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73-OORESOLUTION NO,.l~ 73_ OO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYI~TON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CIVIL SERVICE BY PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS OF POSITIONS AND THE iDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUCH POSITIONS. 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 classifications of positions, together with the duties and responsibilities of such positions, copies of which proposed amendments are attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the City ~nager has reviewed said proposed amendments ~and has approved them without modification; and WHERE~S~ 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: .s...ection~..~: That the proposed amendments to the currently existing Rules and Regulations of Civil Service of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida~ providing for additional classifications of positions, together with the duties and responsibilities of such positions, as attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof~ be and the same are hereby approved, ratified and adopted. Se_ ction 2: In all other respects subject Rules and Regula- tions of Civil Service are hereby ratified and confirmed as heretofore adopted and amended. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS day of August~ A.D., 1973. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Councilman Co un c ATTEST: Councilman ,DEFINITIO~ This is semi-professional engineering work performed in the field or office in connection with investigation, development, design, construCtion.and maintenance of engineering projects. An employee in this class is responsiblefor the performance of varied engineering duties in connection with a major p~se of municipal public works programs. Work involves the independent application o:f civil engineering skills and knowledges to engineering projects of'a public works nature. The employee in this class is expected to plan working details and to make technical decisions; however, work assignments.are received from a professional superior who defines the scope of the work to be performed and reviews the work in process upon completion. Major technical problems are discussed with a higher ranking engineer before taking action. EXAMPLES 'OF WORK PERFORMED Conducts surveys for new streets and street improvements, sanitary and storm sewers, curbs, buildings and other public works construction projects; computes and plots surveys, cross-sections, and profiles. Prepares or participates in the preparation of designs and plans for engineering: projects; helps prepare specifications; makes complex computations; d~afts preliminary designs; makes time and material estimates. Inspects contract construction work to insure compliance with established design, specifications and contract~agreements. Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGES, .S~I~.~S AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering. Considerable knowledge of modern methods and techniques for the construction, inspection and maintenance of public works projects. Knowledge of the principles and practices used in property location and topographic surveying. Ability to adaptapproved engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of municipal public works projects. ENGINEERING AIDE I, continued KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS.AND ABILITIES (Cont.) Ability to inspect moderately complex public works projects under construction and upon completion and to detect deviations from approved designs, specifications and construction practices. Ability to make complex engineering computations quickly and accurately. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation- ships with other city officials and employees, contractors and the general public. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Some technical experience in the design and construction of highway, street or other public works projects and graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in civil engineering; or any equivalent com~ination of experience and training. ENGINEERING. AIDE II DEFINITION This is responsible and supervisory proSessional civil engineering work in the investigation, development, construction and ~maintenance of public works engineering projects. An employee in this class has immediate responsibility for designing and preparing specifications and for supervising the construction of approved projects in a major area of the municipal public works program. Work assignments are received from the city engineer and are usually broad in scope, requiring the use of considerable judgment in independently making technical decisions of some difficulty. Work is reviewed by the city engineer through discussions and inspections, principally for determining progress and adherence to departmental~policies and sound engineering standards. Major technical or policy, problems are discussed with the city engineer before taking action. E'.~MPLES OF WORK PE.RF.O.RM.ED Supervises and participates in preparing specifications and contracts for the construction of streets, sidewalks, sanitary and storm sewers, bridges, water main extensions and other engineering projects. Supervises and participates in computations of paving, curbing, and sewer assessments; designs storm sewers and c~lverts, water extension projects, streets and other municipal projects; makes time and material estimates. Confers with the city engineer on problems of design, construction or maintenance of municipal public works facilities; prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the donduct of engineering activities. Conducts field inspections, prepares progress and final reports on varied construction projects. Reviews p~ns for sub-division andhousing projects; participates in the preparation of assessment rolls for &mp~ovements. Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGES~ SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, particularly.as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of municipal public works projects. Considerable knowledge of municipal engineering objectives, purposes, methods and practices. ENGINEERING AIDE I.I, cont. KNOWLEDGES, SK. ILLS AND ABILITIES (cont.) Ability to perform technical research and to give reliable advice on difficult engineering problems. Ability to organize engineering data and to present findings and recommendations clearly. Ability to prepare and interpret engineering plans and specifications and to calculate stresses and deElections in structures. Ability to lay out and supervise important civil engineering projects. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation- ships with other city officials and employees, contract~and the general public. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Considerable experience in the practice of civil engineering, including some experience in municipal public works engineering and graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in civil engineering; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. REFERENCE CATALOG LIBRARIAN NATURE OF WORK This is technical work performed in the reference section of the library. The employee in this position is responsible for maintaing the reference section. Work is performed semi- independently but written and verbal instructions are received from the Library Director. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS Must be able to help patrons find materials and help %hem use the resources of the reference section effectively. Must be thoroughly acquainted with all material in the reference section as weal as main library. Must be able to classify and mark all books according to the Dewey Decimal System. Must catalog all new acquisitions by title, author and subject. Sees that the labels and pockets are placed in the books prior to being shelved. KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES & SKILLS Must be familiar with ~hDewey Decimal System of catalog. Must be able to respond~to all inquiries; written, phoned or personal. Must be able to catalog all media stored in the library. Must be able to respond to the needs of the community served by the library their interests and needs for reference material. Must be able to organize and maintain the reference section in a good Business manner. Must maintain a good working relationship with fellow employees and the general public. Performs related work as required. DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Must have an M.B.S. degree from an accredite~ollege or a four year degree plus library experience or any equivalent combination of the above. PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN NATURE OF WORK This is specialized clerical and technical work in the Personnel Department. Most work is performed independently on routine matters but different or unusual problems are referred to the Department Head. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS Assists in recruiting, interviewing and evaluating applicants for positions. Assists in maintaining accurate records and pertinent data in coordination with other major departments or outside agencies. Take applications for employment, talks with and screens applicants; assists in filling out applications, if needed; arranges interviews for applicants. Mails applications to anyone who calls in for one. Makes arrangements for any testing of applicants that needs to be done. Assists in counselling employees in variety of problems, personal and offical. Assists in preparation of various correspondence, reports, data compilations and performs special assignments as directive May supervise the work of a small office staff. Performs related work as required. K.NOWLEDGES~ ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge of the standard principles, practices and techniques of personnel administration. Knowledge of terminology, job content, qualifications of o~cupations, business English and commercial arithmetic. kbility to understand and follow oral and written instructions to express one's self clearly and concisely, and to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment to arrive at conclusions. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Graduation from a standard high school plus a minimum of one year's prior experience working in the personnel department. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public. PLAYGROUND LEADER NATURE OF WORK This is work that is performed on a seasonal basis. The employee filling this position would be responsible for activities at a municipal playground, center, pool, gymnasium, or any other recreational facility. Work is performed under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor I or Supervisor II, using both written and verbal instructions. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS Helps organize neighborhood programs for both children and adults. Helps supervise activities in athletics, arts and crafts, dramatics and the like. Maintains discipline and high moral standan~son the play- ground, inculcating good sportshmanship and fair play. Inspects the playground equipment and activities for safety reporting unsafe conditions. Requisitions equipment for the playground use and trains subordinates in its use. Must be able to work well with the public and fellow employees. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Be a minimum of 18 years of age. Graduate of a standard high school supplemented with college level courses in recreation or any equivalent experience. POLICE CAPTAIN DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK This is difficult, technical work. An employee in this class assists the Chief of Police in the direction of all personnel and activities of a municipal police department, assuming responsibility for effective departmental operation in the absence of the Chief. Employee also functions as department training officer. Work is perfOrmed under general supervision of Police Chief to whom rep®rts are made, however, employee must be capable of exercising considerable sound, independent judgment on occasion. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK Assists Police Chief in direction of departmental personnel and activities. Establishes and maintains continuous in-service training program. Prepares monthly dutyroster; prepares monthly departmental reports. Represents Police Chief and Department at civic and social functions as requested. Assumes responsibility for efficient departmental operation in the absence of Police Chief. Performs related work as required. REQUIREMENTS OF WORK Considerable experience in police work designed to increase efficiency as a commanding officer. Graduation from a standard high school, supplemented by college level courses in police practices and procedures, administration, training, state and municipal controlling laws leading to degree in Police Science; or any equivalent combination of training~ experience which provides the following knowledges, abilities and skills: Thoroughknowledge of geography of city; location of all important buildings, installations and facilities. Thorough knowledge of municipal laws and state statutes with reference to laws of: search and seizure, traffic control, proper filing of charges and resultant courtprocedure stemming from arrest and charges. Considerable knowledge of, and a~ility to establish and maintain comprehensive in-service training program. Skill in the use and care of firearms. Ability to react quickly and c~lmly in emergencies. Ability to plan and assign duties; to tactfully supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to execute duties firmly and impartially; to maintain discipline and to command respect of subordinates. POLICE CAPTAIN, cont. PossesSion of valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida. A~ility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other law enforcement agencies andthe general public. P,O .ICE, ,P. ECO OS ,S, RVISOR NATURE OF WORK This is responsible work-which requires the application of good judgment based on prior experience and knowledge. Decisions are made in accordance with established departmental policies. The variety and difficulty of the work differs but when work is repetitive there is added responsibility for finality of acts. The most difficult.and important work is performed under supervisorsand advice is given on unusually difficult or important matters. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS Maintains police records, both current~and completed, for all divisions within the department. Is respons~bleffor filling out all state forms and documents as required making~ sure all deadlines are met. Carries on technical telephone and personal.contal.~with other police agencies. Works with the Clerk of the Court and Judge. Operates a typewrit~and related office appliances. Performs related work'as required. KNOWLEDGES~ SKILLS AND. ABILITIES Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and ability to maintain office files in accordance with these procedures. Knowledge of business english, spelling and commercial arithmetic and skill in performing compuations. Good judgment in making decisions in accordance with rules and regulations. Knowledge of municipal, county and state law enforcement rules and procedure. Knowledge of municipal court procedures and practices. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Considerable experience in pefforming general office and clerical work of a progressively responsible nature; graduation from a standard high school including or supplemented by courses in general business practices or any equivalent confpination of experience and training. RECREAT ION MAINTENANCE DISTINGUI~I~ FEATURES OF WORK: Employee assigned to this work performs under the general supervision of a Recreation Supervisor I although the employee is directly responsible for the operation and conduct of the facilities as assigned. Employee must have ability to maintain a variety of recreational facilities including the swimming pools, recreation centers, ball diamonds and playgrounds. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS: Pool: Operates municipal pool, maintains plant, checks water condition. Maintains high standards of cleanliness at the pooR, bathing area, bathhouse and rest rooms. Maintains water purification at least equal to or above the minimum standards set by the Palm Beach County Health Dept. Centers: Responsible for cleanliness of the center and sets up for planned recreation programs. P~rks, Playgrounds., Ba%l Diamond§: Responsible for maintenance of playground equipment and general grounds works. Makes repairs when possible to playground equipment, basket ball goals, etc. Responsible for preparation of ball diamond for play, to include dragging, watering, setting of bases, plates and marking fields. Employee to perform all the above as well as any related work as required. REQUIREMENTS OF WORK: Must. have completed the tenth year of high school Skill in the use and care of equipment assigned to specific activities. Thorough knowledge of the care, maintenance and operation of a municipal swimming pool. Thorough knowledge of modern principals and practices of water purification; knowledge of county, and municipal health standards. ~ Ability to establish and maintain eff&ctive working relationships with other employees and the general public. RECREATION SUPERVISOR III NATURE OF WORK: An employee in this class aids in the organization, development, and conduct of a varied municipal recreation program at an indoor or outdoor recreational center, municipal pool, or other facility. Work is performed according to more or less standardized procedure under the general direction of the i?~e ~!~i_~~!~-~i~.i hOwever, duties are varied and considerable initiative and sound judgement is required. Limited supervision may be exercised over one or more employees a assisting with routine work of programs. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS: Assists Superintendent of Recreation iH establishing, planning and coordinating the municipal recreation program; supervises, instructs and directs programs as assigned, plans special events as requeste~, enforces policies d~veloped by Recreation Department. Oversees the operation of the municipal pool and is responsible for all health standards being maintained. Promotes swimming and diving competition. Helps train employees in special activities; recruits, volunteers, sponsors and officials (referees) when necessary. Makes recommendations to for betterment of existing programs and new activities as needed. Instructs various athletic activities at all age levels; directs a teenage program; assists in all phases of recreation program. Dispenses, checks in and maintains all departmental athletic equipment and materials. Assumes duties of _t~e?. ~i~e~¢~ .~ in his absence. Performs related work as required. Knowledge of principles, rules and equipment requirements of all common recreational activities; some knowledge of First Aid and considerable skill in its application; ability to instruct individuals and groups in a variety of recreational activities. Ability to assist in general supervision of Community Civic Center, Casino, Beach, Wilson Recreation Center, Municipal Pool and all other municipal recreational facilities. Ability to develop and maintain competitive swimming and diving program. Thorough knowledge of the care, maintenance and operation of a municipal swimming pool. Thorough knowledge of modern princip~&s and practices of water purification. RECREATION SUPERVI SOP, II I Continued Knowledge of county and municipal health standards. Thorough knowledge of water safety Ability to assume full responsiblity for operation of entire recreational program in the absence of the ~re'~ e~r~'~ ? ability to maintain routine records and prepare reports as required; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. DESIRABLE EXPER~ENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a Bachelor's degree in recreational leadership and/or supervised field work; or graduation from a standard hgih school supplemented by college-level courses in recreation and physical education and some successful, paid experience in public recreational activities at a supervisory level, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. SANITARY OFFICER (Health Officer) NATURE OF WORK This is semi-skilled field and office work in handling complaints and violations arising from municipal lot and garbage ordinances. Employee also checks reported violations when necessary. Assignments are received in both written and oral form and in most instances are of a specific nature. Work is performed semi-independ- ently in accordance with well established procedures; however, employee is required to exercise considerable, independent judgment. Assistance and advice are available in difficult or unusual situations. Work is reviewed through accomplishment, personal inspection and analysis of reports by the Department Head, the Supt. of Public Works and Utilities. ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS Maintains continuing checks on all areas of the city to correct any violation of the municipal code on trash, garbage and weed control. Handles complaints arising from these violations. Must be able to enforce these codes and ordinances with firmness and tact. Must be able to handle complaints ~n a courteous, efficient manner. Ability to work well with fellow employees and the general public. Must be able to operate heavy equipment used within the sanitation department. Performs related work as required. REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of a standard high school. Considerable knowledge of municipal codes and ordinances relating to garbage, trash and weed control. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. WATER METER REPAIRMAN NATURE OF WORK This is responsible technical and manual work in the reading and repairing of water meters. Work of an employee in this classification is performed under the supervision of the Utility Systems Supervisor, however, considerable independent judgment is required in the repair and maintenance of the water meter. Work is reviewed by results, either while in progress or after completion. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK Repairs water m~ers and calibrates to specifications. Sets up and maintains records of water meters according to length of service. Arrange for their removal and check at periodic intervals. Recommends removal of malfunctioning water meters for check. Maintains an up-to-date log book of all the meters by serial number and indicates any and all work done to~ or re- location of same. Must be ~Bchanically knowledgeable. REQUIREMENTS OF WORK Graduation from a standard high school or any combination of training and experience which produces the following knowledges, abilities and skills: considerable knowledge of the geography of the city. Ability to determine malfunction in meters; to arrange for the removal and repair. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.