TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: New and Revised Classifications
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Title
Consider adoption of Resolution 19-038 approving the new classification of Assistant Buyer and the revised classifications of Buyer and Senior Buyer.
Body
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 recruiting efforts, training of employees for current positions and future promotions as well as determining compensation.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The creation of the new classification of Assistant Buyer will not have any fiscal impact because there are no budgeted positions associated with this new classification. Similarly, the Buyer and Senior Buyer classifications will not have any fiscal impact as the salary grades will remain unchanged.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Staff is proposing one new classification and two revised classifications:
New Classification:
Assistant Buyer (AFSCME/Grade 3)
This is a new classification that is the entry-level within the Buyer classifications series. This classification learns to perform procurement activities of a centralized purchasing system to purchase and expedite a variety of materials, supplies, equipment and services for regular and non-routine use. There are three (3) levels within the Buyer series, which are distinguished from one another by the technical complexity of the assigned duties and the level of discretion and independent judgment exercised. Staff is recommending that the Board assign the requirement for a criminal background investigation to this classification in accordance with Board Policy No. 202 Background Investigations.
Re...
Click here for full text