Res 21-046RESOLUTION NO. 21-046
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
POWAY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGES TO THE CITY
OF POWAY POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND THE CITY
OF POWAY SALARY SCHEDULE FOR MANAGEMENT/
CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, classification systems are fluid and dynamic and should be updated
periodically based on changing needs of and the public services provided to the community;
WHEREAS, the City of Poway's Community Services Department oversees unique
recreation facilities with distinct and diverse community character that are spread across the
Poway community in various locations;
WHEREAS, each unique facility is considered a community jewel, best served with
oversight from the highest level of on-site recreation management;
WHEREAS, the classification identified to provide the highest level of on-site oversight
and management at each facility is a Recreation Area Manager;
WHEREAS, each Recreation Supervisor classification is reclassified to a new Recreation
Area Manager setting the salary range for the new classification at grade 560 as an Exempt At -
Will position in Group 2A on the Management/Confidential Salary Schedule, attached hereto as
Exhibit B, and adding the classification to the Position Classification Plan, attached hereto as
Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, the new Recreation Area Manager position is classified as an at -will position
but current employees who are reclassified from Recreation Supervisor to Recreation Area
Manager will not be considered at will employees and will remain in the classified service; when
an incumbent of the Recreation Area Manager position leaves employment, the incoming
employee will hold an at -will classification;
WHEREAS, the current Community Services Manager is reclassified as a Recreation Area
Manager with a Y -Rated salary;
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for the City to maintain over 16 City parks, 78 miles of
trails, and over 2,400 acres of City -owned designated open space;
WHEREAS, the City must ensure public parks and spaces are maintained in a safe and
accessible manner to all City residents and visitors, in compliance with regulatory requirements;
WHEREAS, the City has determined the Parks Maintenance Supervisor position should
be reclassified to a Parks and Trails Area Manager to reflect the appropriate level management
oversight provided for the City's beloved parks, trails and open space;
WHEREAS, the salary grade for the Parks and Trails Area Manager will be set at Grade
560, and the position will be classified as an Exempt At -Will position in Group 2A on the
Management/Confidential Salary Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit B, and adding the
classification to the Position Classification Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A;
Resolution No. 21-046
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WHEREAS, the new Parks and Trails Area Manager position is classified as an at -will
position but the current employee who will be reclassified from Parks Maintenance Supervisor to
Parks and Trails Area Manager will not be considered at an will employee and will remain in the
classified service; when the incumbent of the Parks and Trails Area Manager position leaves
employment, the incoming employee will hold an at -will classification;
WHEREAS, the City of Poway operates a modern water treatment and distribution system,
whereby approximately 3 billion gallons of drinking water are treated every year at the Lester J.
Berglund (LJB) Water Treatment Plant before being distributed to the Poway community;
WHEREAS, the City has also determined that a Water Treatment Plant Manager is the
appropriate level for a position that is responsible for the day to day management, operations and
safety of the LJB Water Treatment Plant and the position bears a significant responsibility of
ensuring clean and reliable drinking water enters a system of pipes, pump stations, and reservoirs
for delivery to customer's homes and businesses;
WHEREAS, the salary grade for the Water Treatment Plant Manager will be set at Grade
681, and the position will be classified as an Exempt At -Will position in Group 2A on the
Management/Confidential Salary Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit B, and adding the
classification to the Position Classification Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, the Water Treatment Plant Manager position is classified as an at -will position
but the current employee who will be reclassified from Water Treatment Plant Supervisor to Water
Treatment Plant Manager will not be considered at an will employee and will remain in the
classified service; when the incumbent of the Water Treatment Plant Manager position leaves
employment, the incoming employee will hold an at -will classification;
WHEREAS, the Senior Administrative Assistant - Confidential classification in the
Management/Confidential Group is privy to and provides administrative support on matters
involving employee and employer relations, including labor negotiations;
WHEREAS, the employees in the Senior Administrative Assistant — Confidential positions
must maintain a high level of confidentiality in the course of work which bears significant
responsibility and increased accountability;
WHEREAS, the salary grade of Senior Administrative Assistant — Confidential
classification in the Management/Confidential Group salary is changed to Grade 380, which is
2.5% above the Senior Administrative Assistant classification that is not in the
Management/Confidential group, to acknowledge the significant responsibility of having access
to and supporting the City's employee and employer relations functions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council must approve new classifications added to the City's
Classification Plan, Salary Range Adjustments, and changes to the Salary Schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Poway that the
following personnel changes are authorized effective the first day of the first full pay period in July
and the City's Position Classification Plan and Management/Confidential Salary Schedule are
approved with the following changes reflected:
Resolution No. 21-046
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SECTION 1: Reclassify 4.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Recreation Supervisors at Grade
441 in Group 3 Non -Exempt of the Management/Confidential Salary Schedule with a monthly
salary range of $4,844 to $5,888 to a new position on the City's Position Classification Plan of
Recreation Area Manager at Grade 560 in Group 2A Exempt At -Will of the
Management/Confidential Salary Schedule with a monthly salary range of $6,470 to $7,865.
