75-AAARESOLUTION NO., 75- fl/j~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF CIVIL SERVICE BY PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL
AND REVISED CLASSIFICATIONS OF POSITIONS AND
THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUCH
POSI TI ONS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Charter of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida, the Municipal Personnel Officer has heretofore
recommended certain amendments to the current Rules and Regula-
tions of Civil Service of the said City to provide additional and
revised classifications of positions, together with the duties
and responsibilities of such positions, copies of which proposed
amendments are attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed said proposed
amendments and has approved them without modification; and
WHEREAS, after thorough review of such proposed amend-
ments, the City Council deems that the enactment and adoption of
same is in the best interests of efficient administration of the
municipal personnel system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The proposed amendments to the currently
existing Rules and Regulations of Civil Service of the City of
Boynton Beacht Florida, providing for additional and revised
classifications of positions, together with the duties and re-
sponsibilities Of such positions, as attached hereto and hereby
made a part hereof, be and the same are hereby approved, ratified
and adopted.
.S.e.ction 2: In all other respects subject Rules and
Regulations of Civil Service are hereby ratified and confirmed
as heretofore adopted and amended.
S~ction 3: This Resolution shall be implemented and
become effective on the 1st day of October, 1975.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS ~ day of September, A.D.,
1975.
CITY OF BOY~TON BEACH, FLORIDA
BY:
Co u nc i 1
ATTEST:
Council Member
City Clerk
STREET SUPERVISOR
NATURE OF WORK
This is technical and supervisory work in directing the operation~
construction and maintenance and repair of municipal streets, parking lots
and other city areas as designated. Employee is responsible for planning,
directing and coordinating the construction maintenance ~_ud repair afore-
mentioned. Supervision is exercised over a number of non-skilled, semi-skilled
and lead laborers.. Assignments are received from the Superintendent of
General Services and may be extended orally or in written form. V~qaen need
for additional work is discovered by the supervisor through his constant
surveillance, such work is immediately reported to the Superintendent for
scheduling.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Supervises, plans and inspects construction of new streets, repairs
to existing streets, alleys~ parking areas.
Supervises construction of walks, curbs, gutters and storm drains
where applicable.
Estimates costs of projects, prepares requisitions for materials and
supplies; checks invoices and division payroll.
Assigns and reassigns personnel; plans work procedures, and confers
with administrative superior concerning such activities.
Investigates needed repairs, prepares necessary reports, specifies
methods and materials to be used on jobs.
Prepares reports of material and equipment used~ work accomplished
as required by Department Superintendent.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGES: ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of street
maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of the function of street classifications such as express-
ways~ major arterial, collector and local streets.
Knowledge of street construction, including capacity range,
e~tablishment of grades, and soil stabilization.
Knowledge of the principles of sub-professional civil engineering.
Ability to read and interpret blue prints and to foll~ grades estab-.
lished by engineering computations.
Considerable kn~zledge of the occupational hazards peculiar %o the work;
knowledge of safety precautions and ability to transmit such 'k~owledge to
cr~;s working under his supervision.
Ability to plan schedule and coordinate the activities of the emplOYees
under his supervision. Ability to supervise and manage large and small
labor crews.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
other employees and the general public.
DESI~LiBLE ~PERIENCE ~ND TRAINING.
Considerable experience in the supervision of street facilities, in
eluding their construction, repair and maintenance.
STREETS SUPERVISOR, continued
Graduation from a standard high school, preferably supplemented by
addi%ional courses in engineering or amy equivalent combination of training
and experience.
SUPERVISOR OF MAINTENANCE FOR LIFT STATIONS AND WASTE WATER
TREATMENT PLANT
ATURE OF WORK
Employee in this position is under the administrative direction of
the Utilities Director. The employee performs responsible and technical
work in planning and directing the operations of the maintenance programs
which are large in scope of activities and coordination of waste water
plant and lift stations throughout the city's system.~ Administrative
duties and responsibilities are received from the Utilities Director, but
the employee is required to exercise considerable independent judgement
and initiative in carrying out his duties.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Plans, organizes and supervises the work of all lift station
personnel in the operation and maintenance of the waste treatment plant
and lift station machinery and equipment.
