HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-14; City Council; Resolution 2017-220RESOLUTION NO. 2017-220
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A NEW TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR JOB
CLASSIFICATION AND AMENDING THE AFFECTED SALARY SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined the need to
adopt, revise or eliminate job classifications and job titles as necessary.
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 Attachment A, which includes the new job classification of Transportation
Director, attached hereto is hereby adopted.
3. That Attachment B, the Management Salary Schedule, attached hereto is
amended to include the job classification of Transportation Director at salary
range 7A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 14th day of November, 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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JOB TITLE:
DEPARTMENT:
BASIC FUNCTION:
CITY OF CARLSBAD CLASS SPECIFICATION
TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR
PUBLIC WORKS
Attachment A
Under broad administrative direction of the Public Works Director: develop and manage transportation plans, policies and funding programs; lead, plan, organize, coach, direct and
coordinate the city's Transportation Engineering, Traffic and Construction Management and
Inspections (CMI) divisions and programs, including the city's capital improvement program.
Perform highly responsible and complex professional administrative work; and perform related responsibilities as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a single incumbent position reporting directly to the Public Works Director. The Transportation Director is responsible for the development of transportation engineering, traffic
and CMI policies, goals, objectives and priorities as well as execution of the City's transportation programs and objectives. This role provides general strategic and administrative direction to the
City departments that are assigned, which typically include Traffic Design Engineering, Traffic
Monitoring, Inspection, and Signal Operations, Mobility Programs and CMI.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
Direct the city's Transportation Programs, which include but are not limited to: design,
construction, operations and maintenance of streets and other public facilities.
Assist in the development of the division's goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
Direct design work necessary for the construction of capital improvement projects.
Direct the securing of rights-of-way or easements.
Determine the need for (and plan for) obtaining rights-of-way.
Plan transportation improvements that focus on improving the mobility of people and promote transit-oriented commuriity development.
Develop work plans, research issues and studies; evaluate operational needs and policies for
City and regional transportation plans and projects; establish shared traffic service objectives for
high priority transportation improvement projects.
Direct the checking of plans and the review of maps submitted by consultants or contractors.
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Direct the maintenance of record maps and direct land surveys.
Direct the inspection of public improvement construction.
Coordinate office and field engineering activities.
Responsible for oversight of the Traffic Safety Commission.
Direct the preparation, development and evaluation of technical studies; analyze and determine necessary actions.
Lead and direct traffic efforts involving the design and installation of vehicular and pedestrian
transportation systems such as streets, bikeways and parking facilities.
Develop and direct project design and construction schedules.
Review and approve plans and specifications for traffic and transportation construction.
Direct the preparation of calls for bids and recommends award of contracts.
Develop and review plats and spreads for special assessment districts.·
Coordinate work with engineering representatives of other governmental agencies on items of
common concern.
Oversee the efforts of traffic design engineering.
Oversee Construction Management and Inspections.
Develop annual division budget, performance measures, and cost of service studies.
Oversee and promote public outreach concerning projects, policies, activities and services of the transportation department.
Analyze data, make recommendations, prepare reports and make presentations on the
formulation of policy recommendations and procedure, and staffing and organizational
requirements for Transportation and Traffic Management, in alignment with guiding principles
adopted by the City Council.
Conduct policy and fiscal-related analytical studies and reports involving the evaluation of
departmental operations and service programs.
Attend and make presentations at meetings of the City Council, and other city boards and commissions.
Coordinate and provide responsible staff assistance to the Public Works Director and other City
boards and commissions as assigned.
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Participate in regional transportation activities and maintain city presence and position on regional committees/commissions.
Represent the city at community or professional meetings; make presentations to Council, advisory committees, business and educational groups on a variety of department issues.
Attend conferences, schools and professional meetings to keep current with new developments in traffic/ civil engineering and administration.
Coordinate activities with other city departments and other public or private agencies.
Establish inclusive citizen involvement that promotes understanding, input and feedback to
further the department's mission.
Collaborate with other City Directors: Police Department, Community and Economic
Development, the City Attorney's Office, and Finance.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform a job in this classification, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties
as generally described in the specification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties in a specific job. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:
• Strategic management techniques and methodology. • Advanced Systems Management, continuous improvement practices and Project
Management principles. • Principles of program organization, contracting, business administration, budget and
human resources management. • Principles and practices of civil and-traffic engineering. • Federal, State, municipal laws, statutes, codes and ordinances related to public works and civil and traffic engineering. • Permitting, legal, regulatory, and technical requirements related to traffic and
transportation. • Local government financial practices and procedures. • Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
Ability to:
• Plan, organize and direct the development and operation of the City's Transportation Engineering and Traffic Management, CMI and related programs. • Provide administrative and professional leadership for the division. • Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies. • Research, collect, compile, and analyze technical data and reports; review documents for completeness and accuracy.
