HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport to Civil Service Commission: Request to create new classificationsDATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
MEMORANDUM
October 17, 2011
Civil Service Co
Stacey Steven
Request to
(Non -Sworn)
ission
uman Resources Director
ew Classifications: Project Officer and Police Investigator
In an on -going effort to increase efficiencies and effectiveness, and in response to the current
economic conditions, the City of National City has been engaged in a significant restructuring
effort. Departments have been consolidated, redundant positions have been eliminated and work
flow improvements have been initiated. As the restructuring has taken shape, it has been
necessary to evaluate both duties that are currently being performed by employees to determine
if the position is still properly classified; and to evaluate proposed duties to determine if there is
an appropriate job classification to perform them.
A. Police Investigator (Non -Sworn)
In addition to its sworn police safety personnel, the Police Department currently utilizes a non -
sworn Police Investigative Aide position in the Investigations Unit. The position, when it was
created, was intended to assist sworn personnel in managing their caseloads, enhancing their
cases and preparing them for submission to the District Attorney for prosecution (class
specification attached).
Atthe request of the Police Department, the position was recently studied to determine if the
duties currently being performed by the incumbent remain consistent with the intent of the
classification. In doing so, it was determined that the position has grown beyond the intent of the
Police Investigative Aide position. The position now carries an independent caseload, managing
complex cases involving fraud, embezzlement, theft of proprietary information, unlawful access
or tampering with computer systems, financial elder abuse, credit cards, non -sufficient funds and
account closed checks, forgery, sex crimes, and juvenile related crimes.
In reviewing the current duties, it was determined that there is no civilian classification within
the City's classification system that encompasses the duties. Therefore, staff hereby requests the
creation of a new classification of Police Investigator (Non -Sworn). The duties outlined for the
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position, as contained in the attached draft class specification have been written in a manner that
allows the department maximum flexibility in using the position in investigations and other areas
such as background investigations. The position and the performance of the duties are essential
to the Police Department. In utilizing non -sworn personnel to perform these duties sworn police
personnel are freed up .to. investigate violent crimes.
B. Project Officer
At the request of the Development Services Department, a study was initiated into proposed
duties to be performed within the. Engineering Division of the department. The duties as
described involve providing project administration services in support of in-house and contracted
professional engineering staff and external developers. The position is essential in ensuring that:
contracts for construction services are issued in a manner consistent with the Public Contract
Code as well as any conditions imposed by the issuing funding source; project funds are properly
accounted for; and that projects are properly coordinated between the department, the City
Council, the contractors and developers, other agencies, and members of the public (draft class
specification attached)
The duties as envisioned for this position are not consistent with any current classification. As
such, staff hereby requests the creation of a new classification of Project Officer.