Available and on call for possible emergency conditions due to
weather or breakdowns.
Prepares work schedules; trains lift station personnel and assigns
duties and shifts.
Keeps records and prepares reports as required by the City and the
Department of Pollution Control
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILL
Considerable practical and supervisory experience in the operation
of electrical and mechanical lift station and waste treatment equipment.
Thorough knowledge of the hazards to health and safety involved in
working at lift stations and waste treatment plants and ability to apply
proper precautionary measures.
Ability to organize, supervise and inspect the work of skilled a~d
semi-skilled personnel performing varied labor operations.
A~ility to keep records and prepare clear and concise reports on
lift s~ation operations and able to order supplies and maintain an invento~
a~ required.
Ability to make most operating repairs to electrical and mechanical
equipment.
Studies pumping problems and makes recommendations as to the improve-
ments of operating methods and the purchase of new equipment.
Ability to understand and follow moderately complex written and oral
instructions. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
with employees and with the general public.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of lift
station facilities. Graduation from a standard high school or vocational
school. Possession of "B" state license or any confoination of training
and experience.
RECREATION MAINTENANCE ~tN III
DZSTiNGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:
Employee assigned to this work performs under the general supervision of
Building Maintenance Supervisor although the employee is directly responsible
for the operation amid conduct of the facilities as assigned. Employee ~ns% have
ability to maintain a variety of recreational facilities including the s~viF~r, lng
pools, recreation centers, ball diamonds and playgrounds.
ELLUS_T_RATIVE TASKS:
.Pool:
Operates municipal pool, maintains plant, checks waver condition.
Maintains high standards of cleanliness at the pool, bathing area, ha-th-
house and rest rooms.
Maintains water purification at least equal to or above the minimum standards
set by the Palm Beach County Health D ~
Centers: epar ~ment.
Responsible for c!eamliness of the center and sets up for plan_ned recreation
programs.
Parks~ Pla,¥~rou~ldS, Ball Diamonds:
Responsible for maintenance of playground equipment and general grounds
work. l~akes repairs when possible to playground equipment, basket bali goals~ etc.
Responsible for preparation of ball diamond for play, to include dragg'nmng,
watering, setting of bases, plates and marking fields.
Emplcryee to perform all the above as well as any related work as required.
_REQUZP~ENTS OF WORK:
Must have completed the tenth year of high school. Skill in the use and
~are bf equipment assigned %o specific activities.
Thorough knowledge of the care, maintenance and operation of a municipal
~imming pool.
Thorough kn~vledge of modern principals and practices of water purification;
knowledge of county and municipal health standards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
other employees and the general public.
FIRE DISPATCHER-
NATURE OF WORK
This is a semi-skilled position involving the use of a
two-way radio system, telephones, and other means of communica-
tion. An employee in this classification receives complaints,
inquires and requests for aid; secures information relative to
the nature and location of the accident, emergency, or fire;
sounds the alert; dispatches men and equipment to the scene
of the occurrence in accordance with well established depart-
ment procedures. All typing, filing or other clerical
is performed semi-independently under general supervison of
the Fire Chief and/or his designates.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Receives, records and relays messages from motorized vehicles
as well as messages and information from the general public to
the shift Lieutenant or commanding officer.
Keeps a radio and telep..~one log of all con~nunications and
activity occurring during assignment hours.
Keeps all clerical records; proficient at operating a type-
writer and related office machines and equipment.
Performs related work ms required.
K/~OWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Some basic knowledge of operation of a two-way radio communi-
cation system, or ability to become proficient in its operation
within a reasonable length of time.
Must have ability to receive and transmit all information
with speed and accuracy.
Ability to learn contrdlin,~ laws and regulations of the City
within a reasonable length of time.
Ability to learn standard fire procedures and general topo-
graphy of the city; ability to execute duties firmly, tactfully
and impartially.
Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and pro-
cedures; i.e. business ~nglish, spelling, commercial arthimetic,
ability to keep accurate records.
