(a) Definition and Adoption.
(1) Classification of positions. All positions in the City service, except those listed in Section 139.02
(b) and (c), and Section 139.03
(e)(4), shall be grouped into classes and each class shall include those positions sufficiently similar in respect to their duties and responsibilities so that similar requirements as to training, experience, knowledge, skill, personal qualities and the same rates of compensation are applicable thereto.
(2) Class specifications. The class specifications which define the duties of all positions and establish the desirable minimum qualifications required for successful performance in such positions shall be approved by the Civil Service Commission and maintained by the Treasurer.
(3) Adoption of the Classification Plan. The classes of positions as set forth in Section 139.02
(a) are hereby adopted, and, together with the specifications for the respective classes, shall constitute the Classification Plan on the basis of which all positions shall be classified. The class lists and the class specifications shall be maintained by the Treasurer to reflect currently and properly the duties, responsibilities and qualification requirements of the respective classes of positions in the City service.
(b) Application and Interpretation.
(1) Allocation of existing positions. The allocation of individual positions to standard classes and any re-allocations which may be required subsequently shall be made by the Treasurer, with the approval of Council.
(2) Interpretation of class specifications.
A. Purpose and Effect of Class Specifications. Each class specification shall outline the main characteristics and qualifications requirements of positions in the class and give examples of specific duties which employees holding such positions may properly be required to perform. The class specifications are descriptive and explanatory but not restrictive. The listing of particular examples of duties does not preclude the assignment of other tasks by the department head.
B. Application of Specifications to Positions. In determining the class to which a position should be allocated, the specifications of each class shall be considered in its entirety and in relation to the specifications of other classes in the Classification Plan.
C. Statements of Qualifications. The statement of qualifications in a class specification is intended to be used as a guide in selecting persons for examinations and employment, for preparing examinations, for employment or promotion and for use in determining the relative value of positions in a class with positions in other classes.
(Ord. 51-86. Passed 5-5-86.)