033-23 - Ordinance - Authorize Office Assistant I for Public WorksDocuSign Envelope ID: E7D35F82-1745-48CC-9973-OA324892F416
ORDINANCE NO. 033-23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
TO AUTHORIZE NEW EMPLOYEE POSITION OF OFFICE ASSISTANT
I AND ESTABLISHING GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES
THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PUBLICATION;
AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard continues to see substantial growth and
development; and
WHEREAS, existing staff is struggling to balance the workload demands of multiple,
simultaneous high priority projects; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works department has a need for additional front office support to
balance the increasing demands on existing staff; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified specific tasks and projects that could be assigned to a
newly created position; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 029-23, the City Council amended the 2023-2024 Biennial
Budget on October 24, 2023, to, among other amendments, add a newly created position in the
Public Works Department of Office Assistant I and set the rate of pay; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 008-20, delegates authority to the Mayor to establish and
amend job descriptions provided they are consistent with the general qualification and duties
assigned by the council; and
WHEREAS, a statement of the general qualifications and duties of the new job
classification is attached hereto as Appendix A, and incorporated herein by reference; Now,
therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Consistent with Ordinance No. 029-23, the City Council hereby authorizes the
creation of the position of Office Assistant I with qualifications and duties as generally provided
for in Appendix A.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
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section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
five days after publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 1411 day of November 2023.
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Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: Friday, November 17, 2023
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 23, 2023
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Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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John Clauson, Councilmember
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Appendix A
New Position
General Duties and Qualifications
As of 11/01/2023
Position
Office Assistant I
Department
Public Works Development
Mayor Job Function and Purpose
This is an entry-level position that performs a range of clerical, customer service, and reception
duties as needed to keep the Public Works Department operating efficiently.
General Function
The Office Assistant I provides assistance in the areas of administrative support services, records
management, risk management, purchasing, and data entry to support the Public Works
Department.
Minimum Qualifications Include*
High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in an office setting are required.
Valid driver's license required upon hire. Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state
driver's license in accordance with state law.
Ordinance 008-20 delegates authority to the Mayor to establish and amend job description as
needed provided they are consistent with general qualifications and duties assigned by the City
Council at the time the position is created by Council.
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