TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT: New and Revised Classifications
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider the adoption of Resolution No. 21-042 approving the new classifications of Principal Planner and Transit Schedules Specialist and the revised classifications of Senior Transportation Planner, Transportation Planner, Assistant Transportation Planner, Transit Schedules Manager, and Transit Schedules Administrator.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - High-Performing Workforce
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention
Classification specifications are important tools that provide the basis for a variety of administrative and personnel decisions, which contribute to the goal of a High Performing Workforce and the strategic initiative of Recruitment, Training, and Retention. These documents clearly delineate job functions, competencies, and other elements such as physical requirements and special environmental conditions. Current and accurate classification specifications provide essential administrative tools supporting organizational workforce planning, recruiting efforts, compensation determination, and employee development.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the revisions to and creation of these classifications.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Staff is recommending the following new classifications:
Principal Transportation Planner
The Principal Transportation Planner classification is the highest level within the Transportation Planner series and is an unrepresented classification. This is a dual-track classification that may be assigned a supervisory role or may be an individual contributor assigned high value, politically sensitive planning projects and programs. Because this classification may serve in a supervisory capacity, the classification is designated as unrepresented. This classification provides a bridge from the Senior Transporta...
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