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CivilServiceBoard | 2016-10-05 | 5 | City of Alameda Page 5 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting October 5, 2016 she asked if this spec was drafted with someone in mind since the position would suggest looking for someone with a higher level of demonstrated experience with community related activity, and communication skills. HR Director Bronstein answered that to her understanding there is no one in mind and that they looked at other existing job spec from other cities to try to benchmark. Senior Human Resources Analyst Robin Young continued and explained that she surveyed different agencies and found that a majority of the specs had a combination of education and experience. Education for the most part topped out at a 2-year degree and some have preferred certificates. She said the department wanted to balance industry standards but also provide an opportunity for someone to learn the responsibilities. Vice President Malloy expressed that perhaps one of the survey elements should include how long this position has been in existence because current expectations from this employee may be different as a new spec and for this department. Member Brandt had a concern on #6 of the sample of duties for the Crime Prevention Technician where the person would perform residential and commercial inspections but there is nothing in education, experience, or knowledge that addresses these areas. HR Director Bronstein shared the same concern and did mention that as part of the experience, they added program administration activities to help address this. She clarified that on #6 in the duties are not actual inspections but giving residents an idea on how the area can be secure. Senior HR Analyst Young added that there are also other areas in the spec that include problem solving, decision making, and interpreting laws, which speak to their ability to understand the crime prevention elements of an environment. They would also be working with sworn officers who are trained in preventative tools. Member Brandt would prefer to have the spec amended that would speak to having more experience. President Batchelor had a question on the Substation Technician classification and on who will maintain the SCADA System since that was struck out of the spec. Senior HR Analyst Chris Low answered that it will be maintained by the Information Technology group. President Batchelor asked if the IT employees' job description will be updated. Senior HR Analyst Low confirmed that it will be updated to include SCADA responsibilities. President Batchelor wanted clarification that the Information Technology Systems Coordinator is now an analyst without a change in job duties. Senior HR Analyst Young answered that this was one of the classifications added in 2013 without full understanding of the industry standards or level. Since it is a full professional level support for the City, it was felt that it is more appropriately titled as an analyst rather than a coordinator. Member Brandt had a general question regarding what constitutes classifications being called an entry-level verses journey level. Senior HR Analyst Low answered that when there is a family of classifications that do similar work at different levels or complexities, for instance Assistant Utility Analyst would be considered entry-level. Journey level is more a fully functioning level classification. | CivilServiceBoard/2016-10-05.pdf |