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Home My WebLink About1999-04-06; City Council; 15123; Graphic Artist ClassificationAB# @3 MTG. +6 -97 DEPT. HR - CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGEWA BILL TITLE. iii& GRAPHIC ARTIST CLASS SPECIFICATION; AND AMEND GENERAL EMPLOYEES SALARY SCHEDULE CITYATTY. * CITY MGR$ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. q$ - 113 to revise the class specification of Graphic Artist, and amend the General Employees Salary Schedule. ITEM EXPLANATION: During the FY 1998-99 budget, the Library Department received approval to fund a full-time Graphic Artist position to address the need for additional graphics services due to new library programs and facilities. Human Resources assisted the Library department in the revision of the class specification and salary range recommendation for Graphic Artist. The class specification is submitted for Council consideration and approval as Attachment A and the amended General Employees Salary Schedule changing the salary range for Graphic Artist is submitted as Attachment B. GRAPHIC ARTIST: The position of Graphic Artist has been vacant for five years. Because the duties of the Graphic Artist have evolved to require computer graphic knowledge, skills and abilities the class specification has been revised to reflect these requirements. Based on a market survey of similar positions in the county staff recommends the allocation of the Graphic Artist to Salary Range 40, $29,343 - $35,667 annually, in the General Employees Salary Schedule. The salary and benefits cost for this position has been approved in the FY 1998- 99 Library budget. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of salary and related benefits for the Graphic Artist is estimated at $10,200 for the remainder of FY 1998-99. These funds have been approved and are included in the FY 1998-99 Library budget. EXHIBITS: Resolution No. 99 c jj.7 RESOLUTION NO. 99-113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, TO REVISE THE GRAPHIC ARTIST CLASS SPECIFICATION; AND AMEND THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES SALARY SCHEDULE WHEREAS, it is desirable and necessary to revise the job description for the classification of Graphic Artist; and WHEREAS, the City and the Carlsbad City Employees Association have met and conferred on the impacts of this recommendation on their respective represented employees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, 10 11 12 California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 13 14 2. That the classification of Graphic Artist as shown in Attachment A, attached hereto and made a part thereof, is hereby approved at Salary Range 40, $1,129- $1,372 biweekly, in the 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 General Employees Salary Schedule. 3. That the revised General Employees Salary Schedule as show in Attachment B, attached hereto and made a part thereof, incorporating the salary change is hereby approved. II II I/ II II II II II II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 6th day of April , 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Hall, Finnila, Nygaard and Kulchin NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Lewis MATTHEW HALL, Mayor-Pro Tern ATTEST: ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, (Xty Clerk (SEW PC RESO NO. -2- - Attachment A Resolution No. ?9- //s CITY OF CARLSBAD CLASS SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: GRAPHIC ARTIST DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY BASIC FUNCTION: Under general supervision to design, produce, illustrate and print graphic art materials used to promote library programs, services and collections; and to do related work as assigned. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (These are representative duties and the emphasis on certain duties will vary depending on the job assignment.) Produce promotional material for library programs and seasonal events including: flyers, posters, invitation, tickets, info-marks, programs, certificates, souvenirs, business cards, ‘ stationary, etc. Produce library information resources including: brochures, calendars, compilation booklets, book listings, forms, reports, and information bookmarks. Prepare layouts for promotional and informational materials, publications, posters, projected visual aids, displays and other projects. Create a variety of display and visual aid materials such as library signage, posters, charts and graphs. Prepare two and three-dimensional exhibits and displays. Prepare and paint mural-size backgrounds or illustrations, props and other items for displays, films, slide shows and live programs produced by library staff. Maintain and update computer graphic software; archive electronic files. Maintain inventory of paper, printing supplies, laminates, and specialty items. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reporting relationships for this classification may vary depending upon assignment. Graphic Artist, p. 2 OUALIFICATIONS: KnowledPe of: Techniques, materials, designs, and processes use in graphic art, computer graphics and printing. Composition and production techniques. Paper products including type, weight and finishes. Abilitv to: Design and produce quality graphic art materials, projects and layouts in various styles and media. Prepare assigned work using computer graphic skills. Interpret literary and other ideas in picture form or visual concept. Perform freehand illustrations. Operate printing, graphic and other office equipment. Proofread documents for spelling and grammatical accuracy. Handle multiple tasks and meet schedules and time lines; work independently with little direction; and plan and organize work. Understand and interpret department policies and procedures. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Equivalent to associate of arts degree or certificate program in commercial, graphic, or fine arts, or closely related field and two years of diversified graphic, commercial or publishing art experience including preparation and production of graphic and informational material. Graphic Artist, p. 3 SPECIAL, REOUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license. PHYSICAL STANDARDS: Incumbents in this class are frequently required to sit for long periods of time and operate office equipment. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Incumbents in this class are subject to typical office conditions and the noise level is usually quiet. May be required to travel to other City work sites for meetings. Date Last Revised: 3/l/99 Attadment B Resolution No. ‘i P-//3 SALARY SCHEDULE - GENERAL EMPLOYEES Effective April 6, 1999 CLASSIFICATION RANGE ACCOUNT CLERK I 9 ACCOUNT CLERK II 17 ACCOUNTANT 60 ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR 46 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 32 ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY 37 APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST I 75 APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST II 94 APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST III 109 AQUATICS SPECIALIST 30 ASSISTANT ENGINEER 74 ASSISTANT PLANNER 64 ASSISTANT TO THE TREASURER 65 ASSOCIATE ENGINEER 91 ASSOCIATE PLANNER 78 BUILDING INSPECTOR I 55 BUILDING INSPECTOR II 70 BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER I 29 BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER II 41 BUILDING TECHNICIAN II 50 BUYER 42 CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR 35 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I 43 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II 55 COMMUNITY LIBRARY SERVICES SUPERVISOR 50 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I 55 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II 70 CRIME PREVENTION TECHNICIAN 31 CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL TECHNICIAN 40 CUSTODIAN 3 CUSTODIAN II 14 DEPUTY CITY CLERK/TECHNICIAN 37 ELECTRICIAN 40 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I 37 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II 52 EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN I 34 EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN II 49 GRAPHIC ARTIST 40 HOUSING ASSISTANT 20 HOUSING SPECIALIST I 46 HOUSING SPECIALIST II 61 HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN 35 JUVENILE JUSTICE PROGRAM COORDINATOR 54 LEGAL SECRETARY 47 LIBRARIAN I 38 LIBRARIAN II 53 LIBRARY ASSISTANT I 24 LIBRARY ASSISTANT II 35 LIBRARY CLERK I 1 LIBRARY CLERK II 4 MAINTENANCE WORKER I 14 MESSENGER 1 METER SERVICES WORKER I 20 CIASSIFICATION RANGE METER SERVICES WORKER II 29 METER SERVICES WORKER III 40 OFFICE SPECIALIST I 3 OFFICE SPECIALIST II 9 OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE STOREKEEPER 43 PARK MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST .41 PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER II 22 PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER III 40 PARK DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR 84 PLANNING TECHNICIAN I 35 PLANNING TECHNICIAN II 50 POLICE TRAINING COORDINATOR 36 POLICE RECORDS SPECIALIST I 15 POLICE RECORDS SPECIALIST II 20 RECREATION ASSISTANT 10 RECREATION SPECIALIST 29 RECREATION SUPERVISOR I 49 RECREATION SUPERVISOR II 64 SANITATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR I 24 SANITATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR II 35 SANITATION SYSTEMS OPERATOR III 43 SECRETARY 29 SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR 85 SENIOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER 46 SENIOR CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR 48 SENIOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 85 SENIOR ELECTRICIAN 46 SENIOR LIBRARIAN 68 SENIOR OFFICE SPECIALIST 17 SENIOR PLANNER 91 SITE MANAGER 4 STOREKEEPER 13 STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER II 23 STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER III 40 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR I 51 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR II 87 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR III 113 TECHNICIAN I 35 TREE TRIMMER I 18 TREE TRIMMER II 26 TREE TRIMMER LEADWORKER 42 UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER III 40 UTILITY WORKER I 24 UTILITY WORKER II 35 UTILITY WORKER III 43 VALVE MAINTENANCE WORKER 40 WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST 38 WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR I 34 WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR II 48 WATER SYSTEMS OPERATOR III 55 03124199