1.C CITYWIDE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY — Placentia City Council, October 7, 2025 (part 3 of 3)

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• Train, assign, manage, and evaluate the work of departmental staff • Establish efficient and effective departmental programs to meet employee needs and comply with City policies and administrative guidelines
• Exercise independent judgment
• Research, develop, and analyze human resources policies, practices, and programs • Conduct complex studies and organize and manage employee cases and projects • Recommend and manage department budget
• Draft and present study background, methodology, and recommendations as part of written and oral recommendations
• Create and evaluate spreadsheet data
• Present findings, trends, and conclusions as part of clear, concise, and accurate reports correspondence, and other written materials
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, unit representatives, elected and appointed officials, vendors, consultants, brokers, the general public, and others encountered in the course of the work
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues and employee situations
• Organize and maintain specialized files
• Operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheets, and other applications software • Operate other standard office equipment
• Use written and oral communication skills, including during situations of conflict • Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work
• Work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and intensive deadlines JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Five years of increasingly responsible human resources professional and supervisory experience, involving recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, personnel administration, and employee relations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A master's degree in human resources management, public administration, or a related field is desirable.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current driver's license for occasionally traveling to other City locations to meet with City staff as well as other professional functions and events.
o The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

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• Professional certification in Human Resources such as IPMA-HR, SPHR, or related Human Resources Management certification is desirable
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in an office setting with controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels
• Constantly required to sit when using computer hardware to enter and update information and to stand at the public counter and walk in accessing and distributing records • Use hands to handle, feel, or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level • Occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 20 pounds • Ability to see within normal range, including having close range, and the ability to adjust focus, talk, hear, and use electronic touch keypads
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

Under California law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109), all City of Placentia employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers, (DSW). In the event of a catastrophic event, City of Placentia employees may be expected to fulfill emergency action assignments. As DSW's, employees may be assigned to assist in any disaster service activity that promotes the protection of public health and safety and preservation of lives and property.

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN
JOB FAMILY: Human Resources
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Administrative Support
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Dec 2006
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Technician is responsible for various technical and administrative duties related to the city's human resource administration, employment and benefit plans, and records management programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Maintains personnel and medical files and ensures files are following government regulations; uses personnel, payroll, and benefits information systems to create and update personnel, payroll, and benefits databases.
• Prepare and process documents related to hiring, promotions, salary adjustments, retirements, terminations, and evaluations. Process payroll -related items within payroll deadlines. • Stay updated on City policies and procedures, and interpretation of MOU language. • Processes new hire paperwork and benefit forms; prepares, processes, and tracks personnel action forms. • Reviews, verifies, and processes various invoices and exams for monthly payment. • Coordinates, compiles, prepares, evaluates, and reviews all paperwork with the Workers' Compensation Administrator and the Director of Human Resources; communicates with employees and the Workers' Compensation Administrator to process necessary documentation. • Conducts employee orientation and benefit enrollment sessions; answers questions relating to plan eligibility, provider coverage, premium rates, and claim procedures. • Participate in a variety of recruitment activities; draft job announcements, advertisements, and other recruitment materials; screen applicant qualifications, answer applicant and candidate questions regarding City employment, and generate notices and correspondence to applicants and candidates; create and update lists of applicants and qualified applicants in existing applicant pools. • Arranges test schedules and makes other testing arrangements; proctors and scores written and performance tests.
• Compiles names of employees eligible for service and outstanding recognition awards; prepares all documents related to presentations and orders awards.
• Acquires, reviews, assembles, and records information related to collective bargaining units.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):

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• Compiles, researches, and assembles information from many sources to create and generate reports such as surveys, activity reports, and Equal Employment Opportunity reports. • Assists city employees and the general public; answers a variety of questions regarding employee forms, benefit applications, job listings, and job applications. • Attends to and assists with a variety of office administrative support duties, such as ordering supplies and equipment, organizing and maintaining files, and assisting with special projects; provides backup for other department office staff when needed.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Basic practices and techniques of public human resources administration, including recruitment, testing and selection programs, benefits administration, and workers' compensation administration • Federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to human resources • City personnel rules, personnel policies, and labor contract provisions • Basic research and analysis techniques
• Principles and practices of sound business communications • Correct English usage, including spelling and grammar • Standard business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics • Record -keeping and filing practices and procedures
Skills and Abilities to:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, staff, management, vendors, consultants, the general public, and others encountered in the course of the work • Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively orally and in writing • Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials • Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues and employee situations
• Organize and maintain specialized files
• Operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheets, and other application software • Operate other standard office equipment
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situation
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work
• Work on multiple, concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Work under intensive deadlines
• Interact with management, staff, vendors, the public, and others encountered in the course of work • Occasionally required to deal with applicants and employees in conflict situations JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

