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RESOLUTION NO. fii5~ RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF TITY O? PALO ALTO
ADOPTING A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR TEMPORARY EML>LOYEES
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 5921
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article
III of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto, the Compensation Plan, as
set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference, hereby is adopted !or temporary employees effective the ray
period including July l, 1982.
SEC'l·ION 2. The Compensation Plan adopted herein shall be adminis-
tered by the City Manager in accordance with the Meri•: System Rules and
Regulations.
SECTION 3. The Compensation Plan shall continue in effect until
amended or revoked by the Council.
SECTION 4. The City Controller hereby is authorized to i~plement
the Compensation Plan adopted herein ln his preparation of forthcoming
payrolls. Be is further authorizei tc make changes in the titles of
employee classifications identified in the Table of ALthorized Person-
nel contained in the 1982-83 budget if such titles have been changed by
the COJRFensation Plan.
SECTION 5. Resolution No. 5921 hereby is rescinded.
SECTION 6. The Council finds that U.is is not a project under tile
California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore, no environmental
impact assessment is necessary.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: July 26, i982
AYES: Bechtel, Cobb, Eyer1y, Fletcher, Klein, Levy, Witherspoon
NOES: None
ABe~ENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Fazzino, Renzel
C1t or?
itYAttorney
A,~~)VEo:
CITY OF PALO AL'In
CO~PEN3ATION PLAN
Temporary Employees
Effective~ June 26, 1982
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COMPENSATION PLAN FOP 'rnE CITY or PALO AL'ID
Temporary Employee$
SECTION I. DEFINITIONS
Temporari Employee: An employee working full time or part time on
a temporat.~y basis but not filling an
authori~ed regular position.
~ECTION II. SALARY AND CLASSIFICATION
It is the intent of the City of Palo Alto to comp~nsatP. Temporary
e~~loyees at a rate of pay similar to that of Regular employe~s
performing like work.
Temporary employees are to be hired within the classification
framework, is presented in the attached pay plan, that is closr?st
to a corresponding Regular classification in both level of work
performed and rate of pay.
Should a Temporary em~loyee be required to take on added duties
above the level of those originally required when first hired, the
employee is to be reclassified into a new classification and pay
rate which most adequately corresponds to the new <luties. Con-
versely, if the employee is req~ired to perform at a substantially
lower level, the employee is to be r~classif ied into a corre-
spondingly lower level classification at a lower level of pay.
Entra11ce S~e,,e: "A• S~el? is. the startin9 step ~o~ al~ candidat~s with the m1n1mum qual1f 1cat1ons for each class1f 1cat1on. Candi-
dates having exceptional experience and training over and above
the minimum may be started higher than "A• Step with the approval
of the Department Head and the Personnel Dep~rtment.
SECTION III. SPECIAL COMPENSATION
A. Holiday Pay
Temporary employees are eligible to recei·Je holiday pay only
if hours worked during the pay period when the holiday occurs
plus the holiday (8 hours each) total 80 or more hours.
B. Paid Leaves
Temporary employees ace not eligible for any paid leaves.
c. Overtime Pay
Temporary employees are eli9ible for overtime pt~mium pay at
time an~ one-half when required to ~ork more than a standard
(8 hours/five day week: 9 hours/four and one-half day week;
10 hours/four day week) or on an official City holiday.
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COMPENSATION PLAN -Temporary Employees
o. Retirement Benefits
1. T~rnporary employees who are scheduled to work at least an
average of 87 hours per month (4 hours, five day week;
1040 hours in a year) and are expected to continue for
rr:ore than one year must'"6e enrol led in PERS for retirement
benefits from the first day of compensated employment.
2. Temporary employees h'ho work t11ll time (40 hours per week)
and are expected to continue for more than six months
(T040 hours in a year) must be enrolled in PERS for
retirement benefits from the first day of compensat~d
employment ..
3. If the work schedule is changed subsequent to date of
employment to comply with Section 1 or Section 2 above,
employee must be enrolled in PERS and may arrange retro-
active credits in compliance witt PERS procedures and if
appropriate back payments are made.
SECTION IV. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
A. Hours Limitations *
Temporary employees may not work or receive pay for more
than 1390 hours in a 12-month period f0llowing date of
employment. Thereafter, a three-month time period must
elapse before an employee may again work as a Temporary
employee.
B. Term of Employment Limitations *
1. For employees worring less than 1040 hours in a 12-month
period--no term limitation.
2. For employees working 1040 hours or more in a 12-month
period--36-month maximum term.
SECTION V. REVIEW l.im SALARY INCPEASES
A. Performance Reviews
l. Temporary employees, with the exception of the Recredtion
Department classifications, are to be given a performance
review after 350 hoursr or six months, whichever occurs
first, :'rom date of hire and annually thereafter. Con-
tinued improvement and efficient and effective service
will warrant a salary step increase.