FIRE DISPATC~tER
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation-
ships with other employees and the general public.
Clear speaking voice and good diction.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AN~ TRAINING
Graduation from a standard High School.
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I
This is routine technical laboratory and/or field work in the performance
of a variety of tests or procedures.
An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for
assisting in conducting a variety of complex exRminations, tests, and anal~=ses;
preparing, processing, and identifying media cultures and laboratoz% specimens;
conducting routine chemical and biological analyses utilizing standard testing
procedures and clearly defined laboratory and equipment practices.
Work is performed under the close super-~ision of a technical superior am_d
is revie~ed while in progress and for results obtained.
_!LLUSTR&T!VE TASKS
(NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various
types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from position if the work is
similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Performs a variety of standard laboratory test and analyses including
chemistz~Y, bacteriology, and other tests as directed.
Prepares media cultures and microscopic slides for laboratory investigation.
Assists with preparing reports. ·
Performs routine physical, chemical, and biological analyses of laboratoz~y
specimens and cultures following clearly defined laboratory procedures.
Operates a variety of routine laboratory equipment in extracting, eom-
.pounding and purifying laboratory specimens.
Prepares and maintains routine experimentation and investigation records
in documenting the results of laboratory tests.
Prepares laboratory equipment for experiments; cleans and rep.airs equipment.
Performs related work as required~ .
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the general public
and fellow employees.
Must be familiar with and adher to all safety regulations.
D__EStRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
GrRduation from a standard high school and one year of experience in a
puglic utilities department, or research laboratory. Possession of a valid
current "C" utilities operator's certificate issued by the state o£ Florida.
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II
~t&TURE OF WORK
This is sub-professional technical laboratory and/or, field work involving
the application of independent judgment to a variety of laboratory and research
procedures.
An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for
conducting moderately complex laboratory investigations and experiments; per-
forming moderately complex physical, chemical, and biological analyses of
laboratory specimens and cultures; treating laboratory and field specimens with
reagents and related solutions and observing and recording physical and chemical
changes; and/or conducting a variety of tests to determine acidity, chemical and
bacterial and related ingredients of specific media, and other laboratory saad
field specimens.
Work is performed ~lnder the supervision of a technical superior and is
reviewed for results obtained.
--ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
(NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of %he various
types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work
is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.)
Conducts moderately complex laboratory investigations and experiments;
prepares analyses of findings using a Variety of simple statistical methods.
Performs moderately complex physical, chemical, and biological analyses of
laboratory specimens and cultures re'quiring the exercise of independent judgment
and a kn~zledge of laboratory methods and procedures.
Performs microscopic examinations of bacterial cultures; records and reports
results of examinations and keeps such records as are necessary.
Conducts a variety of tests to determine acidic, chemical, bac%eria!~ and
related ingredients of specific media, and related laboratory and field specimens.
May ~apervise laboratory assistants in the care and cleaning of laboratory
equipment ~nd facilities.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the general public
and fellow employees.
~us% be familiar with and adher to all safety regulations
DESIRABLE T~&INING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a standard high school and three years of experience in
a public utilities department laboratory. Possession of a valid current "B"
utilities operators certificate issued by the state of Florida.
LABORATORY TECHNICiAN Iii
NATURE OF WORK
This is professional technical laboratory and/or field work involving
the application of independent judgment to a variety of laboratory and research
procedures.
An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for
conducting complex laboratory investigations and experiments; performing complex
physical, chemical, and biological analyses of laboratory specimens and cultures;
treating laboratory and field specimens with reagents and related solutions and
observing and recording physical and chemical changes; and/or conducting a
variety of tests to determine acidity, chemical and bacterial and related in-
gredients o£ specific media, and other laboratory and field specimens.
Work is performed under the supervision of the supervisor of the waste
water treatment plant and is reviewed for results obtained.
ILLUSTRATI~ TASKS
(NOTE: These examples are in%ended only as illustrations of the various
types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, relat'ed, or logical assignment to the position~)
Conducts complex laboratory investigations and experiments; prepares
analyses of findings using a variety of simple statistical methods.
Performs moderately complex physical, chemical, and biological analyses of
laboratory specimens and cultures requiring %he exercise o£ independent judgment
and a knowledge of !abora%ory methods and procedures.
Performs microscopic examinations of bacterial cultures; records and re-
ports results of examinations and keeps such records as are necessary.
Conduczs a variety of tests to determine acidic, chemical, bacterial: and
related ingredients of.specific media, ~and related laborato~ and field specimens.
Supervises laboratory assistants in the care and cleaning of laboratory
equipment and facilities.
Ability to maintain effective working re!a%ionships w~th ~he general public
and fellow employees. -
Must be familiar with and adher %o all safety regulations.
Qrders supplies needed in the laboratory and makes b ~
for the laboratory operating procedures, udgeoary reco~mmendations
DESIRABLE TRAINING AND L~XPERiENCE
Graduation from a standard high school and three years of experience in a
public utilities department laboratory. Possession of a valid current "A"
utilities operators certificate issued by the state of Florida.
CASHIER II
NAI~0RE OF }~/ORK
This is responsible, difficult clerical work calling for a high degree of
accuracy. An employee in %his classification is responsible for the smooth,~
efficient operation of receiving cash and other negotiable instruments in pay-
men% of bills, fees, etc. Work requires considerable facility in counting money and
making, change but is performed accord%ng to well defined procedures. ~¥ork is reviewed
periodically by Department Head and aid is given when new procedures are established
or in unusual or difficult matters. Employee may exercise limited supervision over
Cashier I.
ILLUSTP~&TIVE TASKS
Receives, counts, balances and reports cash and negotiable instruments for
payment of bills, %axes, fees, etc. receipts same on validating machine or eash
register. '
Comnts and bands monies received; operates cash regis%er, validating machine,
adding machine, typewriter, posting machine and other allied office machines.
Collects monies and negotiable instruments from Cashier-Clerk I~ makes up
daily bank deposits.
Prepares special reports as requested; posts cheeks as requested.
Prepares daily cash report; figures s_nd makes distribution of alt %ax retnrns.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGES: ABILZTIES AND SKTT.T~'~
Considerable knowledge of the princip!es~nd practices of cashiering; eon-
siderable !aao~ledge of business arithmetic.
Considerable ]mn~z~ledge of office procedures, me%hodsand equipment ~%h reference
to the collection, handling and distribution of cash.
Ability to receive cash and make change with accuracy and speed.
Ability to make accurate and rapid arithmetical computations.
Ability to keep records; to make complicated cash and distribution re~orts.
Ability to supervise %he work of other employees wi%hunderstanding and %act;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other
employees and the general
Considerable skill in the opera%ion of cash registers, validating machines,
and other common office machines.
D_D~ESIRABLE F~XPERiENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from a standard high school, preferably with additional courses in
accoom_ting, experience as Cashier I with the City; familiar with handling large
of money; or amy equivalent combination of training amd experience.
ACCOUNTING CLERK I
N~TURE OF ~ORK
This is responsible clerical work involving knowledge of accounting
procedures.
Duties involve moderately complex machine and clerical operations i
preparing the materials for machine posting. Employee assists in mainta
mug books or financial records involving simple but varied bookkeeping
operations. Employee is given instructions at beginning of work period
but is expected to work independent of supervision after initial leafing
period. Work is reviewed by superiors through accounting controls, audi-
and abservation of results.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Operates standard office, bookkeeping and billing machines.
Codes and posts, a variety of media, such as tax liens, cash receipts
and disbursements, invoices, requisitions, bills and various other charge
and maintains related records and controls.
Applies prorating schedules and computes operating costs for activit
events and equipment usage.
Prepares periodic reports covering various phases of accounting and
fiscal records.
Under direction, prepares, analyzes checks audits and/or distribut
payrolls. · ·
Verifies, balances and/or audits purchase orders,-statements, invoic,
· and tax rolls.
Acts as cashier and accepts payments from the public.
