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AN ORDINANCE NO. 3658
AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SER-
VICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORFU CHRI SlTST-7DUfNt;
ARTICLE 20 PROVIDING7bR THE ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION
OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES
AND POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE.
WHEREAS, THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD HAS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED THAT
THE COUNCIL APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION
PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES AND POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE BY ADDING ARTICLE
RQ TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD, THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS ,'CHRISTI SHALL BE AMENDED BY ADDING ARTICLE 20, SAID ARTICLE
ZO TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
AMENDMENT TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
BY ADDING ARTICLE 20
ARTICLE 20. ADOPTION AM ADMINISTRATION
of the
POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN
for
ALL OFFICES AMID POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE
SECTION 1. DEFINITION AND ADOPTION OF CLASSIFICATION PLAN
(a) Classification of Positions. All positions in the classified service
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,
(b) Preparation and Content of Class Specifications. Class specifi-
cations shall be prepared by the civil service director, reviewed with the
city manager or his designated representative, and approved by the civil
service board defining the duties of all positions and the minimum entrance
qualifications for successful performance of such duties. In addition to the
specific qualifications as set forth in the class specifications, it shall be
understood that all positions requires ability to read, write, speak and
understand the English language and to follow written and oral instructions,
ability to get along with others, thoroughness, accuracy, sobriety, integrity,
loyalty, and a record of orderly law — abiding citizenship.
(c) Adoption of Classification Plan. The classes of positions, as set
forth in section 4 of this article and the specifications for the respective
classes, are hereby adopted and shall constitute the classification plan on
the basis of which all positions in the classified service shall be classified.
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All such classified positions and incumbents thereof shall be subject to the
provisions of civil service in accordance with state law, the city charter,
ordinances and rules and regulations of the civil service board.
SECTION 2. AMICATION AMID INTERPRETATION OF CLASSIFICATION PLAN
(a) Allocation of Existing Positions. The positions in the classified
service are hereby allocated to appropriate classes in accordance with the
schedules attached hereto entitled- WAllocation and Application of the
Massification Plan to Existing Positions.19
Each employee shall be notified of the allocation of his position,
and each employee having satisfactorily served in a classified position for
six months or more is hereby given civil service status in such position;
provided that -in the police and fire service no promotions in rank shall be
achieved except in accordance with the rules on promotions in the police and
fire departments.
AXW employee who has not served as provided above may be certified
by the civil service board in his position after either a qualifying exam-
ination or competitive examination, written or unassembled, as considered
appropriate. The civil service director shall review each case and submit
recommendations to the civil service board on the action to be taken.
Any employee who has civil service status and is occupying a
position not in the classified service as specified in section 4 of this
article shall retain such status for purpose of tenure. The title of the
position, however, shall be changed to conform with that title established by
ordinance in the unclassified service and the salary rate shall be adjusted
in accordance with the salary sbhedule prescribed for such position provided
that no decrease in salary of the employee shall occur.
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Any employee who has civil service status and is occupying a posi-
tion in the classified service at a lower level than that indicated by his
Present title, grade and salary shall retain such present title, grade and
salary until such time as a change is made in accordance with the civil service
Processes prescribed in the rules relative to promotion, demotion or transfer,
(b) Interpretation of Class Specifications,
(1) Purpose and Effect of Class Specifications- Each class speci-
fication outlines the main characteristics and qualification requirements
of positions in the class and gives examples of specific duties which
employees holding such positions may properly be required to perform. The
class specification is descriptive and explanatory but not restrictive.
The listing of particular examples of duties does not preclude the assign-
ment of other tasks of related kind or character or of lesser skills.
(2) Application of Specifications to Positionso In determining the
class to which a position shall be allocated, the specification of each
class shall be considered in its entirety and in relation to the specifi-
cations of other classes in the classification plan,
(3) Statements of Desirable Qualifications.- The statement of minimum
qualifications in a class specification is intended to be used in determining
the eligibility of candidates for admission to competitive examinations,, as
an aide in the preparation of such examinations,, and for use in determining
the relative value Of positions in a class with positions in other classes.