SECTION 2: Reclassify the Community Services Manager classification at Grade 681
with a monthly salary range of $8,778 to $10,670 to Recreation Area Supervisor Y -Rated at the
same salary and grade.
SECTION 3: Reclassify the Parks Maintenance Supervisor classification at Grade 521
in Group 3 Non -Exempt of the Management/Confidential Salary Schedule with a monthly salary
range of $5,902 to $7,174 to a new position on the City's Position Classification Plan of Parks and
Trails Area Manager at Grade 560 in Group 2A Exempt At -Will of the Management/Confidential
Salary Schedule with a monthly salary range of $6,470 to $7,865.
SECTION 4: Adjust the salary range for the position of Water Treatment Plant
Supervisor to Water Treatment Plant Manager from Grade 630 with a monthly range of $7,691 to
$9,349 to Grade 681 with a monthly range of $8,778 - $10,670.
SECTION 5: Adjust the salary range for the position of the Confidential Senior
Administrative Assistant from Grade 371 with a monthly range of $4,075 to $4,954 to Grade 380
with a monthly range of $4,148 to $5,042.
SECTION 6: The proposed classification specifications for Recreation Area Manager,
Parks and Trails Area Manager, and Water Treatment Plant Manager are on file in the Human
Resources and Risk Management Department and available on the City's website.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Poway, California on the 15th day of June, 2021 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: MULLIN, FRANK, GROSCH, LEONARD, VAUS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISQUALIFIED: NONE
Steve Vaus, Mayor
ATTEST:
Vaida Pavol:s, CMI, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
City of Poway
Position Classification Plan
Resolution No. 21-046
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Classification
Classification
Classification
Accountant
Engineering Technician II
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker
Accounting Technician I
Equipment Mechanic
Senior Accountant
Accounting Technician II
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Senior Accounting Technician
Administrative Assistant I
Facilities Maintenance and Special Districts Supervisor
Senior Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant II
Facilities Maintenance Technician I
Senior Administrative Assistant - Confidential
Administrative Assistant III
Facilities Maintenance Technician II
Senior Civil Engineer
Aquatics Coordinator
Finance Manager
Senior Code Compliance Officer
Assistant City Manager
Fire Battalion Chief
Senior Dock Attendant
Assistant Director of Finance Operations
Fire Captain/Paramedic
Senior Equipment Mechanic
Assistant Director of Public Works for Maintenance Operations
Fire Chief
Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician
Assistant Director of Public Works for Utilities
Fire Engineer/Paramedic
Senior Fire Safety Inspector
Assistant Engineer
Fire Safety Inspector
Senior Human Resources Analyst
Assistant Planner
Firefighter/Paramedic
Senior Lifeguard
Associate Civil Engineer
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Senior Management Analyst
Associate Planner
Front of House Assistant
Senior Park Ranger
Box Office Attendant
Front of House Coordinator
Senior Parks Maintenance Crew Leader
Box Office Coordinator
GIS Analyst
Senior Planner
City Clerk
GIS Technician I
Senior Utility Systems Mechanic
City Engineer
GIS Technician II
Senior Utility Systems Technician
City Manager
Human Resources Technician I
Special Projects Engineer
City Planner
Human Resources Technician II
Stage Technician
Code Compliance Officer
Information Technology Analyst
Stormwater Maintenance & Construction Worker I
Community Outreach Coordinator
Intern
Stormwater Maintenance & Construction Worker II