* Exceptions to the term of employment and hour limitations described
above must he approved by the City Manager.
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COMPENSATIO~ PLAN -Temporary Employees
2. Recreation Leaders will be eligible for consideration for
a pay increase upon completion of 350 hours of leaaership
or a combination of 600 hours of leadership and non-lea-
dership. Leaders who have completed the D Step of the
Recreation Leader II classification may be reclassified to
a Recreation Leader III. Reclassification is reserved for
indh~iduals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership
ability and job perform3nce and have assumed responsibili-
ti~s greater than that of a Recreation Leader II.
Starting Salary and Increment Approval. All star~ing
levels and increments must be approved by the Director of
:Recreation ..
3. Aquatics Specialists will be eligible for consideration
for an increase upon completion of 350 hours of leadership
or a combination of 600 hours of leadership and non-lea-
dership, or annually, whichever occurs first.
B. Salary Inccements
1. The salary increase incremen~ is subject to a review and
evaluation of the employee's job performance. The
employee must receive a satisfactory or better rating in
order to be eligible to receive a salary increase.
2. The maximum number of salary increments a Temporary
employee may receive in any one twelve-month working
period is li. mi ted to two ( 2) , regardless of total number
of hours accumulated.
C. Exceptional Leadership Ability and Job Performance
1. Upon written justification, departmental and Personnel
Department approval, an individual who demonstrates EXCEP-
TIONAL leadership ability and job performance may be given
a merit raise or be rP.classif ied to the next higher st~p,
?efore
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meetin9 re~irements, if he/she displays outstand-
ing ab1lity and jo performance.
o. Employment Records
1. Emplvyment records for Temporary employees are audited
annually on or about ~anuary first; those who have not
worked during the ~receding calendar year ace consid~red
as terminated.
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TEMPORARY CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGERIAL
Management Specialist:
Professional I:
Administrative Asst I:
Professional II:
Administrative Asst 11:
Coordinator Aide:
CLERICAL
Off ice Assistant: -
May perform work associated or equal in
complexity with responsible City manage-
rial or staff positions. Compensation to
be determined according to tasks assigned
and qualifications required.
Performs work at the level normally
associated with that of consultants,
instructors, and research pet"sonnel where
a specialized skill or expert knowledge is
required.
Performs analytical studies or undertakes
a variety of projects whereby previous
work experience is required. Normally
requires a college educ~tion and experi-
ence in the field for which the individual
is to be utilized.
Performs work in an assignment requiring
specialized knowledge ir. a professional
field of endeavor. This level normally
requires a college education with some
experience but not at the level expected
for the Professional I classification.
Performs work in an assignment normally
associated with that of a college student
or graduate with a minimum of work experi-
ences; generally an entry level position.
Performs work in support of program or
facility operations. Entry level or
training position with no previous experi-
ence required.
Performs general office work which in-
cludes tasks that requir~ use of indepen-
dent judgment. May coordinate activities,
work with public, write and type basic
reports. Requires experience in adminis-
trative/clerical areas.
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TEMPORARY CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONSr cont.
Clerk I:
Clerk II:
MA INTF.NANCE AND CRAFTS
Skilled Laborer:
Laborer I;
Laborer II:
Labo~er Ill:
Performs office work of a 9enet'"al natnr.-P..
Typical tasks include typing, maintaining
records, working with figures, filing.
Requires 1-2 y~ars of off ice experience.
Performs office work of a r.o~tine natur~.
May lype from drafts, file, greet the
public, answer telephones. Requirec
little prior office experience.
Under supervision, shelves books ~nd per-
forms other related library duties of a
simple nature, Requires no previou~
experience. (Usually high school
students.)
Performs maintenance tasks that usually
require use of automated and/or technical
equipment. Requires prior training and
experience in area assigned and valid
California driver's license.
Performs laLoring maintenance typically in
parks or streets. May direct ~ork of
Jther employees. Requires prior mainte-
iance experience, knowledge of power
equipment and valid California driver's
lic~nse.
Performs low-level routine maintenance
utilizing hand tools. Requires the physi-
cal ability to perfo::-m tasks utilizing
dexter.ity.
Position for individual whl1 has had som-:-
exposure to outdoor maintenance. Duties
are of routine natur~. Individual works
closely with an assigned person/people to
gain skill. Requires sorie prior experi-
ence.
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TEPJIPORl\RY CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS, cont.
TECHNICAL
Technician I:
Technician II:
Technical Asst I:
Technical Asst II:
RECREATION
Recreation Leaders
• Recreation Trainee:
• Recreation Leader I:
. Recreation Leaoer II:
• Recreation Leader III:
Includes such work as performed by
advanced draftspersons and apprentice
electricians. Classificatinn may also be
used for individucls involved in conduct-
ing surveys, opinion polls, and other data
collection assignments where analysis of
data may be required.
