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NOTIFICATION OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO AMEND THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT I/II AND SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT
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RECOMMENDATION
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Summary
This report is to inform the Civil Service Commission of action taken by the Director of Human Resources amending the classification specifications for Library Assistant I/II and Senior Library Assistant. Per Rule IV, section 5(b) of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations for Miscellaneous Employees, the Director of Human Resources shall approve all new or amended class specifications. A specification shall be deemed approved when the Director of Human Resources affixes his or her signature thereon and it is filed with the Secretary of the Commission.
DISCUSSION
Background
Amendments to the class specification are a result of a request by the Community Services department.
Present Situation
Amendments were made to the definition, class characteristics, principal duties, and qualifications (including knowledge of, skills in, education/experience, other requirements) sections with the addition of a Physical/Mental Abilities section. The Senior Library Assistant level was added to the existing Library Assistant I/II to create a single-class series. The draft classification specification with redlines was completed and sent to the Stockton City Employees’ Association bargaining unit for review on February 3, 2025, and the union expressed no concerns to proceed. (Attachment A).
The approved classification specification was signed by the Director of Human Resources on February 18, 2025, and is included in this report (Attachment B).
AUTHORITY
Rule IV, section 4 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations for Miscellaneous Employees provides the Director of Human Resources the authority, on behalf of the Civil Service Commission, to maintain and approve class specifications making up the Classification Plan.
Attachment A - Class Spec - Red Lines - Library Assistant I/II
Attachment B - Class Spec - Final - Library Assistant I/II/Senior