Construction Maintenance Crew Leader
Lead Customer Services Field Worker
Technical Theater Coordinator
Construction Maintenance Supervisor
Lead Customer Services Technician
Utilities Administrator
Construction Maintenance Worker I
Lead Engineering Inspector
Utility Systems Mechanic
Construction Maintenance Worker II
Lifeguard
Utility Systems Supervisor
Contract Specialist/Inspector
Management Analyst
Utility Systems Technician
Cross -Connection Specialist
Management Assistant
Warehouse Associate
Customer Services Field Worker
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Wastewater Utilities Crew Leader
Customer Services Technician I
Park Ranger
Wastewater Utilities Supervisor
Customer Services Technician II
Parks and Trails Area Manager
Wastewater Utilities Worker I
Deputy Fire Chief
Parks Maintenance Crew Leader
Wastewater Utilities Worker II
Development Services Aide
Parks Maintenance Worker I
Water Meter Reader
Director of Community Services
Parks Maintenance Worker II
Water Treatment Plant Manager
Director of Development Services
Principal Engineer - Utilities
Water Treatment Plant Operator I
Director of Finance
Public Works Operations Manager
Water Treatment Plant Operator II
Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
Records Technician
Water Treatment Plant Operator III
Director of Public Works
Recreation Area Manager
Water Utilities Crew Leader
Dock Attendant
Recreation Coordinator
Water Utilities Distribution Supervisor
Economic Development Administrator
Recreation Leader I
Water Utilities Worker I
Engineering Inspector
Recreation Leader II
Water Utilities Worker II
Engineering Technician I
Revenue and Operations Manager
Approved at the
June 15, 2021
Poway City Council Meeting
EXHIBIT B
City of Poway
Management / Confidential Salary Schedule
Resolution No. 21-046
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Effective July 12,
2021 (The First Full
Pay Period in July)
Classification Title
Grade
Approx. Monthly
Salary Range
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
City Manager
999
20,604
Group 1 Exempt At -Will
Assistant City Manager
871
13,981 - 16,994
80.6623
84.6955
88.9300
93.3767
98.0420
Director of Community Services
791
11,612 - 14,115
66.9951
70.3449
73.8622
77.5553
81.4331
Director of Development Services
831
12.665 - 15,393
73.0694
76.7229
80.5591
84.5869
88.8056
Director of Finance
831
12,665 - 15,393
73.0694
76.7229
80.5591
84.5869
88.8056
Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
771
11.060 - 13.443
63.8049
66.9951
70.3450
73.8622
77.5553
Director of Public Works
831
12,665 -15,393
73.0694
76.7229
80.5591
84.5869
88.8056
Fire Chief
831
12.665 - 15.393
73.0694
76.7229
80.5591
84.5869
88.8056
Grouo 7A Fxemot At -Will
Assistant Director of Public Works Utilities
731
9,937 - 12,080
57.3277
60.1939
63.2037
66.3639
69.6909
Assistant Director of Public Works Operations
731
9,937 - 12,080
57.3277
60.1939
63.2037
66.3639
69.6909
Assistant Director of Finance Operations
731
9,937 - 12,080
57.3277
60.1939
63.2037
66.3639
69.6909
City Clerk
681
8,778 - 10,670
50.6411
53.1732
55.8319
58.6235
61.5582
City Engineer
751
10,436 - 12,687
60.2097
63.2202
66.3812
69.7002
73.1918
City Planner
731
9,937 - 12.080
57.3277
60.1939
63.2037
66.3639
69.6909
Deputy Fire Chief
751
10,436 - 12,687
60.2097
63.2202
66.3812
69.7002
73.1918
Finance Manager
681
8,778 - 10,670
50.6411
53.1732
55.8319
58.6235
61.5582
Fire Battalion Chief (not at-will/2912 hrs/vr)
542
8.778 - 10.670
36.1722
37.9809
39.8799
41.8739
43.9701
Parks and Trails Area Manager
560
6,470 - 7,865
37.3303
39.1968
41.1567
43.2145
45.3752
Principal Engineer- Utilities
731
9,937 - 12,080
57.3277
60.1939
63.2037
66.3639
69.6909
Public Works Operations Manager
