of Traffic Engineer should be amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, Cal i forni a, as foll ows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to revise the classification of Traffic Engineer as described in Attachment A, attached hereto and made a part thereof. ? 3. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City Manager to amend the salary range of Traffic Engineer from $1,887-$2,408 bi-weekly to $1,973- $2,518 bi-weekly as described in Attachment B, attached hereto and made a part thereof. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 4th day of April , 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Mamaux and Larson NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Pettine ATTEST : (SEAL) TRAFFIC ENGINEER DEFINITION Attachment A Resol uti on No. 89-/0 3- Under general direction, to direct the Traffic Division of the Engineering Department, to perform highly complex traffic engineering work in the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation related facilities; to supervise and coordinate transportation related public works projects; and to do related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a one position classification. The incumbent assigned to this class is an Engineering Department Division Head responsible for supervising the work of professional and technical engineering staff and for performing the most difficult and complex traffic and transportation engineering work. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Supervise, perform, and coordinate t affic engineering work involving the design control devices, bikeways, streets, parking facilities, and other vehicular and pedestri an traff i c systems. and installation of transportation $ acilities such as traffic lighting, traffic Serve as lead support staff member for Traffic Safety Commission and as a member of the Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee. Supervise the design and checking of plans and specifications for traffic channelization, traffic signals, street and safety 1 ighting, detours, parking facilities, and other methods of controlling traffic flow and providing for traffic safety. Work with private development engineers and contractors to review plans and coordinate work involving traffic systems in privately constructed residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Coordinate and/or participate in overall transit planning, long-range transportation planning, special planning/development studies and overview of private development traffic impacts. Perform field inspections of the traffic system elements of projects prior to, during, and upon completion of construction. Collect, analyze data, conduct special studies, and perform other work necessary to maintain an up-to-date inventory of traffic control devices, streets, and related transportation elements. Prepare written reports on traffic engineering-related projects. Represent the City in the community and at professional meetings, as required. Coordinate traffic engineering-related activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies. TRAFFIC ENGINEER, Continued Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Supervision, review, and inspection of litigation claims against the City. Make presentations to citizen groups, Traffic Safety Commission, City Council, and other groups. Oversee adjustment to traffic signal timing patterns and developments of system enhancements. Know1 edqe of: Traffic engineering principles and practices as applied to private developments and municipal pub1 ic works. Techniques for preparing designs, plans, specifications, reports, and recommendations related to public works projects. Municipal operations as they relate to other City departments and divisions. Principles and techniques of supervlsion and management. California laws and regulations pertaining to traffic. Abilitv to: Perform technical traffic engineering work of a complex nature. Establish and maintain cooDerative relationshim with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. ExDeri ence and Education Any combination equivalent to the experience and educati that could lik 1Y A typical way to ExDerience: Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of traffic engineering. Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil or traffic engineering. provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: DESIRABLE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Traffic Engineer by the State of California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. CITY OF CARLSBAD EXHIBIT B MANAGEMENT SALARIES APRIL 4, 1989 POSITION TITLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ................................................................... ADMIN ASST - ARTS COORDINATOR 1415 1486 1560 1638 1720 1806 ADMIN ASST - CONTRACTS 1415 1486 1560 1638 1720 1806 AQUATIC SUPERVISOR 1467 1540 1617 1699 1783 1873 ASS I STANT ASS I STANT ASSISTANT ASS I STANT ASS I STANT ASS I STANT ASSISTANT ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY 2456 2579 2708 2844 2986 3135 CITY ENGINEER 2059 2162 2269 2383 2503 2628 CITY MANAGER 2456 2579 2708 2844 2986 3135 FINANCE DIRECTOR 1634 1716 1802 1892 1987 2086 LIBRARY DIRECTOR 1585 1664 1747 1834 1926 2022 PLANNING DIRECTOR 2027 2129 2235 2347 2464 2587 TO CITY MANAGER 1965 2063 2167 2275 2389 2508 UTILITIES/MAINT. DIR. 2006 2106 2211 2321 2437 2559 AUDIO VISUAL SPECIALIST 1441 BUILDING DIRECTOR 2101 BUILDING MAINT SUPERINT. 1640 BUILDING MAINT SUPERVISOR 1467 CITY ATTORNEY 2642 CITY ENGINEER 2240 CITY MANAGER 2781 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 2456 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT DIR 2147 CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR 1438 DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING MANAGER 1462 ELECTRICAL OPTNS SUPERVISOR 1467 EQUIPMENT MAINT. SUPERINTENDENT 1640 EQUIPMENT MAINT. SUPERVISOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR FIRE BATTALION CHIEF FIRE CHIEF HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIRECTOR LIBRARY DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT MANAGER RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS METER SHOP SUPERVISOR MUNICIPAL PROJECTS MANAGER PARK SUPERVISOR PARKS SUPERINTENDENT PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR PERSONNEL DIRECTOR PLANNING DIRECTOR POLICE CAPTAIN POLICE CHIEF 1467 1415 2096 2013 2550 1399 2096 2032 1226 1106 1942 1467 2059 1467 1640 2135 1938 2260 2074 2455 1513 2206 1723 1540 2774 2352 2920 2579 2255 1510 1535 1540 1723 1540 1486 2201 2114 2678 1469 2201 2133 1288 1162 2040 1540 2162 1540 1723 2243 2035 2373 2178 2578 1588 2316 1808 1617 2912 2470 3066 2708 2368 1586 1612 1617 1808 1617 1560 2311 2219 2812 1542 2311 2240 1352 1220 2142 1617 2269 1617 1808 2354 2137 2492 2287 2706 1668 2432 1899 1699 3058 2594 3219 2844 2486 1665 1692 1699 1899 1699 1638 2426 2330 2953 1619 2426 2352 1419 1281 2249 1699 2383 1699 1899 2471 2244 2617 2401 2842 1751 2553 1993 1783 3211 2723 3380 2986 2610 1749 1777 1783 1993 1783 1720 2548 2447 3101 1700 2548 2470 1490 1345 2361 1783 2503 1783 1993 2596 2356 2748 2521 2984 1839 2681 2093 1873 3372 2859 3549 3135 2741 1836 1866 1873 2093 1873 1806 2675 2569 3255 1785 2675 2593 1565 1412 2479 1873 2628 1873 2093 2725 2474 2885 2647 3133 _- L POLICE LIEUTENANT 1799 1889 1983 2082 2187 2296 PRINCIPAL BUILDING INSPECTOR 1747 PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER 1887 PRINCIPAL CONST. INSPECTOR 1709 PRINCIPAL PLANNER 1709 PRINCIPAL RECREATION SUPERVISOR 1579 1834 1981 1794 1794 1658 1926 2080 1884 1884 1740 2022 2184 1978 1978 1828 2124 2294 2077 2077 1919 2230 2408 2181 2181 2015 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1415 PURCHASING DIRECTOR 1634 RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT 1640 RISK MANAGER 1991 SENIOR CITIZEN COORDINATOR 1579 1486 1716 1723 2091 1658 1560 1802 1808 2195 1740 1638 1892 1899 2305 1828 1720 1987 1993 2420 1919 1806 2086 2093 2541 2015 SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST 1415 SEWER MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1467 STREET MAINT SUPERINTENDENT 1640 STREET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 1467 TRAFFIC ENGINEER 1973 1486 1540 1723 1540 2072 1560 1617 1808 1617 2176 1638 1699 1899 1699 2285 1720 1783 1993 1783 2399 1806 1873 2093 1873 2518 UTILITIES MAINT DIRECTOR 2135 UTILITIES MAINT SUPERINTENDENT 1640 WATER MAINT SUPERVISOR 1467 2243 1723 1540 2354 1808 1617 2471 1899 1699 2596 1993 1783 2725 2093 1873