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• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, predict consequences of proposed
actions, and implement recommendations in support of division goals. • Develop and administer annual and long-range programs and budgets.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs. • Exercise judgment and determine compliance with existing laws and regulations. • Work cooperatively and effectively with management staff, employees and others. • Select, supervise, coach, train, support, and evaluate assigned staff. • Communicate clearly and concisely. • Maintain records and logs; prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and
complex written materials. • Use word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation applications or other
technology to perform relevant job duties. • Work well under pressure to meet deadlines. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationships.
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:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree and preferably a graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in transportation planning, civil engineering or related field, and, ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience
in the field of transportation planning, traffic engineering, construction management, or a
closely related field at management and leadership level.
A master's degree is highly desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the State of California
Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING:
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in
person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment;
and reach with hands and arms. An employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus to read and
operate office equipment as necessary during the course of the work assignments.
While performing the duties, employees of this class are regularly required to use written and oral
communication skills; read and interpret financial and statistical data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and apply mathematical reasoning and abstract statistical concepts; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills;
perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines; and
interact with staff, Council members and others encountered in the course of work.
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Ability to work in a standard office environment with some exposure to the outdoors; ability to travel to different sites and locations; attend evening meetings; work under pressure and potentially stressful situations.
This is an at-will management classification.
DATE APPROVED: November 14, 2017
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Management Salary Schedule (Base Pay)
11/14/2017
JOB TITLE GRADE MINIMUM
Administrative Services Director 8 $ 140,300,
Assistant City Manager 8
Fire Chief 8
Police Chief 8
Public Works Director 8
Senior Assistant City Attorney 8
Assistant City Attorney 7B $ 127,500
Community & Economic Dev. Director 78
Finance Director 7B
Parks and Recreation Director 7B
Utilities Director 78
Fire Division Chief 7A $ 117,600
Housing & Neighborhood Services Director 7A
Human Resources Director 7A
Information Technology Director 7A
Library and Cultural Arts Director 7A
Transportation Director 7A
Utilities Manager 7A
Assistant Finance Director 6 $ 100,200
Building & Code Enforc. Manager 6
Business Intelligence & Analytics Manager 6
City Communications Manager 6
City Traffic Engineer 6
City Planner 6
Deputy City Attorney 6
Economic Development Manager 6
Environmental Manager 6
Engineering Manager 6
Fire Battalion Chief 6
Fire Marshal 6
Information Technology Manager 6
Municipal Property Manager 6
Parks Services Manager 6
Project Portfolio Manager 6
Public Works Manager 6
Recreation Services Manager 6
Transportation Manager 6
Assistant to the City Manager 5 $ 91,900
City Clerk Services Manager 5
Deputy Library Director 5
Development Services Manager 5
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Attachment B
MIDPOINT MAXIMUM
$ 171,900 $ 203,500
$ 156,250 $ 185,000
$ 142,850 $ 168,100
$ 122,700 $ 145,200
$ 109,250 $ 126,600
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Management Salary Schedule (Base Pay)
11/14/2017
JOB TITLE GRADE MINIMUM
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Manager 5
Facilities Manager 5
Finance Manager 5
Finance Payroll Information Technology Mgr 5
Geographic Info. Systems Manager 5
Human Resources Manager 5
Information Technology Project Manager 5
Municipal Projects Manager 5
Police Communications Manager 5
Principal Planner 5
Public Safety Info. Technology Manager 5
Public Works Superintendent 5
Real Estate Manager 5
Risk Manager 5
Senior Engineer 5
Utilities Asset Manager 5
Utilities Supervisor 5
Cultural Arts Manager 4 $ 78,500
Emergency Preparedness Manager 4
Park Planning Manager 4
Public Information Officer 4
Senior Accountant 4
Senior Program Manager 4
Senior Management Analyst 4
Special Projects Manager 4
Video Production Manager 4
Community Relations Manager 3 $ 64,500
Management Analyst 3
Meter Services Supervisor 3
Parks/Trees Supervisor 3
Principal Librarian 3
Program Manager 3
Public Works Supervisor 3
Recreation Area Manager 3
Senior Crime Intelligence Analyst 3
Utilities Maintenance Planner 3
Aquatic Supervisor 2 $ 55,400
Associate Analyst 2
Crime Intelligence Analyst 2
Programs and Venues Coordinator 2
Secretary to City Attorney 2
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MIDPOINT MAXIMUM
$ 93,200 $ 107,900
$ 76,500 $ 88,500
$ 65,800 $ 76,200
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JOB TITLE
Secretary to City Council
Secretary to City Manager
Communications Coordinator
Community Arts Coordinator
CommLrnity Volunteer Coordinator
Graphic Product.ion Supervisor
Management Assistant
Management Salary Schedule (Base Pay)
11/14/2017
GRADE MINIMUM
2
2
1 $ 50,400
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1
1
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MIDPOINT MAXIMUM
$ 59,800 $ 69,200
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