Performs less advanced technical work than
that of the Technician I class. Normally
require-s some srecial ized skills sueh as
dr3fting, electronics, building mainten-
ance, crafts, etc.
Performs entry level technical skills
requiring the ability to master the use of
specialized tools and techniques.
A trainee position to gain experience and
exposure in the technical function nor-
mally associated with Social Services and
the Arts.
Individuals involved in a department
training program
Individuals with less than two years of
recreation leadership experience~
Individuals \::ith more than two yea-rs of
leadership experience.
Individuals who organize and/or inst~uct
class-type programs, or leaders who have
completed the o step of the Recreation
Leader II classification.
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TEMPORARY CLASSIFICATION DEFINITIONS, cont.
~uatics Specialist
• Pool Attendant: 1'4ust hold current cards in .l\dvanced Life-
saving and ~escue, Standard First Aid and
CPR •
• Cashier: Must hold current cards in Standard First
Aid, and CPR. It is preferable to also
hold a r~i fesaving and Rescue/WSI and have
had previous experience in cashi~ring •
• Water ~afety Instructor: Must hold current cards in Water Safety
Instructor, Standard First Aid and CPR;
and have demonstrated the necessary
experience in lifeguard work~
• Assistant Pool Manaqer: Must hold current cards in Water Safety
Instructor, Standard First Aid and CPR;
and have at least 450 hours experience as
a Pool Manager or Guard-Instructor.
• Po~l Manager: MJst hold current cards in Watec Safety
Instructor, Standard First Aid and CPR,
and have at least 900 hours experience as
a Pool Manager or Guard-Instructor.
DEFINITIONS
Leadershi"p:
Non-Leadershie:
Defined as ~r.k experience in a paid or
voluntary ca.paci ty, in which an ind iv Uh.1a 1
is· directly reeponsible for planning,
organizing, teaching, leading, or conduct-
inq recreatio~al activities in a face-to-
faee relationship.
Defined as facility attendant (i.e.,
parks, fields, gyms), facility ~ainte
nance, office work, cashier (exception,
Rincqnada Pool).
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PALO ALTO COMPENSATION PLAN
Tempor ary-""Employees
Class
Code
972
971
970
Classification
Management Specialist
Professional I
Profe~sional II
907 Administrative Assistant I
~08 Administrative Assistant II
909 Coordinator.Aide
910 Off ice Assistant
911 Clerk I
912 Cle~k 11
914 Library Page
926 Skilled Laborer
927 Laborer I
928 Laborer II
929 Laborer II!
931 Technician I
932 Technician II
933 Technical Assistant I
934. Technical Assis~a~t II
A
to be
10.61
6.91
8 .. 70
6. 16
5.09
6.48
5.49
5.09
3.35
7.43
6.65
6.00
5.52
9.21
6.71
6 .16
3.35
EFFECTIVE: June 26, 1982
B c D E F
determined
11. 23 11.87 12.55 13.27
7.31 7.73 s .17 8.64
9.21 9.73 10.2!? 10.sa
6.52 6.89 7.29 7.71
S.39 5.69 6.02 6.37
6.86 7.25 7.66 8.11
5.81 6.14 6.49 6.87
5.39 5.69 6.02 6.37
3.52 3.70 3.90 4.10 4.31
7.86 8.31 8.79 9.29
7 .. 04 7.44 7.87 8.32
6.35 6. 71 7. 10 7.Si e
5.85 6. 18 6.53 6.91
9.75 10.30 10.89 11. 52
7. i u 7.51 7.94 8.39
6.52 6.89 7.29 7.71
3.52 3.70 3.90 4. 10 4.31
PALO AL'lO trMPBllSATIOR PLMf U'FBCTIVlh June l6, 1982
'."'l'e!!iif CJZWif 7 I 7 1••• P89e 2
Class
C'ode Clasaif ication B c D I p
Recreation Leader a
'9" .. =e : I I r-icw %.raiJMM 3 .. 35 -9•5 .. -.U:cat:lOB ~T I 3.55 3.75 3.95 C.15
946 aecrea~ion Leader II C.40 4.65 C .. 90 5.15 ,,
947 Reerea~ion Leader III 5.40 5.65 5.9(i 6.15
Agaatiea Specialists
'55 . &t:l•M'h"'t 3.35 3.~s 3.75 ,. -ceftier 3.75 3 .. 95 4.15
957 w.s.1. 4.15 4.35 4.55 4.7S
958 Asst. Pool Manager 4.60 t.as
959 Pool Manager 4.85 5.10 5.35 5.60 5.85