SECTION 3. ADMINISTRATION AM MAINTENANCE OF THE CLASSIFIC TION PLAN
(a) Responsibilities of the Civil Service Director, The civil service
director shall be responsible for administering and maintaining the classification
plan. As directed by the civil service board, the director shall make necessary
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reviews and prepare reports recommending appropriate actions to assure that the
classification plan is kept current and that any important changes in duties and
responsibilities in arm existing positions and of new positions are reflected
in the classification plane
The civil service director' after consultation with the city manager
or his designated representative and the department officials eoncernede shall
recommend for the action of the civil serAce board the reallocation of arq
Position from one class to another class whenever a change in duties and
responsibilities of such position mare the class to which the position was
previously allocated no longer applicable. Any proposed reallocation shall be
made with the knowledge of the employee concerned,
(b) Changes Requiring Aaroval of the City Council, The approval of the
city council shall be obtained through the city manager on any action effecting
the pay of employees or other matters included in the City Compensation Ordinance
which are not within the powers and authority of the civil service board as
prescribed by the charter or state law,
(c) EmPloyee Requests for Classification Adjustments, Any employee shall
have the right to consideration by the civil service board of any request he
may have with respect to a change in the classification of his position. The
employee shall make his request initially to the head of his department who shall
promptly seek to arrive at a solution which is consistent with the classification
plan and acceptable to the employee, Where the department head is unable to
resolve such a request in a manner that the employee is willing to accept in
writing, the matter shall then be submitted to the civil service board through
the civil service director for such action as they may deem appropriate. The
city manager shall be advised of all such requests and actions taken by the board,
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SECTION 4. CLASSIFICATION PLAN FCR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE
The classified service shall consist of the classes of positions listed at
the end of this section, with such changes as may be made from time to time by
amendment of this article. The class grade is established for each class of
positions to indicate the level for compensation purposes.
In cases where all positions of a class have a normal work week of more or
less than 40 hours the work week is specifically indicated next to the class
title and the grade reflects consideration of the longer or shorter work weeks as
the case may be.
In all classes of grade 23 or above, grades are established in consideration
of the scope and responsibilities of the positions alone and not on any fixed.
hours of work to be required. In such executive, administrative and professional
positions no fixed or normal work week is established and no adjustment of salary
is provided for in the compensation ordinance by reason of variations in the
hours of work.
In case of a position of a class with a work week differing substantially
from that indicated herein for the class, special compensation adjustments there-
fore are provided in the compensation ordinance. In accordance with the city
charter and state law, the range of pay for each class grade shall be fixed and
applied equally to all positions in that grade; provided that in certain cases
where specialist duties are assigned, the compensation ordinance provides for
additional compensation to employees with such assigned duties.
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Class
Grade Class Title
ADMINISTRATLVE AIM CIERICAL GROUP
Clerical T9pin� and Stenographie Series
5 Junior Clerk
8 Clerk
8 Clerk- Typist
8 Messenger
10 Clerk -Stenographer
12 Senior Clerk
12 Senior Glerk- Typist
13 Senior Clerk - Stenographer
17 Principal Clerk- Stenographer
General ,Administrative Series
12
12
13
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34
16
18
20
23
27
27
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8
9
10
11
12
14
19
24
Assistant Yacht Basin Supervisor
Personnel Aide
Assistant Corporation Court Clerk
Court Bailiff (44 hours per week)
Customer Service Adjustor
Personnel Technician
Customer Service Supervisor
Senior Personnel Technician
Yacht Basin Supervisor
Administrative Assistant
Auditorium Manages
Personnel Officer
Office Machine Operation Series
(48 hours per week)
(42 hours per week)
Junior Tabulating Equipment Operator
Telephone Operator
Tabulating Equipment Operator
Chief Telephone Operator
Duplicating Machine Operator
Senior Tabulating Equipment Operator
Fire Dispatcher
Tabulating Equipment Supervisor
Class
Cade Class Title
CUSTODIAL AND HOUSESEEPING GROUP
ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES GROUP
City Plannin g Series
22 Zoning Coordinator
25 Cartographer
28 City Planner
32 Senior City Planner
Custodial Series
2
Elevator Operator
3
Custodial Worker
3
Pool attendant
3
Watchman
4
Lifeguard
6
Senior Custodial Worker
7
Guard (48 hours /week)
9
Airport Safetyman (60 hours /week)
9
Building and Grounds Custodian
9
Pool Manager (48 hours /week)
11
Airport Safetyman Captain (60 hours /week)
11
Reservoir Caretaker
Housekeeoi Series
3
Houseworker
I1
Cook (4.8 hours/week)
12
Police Matron
16
Jail Custodian (48 hours /week)
ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES GROUP
City Plannin g Series
22 Zoning Coordinator
25 Cartographer
28 City Planner
32 Senior City Planner
Class
rade
Class Title
12
Professional Engineering and Architectural Series
20
Junior Civil Engineer
23
Assistant Civil Engineer
25
Gas Engineer
25
Landscape Architect
26
Assistant General Superintendent (Sewer System)
26
Civil Engineer
27
Gas Service Engineer
28
Senior Gas Engineer
28
Water Distribution Superintendent
28
Water Production Superintendent
29
Parks Superintendent
29
Senior Civil Engineer
SubmProfessional Engineering ries
9
Engineering Aide
�3
Junior Draftsman
13
Senior Engineering Aide
18
Draftsman
18
Instrument Man
22
Construction Inspector
FISCAL AM ACCOUNTING GROUP
Accounting Series
12
Account Clerk
16
Senior Account Clerk
18
Accountant
20
Financial Assistant
28
Commercial Office raenager
Assessing and Collecting Series
9
Clerk - Collector
12
Senior Clerk - Collector
Parking Meter Collector (48 hours /week)
13
15
Principal Clerk-Collector
S.' 20
Credit and Collection Supervisor
21
Deputy Assessor
Class
Lade Class Title
Purchasing and Stores Series
10
Stock Clerk
16
Assistant Buyer
18
Storekeeper
20
Buyer
23
Stores Supervisor
25
Senior Buyer
HEALTH, WELFARE AND RECREATION GROUP
Health g2ries
12 Laboratory Assistant
15 Physician's Assistant
16 Laboratory Technician
16 Lay Mat Inspector
23 Veterinary Meat Inspector
Recreation Series
1
Accompanist (20 hours /creek)
5
Recreation leader (32 hours /meek)
5
Recreation Specialist (20 hours /creek)
8
Senior Recreation Leader (32 hours /week)
10
Tennis Professional.
13
Recreation Supervisor
17
Senior Recreation Supervisor
19
Tourist Club Manager
20
Athletics Supervisor
20
Recreation Facilities Supervisor
23
Assistant Recreation Superintendent
27
Recreation Superintendent
Welfare Series
7
Childrens Supervisor (48 hours /week)
12
Children Home Superintendent (48 hours /week)
13
Social Case Worker
claw
Glass Title
INSPECTION GROUP
B,,1d Inspection §e?ies
lii
cker
Building trheand Permit SuPer i-90r
Zoning Inspector
19
22
Building Inspector
22
Electrical Inspector
22
Plumbing Inspector
Chief Building Inspe ctor
26
IItilitie Ingpection Series
Meter Reader (44 honrs/veek)
15
Utility Route Inspector
Reader (44 hours week)
16
Senior Meter
C1asa
rads
Class Title
LABOR. AM TRADES GROUP
Labor and Trade s Supervision Series
13
Street Cleaning Crew Leader
13
Street Maintenance Crew Leader
14
Sewer Gleaning Crew Leader
15
Assistant Street Cleaning Supervisor
15
labor Foreman
15
Street Foreman
15
Tap Crew Leader
15_
Weed Control Foreman
16
Sanitation Foreman (1+4 hours /week)
18
Airport Maintenance Supervisor
18
Street Cleaning Supervisor
19
Sewer System Forman
19
Water System Foreman
20
Gas Meter Repair Foreman
20
Gas Pressure Foreman
20
Gas System Foreman
20
Utilities Field Supervisor
20
Water Meter Supervisor
21
Maintenance Mechanic Foreman,
22
Automotive Equipment Mechanic Foreman
22
Swdor Sewer System Foreman
22
Senior Sti -set Foreman
22
Senior Water System. Foreman
23
Assistant Sanitation Superintendent
23
Assistant Water Distribution Superintendent
214
Gas System General Foreman
25
Equipment Maintenance Superintendent
26
Assistant Street Superintendent
26
Building Maintenance Superintendent
28
Chief Electrician
28
Sanitation Superintendent
Motor aglApment Operation cries
11 Equipment Operator
15 aeavy Equipment Operator
21 Special Equipment Operator
Ladee
j Qlase Title
park ies
10
Gardener
11
Park Caretaker
12
park Maintenance Foreman
18
Park Construction Foreman
22
Park Construction Supervisor
22
Park Maintenance Supervisor
Greenkeeper (48 hours /week)
23
25
Assistant Parka Superintendent
17
Plant Operation ries
9
Filter Plant Helper
9
Sewage Plant Helper
12
Filter Plant Operator
13
pump Operator
Senior Filter Plant Operator
1/+
Sewage Plant Operator
Principal Filter Plant Operator
15
Senior ior pump Operator
Senior Sewage Plant Operator
16
17
Chief Filter Plant Operator
17
Chief Pump Operator
Taxer Operator (35 hours /week)
1$
23
Control
Filter Plant Supervisor
Plant Maintenance Supervisor
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23
Sewage
Sewage Plant Supervisor
Class
Grade Class Title
11ed and Semi-skilled Trades Series
a
Semi - skilled Laborer
9
Broom Maker
9
Garage Serviceman
9
Sanitary Fill Attendant
9
Trades helper
9
Traffic Sign Maintenance Man
11
Airport Serviceman
11
Gas System Mechanic
11
Senior Garage Serviceman
11
Sewer System Mechanic
11
Water Meter Serviceman
11
Water System Mechanic
12
Parking Meter Repairman
13
Senior Traffic Sign Maintenance Man
14
Gas Appliance Serviceman
14
Gas Meter Repairman
14
Water Meter Repairman
15
Maintenance Carpenter
15
Maintenance Painter
15
Utilities Serviceman (44 hours /week)
16
Automotive Equipment Mechanic
16
Gas Regulator Repairman
16
Maintenance Mechanic
17
Senior Gas Appliance Serviceman
17
Senior Gas Meter Repairman
17
Senior Gas System Mechanic
17
Senior Utilities Serviceman (44 hours /week)
18
Electrolysis Technician
18
Heavy Automotive Equipment Mechanic
18
Instrument Repairman
18
Sign Painter
22
Radio Technician (48 hours /week)
22
Senior Electrolysis Technician
Build ine Trades Series
17 Painter
18 Carpenter and Joiner
19 Welder
22 Electrician
Class
Grade Class Title
PUBLIC SAFETY COUP
Humane aeries (48 hours /week)
10 Kennel Master
13 Humane Officer
18 Chief Humane Officer
Firefighting Series
17
Firefighter (72 hours /week)
19
Fire Lieutenant (72 hours /week)
21
Fire Captain (72 hours /week)
22
Master Mechanic (48 hours /week)
24
District Fire Chief
24
District Fire Chief (Fire Prevention)
24
Fire Drillmaster
26
Assistant Fire Chief
26
Assistant Fire Chief ( Fire Prevention)
Police Series (48 hours /week)
17
Patrolman
20
Police Sergeant
22
Identification Supervisor
22
Police Lieutenant
24
Detective Captain
24
Police Captain
26
Assistant Police Chief
Humane aeries (48 hours /week)
10 Kennel Master
13 Humane Officer
18 Chief Humane Officer
SECTION Z. THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE17WAASS READ FOR E FIRST
TIME AND PASSED TO ITS SECOND READING ON THIS THE AY OF
1954, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
A. A. LICHTENSTEIN JS�E
ELLROY KING
P. C. CALLAWAY
JAMES S. NAISMITH _
W. JAMES BRACE
THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS /TREAD FOR THE COND TIME ANO 1�
PASSED TO ITS THIRD READING ON THIS THE UA .1/ DAY OF , 1954,
BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: 'f
A. A. LICHT EIJS TEIId '^(
ELLROY KING
P. C. CALLAWAY
JAMES S. NAISMITH
�;i. JAMES BRACE
THAT THE FOREGO114GG /OORDINANCE W READ FOR THE THIRD T[ME AND
PASSED FINALLY OIJ THIS THE / v DAY OF , 1954, BY THE
FOLLOWING VOTE:
r,. A. LIDHTENSTEI h!
I
ELLROY KING C
P. C. CALLAWAY
JAMES S. NAISMITH
I'1. JANIES BRACE
PASSED AND APPROVED, THIS THE _2_11A OF ,
1954.
FSTE
CITY SECRETARY'
L
APPROVED AS T LEGAL FORP1:
CITY ;ATTORNEY /
t
MAYOR '•
THE CITY F CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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