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054-21 - Ordinance - Senior Planner and Utility Compliance Specialist PositionsORDINANCE NO. 054-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, TO AUTHORIZE NEW EMPLOYEE POSITIONS OF SENIOR PLANNER AND UTILITY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST AND ESTABLISHING GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PUBLICATION; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City has identified the need to add additional position to adequately serve the residents of Port Orchard; and WHEREAS, the City has identified staff members whose current job duties more closely resemble an elevated job title; and WHEREAS, the proposed 2021-2022 budget amendment contains the addition of the newly created position of Utilities Compliance Specialist; and WHEREAS, the proposed 2021-2022 budget amendment contains the addition of the newly created position of Senior 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, a statement of the general qualifications and duties of the two new job classifications 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- 2022 budget amendment process; 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 Utilities Compliance Specialist with qualifications and duties as generally provided for in Appendix A. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Senior Planner with qualifications and duties as 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 Ordinance No.054-21 Page 2 of 4 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 S. 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 26th day of October 2021. A' ndy Rinearson, NI1G€C, City Clerk -"*14� Robert Putaansuu, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: SPONSOR,:,- 7' Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney John Clauson, Councilmember R To +++++sou i u m+irkrr 11 0 /?i ; • p Sri 0 PUBLISHED: October 29, 2021 EFFECTIVE DATE: November 3, 2021 _AL _ 48g.O� Appendix A Proposed New Positions 2021-2022 Budget Amendment As of 10/19/2021 Position Utilities Compliance Specialist Department Public Works Mayor Job Function and Purpose This position is responsible for administering the City's Utilities Compliance Program, which consolidates the following required inspection and compliance requirements: • Cross Connection Control Program, in accordance with WAC 246-290-490 • Control and elimination of Fats, Oil and Grease from the sanitary sewer system in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code Sections 1009.6 and 1014.2 • Maintenance and inspection program for private businesses with stormwater management systems connected to the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Function The incumbent is responsible for administering the Utilities Compliance Program intended to regulate and inspect activities for private businesses and commercial activities within the City jurisdiction, as well as residential connection with activities that may be harmful to the City"s infrastructure. The program consolidates three required compliance programs (Cross Connection Control, FOG and MS4 Private Business Compliance) under the general title of Utilities Compliance Program. This program is intended to combine each of these required programs into one holistic program to minimize the inspection pressures on local businesses and harmonize regulatory compliance. This program will reduce regulatory pressures on local businesses by reducing the number and frequency of inspections and the amount of paperwork associated with each program. Minimum Qualifications Include* High school graduation or GED and two years of experience working with any combination of surface water management, wastewater management, municipal water management, or relevant related programs. Must possess or be able to acquire Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification within three months of employment, FOG inspection and confined space entry training within six months of employment, a Washington state driver's license within one (1) month of hire. Associates or bachelor's degree with major course work in the physical or environmental sciences, or a closely related area is highly desirable. Experience developing or implementing enforceable mechanisms for code compliance is also highly desirable. 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. Appendix A Page 2 Position Senior Planner Department Community Development Moor Job Function and Purpose The Senior Planner provides advanced professional review of complex and various urban planning proposals. The Senior Planner leads or is significantly more involved with larger, more complex planning assignments than the Associate Planner. The Senior Planner also exercises greater independence and judgment, receiving only some general supervision from senior management. General Function The Senior Planner reviews applications for compliance with zoning regulations and may be responsible for long range planning activities including but not limited to updates to the City's Development Code and annual amendments and periodic updates to the Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan. Position provides technical assistance and information to the Director, department staff, and the public, including responding to questions at the front counter, by phone, or via email. The Senior Planner functions as the designated decision maker on certain permits as allowed by Port Orchard Municipal Code and provides guidance to Associate and Assistant Planners as needed. This position may serve as staff to the Port Orchard Planning Commission and/or other committees. Minimum Qualifications Include* Bachelor's degree in Planning or closely related field from an accredited college or university and six years of professional planning experience. AICP certification is required. Master's degree in Planning or closely related field from an accredited college or university with four years of professional planning experience may be substituted for six years of experience requirement. Candidates with experience with the Washington State Management Act and community planning are preferred. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in managing complex planning projects and programs preparing a variety of code and comprehensive plan amendments and presenting proposals to advisory groups and elected officials. A valid driver's license is required. * All position descriptions allow the hiring manager to consider any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities.