TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: Revised Classifications
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider the adoption of Resolution No. 21-024 approving the revised classifications of Chief Dispatcher and Dispatcher and abolishing the temporary classification of Deputy Chief Financial Officer.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - High-Performing Workforce
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention
Classification specifications are the foundation of personnel decisions at the District and contribute to the goal of a High Performing Workforce and the initiative of Recruitment, Training, and Retention by providing the fundamental elements for clear job descriptions and expectations, employee development, physical requirements, recruiting efforts, training of employees for current positions and future promotions as well as determining compensation.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to revising and abolishing these classifications.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Staff is proposing revisions to the classification specifications of Chief Dispatcher and Dispatcher. The Chief Dispatcher and Dispatcher were last revised or updated in 2003 and 2009 respectively. The revisions include modernizing the duties, removing references to obsolete technology, updating knowledge, skills, and abilities, and minimum qualifications to create consistency with other District classifications to address business needs and training requirements. ATU was consulted after the draft revisions were recommended, and ATU agreed with the revisions both verbally and in writing.
The Deputy Chief Financial Officer is being abolished, as it was approved to temporarily assist with succession planning as the Chief Financial Officer transitioned to retirement. With the installation of the new Chief Financial Officer, the classification is no longer needed.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
The advantage to revising the...
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