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033-21 - Ordinance - New Employee Positions of HR Specialist and Assistant PlannerORDINANCE N0.033-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTONI AUTHORIZING NEW EMPLOYEE POSITIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST AND ASSISTANT PLANNER AND ESTABLISHING GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PUBLICATION, AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City commissioned a 2020 Salary and Staffing Study, which recommended a Human Resources Assistant and identified a future need for an Assistant Planner, and WHEREAS, a recent vacancy in the Administration Department, which includes the human resources responsibilities, provided an opportunity to evaluate needs and redirect expenditures within the department to create a Human Resources Specialist position, and WHEREAS, staff has determined that the additional human resources needs of the City would be best met by a position with additional human resources skills beyond what would be expected of a Human Resources Assistant; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has identified the need for anentry- level planner to assist with the workload in the planning functions within the department; WHEREAS, the 2021-2022 budget has been amended to include an FTE for both the position of Human Resources Specialist and Assistant Planner; and WHEREAS, a salary has been recommended and approved by Ordinance of the City Council for the positions of Human Resources Specialist and Assistant Planner; 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, the Council finds that the addition of these new positions with the duties generally described herein is in the best interests to serve the needs of the City and its residents; now, therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Human Resources Specialist with the qualifications and duties a generally provided for in Appendix A. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Assistant Ordinance No. 033-21 Page 40114 Planner with the qualifications and duties a generally provided for in Appendix A. SECTION 3. 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 section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary consisting of the title. SECTION 5. 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 C1ty of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 22"d day of June 2021. A' MC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney PUBLISHED: June 25, 2021 EFFECTIVE DATE: June 30, 2021 Robert Putaansuu, Mayor SPONSOR: J9Ifn Clauson, Councilmember y,G�RP�R9r y� SEAL Ordinance No. 033-21 Page 3 of 4 Appendix A Position Human Resources Specialist Department Administration Major Job Function and Purpose Assist in the management of the City's human resources functions including recruitment and selection, research, review and interpretation of employment rules and regulations, and creation and maintenance of job classifications and wage plans. Provide confidential administrative support to the Administration including customer service via telephone and in person at the front counter. Work requires considerable judgment and human relations skills as a routine part of the position. General Function Provides staff support for personnel processes requiring comprehensive knowledge of personnel laws and procedures including recruitment and selection processes, providing information and interpretations on position classification and wage plans, labor negotiations and compliance with employment regulations and guidelines as dictated by federal, state and municipal law. Incumbent must exercise considerable discretion in the protection of confidential information and administration of policies and procedures within guidelines set by the City. Minimum Qualifications Include* Associate degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or related field and four years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative, accounting, or human resources field, preferably in the public sector, is required. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration or related field and human resources experience is preferred. Professional certification in human resources or human resources field is preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license or other method of reliable transportation to attend training and visit worksites as required. Ordinance No. 033-21 Page 4 of 4 Position Assistant Planner Department Community Development Major Job Function and Purpose Review development applications and site plans for compliance with local and state regulations and monitor applications through adoption stages. Provide information to the public related to development applications, ordinances, codes and related development information. Perform code development research and drafting, assist with development of applicable plans, regulations, and policies, General Function Responsible for entry level current and long-range planning work as assigned, including providing information to the public on the planning process. Responsible for the review of land use applications, including analysis of the Comprehensive Plan, public policy, development regulations, and state statues. Works with a team of professional planners and support staff to draft, review, process and implement ordinances and a variety of planning policydocuments. Minimum Qualifications Include* Bachelor's degree in planning or closely related field from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, city or regional planning, OR four years of progressively responsible technical or professional work experience in land use and environmental review and permit processing. Experience with the Washington State Growth Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, Shoreline Management Act, long range planning and community planning is preferred. A valid Washington Driver's License may be re uired. * All position descriptions a11ow the hiring manager to consider any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities.