2000/01/11 City Council Resolution (12)RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORZING CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
FOR CITY POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the City accomplished a review and study of the positions listed below; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed said positions and has determined the Class
Title, Range, Salary and Class Specification; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rohnert Park City Council that the
Class Title, the Range and Salary listed below and the Class Specification for Finance Services
Manager, which is attached to this Resolution by reference, are hereby approved. The
reallocation of the Office Assistant II position in the Recreation Department to Secretary I is
approved. The Class Title and the Class Specification for Senior Programs Coordinator, which is
attached to this Resolution by reference, are hereby approved.
CLASS TITLE RANGE MONTHLY SALARY
Finance Services Manager 92 X $5,101 - $6,200
Senior Programs Coordinator 66X $2,765 - $3,360
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 11`" day of January 2000.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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FLORES: AYE REILLY: AYE SPIRO: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)
City of Rohnert Park
FINANCE SERVICES MANAGER
DEFINITION
Plans, organizes and supervises the City's revenue and collection activities; performs
advanced professional accounting and auditing functions; designs and implements policies,
programs, accounting and monitoring systems and performs special projects as assigned;
performs other work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Finance Services Manager has responsibility for effectively overseeing the City's
revenue collection activities including establishing and implementing policies, supervising
staff and ensuring proper billing and accounting for revenue. The incumbent appears
court and must deal with the public in situations relating to delinquencies, disputed claims,
credit and collections that require great diplomacy and resourcefulness to resolve. The
Finance Services Manager has discretion to decide how to apply regulations to specific
situations, to develop and implement collection strategies and to impose or waive
penalties. Using accepted accounting principles and procedures, the incumbent is
expected to manage assigned financial functions and perform complex accounting,
auditing and analysis work to accurately record and report the City's financial condition.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
The general direction is provided by the Finance Director /City Treasurer. The incumbent
directly supervises finance services staff engaged in utility billing, business licensing,
animal licensing, accounts payable and other assigned functions of the Finance
Department. The incumbent is expected to provide direct assistance to the Finance
Director and act in his /her absence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and work standards
for assigned areas of responsibility; plans, organizes, directs, supervises, and reviews the
city's billing and revenue collection operations and other assigned areas of responsibility;
trains, supervises and evaluates work of assigned staff, participates in the selection of staff,
schedules work and solves problems; prepares or directs the preparations of account
reconciliations, annual reports, audit: schedules, claims and budget schedules; analyzes
major accounts and prepares monthly reconciliation of subsidiary accounts to General
Ledger; coordinates and performs the City's collections and bankruptcy activities; works
with the Probation Department, Youth and Family Services, District Attorney and City
Attorney as necessary; develops collection strategies; manages the collection process;
reviews small claims paperwork and represents the City in small claims court; reviews
bankruptcy notifications, determines and prepares proof of City's claims; controls, updates
and maintains fixed asset system; develops, coordinates, administers and reviews systems
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and programs to meet special needs or to enhance the City's revenue collection efforts,
designs and performs internal and external audits, analyzes and evaluates operations,
systems and financial data; identifies inaccuracies, misclassification of funds or
inefficiencies and suggests corrective measures; manages the administration and
accounting for special programs, i.e. parking enforcement; researches costs of City
services and compares with fees charged; updates fee schedule and notifies users;
researches costs of projects and writes summaries; prepares year -end schedules and annual
reports, State Controller's report and other annual financial reports; prepares resolutions
and ordinances; prepares claims for reimbursements from State for costs of enforcing
mandated programs; develops revenue forecasts and expenditure projections in
conjunction with budget and financial issues; assists others in Finance Department in
solving accounting problems and responds to inquiries from various sources; acts in the
absence of the Finance Director.
OTHER DUTIES
Works on special projects requiring financial analysis, performs a variety of studies,
analyses and special projects relating to organization, systems, procedures, cost -
effectiveness and financial legislation as assigned by Finance Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Education/Trainin
Sufficient experience, education, and training to perform professional finance, accounting
and auditing work and to supervise accounting personnel engaged in the revenue
collection and payable functions of a City finance department. A typical way to obtain the
required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree from an
accredited college or university with at least twelve semesters or equivalent quarter units
in accounting or business administration or possession of a Certified Public Accountant
Certificate recognized by the Califbrnia Board of Accountancy and two years of
responsible professional accounting and auditing work supplemented by experience in
supervising clerical finance services staff. Experience in a public sector agency is
desirable.
Knowledge /Skill /Ability
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Standards;
principles and practices of general, fund, and government accounting and reporting; of
standard financial office procedures, practices and equipment; computerized accounting
and information systems; effective employee supervision, training and evaluation; budget
preparation and administration; IRS regulations, vehicle code, collection and bankruptcy
laws and other laws, codes and regulations governing the financial operations of the City.
Ability to apply accounting principles and practices to a wide variety of standard and non-
standard transactions; perform complex mathematical calculations with speed and
accuracy; use spreadsheets and other computer applications related to financial operations;
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set up, maintain, and reconcile financial transaction records; prepare a variety of financial
statements, reports and analyses with supporting statistics and data; analyze and evaluate
operations, systems and financial data, detect inaccuracies or inefficiencies and suggest
corrective action; analyze needs and develop and implement systems or programs to meet
them; deal diplomatically with the public, especially in difficult situations such as those
dealing with collections and small claims; plan and coordinate the work of others; train
and supervise others and evaluate their work.
Working Conditions
Position requires prolonged sitting in the performance of daily duties and frequent
repetitive keyboarding motion for inputting data and preparing reports and other
documents. The position also requires walking, standing, stooping, some pushing,
dragging, light and heavy lifting while obtaining and returning journals, printouts or boxes
of paper and documents. The incumbent often juggles multiple tasks, works under
pressure of deadlines and with frequent interruptions.
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City of Rohnert Park
SENIOR PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
DEFINITION
Performs a variety of Senior Center activities; participates in planning and organizing
programs and activities for seniors; develops and coordinates fundraising events;
distributes information to the public; compiles and prepares reports; performs other work
as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Programs Coordinator is expected to perform a variety of duties related to
senior activities and programs including organizing, coordinating events and programs at
the Senior Center and maintaining records and databases related to program participation.
Incumbents may be required to provide back -up for other Senior Center staff. A Senior
Programs Coordinator should enjoy working with senior citizens and be able to
demonstrate patience and a sense of humor when necessary. The class is distinguished
from the Senior Programs Specialist which oversees the operations of the Senior Center.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXER,CISED
General supervision is provided by a Senior Programs Specialist. This position oversees
assigned volunteers.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Oversees a variety of programs and activities at the Senior Center; responds with
information and referrals to a variety of inquiries about senior activities and programs;
attends meetings related to Senior activities and programs; compiles and prepares monthly
reports and statistics; develops and coordinates fundraising events; recruits, trains,
schedules, and oversees volunteers; participates and chairs various committees; writes
articles for newsletters; prepares and distributes flyers and press releases; schedules a
variety of activities and events; maintains mailing lists; maintains a variety of records for
reporting fiscal, statistical and other information; maintains inventory of informational
material. May perform a variety of office and clerical functions, including, but not limited
to, typing, filing, copying, receiving and screening calls as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Education/Trainin
Sufficient experience, education, and training to perform the duties of a Senior Programs
Coordinator. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the
equivalent of two years of experience in recreation, cultural, or other senior programs that
included coordinating fund- raising events and preparing promotional materials.
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Knowledge /Skill/Ability
Knowledge of principles and concepts of senior recreational programs and activities;
senior abuse reporting guidelines; basic principles of marketing and public relations;
fundraising techniques; proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic
mathematics; modern office practices, basic fiscal record keeping techniques. Ability to
recruit and motivate volunteers; communicate effectively with persons of all ages and from
a variety of backgrounds; prepare clear and concise publicity materials and reports;
maintain records and databases; coordinate fund- raising activities; follow oral and written
directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships including those in the
business community and non - profits; think clearly and act quickly in emergency or unusual
situations; organize and prioritize work; keep supervisor up -to -date on the status of
projects; compile information and prepare accurate reports; problem solve and handle
complaints quickly and positively; maintain courteous and tactful, but professional
relationships with the public and representatives of other agencies.
Working Conditions
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning,
kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The
position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in the
preparing of statistical reports and data, using a computer key board. Additionally,
position requires near vision using the computer, and hearing is required when providing
phone and counter service. The need to lift, drag, and push files and computer reports
weighing up to 15 pounds also is required. The position works with seniors and the
general public who may, at times, become ill or need special attention.
LICENSE /CERTIFICATE
Possession of a Class C California driver's license by date of appointment.
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