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(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current driver's license
This position does not typically require driving; however, the ability to use reliable transportation for occasional off -site duties may be necessary.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet or moderately quiet • Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear, in person and by telephone • Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk and stand and to lift and move records and documents weighing up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
JOB FAMILY: Administrative Services
EEO CATEGORY: Technicians/Technicians
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: July 2016
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of Deputy City Administrator, the Information Technology Project Manager plans, organizes, and manages information technology applications, databases, mobile, and automation initiatives. This position also supervises the work of contractors, vendors, and information technology support workers, manages the organization's IT budget, and assures compliance with industry standards, rules, and regulations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) This class differs from the Information Technology Technician in that it requires more responsibility, knowledge, and decision -making in the development and implementation of city-wide platforms, applications, and databases, as well as a wider range of interfaces with management, vendors, and contractors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Assesses city and departmental user demands, automation goals, system requirements and performance, as well as current and new applications and opportunities for improving accessibility, efficiency, and usage.
• Develops, organizes, and prioritizes applications, databases, and web -based projects, as well as completing work plans, schedules, resource requirements, and budgets. • Research and establishes relationships with current and potential contractors, consultants, and vendors; recommends, develops, and administers scope of work requirements and conditions based on contracts and agreements.
• Monitors progress, resolves issues, and completes work on time and in accordance with requirements. • Provides training and orientation to users concerning computer technology and web, applications, databases, and mobile applications.
• Analyzes and tests software applications and upgrades to ensure they meet established requirements and purposes.
• Prepares and presents staff progress reports and work activity summaries to management. • Assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work of the information technology technician. • Evaluates new and existing software products and upgrades, recommend acquisitions and service agreements; manages contract and vendor expenses.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Recommends procedure adjustments and upgrades to increase system performance, reduce hazards, and ensure hardware and software reliability.
• Manages IT personnel by providing supervision, direction, and performance reviews. • Develops and implements security policies regarding cybersecurity for the organization. • Offers security training and awareness to educate staff on best practices for cybersecurity and online dangers.
• Monitors security threats and vulnerabilities and creates a response plan.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application unless otherwise specified)
Knowledge of:
• Project management methodologies, principles, and practices • City-wide operating systems, applications, databases, networks, and technology applications • City and departmental information technology needs and automation initiatives • SharePoint and multi-user accounting, purchasing, building and development, community services, inventory management, geo-based and public safety applications, databases, and websites, and mobile uses
• Database management methods
• Contract administration practices
• IT infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, and industry standard best practices • IT compliance laws and regulations
Skills and Abilities to:
• Evaluate user and application needs and develop and manage information technology projects • Analyze information technology plans, specifications, system requirements, and contracts • Plan, organize, prioritize, delegate tasks, and meet deadlines • Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Author reports and present recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, management vendors, contractors, consultants, and others in the course of work
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
• Interact with city staff and management, vendors, consultants, contractors, and the general public JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field and five years of experience in information systems, project management, software administration, or related information technology assignments is required.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current Driver's License for occasional driving to different city facilities and vendor and contractor locations to meet with department representatives and other parties regarding systems and application needs and technologies
o The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Microsoft Project Manager certification is desirable
• Equivalent training or certification in related developers, databases, and applications related to the city's operating systems and software applications is desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Typically works in office conditions; the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet • Work extended hours and respond to system and application failures and major computer problems • Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear, in person and by telephone • Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms
• Frequently sit and occasionally walk and stand to access work areas and files • Stoop, kneel, or crouch to install, access, or remove information technology hardware, such as desk top computers, printers, laptops, cabling, and electronic devices • Occasionally required to walk and stand and to lift and move records, computer workstation components, and documents typically weighing less than 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
JOB FAMILY: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
EEO CATEGORY: Technicians/Technicians
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the IT Manager, the Information Technology Specialist supports the Information Technology division by providing technical assistance, system implementation, maintenance, debugging, and other related services, such as monitoring system performance, responding to complex user support problems, and performing technical and complex tasks related to information technology services and programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and maintains complex enterprise network systems; monitors and maintains servers; ensures system integration for operability across multiple platforms and technologies. • Participates in enterprise systems security; installs system security hardware, software, and related devices; monitors security systems to identify any breaches; activities procedures and responses to system security issues; provides recommendations to mitigate risk. • Creates and manages employee access to computer systems, email, and various applications; sets and resets employee passwords; audits employee usage of technology and equipment to ensure compliance with City policies and procedures.
• Receives and manages work orders; troubleshoots and resolves enterprise system software, hardware, workstation, server, database, peripherals, and infrastructure issues. • Assists in the development and implementation of technology -related protocols, policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• Performs regular scheduled operations and data backups, including monitoring and updating system file limits and capacities as needed, and collaborates with consultants and vendors to ensure optimal network settings.
• Responds to emergencies to decrease downtime, repair errors, and monitor vendor activity in the event of catastrophic system failures, off -hours scheduled maintenance downtime, or other issues. • Communicates system status, computer events, and planned upgrades or downtime to end users. • Develops documentation for new or current applications and procedures. • Serves as a Server Administrator and Exchange Directory Administrator for Windows Operating Systems; assesses and resolves basic issues regarding detected error codes. • Conducts research and stays current on new trends and innovative solutions for technology programs; recommends new technologies to improve operational technology effectiveness and services.

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OTHER DUTIES:
• May act as a liaison with local and state agencies and vendors in the development and implementation of programs, policies, guidelines, and service levels.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application unless otherwise specified)
Knowledge of:
• Operability of networking infrastructure, including servers, routers, switches, and IP phone systems • Windows Server, Active Directory, group policies, Microsoft Office 365 administration • Implementation of services and systems such as support, monitoring, security, and management solutions • City government operations; database concepts; government services automation principles • VMWare systems operation and maintenance
• Security principles and practices, firewalls, monitoring and reporting tools, internet filtering, anti -virus, threat identification, and remediation
• Computer network protocols, such as LAN/WAN and TCP/IP • Modern computer automation and information system technologies • GIS software and practices, such as ESRI applications • Telecommunication systems, such as VoIP and switches
• Storage Area Networks
• Computer networking topologies, protocols, and infrastructure • Security principles and practices, firewalls, monitoring and reporting tools, internet filtering, anti -virus and spyware, threat identification, and remediation
• Mobile LTE, 5G, and Wireless Computing
• MDM and VPN Management
• Public safety applications
Skills and Abilities to:
• Research, design, test, and implement technology systems related to the area of assignment • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including City staff, City officials and the public
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Prepare written reports, instructions, memos, or documentation
• Train city staff on the proper usage of assigned equipment or systems • Demonstrate good time management skills by organizing work and desk space, managing priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following assignments with direction • Work positively and professionally with users in a fast -paced and demanding environment; respond to questions and requests for information
• Coordinate meetings effectively and facilitate outcomes • Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program or project budget; project, track, and reconcile expenses
• Work independently and in a team -oriented environment, proposing answers to the most complicated technological problems.
• Provide on -call service, as assigned, during off hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays • Use written and oral communication skills
Skills and Abilities to (con't):
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
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• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Interact with staff and others encountered in the course of work JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• An associate degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field and three years of experience in information technology systems or network administration.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current driver's license for travels to other city locations to perform duties o The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in an office setting with controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels
• Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time • Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist • Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight • Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard
• Verbally communicate to exchange information
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Speaking and acute hearing required for customer service at the public counter and on the telephone • Vision is required for memos, letters, and invoices
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
JOB FAMILY: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
EEO CATEGORY: Technicians/Technicians
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: July 2016
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Information Technology Project Manager, the Information Technology Technician administers, operates, maintains, and improves computer automation and information systems, such as computer hardware, networks, firmware, and telecommunications systems, while also providing technical user support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Installs and coordinates installation, upgrades, and resolution of problems involving personal computers, printers, portable electronic devices, and other computer hardware given user needs. • Monitors network system activity and performance; identifies, reports, and corrects causes of technical problems.
• Assists users with basic questions regarding existing software applications, including features and functionality of common queries and utility and report applications. • Performs regularly scheduled operations and data backups, including monitoring and adjusting system file limits and capacities as needed, and works with consultants and vendors to maintain proper network configurations.
• Provides emergency responses to decrease downtime, correct errors, or initiate and monitor vendor action in the event of critical system failures, off -hours scheduled maintenance downtime, or other difficulties as required.
• Tests and monitors new hardware and applications to ensure compliance with performance standards. • Serves as a Server Administrator and Exchange Directory Administrator for Windows Operating Systems; examines and resolves basic issues regarding detected error codes. • Serves as Systems Administrator for assigned city operating and applications programs; documents system procedures and user requirements, as directed.
• Analyzes and solves basic problems regarding telephone hardware and portable hand-held and mobile devices.
• Recommends procedural changes and upgrades to improve system operations, minimize risks, and ensure hardware and software integrity.
• Creates and manages employee access to computer systems, email, and various applications used by city employees; sets and resets employee passwords; audits employee usage of technology and equipment to ensure compliance with city policies and procedures.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Manages the Exchange Online Admin Center, as well as other admin centers including Security, Compliance, and Azure portals.
• Assists in the development and implementation of technology related protocols, policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• Carries out enterprise -wide tasks, like ELETE NAT mapping and collaborating with the Orange County Sheriff to guarantee that public safety systems have access to the databases they require. • Responds quickly to emergencies to minimize downtime, fix mistakes, or start and track vendor activities related to important system failures, scheduled maintenance outages during off-peak hours, and other issues as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Computer hardware, networks, and operating systems
• Microsoft Directory and security administration practices involving users • Server administration and telecommunication systems
• Mobile LTE, 5G, and Wireless Computing
• Troubleshooting and configuring desktop, laptop, and phone hardware • Backups, redundancies, and retention policies
• Creating virtual environments
• Creating technical documentation for end users
Skills and Abilities to:
• Identify and resolve basic information technology hardware, firmware, and telecommunications • Train users regarding basic features and troubleshooting steps to solve problems • Organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, vendors, and consultants • Identify, troubleshoot and resolve computer problems
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
• Interact with city staff and management, vendors, consultants, contractors, and the general public • Critical thinking and troubleshooting
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field and two years of technical or internship experience in computer hardware, networks, and user information technology support.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current Driver's License for occasional driving to different city facilities to install, troubleshoot, repair, or upgrade equipment
o The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in an office setting with controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels
• Ability to work extended hours and to be on call to respond to system failures and major computer problems
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently sit and occasionally walk and stand to access work areas and files; stoop, kneel, or crouch to install, access or remove information technology hardware, such as desk top computers, printers, laptops, cabling, and electronic devices weighing up to 50 pounds • Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 50 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER
JOB FAMILY: Public Works/Parks
EEO CATEGORY: Service Workers/Service -
Maintenance
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 9420: Municipal/State/Public
Agency —Other
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Dec 2006
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of Public Works Supervisor, the Maintenance Crew Leader leads the work of a regularly assigned crew in maintenance projects involving city parks, park facilities, landscaping, medians, streets, and sanitation systems maintenance; operates specialized equipment and performs more difficult or skilled tasks; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Confers with Maintenance Services Supervisor regarding work schedule, priorities, projects, staffing, and complaint in one of the following areas: street and sanitation maintenance, repair, and construction services; park, landscaping, and median maintenance; and public works buildings, lighting, and facilities. • Supervises the use and operation of a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment in the maintenance and repair of city streets, buildings, and parks, including power and manual tools and light and moderately heavy power -driven equipment, pneumatic jackhammers, sandblasters, water blasters, paving and sidewalk construction equipment, backhoes, loaders, skip loaders, water and dump trucks, boom trucks, and related vehicles.
• Trains assigned employees in proper work layout, methods, and techniques, and in the appropriate and safe use and operation of equipment.
• Observes work in progress and upon completion for assigned employees and evaluates productivity, quality, safety, and compliance with applicable work methods in conformance with city standards and requirements.
• Ensures that traffic control markers and procedures are properly used in traffic lanes; sets up cones, lanterns, and boards.
• Assures preventative maintenance schedules are followed and work areas and tools and equipment are regularly maintained and cleaned.
• Conducts monthly safety meetings; investigates safety incidents and determines how to remove or avoid hazards.
• Assists Public Works Supervisor in preparing activity records and providing feedback for crewmember performance evaluations.

OTHER DUTIES:

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• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Basic practices and procedures used in vehicle maintenance • Principles of lead supervision and training
• Methods and techniques of street, building, sanitation, and park and park facilities maintenance and repair work
• Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in street and park maintenance and repair • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in street, building, and park maintenance work
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting • Safe driving principles and practices
Skills and Abilities to:
• Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with staff, management, contractors, vendors, and others encountered in the course of work • Interpret policies and procedures
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Work under deadlines with interruptions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• High school or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by specialized training in construction technology and four years of increasingly responsible journey -level experience in street, building, and/or park maintenance and repair work and equipment operations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Frequently works outdoors and is subject to variable weather conditions and traffic • Exposed to heat, mechanical and electrical hazards, chemicals, dust, and wetness • Subject to loud construction noise in particular areas as well as power tools and large-scale equipment • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and crawl, depending upon work tasks, and lifting up to 50 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

MAINTENANCE WORKER
JOB FAMILY: Public Works/Facilities, Parks or Streets
EEO CATEGORY: Service Workers/Service -
Maintenance
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 9420: Municipal/State/Public
Agency —Other
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: June 2007
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor or Crew Leader, the Maintenance Worker performs varied or specialized duties involving maintenance, construction, and repairs for one or more of the following services:
parks, landscaped areas, medians, streets, sanitation, irrigation, field preparation, and buildings and facilities; follows established work and safety procedures and uses various types of motorized equipment and hand and power tools; and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Performs a full range of turf maintenance duties such as watering, mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, aerating, renovating, and fertilizing turf areas.
• Performs a variety of duties in the maintenance of irrigation systems; changes and adjusts sprinkler heads, lines, and valves; maintains and adjusts controllers; and assists with major irrigation system installation and maintenance projects.
• Maintains and prepares baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, and handball courts; drags, waters, levels, measures, paints, and prepares ball diamonds and playing surfaces. • Operates a full range of grounds maintenance vehicles and equipment including backhoes, loaders, tractors, water trucks, dump trucks, stake beds, utility trucks, water tankers, rollers, boom trucks, mowers, striping equipment, chippers, compressors, edgers, blowers, and various hand and power tools; maintains tools and equipment and performs preventive maintenance. • Maintains play equipment, picnic tables, public address equipment, and other related parks equipment and facilities; installs and repairs playground equipment, fences, and other related parks equipment and facilities; repairs tables and benches.
• Performs concrete and asphalt street and sidewalk maintenance work; applies slurry and patches; removes tree roots and replaces sidewalks.
• Inspects, cleans, and clears sewers, storm drains, gutters, and laterals, and removes blockages. • Cleans and maintains restrooms; stocks rest rooms with necessary supplies; repairs toilets, urinals, and faucets; performs basic carpentry, electrical, construction, and concrete work given appropriate direction. • Operates sandblaster and water blaster and removes graffiti; prepares and repaints surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and other structures and surfaces.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints; provides information regarding rules and regulations of the parks and other facilities; identifies and reports maintenance needs and safety hazards to appropriate staff.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Basic methods, techniques, and tools used in the construction and maintenance of parks, landscaped areas, medians, streets, sewers, and sanitation facilities • Uses, purposes, and operating characteristics of construction and general maintenance tools and equipment
• Material properties and characteristics of cement, asphalt, paints, and other components • Occupational health and safety hazards
• Safe driving principles and practices
• Proper set-up and use of tools, equipment, and materials for different assignments Skills and Abilities to:
• Understand and follow health and safety codes and regulations • Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Set up, adjust, and operate equipment and perform minor repairs • Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and management • Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with interruptions
• Interact with city staff, management, contractors, vendors, and public, occasionally in conflict situations JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and two years of experience in the maintenance, construction, and repair of parks, medians, streets, sewers, sanitation, and/or rights -of -way.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current Driver's License for travel to different maintenance sites and locations and may be available for on -call, stand-by, and emergency call service
o The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.

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LICENSE(S) REQUIRED (Con't):
• May require a Class B California driver's license and special endorsements, depending upon position assignment
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Constantly works outdoors and is subject to variable weather conditions and traffic, heat, dust, moisture, and wetness, as well as mechanical and electrical hazards and applied chemicals • Subject to loud construction noise in particular areas such as power tools, compressors, chippers, and large-scale motorized equipment
• May work in vaults and underground storage chambers
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, and crawl, depending upon work tasks, and to lift up to 50 pounds given materials moved and tools used
• Operate loaders and backhoes, and related maintenance vehicles and jackhammers, stump grinders, concrete cutters, and other specialized equipment, and use shovels, hoes, brooms, and other tools given job assignments
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

MANAGEMENT ANALYST
JOB FAMILY: Various
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Non-Represented/Mid-Mmnt
GRADE:

UPDATED: Feb 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Dec 2006
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the assigned director or manager, the Management Analyst performs professional analyses, surveys, and studies involving administrative, financial, and statistical data and departmental practices; acts as departmental liaison and coordinates programs and services; evaluates the effectiveness of departmental policies or work practices; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Plans, organizes, and conducts administrative or management surveys and analyses; researches and collects required information as part of staff reports and correspondence. • Coordinates city programs and services, depending upon departmental assignment; acts as liaison with other agencies and confers with community groups, regional representatives, contractors, vendors, staff, and the general public.
• Analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations in areas such as city practices, staffing, facilities, equipment use, costs, and other changes to improve services and compliance with regulations. • Writes technical reports, articles, and correspondence and prepares supporting recommendations, including charts, graphs, maps, and technical exhibits. • Participates in developing and administering departmental or city budgets, including researching practices, specifications, and requirements, and determining appropriate funding and expenditure levels. • Reviews, evaluates, and updates forms and manuals.
• Serves as departmental or city representative in interdepartmental, community, regional, and professional meetings.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements training workshops and briefings. • Coordinates the research, development, and review of grant applications and performance reports.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Public administration policies and procedures
• Financial, statistical, and comparative analysis methods • Budget development and administration practices
• Project management techniques
• Program evaluation methods
• Contract administration practices
• Report presentation techniques
Skills and Abilities to:
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures • Prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials • Maintain accurate records and files
• Exercise sound judgment within established guidelines • Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed city officials and boards, other public agencies, employees, citizen groups, and the public • Utilize word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and related software applications programs • Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field; and two years of professional and analytical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current driver's license.
o The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Typically works in office conditions; noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
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WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CON'T):
• Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 20 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
JOB FAMILY: Various
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Administrative Support
FLSA: NoN-Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Aug 2016
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the assigned director or manager, the Management Assistant assists in tracking, compiling, analyzing, and preparing data used by management and staff for department reports and correspondence; administers records and surveys and relieves management of administrative details; and performs other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are entry-level professional positions that constitute a bridge into the management analysis job series. The employee gains work experience by assisting management staff in performing professional and administrative duties as a limited -term classification. This class differs from the Management Analyst class, which requires less specialized knowledge, scope of responsibility, and decision -making authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Public administration practices and services; research methods and report writing methods and presentation techniques
• Budget tracking and data administration methods
• Effective business communications and proper English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Skills and Abilities to:
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, contractors, vendors, and the general public
• Utilize word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and related software applications programs • Read and interpret data, documents, and apply policies and procedures • Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field; and two years of experience as a Management Assistant or Intern; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current driver's license
o This position does not typically require driving; however, the ability to use reliable transportation for occasional offsite duties may be necessary.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in an office setting with controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels
• Required to sit when using computer hardware to enter and update information and to stand at the public counter and walk in accessing and distributing records
• Use hands to handle, feel, or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level • Occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 20 pounds WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CON'T):

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• Ability to see within normal range, including having close range, and the ability to adjust focus, talk, hear, and use electronic touch keypads
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

OFFICE ASSISTANT
JOB FAMILY: Various
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Administrative Support
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE:
8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Dec 2006
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the supervisor, manager, or director, The Office Assistant performs receptionist, clerical, customer service, and records management activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are the first classification level in the Administrative Support series. This class differs from the Office Specialist and Administrative Assistant classes as they receive greater supervision and require less specialized knowledge of departmental policies, accounting standards, customer service practices, and data support functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

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OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Office administration practices and procedures
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation • City organization, functions, and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility • Records management, record keeping, filing, and basic purchasing procedures • Basic practices and terminology used in a department or division Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other business software • Operate standard office equipment
• Type accurately at a speed necessary to meet the requirements of the position • Organize work
• Organize and maintain specialized files
• Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing • Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Enter and prepare clear and accurate data for records and reports • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city managers, staff, the public, and others encountered in the course of work
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work
• Work on multiple, concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Work under intensive deadlines
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma or GED or equivalent and one year of office support work.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet or moderately quiet • Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear, in person and by telephone • Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk and stand and to lift and move records and documents weighing up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

OFFICE SPECIALIST
JOB FAMILY: Various
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support
Workers/Administrative Support
FLSA: Non -Exempt
JOB CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Jan 2007
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Office Specialist conducts a variety of receptionist, clerical, customer service, database, and records management activities, as well as document typing, processing, distribution, and filing, as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series onlv) Positions in this class are the second classification level in the administrative support series. The Office Specialist works under less supervision and requires more specialized knowledge of departmental policies, accounting standards, customer service practices, and data support functions than the Office Assistant. This class contrasts from the Administrative Assistant class, which has fewer administrative responsibilities and interactions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Formats, types, edits, proofreads, and prints correspondence, memos, forms, and other documents; types from drafts, and oral instructions; edits and revises materials. • Collects, cross-references, and proofreads data and related documents for proper approvals, signatures, and contract documents; scans, research, and archives records given an understanding of departmental applications and public needs.
• Enters information into online departmental databases and physical records systems, compiles activity summaries for use by other office personnel.
• Retrieves, duplicates, and distributes copies of reports, records, maps, drawings, and documents; organizes and maintains up-to-date file listings, indexes, and cross-references; checks out and returns drawings, files, and other materials.
• Answers, screens and refers visitors and telephone calls to other appropriate staff and department representatives.
• Provides receptionist and clerical support for managers, supervisors, and staff; makes meeting arrangements; and sets up facilities and conference rooms for different events. • Opens, routes, and distributes office mail; sends and receives faxes; routes documents for required signatures; copies, sorts, and distributes documents.
• Uses various software programs, including specialized departmental applications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):

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• Receives payment for departmental and city events and issue receipts. • Processes departmental timekeeping and payroll records, as required. • Verifies inventory control numbers on requisitions and produces standard data for reports and graphs. • Assists in scheduling and coordinating special events, training programs, seminars, and meetings. • Conducts NCIC/DOJ monthly validations.
• Supervises cadets throughout their shifts, manages all front -counter interactions, and assists cadets in placing service calls.
• Ensures that law enforcement officers accurately tag body -worn camera material; downloads for discovery by the district attorney's office and subpoenas. • Checks the accuracy of teletype entries made by dispatch after hours and makes modifications to any entries to ensure compliance with the Department of Justice. • Processes vehicle releases at the front counter, collecting all relevant papers and informing citizens when more DMV paperwork is required to complete a car release. • Assist with citation signoffs and advises citizens on next steps, • Prepares and submits cases to the district and city attorney's offices; follows up on case rejections; and aids detectives in re -submitting cases for prosecution. • Receives and examines the quality of documentation from the police, ensuring that all documents are correct and that records may require adjustments or additional paperwork as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Office administration practices and procedures
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation • City organization, functions, and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility • Records management, record keeping, filing, and basic purchasing procedures • Specialized work practices and software applications of the assigned department or division • Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel, as well as district attorney and court websites like EDC, CMS, and Vision.
• Penal laws, California vehicle codes, California government codes, and how to successfully use and adhere to them
Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other business software
• Operate other standard office equipment
• Type at a net rate of 55 words per minute or higher
• Organize records and files
• Read and proofread documents
• Organize and maintain office and specialized files
• Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing • Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Skills and Abilities to (con't):
• Enter and prepare clear and accurate data for records and reports Office Specialist Page 2 of 3
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• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City managers, staff, the public, and others encountered in the course of work
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Work under intensive deadlines
• Interact with City managers, staff, vendors, the public, and others encountered in the course of work JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) certification WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet or moderately quiet • Required to sit, talk, or hear, in person and by telephone • Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk and stand and to lift and move records and documents weighing up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
JOB FAMILY: Police/Traffic
EEO CATEGORY: Technicians/Paraprofessionals
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 9410: Municipal/State/Public Agency
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Aug 2016
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of Police Sergeant, the Parking Control Officer performs civilian parking enforcement functions, assists with special events and calls for service, learns to perform public counter, records, and other field support duties such as towing vehicles, responding to traffic collisions, issuing tickets to vehicles that are not within regulation, and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Data entry and recordkeeping practices
• Use of proper English grammar, spelling, and punctuation in completing and verifying information in basic police reports and other records
• Radio codes and transmission procedures; customer service techniques • Equipment maintenance and procedures
• Department rules and regulations
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Skills and Abilities to:
• Learn and adhere to local ordinances, codes, and traffic regulations • Operate computer hardware and modern office equipment • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and treat the general public with tact and respect
• Read and interpret standards
• Analyze and solve problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Interact appropriately with law enforcement personnel, the general public, and others in the course of work
• Problem solve and complete tasks in a timely manner
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• High school graduation or G.E.D. is required, preferably supplemented by college -level course work in police science or criminal law. One year of public contact experience is highly desirable.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have no prior felony convictions • Must successfully pass a background investigation including polygraph exam WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in field and office settings
• In the office, the employee works in controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels. In the field, the employee is subject to traffic and variable weather conditions when driving a vehicle for traffic enforcement and special events, and the noise level occasionally exceeds 70 decibels
• Subject to persons who would contest parking citations and enforcement actions • Ability to be assigned to rotating work shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends, and to work overtime as needed to accommodate department and city needs • Constantly required to sit when operating a motor vehicle for traffic enforcement and to stand or sit at the public counter and walk in accessing and distributing records • Use hands to handle, feel, or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level • Lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 50 pounds • Ability to see within normal range, including having close range, and the ability to adjust focus, talk, hear, and use electronic touch keypads
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PLANNING AIDE
JOB FAMILY: Development Services Department
EEO CATEGORY:

Administrative Support Workers/Paraprofessionals
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Sept 1998
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under general direction, the Planning Aide performs a wide variety of public service and technical assistance at the public counter, responds to requests for documents and information, reviews and processes service applications, issues permits, calculates and processes fees, and receives, files, and maintains records of documents, maps, and other materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Assists in conducting planning checks for land use and variance requests, ensuring compliance with planning and zoning codes under supervision.
• Supports the processing and review of zoning clearances, plot plans, and minor variances by gathering required documentation and ensuring accuracy.
• Conducts site visits to assist in verifying project status and reporting findings to higher -level planning staff. • Provides zoning and property information to the public in person, by phone, or electronically, referring complex inquiries to senior staff as needed.
• Assists in drafting planning staff reports and resolutions by preparing background information and initial draft materials.
• Collects and organizes data, such as application submissions, counter visits, and phone inquiries, to prepare reports for internal use.
• Prepares agendas and meeting materials for commissions, boards, and community groups; ensures timely distribution to involved parties.
• Guides members of the public, architects, and developers on basic development fees, processes, and submission requirements.
• Logs planning applications, verifies fee payment, and maintains records in compliance with departmental protocols.
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OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application unless otherwise specified)
Knowledge of:
• Planning and zoning codes
• Basic construction methods, techniques, and materials • Basic symbols and conventions found in plans and drawings • Record -keeping principles and practices
• Basic math functions.
• Research methods
• Principles and practices of report preparation; customer service techniques Skills and Abilities to:
• Prepare clear and concise records, correspondence, and reports; communicate effectively with business and property owners and the general public
• Apply codes and regulations to specific cases
• Make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately • Maintain firm yet cooperative relations with clients
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees and the public • Articulate, understandable verbal communication; auditory and visual comprehension (understanding and processing the written and spoken word)
• Effective communication with co-workers and the public in person and by phone • Short- and long-term memory recall, reading, writing, functioning independently, interacting effectively in group situations
• Accepting supervisory authority
• Deal positively and effectively with a variety of individuals in the enforcement of codes and housing rehabilitation programs.
• Spanish interpretation and translation ability is highly desirable.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• One year or more of professional planning experience, preferably including municipal experience, supplemented by coursework in urban planning or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field is desirable.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Frequently required to sit and use hands for feeling, simple grasping, firm grasping, and fine manipulation (both hands)
• Occasionally required to bend, sit, twist, reach, stretch, push/pull, drag/lift up to 50 pounds • Climb, kneel/crouch/squat; use feet to drive
• Frequently required to traverse uneven ground at various field or housing locations • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Specific hearing abilities required by the position include adequate hearing at close proximity, at a distance, and in both ears
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PLANNING MANAGER
JOB FAMILY: Development Services
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Aug 2001
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Director of Development Services, the Planning Manager supervises the Planning Division's daily operations, conducts major planning activities, and develops complicated planning reports and recommendations for policy decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application unless otherwise specified)
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of urban planning, local and state laws, project management, and sustainable practices
• Modern supervisory principles and practices
• Trends and developments in local governmental planning • Architectural, landscape, economic, and engineering principles involved in effective analysis, planning, and development of the physical facilities of a municipality • Economics and economic analysis as applied to urban planning • Scope, functions, and capital needs of local government • State law, legal decisions, and legal bases of planning and zoning • Statistics, mapping, chart work, and research techniques • Sources of basic research, technical and professional publications, state and federal data, and commercial documents and organizations providing pertinent planning information • Current and alternative developments in the solution of city planning problems • Analytical thinking, leadership, communication, negotiation, and budget management Skills and Abilities to:
• Organize, supervise, and perform the collection and analysis of design, social, economic, and statistical data basic to the interpretation of planning problems
• Coordinate staff work and planning development with civic interest and sound community planning; to write and speak effectively
• Assist in the formulation of budget estimates and administer departmental fiscal matters • Adapt to changing city requirements
• Articulate, understandable verbal communication, auditory and visual comprehension (understanding and processing the written and spoken word)
• Effective communication with co-workers and the public in person and by phone • Short- and long-term memory recall, reading, writing, functioning independently, interacting effectively in group situations
• Accepting supervisory authority
• Make educated decisions, adjust to changing situations, and resolve disagreements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, public administration, architecture, or a related field and four years of experience in urban planning, including leadership experience. Additional graduate training in city and regional planning or other related fields complementary to the basic undergraduate major is desirable.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation • Certified Public Manager (CPM) certification
• Geographic information system (GIS) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification • Completion of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) training WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Frequently required to sit and use hands for feeling, simple grasping, firm grasping, and fine manipulation, and traverse uneven surfaces at field construction sites • Occasionally required to bend, twist, reach, stretch, and push/pull/drag/lift up to 50 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Specific hearing abilities required by the position include adequate hearing at close proximity, at a distance, and in both ears
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PLANNING TECHNICIAN
JOB FAMILY: Development Services
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Paraprofessionals
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Mar 2017
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Director of Development Services and/or the Planning Manager, the Planning Technician provides public service and technical assistance at the public counter, responds to requests for documents and information, reviews and processes service applications, issues permits, calculates and processes fees, and receives, files, and maintains records of documents, maps, and other materials.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are the entry-level jobs in the class series. The Planning Technician is distinguished from the Assistant Planner and the Associate Planner, which perform a greater a range of planning studies and presentations requiring more specialized knowledge of planning cases, codes, and range of oral and written presentations. The Planning Technician receives greater direction and works more extensively on public counter coverage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Advises and assists the public, architects, and developers with clarification regarding development fees, processes, and submittal requirements.
• Receives and logs in planning applications and fees.
• Prepares maps, graphs, charts, and other visual aids for exhibits related to planning studies.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Planning and zoning codes
• Basic construction methods, techniques, and materials • Basic symbols and conventions found in plans and drawings • Record -keeping principles and practices
• Basic math functions.
• Research methods
• Principles and practices of report preparation; customer service techniques Skills and Abilities to:
• Learn and accurately interpret the city's planning, building, and zoning codes and the city's municipal code and land use standards
• Operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and GIS software applications programs.
• Follow oral and written directions
• Interact effectively with property owners, contractors, developers, engineers, and co-workers • Plan and organize tasks and meet deadlines
• Perform accurate arithmetic computations to calculate fees and determine total receipts • Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing; prepare clear, accurate, and concise records and reports
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve complex problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks • Work with constant interruptions
• Interact with developers, contractors, staff, department managers, and the general public JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field and one year of professional planning experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Typically works in office conditions; the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet • Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms • Uses finger dexterity in order to operate computer hardware for extended periods of time • Constantly sit and occasionally walk and stand to access counters, work areas, and files • Stoop, kneel, or crouch to access or place records or files • Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 20 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PLANS EXAMINER
JOB FAMILY: Development Services
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Feb 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: July 2023
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Director of Development Services, the Plans Examiner reviews architectural plans for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, and accessibility codes and local ordinances.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class review and process residential, commercial, and industrial plans; check engineering calculations and other information related to construction plans and corrections; advise builders and property owners on building construction methods, zoning laws, and related regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Examines plans and specifications of commercial, industrial, and single and multi -family projects to determine compliance with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, occupancy, and zoning codes; checks for grade and quality of materials used in construction. • Determines compliance with the California provisions of state and county health and environmental ordinances; suggests correction of defects or inadequacies found; requires that corrections be made to meet the requirement of pertinent codes; prepares plan check correction reports. • Approves plans that comply; issues permits for construction. • Analyzes structural engineering aspects of all designs and calculations. • Evaluates test reports, including but not limited to structural engineering reports and soil analysis reports. • Interprets and explains codes to contractors, architects, and others as required; coordinates construction progress with other city departments or divisions and outside agencies; confers with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners on proposed projects to resolve unusual problems. • Composes correspondence pertaining to required plan check corrections; prepares monthly plan check report; maintains related plan check records.
• Classifies and logs projects for plan checks; creates plan check files; enters initial site data and permit data; revises data as project status and details change.
• Answers questions and advises the public concerning codes and plan check reports; provides technical guidance to permit and building inspection personnel.
• Represents the division and department at development plan and plan check coordination meetings as directed.

OTHER DUTIES:

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• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application unless otherwise specified)
Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, procedures, and terminology of structural engineering, architecture, and building construction
• Means and methods of building erection of all types of construction • Federal, state, and municipal codes and regulations governing housing, building construction, rehabilitation, alterations, use, occupancy, and setbacks • Construction and building methods related to safety and fire prevention • Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the city, including the California Codes • Research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement • Proper plan check techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices
• Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics Skills and Abilities to:
• Read, interpret, and explain complex building plans, engineering calculations, site survey project specifications, blueprints, building construction plans, designs, specifications, building codes, and reports • Apply engineering and architectural principles and practices • Read and accurately interpret building plans to ensure conformance with building codes, development standards, and regulations
• Make engineering and mathematical computations rapidly and accurately • Plan and organize work
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing • Work safely and efficiently
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with city staff, developers, contractors, officials, and the public
• Deal tactfully and courteously with internal and external customers • Understand and follow verbal and written directions
• Operate a computer and utilize a variety of software programs • Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret blueprints, documents, and other types of information • Analyze and solve complex problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks • Work with constant interruptions
• Interact with officials and the public, including dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A high school diploma or GED or equivalent. Five years of experience as a building inspector, including at least one year of construction plan checking or two years of experience checking plans for a public agency.