681
8.778 - 10.670
50.6411
53.1732
55.8319
58.6235
61.5582
Recreation Area Manager
560
6,470 - 7,865
37.3303
39.1968
41.1567
43.2145
45.3752
Recreation Area Manager (Y -rated)
681
8,778 - 10,670
50.6411
53.1732
55.8319
58.6235
61.5582
Revenue and Operations Manager
681
8,778 - 10,670
50.6411
53.1732
55.8319
58.6235
61.5582
Water Treatment Plant Manager
681
8,778 - 10,670
50.6411
53.1732
55.8319
58.6235
61.5582
Group 2B Exempt
Accountant
481
5.326 - 6.475
30.7255
32.2616
33.8747
35.5684
37.3547
Associate Civil Engineer
602
7,261 - 8,826
41.8893
43.9837
46.1827
48.4920
50.9165
Associate Planner
521
5,902 - 7.174
34.0517
35.7528
37.5413
39.4178
41.3896
Community Outreach Coordinator
571
6,678 - 8,117
38.5265
40.4510
42.4745
44.5975
46.8285
Economic Development Administrator
631
7.744 - 9,413
44.6789
46.9109
49.2574
51.7195
54.3067
GIS Analyst
531
6,050 - 7,354
34.9030
36.6466
38.4798
40.4032
42.4243
Information Technology Analyst
531
6,050 - 7,354
34.9030
36.6466
38.4798
40.4032
42.4243
Management Analyst
531
6.050 - 7,354
34.9030
36.6466
38.4798
40.4032
42.4243
Network & Computer Systems Administrator
631
7,744 - 9,413
44.6789
46.9109
49.2574
51.7195
54.3067
Senior Accountant
561
6,515 - 7,919
37.5868
39.4644
41.4385
43.5098
45.6863
Senior Civil Engineer
682
8,871 - 10.782
51.1773
53.7360
56.4230
59.2440
62.2062
Senior Code Compliance Officer
501
5.618 - 6.829
32.4109
34.0300
35.7324
37.5184
39.3952
Senior Fire Safety Inspector
541
6.201 - 7.537
35.7756
37.5628
39.4418
41.4133
43.4849
Senior Human Resources Analyst
571
6.678 - 8,117
38.5265
40.4510
42.4745
44.5975
46.8285
Senior Management Analyst
571
6.678 - 8.117
38.5265
40.4510
42.4745
44.5975
46.8285
Senior Planner
581
6,845 - 8,320
39.4897
41.4623
43.5364
45.7124
47.9992
Special Proiects Engineer
571
6.678 - 8,117
38.5265
40.4510
42.4745
44.5975
46.8285
Utilities Administrator
631
7.744 - 9.413
44.6789
46.9109
49.2574
51.7195
54.3067
Water Utilities Distribution Supervisor
640
7.884 - 9.583
45.4833
47.7575
50.1454
52.6527
55.2853
Group 3 Non -Exempt
Assistant Engineer
531
6,050 - 7,354
34.9030
36.6466
38.4798
40.4032
42.4243
Assistant Planner
491
5,481 - 6.662
31.6204
33.2000
34.8609
36.6033
38.4343
Code Compliance Officer
461
5.090 - 6,186
29.3627
30.8295
32.3718
33.9898
35.6900
Construction Maintenance Supervisor
501
5.618 - 6.829
32.4109
34.0300
35.7324
37.5184
39.3952
Facilities Maintenance and Special Districts Supervisor
501
5.618 - 6,829
32.4109
34.0300
35.7324
37.5184
39.3952
Fire Safety Inspector
461
5.090 - 6.186
29.3627
30.8295
32.3718
33.9898
35.6900
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
521
5.902 - 7,174
34.0517
35.7528
37.5413
39.4178
41.3896
Management Assistant
491
5,481 - 6,662
31.6204
33.2000
34.8609
36.6033
38.4343
Senior Accounting Technician
460
5,054 - 6,144
29.1623
30.6206
32.1520
33.7587
35.4464
Senior Parks Maintenance Crew Leader
441
4.844 - 5.888
27.9478
29.3440
30.8119
32.3520
33.9702
Utility Systems Supervisor
650
8,081 - 9.822
46.6204
48.9514
51.3990
53.9690
56.6674
Wastewater Utilities Supervisor
620
7.504 - 9.121
43.2917
45.4563
47.7291
50.1156
52.6213
Group 4 Non -Exempt
Accounting Technician II
333
3,721 - 4,523
21.4659
22.5393
23.6662
24.8498
26.0919
Administrative Assistant III
331
3,692 - 4,488
21.3002
22.3643
23.4831
24.6570
25.8903
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
451
4.965 - 6,035
28.6465
30.0776
31.5822
33.1608
34.8195
Human Resources Technician I
412
4.498 - 5.468
25.9523
27.2488
28.6119
30.0420
31.5448
Human Resources Technician 11
451
4.965 - 6.035
28.6465
30.0776
31.5822
33.1608
34.8195
Senior Administrative Assistant - Confidential
380
4.148 - 5.042
23.9348
25.1318
26.3887
27.7073
29.0926
Approved at the
June 15, 2021
Poway City Council Meeting