HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-92-49RESOLUTION NO. R~ 92-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
POSITION OF PERSONNEL DIRECTOR; PROVIDING FOR
iNCLUSION OF SUCH JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING
FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian is impacted by the mandate
.of State and Federal laws relating to public employment, such as
the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
WHEREAS, the city Council finds that public personnel
policies and collective bargaining agreements are complex and
diversified; and
WHEREAS, the position of Personnel Director is necessary
to dire~,.and manage the wide array of complex employment and
personnel issues.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city Council of the
Ci~ty of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, as follows:
SECTION I. The job description for the classification of
Personnel Director, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby
adopted.
SECTION II. The city Clerk is hereby directed to supply a
copy of this job description to the Mayor and members of the city
Council and all department heads for inclusion in the Standard
Operating Procedures for the city. The city Clerk shall note the
number and date of this Resolution on said job description.
SECTION III. Ail Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION IV. This Resolution shall
immediately upon its adoption.
take effective
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by
Councilmember. ~/~ . The motion was seconded by Councilmember
and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Lonnie R. Powell
Vice Mayor Frank Oberbeck
Councilmember Peter Holyk
Councilmember George Reid
Councilmember Carolyn Corum
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly
passed and adopted this ~ day o~~ 1992.
CI~~BASTIAN, FLORIDA
ATTEST: ~
Kathry~ M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
Approved~ to Form and Content:
/
Charles I. Nash
City Attorney
JOB TITLE:
REPORTS TO:
SUPERVISES:
Personnel Director
City Manager
No Direct Supervision
II MAJOR FUNCTION:
Administrative, technical and confidential work in directing
and coordinating the City's personnel program. Develops,
implements and administers all phases of the City's personnel
systems including recruitment, selection and placement, position
classification, pay administration, training, employee
evaluation, and labor negotiations.
Formulates and executes the City's personnel policies.
Frequent contact with employees, departmental officials, and the
City Council. Work is performed with a wide latitude for use of
independent judgment and is subject to direction and review by
the city Manager.
III SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Administers and complies
compensation programs.
with unemployment and workers'
investigates problems incident to the reallocation of
positions, working conditions, disciplinary actions, and non-
union grievances.
Investigates and responds to discrimination charges filed
against the City through internal grievances or external
agencies.
Prepares labor contract proposals; acts as chief negotiator;
handles all grievances arising out of labor agreements.
Interprets the city policy regarding personnel matters to
departmental officials, employees and their representatives,
professional groups and the general public.
Ensures compliance with all personnel related, Federal,
State and local regulatory agencies. Administers the City's
Affirmative Action Plan and acts as city's Safety Coordinator.
Plans, organizes and directs the work of personnel engaged
in maintaining position classification and pay plans including,
position audits, job evaluations, wage surveys and staffing
recommendations.
ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION R-92-49 ON 12/2/92
Develops and implements recruitment and hiring procedures,
including those activities associated with Affirmative Action
guidelines. Writes and places advertisements and notices of
openings. Screens and reviews applicants.
Reviews personnel action requests, accident report forms,
annual employee performance appraisal forms, and approves
according to established procedures.
Establishes, or recommends for establishment, personnel
standards, procedures, rules and regulations.
Creates and maintains file and record systems.
Administers fringe benefits program; responsible for the
processing of employee-related insurance claims, reports
pension/retirement contributions.
Maintains fringe benefits program and recommends changes
based upon surveys and related research.
EVALUATION:
Evaluates assigned personnel for effectiveness and
efficiency; initiates personnel actions of hiring, promotion,
discipline, and termination; provides technical support and
guidance in their work activities.
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING=
Develops, recommends, and implements job-related testing and
personnel procedures; administers policies and testing.
Receives, researches, responds and resolves questions and
inquiries in related areas from employees, public, department
heads and City officials.
Explains personnel policy to departments, groups, and
individual employees; conducts periodic orientation meetings for
employees.
IV REPORT PREPARATION:
W-2 Payroll
ADA ongoing reporting to Federal Governments
EEOC to State annually
Workers Compensation Investigation
Unemployment Compensation
V EXPERTISE/SKILLS:
Knowledge of Federal and State laws affecting employment
practices, labor relations and collective bargaining,
equal employment opportunity, occupational health
and safety and Americans with Disability Act.
Thorough knowledge of Municipal Government procedures
and organization.
Ability to analyze complex data and prepare and submit
reports.
Ability to work with little direction and/or
supervision.
Ability to analyze and evaluate systems and recommend
and implement changes.
Ability to present, explain, and/or defend policies
and policy changes to employees in groups or as
individuals.
Ability to make and stand by unpopular policy decisions
when necessary.
Ability to interface with all levels of employees -
from entry level employees to senior management.
- Effective oral and written communications.
- Flexibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a two year accredited college. Experience of a
progressively responsible nature of personnel management, labor
relations, including 2 years experience in a technical capacity
of public personnel work.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted
for the minimum qualifications.