2020/07/14 City Council Resolution 2020-067 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-067
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING POSITION TITLE, SALARY RANGE, AND ASSOCIATED JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR A DEPUTY CITY CLERK POSITION
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2018, pursuant to Resolution. 2018-056 the City Council
eliminated the Deputy City Clerk position and created an Assistant City Clerk position; and
WHEREAS, the Assistant City Clerk position performs higher level and more complex
duties than the Deputy City Clerk position; and
WHEREAS, staff analyzed the staffing needs of the City Clerk's Office and
determined to provide an articulated career path and flexibility in staffing that supports
workforce development the Deputy City Clerk position is necessary; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval of the Deputy City Clerk job description attached
as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS approval of the Deputy City Clerk position is not approval of an additional
headcount; and
WHEREAS, based on the recent Koff& Associates Classification and Compensation
Study and the position's prior salary range staff recommends placement of the Deputy City Clerk
position in the Confidential Unit salary range 40-CF ($66,643 - $81,005).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby approve the Deputy City Clerk position,job description, attached as
Exhibit"A," and incorporated by this reference, and the salary range referenced above;
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2020.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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Joseph . Callinan, Mayor
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Sylvia�Vvas, Acting City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A
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EXHIBIT A
City of Rohnert Park
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
DEFINITION
Under general direction, serves as Deputy City Clerk including coordinating various
election activities; performing required duties for City Council services and records
management, establishing and maintaining organizational procedures and tracking
systems for legislative compliance of government codes; preparing agenda packets,
following up on Council actions, processing documents, and carrying out a variety of
administrative support functions; performs other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Deputy City Clerk is a single position class. The position performs a breadth of
assigned administrative support functions and responsibilities for the City Clerk and City
Manager’s Office.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by the City Clerk. In the absence of the City Clerk, the
position reports to the City Manager. This position may provide lead supervision of
other support staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)
•Drafts, types, edits, processes, and distributes City Council meeting agendas,
agenda packets, and related materials, memos, resolutions, ordinances, City
Manager reports and notices, proclamations, and letters
•Prepares, signs, seals, and processes items acted upon by the City Council,
including composing and preparing correspondence and advising various
individuals of City Council actions, directs publishing, posting, and mailing of
notices; attests, certifies, and records all ordinances, resolutions, agreements;
City Council meeting follow-up assignments and other municipal legal
documents
•Ensures proper procedures for notification and certification of Council actions
•May attend City Council meetings, take minutes, and prepare offical action
minutes
•Assists the public and City staff by providing information and research and
reference assistance
•Processes and distributes signed contracts and/or agreements as necessary
•Maintains a variety of municipal files and records in accordance with the City-
wide records management program, including processing files for document
imaging, records retention and destruction
•Maintains records and carries out procedures for appointments to City
commissions, committees, and boards including preparation of Maddy Act
required notices
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• Distributes and processes filings required by the Fair Political Practices
Commission
• Coordinates City election activities, under the supervision of the City Clerk, with
the County Elections Department, including preparation of calendars, distribution
of notices, providing candidate information and election statements, receives
candidate nomination papers and financial disclosure statements,provides
confirmation of election results, and assures other requirements of the Elections
Code are met
• Receives, processes, and files claims and lawsuits against the City; accepts and
processes subpoenas and Public Record Act Requests
• Administers Oaths of Office
• Attests and/or notarizes a variety of documents
• Designs and maintains City Clerk’s Office web pages
• Represents the City Clerk’s Office to other City departments, elected officials and
outside agencies; explains and justifies City Clerk’s Office programs, policies and
activities
• Composes and prepares correspondence
• Answers incoming phone calls and greets office visitors providing information
and appropriate referral to various City department staff • Manages special projects and programs as assigned • Maintains technical job performance skills
• May provide backup for other office staff as needed • May serve on the Emergency Management Team in the event of a disaster or emergency
In performing the duties described above, the incumbent is expected to: • Provide outstanding and friendly customer service • Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment • Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible • Demonstrates care for the organization, customers, and coworkers
• Performs work of the highest quality possible
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience:
Sufficient education, training, and experience to successfully perform the duties of the
City Clerk. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to:
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade is required
• Completion of college-level course work related to area of assignment is
desirable
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• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is desirable
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in a Municipal Clerk’s
Office or other public administration position; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties
of the job as listed above
Licensing Requirements: (positions in this class typically require)
• Possession of a California Class C Driver’s License by date of appointment
• Certification as a Notary Public within one year of appointment
• Municipal Clerk Certification is highly desired
Special Requirement:
• Per California State Law, smoking is not permitted inside City facilities/vehicles
or within 20 feet of main entrances, exits, and operable windows
Knowledge of:
• Applicable state, federal, and municipal laws and procedures
• City’s policies, rules, administrative regulations and procedures
• Practices and procedures for the efficient operation of an administrative office
• Operations and organization of municipal government
• Legal requirements regarding the preparation and retention of municipal records
• California election law as it pertains to municipal elections, Brown Act, and the
regulations and requirements for compliance with the Fair Political Practices
Commission
• Techniques of account and statistical recordkeeping, basic math, correct English
usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Modern office procedures and practices
Skill to:
• Type at a minimum rate of 50 net words per minute from clear, legible copy • Take and prepare action minutes from meetings
Ability to:
• Carry out a number of administrative support tasks in a timely and professional
manner
• Work under deadlines • Communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing • Follow written and oral instructions • Interpret laws, rules and procedures and exercise sound judgment • Work effectively with a wide variety of individuals and groups including other staff, the public, and the press
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• Take and prepare action minutes from meetings
• Interpret and apply a variety of City rules, laws, and policies with good judgment
• W ork independently and exercise good judgment in carrying out assigned tasks • Maintain confidentiality of information as required • Be politically astute and diplomatic
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate agendas, minutes, correspondence,
records and reports • Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines
• Independently monitor various deadlines and legal requirements for compliance
with Election Code and other regulations
• Compile and maintain accurate information, records, and files
• Learn and utilize new technology
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Working Conditions:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office
equipment, including a computer. Operate a motor vehicle to attend meetings and
conferences. This is primarily a sedentary office classification. The position also
requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, finger dexterity and fine coordination in
preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard and calculator.
Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading correspondence,
statistical data, and using the computer. Hearing and speech are required to
communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. Employees must
possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects necessary to
perform job functions. The position requires standing, walking, reaching, twisting,
turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office
activities. Work is performed in an office setting with moderate noise levels, controlled
temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
Employees may encounter upset individuals over the phone and/or in person. Position
may require working nights and weekends.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Unit: Confidential
Approved By: City Council Resolution No. 2016-100
Date Approved: October 11, 2016