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REQUEST TO AMEND THE LIST OF CLASSES APPROVED FOR ALTERNATE STAFFING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CSR RULE VII, SECTION 6
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve by resolution an amendment to the list of classes approved for alternate staffing by adding the classifications of Events Technician I/II and Police Aide I (16-17 years of age) and Police Aide II (18-25 years of age).
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DISCUSSION
Background
Alternate Staffing is the process by which a qualifying employee is promoted to a higher level upon attainment of the required level of knowledge, skills, and abilities or the attainment of specified licenses or certificates; or is hired at any level of a class series based upon the needs of the hiring department. Alternate staffing patterns exist when a class series has two or more levels where an employee may be initially appointed to any level in the series and can be promoted from the lower level to the higher level without further testing. There are four categories in alternate staffing: Automatic, Discretionary, Deep class, and Apprentice Programs (CSR Section 1, Rule 1).
Present Situation
The newly added classifications require candidates to possess the requisite experience and gain added proficiency through time served with the City. By adding these classifications to the alternate staffing list, the Departments will be able to recruit for and fill their more senior positions by promoting from their internal ranks. This will also allow for the increased retention of employees by providing a clear path for career advancement and growth within the City, employees that we may otherwise lose to competing agencies once they have gained the necessary experience.
AUTHORITY
The Civil Service Commission is empowered to establish and amend the list of classifications included under the alternate staffing policy of the City of Stockton. Promotions within these classifications may be made after completion of the requirements and in the manner set forth in the policy. (CSR Rule VII, Section 6).