Title
Amendments to Pay Ordinance S-47689 in Accordance with Human Resources Committee 616 Recommendations (Ordinance S-49267)
Description
As part of an evaluation of the organizational structure within the Communications Office, formerly the Public Information Department, the following amendment to the Pay Ordinance [S-47689] is proposed in accordance with the recommendation of Human Resources Committee 616, effective Dec. 26, 2022. The proposal will also require modifications to the City’s Classification Plan [S-5815], which will be processed under a separate ordinance.
Reactivate and regrade the classification of Deputy Public Information Director, Job Code 06410, Salary Plan 013, Grade 840, Benefit Category 009, Labor Unit Code: 008, EEO-4 Category: Officials & Administrators, FLSA Status: Exempt to Grade 842 ($83,845 - $134,139/annually).
Report
Summary
BACKGROUND
Since 2012, the Communications Office has functioned with a Special Project Administrator at the middle manager level. With the change to a federated reporting structure, the needs of the Communications Office have evolved. Due to the centralized reporting of City departments’ Public Information positions, many employees are now reporting through the Communications Office. The Special Project Administrator classification no longer reflects the true scope of duties required for this role in the Communications Office, and there is a clear need to distinctly identify a deputy-level classification.
RECOMMENDATIONS
In 2012, per HRC 592 and as a matter of housekeeping, the Deputy Public Information Director classification was abolished because there were no incumbents. The Classification and Compensation Section recommends reactivating the classification and regrading it from pay grade 840 to 842, which is consistent with most Deputy Director classifications citywide.
The Deputy Public Information Director will be responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating Citywide public information/communications and multimedia/marketing programs, functions, and strategies in support of the Public Information Director. The position's responsibilities will include developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned programs, budget administration and reporting, and program evaluation. This class will serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses, and will assist in the management and the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service in the new federated reporting structure.
Based on internal equity, reinstating the Deputy Public Information Director at pay grade 842 is warranted due to the greater level of complexity, visibility and accountability in facilitating communications between City management and elected officials and the community. Reinstating the position at pay grade 842 will also provide an adequate pay differential above the generic classification of Special Projects Administrator, pay grade 840.
Financial Impact
There is no budgetary impact associated with this action.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This action was reviewed and recommended for approval by Human Resources Committee 616 on Nov. 10, 2022.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources Department.