CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2015
PREPARED BY: Michelle Katsuyoshi, Human Resources Manager
APPROVED BY: City Manager
TITLE
CREATE FLEXIBLY STAFFED CLASSIFICATION SERIES
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution authorizing the creation of flexibly staffed classification series and authorize the City Manager to designate flexibly staffed classifications and approve flexibly staffed job descriptions.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Maintaining fiscal responsibility
Fostering a positive organizational culture
Preserving and cultivating public trust
REPORT NARRATIVE:
Staff recommends that Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the creation of flexibly staffed classifications and incorporate the provisions of the resolution in the next Personnel Rules update. Flexible staffing exists when a classification series has two or more levels and an employee can be initially appointed to any level in the series. Flexibly staffed classifications allow for testing simultaneously for multiple levels within a classification series as well as the promotion of regular City employees to higher levels within a classification series by methods other than a traditional competitive examination process. This concept supports the Council's Long-Term Labor Relations Policy, Principles and Strategies, Recruitment and Retention Principle because it is designed to place the City in a more competitive position to recruit and retain well-qualified employees. Flexible-staffing also increases the capability of City department heads to effectively use the positions in their department, and recognizes performance by providing career advancement to the next higher classification.
The concept of flexibly staffed classifications has previously been discussed by staff and AFSCME. Included in the current AFSCME memorandum of understanding (MOU) (June 30, 2015 -...
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