034-20 - Ordinance - New Employee Positions Building Official, Navigator, HR Manager and IT Support SpecialistoRDtNANCE NO.034-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
TO AUTHORIZE NEW EMPLOYEE POSITIONS OF BUILDING
oFFtctAL, coMMUNtTy HEALTH NAVTGATOR, HUMAN
RESOURCES MANAGER AND INFORMATION TECHNOTOGY
SUPPORT SPECIATIST AND ESTABLISHING GENERAT
QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND PUBLICATION; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City has identified the need to add additional employees to adequately
serve the residents of Port Orchard; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2021-2022 budget contains the addition of the newly created
position of Building Official; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 202I-2022 budget contains the addition of the newly created
position of Community Health Navigator; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 202L-2022 budget contains the addition of the newly created
position of Human Resources Manager; and
WHEREAS, the proposed 2021-2022 budget contains the addition of the newly created
position of lnformation Technology Support Specialist; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 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 four new positions
is attached hereto as Appendix A, and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the rate of pay for these new positions, if approved, is set through the 2021-
2O22budget adoption process; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS
FO[[OWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Building
Official with qualifications and duties as generally provided for in Appendix A.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Community
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Health Navlgator with qualifications and duties as generally provlded for ln Appendix A.
SECTION 3. The Clty Council hereby authorlzes the creation of the posltlon of Human
Resources Manager with quallficatlons and dutles as generally provided for ln Appendix A
SECTTON 4. The Clty Councll hereby authorlzes the creation of the posltlon of lnformatlon
Technology Support Specialist with qualifications and dutles as generally provided for in
Appendlx A.
SECTION 5. Severabllltv. lf any sectlon, sentence, clause or phrase of thls Ordlnance
should be held to be unconstltutlonal or unlawful by a court of competent Jurlsdlctlon, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the valldlty or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of thls Ordinance.
SECTION 6. pubticailon. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consistlng of the tltle.
SECTTON 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
five days after publlcatlon, as provlded by law.
pASSED by the Clty Council of the Clty of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage thls 24th day of November 2020.
Robert Putaansuu, MaYor
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Brandy Rlnearson,MC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:SPONSORED
ncllmemberCharlotte A. Archer, City AttorneY
PU BLISHED: November 27, 2020
EFFECT|VE DATE: December 2, 2O2O
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Ordinance No. 034-20
Appendix A
Proposed New Positions
2021-2022 Budget Process
As of llll8l2020
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.
Position Buildine Official
Denartment Community Development
Maior Job Function and Purpose
Serve as the City's Building Official and Fire Code Official with responsibility for day-to-day
operations related to the administration and enforcement of the City's building and construction
codes. Manages, conducts and coordinates plan review, and inspection activities. Provides
intemretations on the application of code provisions related to materials, designs and methods.
General Function
Serve as a resource and subject matter expert for the professional, technical and support staff
engaged in permit administration, inspection and all levels of building and fire code administration.
Ensure compliance of construction projects with adopted code requirements. Review and
recommend changes/additions to City building code. Perform various administrative functions
including technical report preparation and supervise, evaluate and train assigned personnel.
Minimum Oualifi cations Include*
High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in construction code or fire code
administration and plan review or closely related field, including at least two (2) years'
experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. Municipal experience is preferred. College-level
or trade school coursework in architecture, building technology, engineering or closely related
field is preferred. Experience in building design or construction is preferred. Possess and
maintain the International Code Council QCC) Building Official and Plans Examiner
certifications. A valid Washington state driver's license. Certifications as a Building Inspector,
Mechanical Inspector and Plumbinq Inspector are preferred.
Appendix A
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Position Community Health Navigator
Department Police
Maior Job Function and Pu rpose
The Community Health Navigator assists members of the South Kitsap County community
with connection to treatment, resources, and services during and after contact with first
responders. The intent of the program is to increase the overall health and well-being of the
community by providing individuals with resources that do not require an emergency service
response.
General Function
Under general supervision and direction from the supervisor, the Community Health Navigator
will coordinate with emergency services (FIRE, EMS, LAW), accompany First Responders in
the field, and coordinate with agencies after field events to connect individuals in need to
services, resources, and treatment.
Minimum Qualifications Include*
A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field; plus five (5) years' experience
in working with acutely and severely mentally ill individuals; OR any equivalent combination
of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. A valid
Washington state driver's license. Must pass a comprehensive background check.
Position Human Resources Manager
Department Administration
Maior Job Function and Prrrnnse
Responsible for planning, managing and overseeing the human resources function for the City.
Provides highly responsible and technically complex assistance to department directors and the
Mayor on matters related to classification and compensation, employee and labor relations,
recruitment and selecti on, policies and or ganizational development.
General Function
Performs a variety of complex administrative, technical and professional work administering all
human resources functions. Serves as Secretary and Chief Examiner to the Civil Service
Commission after confirmation by the Commission and Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
Coordinator. Facilitates the activities of the Wellness Committee and Safety Committee.
Minimum Qualifi cations Include*
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public or
business administration, or a closely related field, and five (5) years' experience in human
resources administration, preferably in county, state or local government. Certification as
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
from the Human Resources Institute (HRCD or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or
Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from the Society of Human Resources Management
(SHRM) is preferred. A valid Washington state driver's license.
Appendix A
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Position Information Technology Support Specialist
Department Finance
Maior Job Function and Purpose
Suppott daily operations ofthe city's computer and telecommunication networks. Provide end user
customer support and training, technical assistance and routine maintenance and related service
requests for desktops, servers, software applications, operating systems, network hardware,
connectivity, and peripheral, telephony and mobile devices.
General Function
Provides user support, technical assistance and training to desktop computer users and performs
routine maintenance to computer systems. Ensures network backups, installs hardware and
software, diagnoses and troubleshoots problems, and determines corrective action. Performs
research and implements solutions as necessary while prioritizing and escalating services to higher
levels as needed. Serves as first contact for users experiencing computer problems.
Minimum Qualifi cations Include*
A Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science, its equivalent, or 4 years actual experience with
a high school diploma. The following Microsoft Certifications are preferred: Microsoft
Technology Associate (MTA): Windows Server Administration Fundamentals; Security
Fundamentals; Windows Operating System Fundamentals; Network Fundamentals. Microsoft
Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) (Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Offrce 365) and
Comptia A+ certification is desirable. A valid Washington state driver's license. Must pass a
background check.
* All position descriptions allow the hiring manager to consider any combination of experience
and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities.