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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 updating the Animal Services Assistant I/II classification to include an additional III-level and amend its placement on the list of classes approved for alternate staffing from the Automatic to Deep Class category; and updating the Library Assistant I/II classification to include the Senior-level and amend the placement on the list from the Discretionary to Deep Class category.
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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 Miscellaneous Employees, Section 1, Rule 1).
Present Situation
The classification specification for Animal Services Assistant I/II was recently amended to include an Animal Services Assistant III level as a single-series class and the amendments reflect the Police Department’s need to optimize staff resources and offer a clearer career path with increased earning potential tied to skills and experience. This change aims to enhance flexibility and efficiency in personnel assignments, improve employee morale, and optimize operations within the Animal Services section. The Police Department has requested to move the Animal Services Assistant classification series from the Automatic to the Deep Class category (Attachment A and B).
The classification specification for Library Assistant I/II was recently amended to combine the Senior Library Assistant as a single-series class. Similarly, the Community Services Department has requested to move the Library Assistant classification series from the Discretionary to the Deep Class category (Attachment A and B). This amendment on the list of classes approved for alternate staffing would allow the Community Services Department to optimize library staff resources across 16 library branches, a mobile library, and an additional branch opening soon.
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 Miscellaneous Employees, Rule VII, Section 6).
Attachment A - Red Lines - List of Alternately Staffed Positions
Attachment B - Final - List of Alternately Staffed Positions