70-KRESOLUTION 70 -K
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AMENDING THE JOB CLASSIFICATION AND PAY
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH BY
COMBINING CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN
SAID PLAN AND ESTABLISHING THE GRADE AND
PAY SCALE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida adopted Resolution 67-N on June 5, 1967, establishing the
official job classification and pay plan for said City; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to combine
certain jobs within said classification plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Boynton Beach
That the existing job classification and pay plan (Brown
Plan) is hereby amended by adding thereto the job classifications of
1. Purchasing Agent and Personnel Of£icer,
pay grade 29
2. Superintendent of Public Works and Public
Utilities ~ pay grade 34
PASSED and ADOPTED this ~_~ day of ~q~W , 1970.
ATTEST:
City Clerk~ '
CORP. SEAL
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor
Vice Mayor
Councilwoman
Councilman
Co~ilman ~
PURCHASING AGENT AND PERSONNEL OFFICER
NATURE OF WORK
This is technical work involving the administration of a
municipal personnel program, and the central purchasing function
for the City. An employee in this classification is expected to
make reviewable decisions consistent with merit system policies
and procedures, and to be responsible for the effective operation
of the Municipal Civil Service Program. He is responsible for all
phases of personnel administration, subject to the approval of the
City Manager, and must be able to develop, devise and put into
practice, progressively new and better methods of testing, job
classification, job specification, compensation, service rating,
recruitment and personnel research.
As Purchasing Agent he is responsible for the proper execu-
tion of city purchasing activities. Procurement is based on
department requisitions, but must be reviewed for conformance to
budgetary and other requirements. The employee determines that
supplies, materials and equipment are of desired grade and quality
and at prices favorable to the City. Work also involves frequent
contact with vendors and departmental officials on purchasing pro-
blems, and on receiving and invoicing processes and through discussions
with department heads and the City Manager.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Prepares competitive examinations and tests of various types for
all appointments in the classified service.
Conducts research relative to materials used in examinations;
drafts examinations; drafts and supervises distribution of examina-
tion announcements; administers written examinations.
Prepares statistical analyses of examination results.
Issues applications, interviews applicants, reviews applications
and rates education, training and experience according to modern
standards.
Collects and analyzes pay data.
As Purchasing Agent receives and verifies requisitions and
determines propriety of purchases; consults appropriate vendors;
receives and analyzes quotations and bids for relative prices and
consistency with specification.
Prepares proposals; issues purchase orders and awards contracts
to vendors for all purchases; subject to the approval of proper
authorities; verifies commodity and service quality and quantity of
all purchases.
Maintains a central office supply and analyzes market trends
to obtain best quality and price for needed purchases.
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Sells equipment and other materials for which the City has no
further use.
KNOWLEDGE~ ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Experience in the various phases of central personnel admin-
istration.
Knowledge of personnel administration, preferably including
some knowledge of accepted methods and practices and research
techniques.
Knowledge of principles of governmental organization and admin-
istration.
Ability to conduct effective personal interviews and to evaluate
information contained in applications.
Ability to present ideas effectively in either oral or written
form.
Considerable knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures.
Good working knowledge of the various grades and qualities of
commodities purchased and of the sources of supply and price trends.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation-
ships with vendors and departmental officials.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduate from recognized college or university preferably with
a B.A. in Political Science and at least 2 years experience in
Business management or any equivalent combination of experience and
training.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & PUBLIC UTILITIES
(Commonly referred to as: Director of Public
Works & Public Utilities)
NATURE OF WORK
This is responsible administrative and technical work in
supervision and directing the operations of the Public Works
and Public Utilities and Engineering Departments. Work involves
responsibility for the organization, direction and coordination
of activities for the following divisions: Streets, Sanitation,
Parks & Playgrounds, Garage, Shop, Water Utilities operations
and Sewer Utilities operations. The responsibility extends to
the appraisal of the adequacy and efficiency of existing facilities
for all departments, and for the development of plans to meet the
probable future needs, and for the operation and maintenance of
both existing and future facilities.
Work is performed under the general administrative direction
of the City Manager. However, considerable independent judgment
and discretion are required in carrying out the daily operations
of the department and all of its divisions.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Plans, and directs the activities of subordinates.
Supervises the overall organization, direction and coordination
of the varied field operations of the department.
Checks and signs all payrolls.
Prepares the annual budget and makes recommendations to the
City Manager.
Supervises all work being performed by all Divisions of Public
Works and Public Utilities and Engineering Departments.
Coordinates activities of the department with municipal programs
and projects.
Checks and adjusts complaints made about any Division of Public
Works and Public Utilities.
Submits monthly report to City Council.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Possession of a Certificate in Water & Sewer (Florida State)
and certification by State Board of Health. Graduation from a
recognized College or University with a B.S. degree in Civil or
Mechanical Engineering, and 4 years experience; or an A.S. degree
and 8 years experience, or any combination to provide this exper-
ience or its equivalent.
Supt. of Public Works & Public Utilities
DESIRED KNOWLEDGEt ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable on-the-job experience in engineering work.
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Extensive knowledge of, and ability to apply principles and
practices of, organization, management, and personnel control
in the operation of a major municipal department.
Extensive knowledge of materials, equipment and supplies used
in public works activities.
Thorough knowledge of engineering as applied to methods and
practices essential to drainage, sidewalk and street construction.
Considerable ability in organization, direction and coordina-
tion of a wide variety of public services activities to obtain
maximum results.
Considerable knowledge of modern sanitation methods and techni-
ques in the collection, and disposal of garbage, refuse and trash.
Considerable knowledge of modern methods and practices essential
to the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks,
parking areas, etc.
Ability to devise and develop long-range plans and programs
and to make sound decisions on matters of operating policies and
administrative problems.
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and
to express himself effectively and clearly, both orally and in
writing.
Ability to handle entire operation of a large water and sewer
treatment facility.
Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of
water and sewerage treatment, collection and distribution. A
thorough knowledge of engineering as it relates to the installation
and maintenance of water and sewer lines, to the efficient operation
of water and sewer plants and to the equipment needed for efficient
operation. Also, an understanding of water and sewerage chemistry
is necessary.
The ability to prepare specifications for new or recommended
installations and equipment is needed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation-
ships with other employees and other municipal departments.