Performs typing and filing incidental to bookkeeping or office dutie:
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & SKILL
Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment.
Ability to analyze accounting results and to verify records.
A~i!ity to make arithmetic computations and tabulations quickly and
accurately.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruc%ions.
Skill in operation of standard bookkeeping machine and other office
machines necessary for work operations.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience in bookkeeping machine operation and graduation from a
standard high school or any equivalent Combination of experience and
training.
ACCOUNTING CLERK II
Responsible clerical work involving the application of'the principles
of bookkeeping in the maintenance of accounting or fiscal records_
Work requires the skilled use of billing, bookkeeping and adding machines,
use of a typewriter and other standard office machines. Employee maintains
books or financial records involving varied bookkeeping operations.
An employee in this class is responsible for maintaining a set of
ledgers and other fiscal information through machine posting. Work is
performed according to prescribed procedures and may include related
clerical tasks in preparing materials for machine operation and in prepa-
ration of summary reports. The employee receives detailed instruction
during learning period but is expected ko work with considerable independeree
once the system and procedures are learned. Work is reviewed through
accounting controls and audits. The employee filling this position may
exercise limited supervision over the Accounting Clerk I.
ILLUSTRATI%~ TASKS
Prepares journal entries for cash receipts and disbursements and
posts to general and subsidiary ledgers.
Prepares expense analysis sheets.
Prepares checks and vouchers.
Prepares and computes bills and statements.
Receives and posts budgetary charges.
Maintains general books of accounts according to established account
classification including cash books, voucher registers, general ledgers
and accounts receivable ledgers.
Maintains and reviews cost accounts according to established procedures
allocates cost items to a variety of accounts according to prescribed
classifications.
Prepares payrolls, vouchers and invoices.
Operates standard office, bookkeeping, calculating, check protecting
and billing machines.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & SKTT,L
Considerable knowledge of operations performed on a computing billing
or bookkeeping machine.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Skill in operation of standard billing and accounting machines and
typewriter.
Ability to make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.
Ability to maintain close attention to detail in posting, balancing
and surmmarizing.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
ACCOUNTING CLERK II, Continued
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience in the operation of standard bookkeeping machines;
experience as an Accounting Clerk I with the City, graduation from a
standard high school ar any conlbination of training and experience.
NATURE OF WORK
DEPUTY UTILITIES COLLECTION SUPERVISOR
This is responsible and varied clerical work requiring a thorough
knowledge of the procedures in the Utilities division of the Finance
Department. The employee in making decisions must base them on established
departmental policies and practices.
Work involves considerable contact with the public and the employee
must be able to explain the City's regulations and procedures relating to
water billing accounting system. Work is performed under the general super-
vision of the Utilities Collection Supervisor who reviews work through
discussion and review. The employee is required to exercise independent
judgement and initiative and when required will act in the Utility Coltectio]
Supervisor's place.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Assists in the direction of the preparation and mailing of all
utility bills, the posting and maintenance of customer's ledgers and other
records and the collection of current and delinquent accounts.
Assist the Supervisor in operating all phases connected with the
billing and collection of water, sewer and garbage fees and service charges.
Processes work orders relating to customer service and investigation
of complaints.
Prepares periodic reports as required.
Handles and assists staff menfoers with inquiries and complaints
concerning utility bills and sewer charges, requests for service or
refunds; works closely with meter readers and other service personnel in
utility division.
Coordinates collection activities with the operating personnel in
the water department and the building department.
KNOWLEDGE~ ABILITY & SKILL
Ability to assume the responsibilities of the supervisor when
required.
Considerable knowledge of modern office and accounting practice and
procedures as applied to the billing and collection of utilities account
and ability to instruct and/Or supervise the work of one or more employees
engaged in routine and advanced duties of the.Utilities Division.
Must have the the ability to assume all work assignments and to
organize work schedules in the absence of the supervisor; ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
and the general public.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Two years service with the City of Boynton Beach Utility Billing
Department. Graduation from a standard high school, preferably supplemented
by a course in Business Administration or any equivalent combination of
training and experience.