College coursework or specialized coursework in construction technology, Architecure or Engineering are preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Plans Examiner certificate from the International Code Council (ICC) prior to appointment is required or the ability to obtain said certificate within one year from the date of appointment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in an office setting with controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels
• Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time • Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist • Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight weighing up to 25 pounds • Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard
• Verbally communicate to exchange information
• Speaking and acute hearing are required for customer service at the public counter and on the telephone • Vision is required for memos, letters, and invoices
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

POLICE ACADEMY TRAINEE
JOB FAMILY: Police/Field Services
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Paraprofessionals
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: UNREPRESENTED
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Jan 2007
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Police Training Officer and Police Sergeant, the Police Academy Trainee attends and successfully completes Police Officer training at a police academy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Effective verbal and written communication, including active listening and clear articulation • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public • The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
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Skills and Abilities to:
• Use proper English
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Learn the proper use and care of automobiles and small firearms • Remember names, faces, and details of incidents
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Remain calm and use effective judgment in dangerous situations • Interact with citizens, business representatives, city staff, other organizations, police safety personnel, school representatives, and the public, with interfaces influenced by the position assignment JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and currently attending a BASIC Peace Officer Standards.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Training Commission (POST) certificate and police academy WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Training positions are usually done in a classroom environment. However, it does require field training in realistic conditions, such as outside weather conditions, in a patrol unit, and operating specialized equipment
• Training may involve exposure to extreme heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and inclement weather, as well as loud noises such as, but not limited to, sirens, alarms, and diesel engines • Requires the use of safety helmets, armored vests, earplugs, and other specialized equipment, as well as certification in protective and lifesaving equipment
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls • Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or scale walls, ladders, or steps; carry police safety gear • Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, or crawl, as well as walk, sit, and run • Talking, hearing, and using smell
• Must be able to pull and carry persons in emergency situations, administer first aid, and fight in self- defense
• Grasp and carry power and hand tools, and lift, carry, and move persons, equipment, and push, pull, or drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

POLICE CAPTAIN
JOB FAMILY: Police/Administrative Services or Field
Services
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 7720: Police And Other Law
Enforcement Officers — Not Volunteers
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia Police Management
Association (PPMA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Jan 2007
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Police Chief, the Police Captain commands field operations or administrative activities of the Police Department as part of a major division; manages and leads the planning, organizing, and oversight of the city's law enforcement, crime prevention, information systems, record maintenance programs, and special initiatives as part of the police management team; acts on behalf of the Police Chief; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series onlv) Positions in this class head one of the following divisions: Field Services or Administrative Services. The Police Captain reports directly to the Police Chief. The Police Captain has greater decision -making authority in establishing policies and procedures and allocating resources within a division than the Police Lieutenant. This class differs from the Police Sergeant class which has greater administrative, budgetary, and supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Evaluates and coordinates litigation matters and public complaints related to officer conduct, divisional practices, or sensitive community issues.
• Reports upon staff, city and agency meetings; participates as a member of the Police Department Management Team.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Broad knowledge of police science principles, practices, and leadership styles • Management theory, policies, and practices
• Police services organization and administration
• Human resources management, supervisory principles, and employee development practices • Team management principles and concepts
• Community -based policing methods and practices
• Federal Constitution rights governing search and seizure and Miranda applications • State laws, Penal Codes, Traffic Codes, and Civil Codes, statutes, court decisions and case law, local codes and ordinances, departmental policies and practices, and rules governing criminal evidence, criminal acts, arrest and custody of prisoners or contraband
• Criminal investigation methods, crime prevention principles, and law enforcement practices • Police Officer Bill of Rights
• Labor contract requirements related to work and performance standards of subordinate personnel • Self-defense methods and physical restraint techniques • Radio codes, transmission procedures, and communication techniques • Contemporary patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigation, and related police services, including specialty assignments
• All codified laws, case laws, department policies, city personnel rules, municipal codes, POBR, DOJ compliance requirements, POST mandates, etc.
• Methods and techniques used in providing the full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities
Skills and Abilities to:
• Prepare and present management reports
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Interpret and apply state public safety laws, codes, and local ordinances • Exercise tact and diplomacy in maintaining self-control in provocative or confrontational situations • Think logically and maintain alertness in emergency situations • Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Remain calm and use effective judgment in dangerous situations • Interact with citizens, business representatives, city staff, other organizations, police safety personnel, school representatives, and the public, with interfaces influenced by the position assignment Police Captain Page 2 of 3
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, police science, public administration or a related field. Ten years of progressively responsible local law enforcement work, including two years of supervisory experience at or above the rank of Police Lieutenant.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Advanced Management, Management, and Supervisory certification through the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Commission
• Certification in protective and lifesaving equipment
• First aid and CPR certification
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Frequently works in outside weather conditions, and in a patrol unit and may operate specialized equipment when assigned to patrol
• Exposure to extreme heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and inclement weather, as well as loud noises such as, but not limited to, sirens, alarms, and diesel engines
• Require the use of safety helmets, armored vests, earplugs, and other specialized equipment • Subject to the threat of injury and life -threatening hazards as part of police safety operations • Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls • Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or scale walls, ladders, or steps, carry police safety gear • Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, or crawl, as well as walk, sit, and run • Talking, hearing, and using smell
• Pull and carry persons in emergency situations, administer first aid, and fight in self defense • Grasp and carry power and hand tools, and lift, carry, and move persons, equipment, and push, pull, or drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

POLICE CHIEF
JOB FAMILY: Police
EEO CATEGORY:

Executive/Senior Level Officials and Managers/
Officials - Administrators
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 7720: Police And Other Law
Enforcement Officers — Not Volunteers
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: At -Will Executive
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Dec 2006
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the City Administrator, the Police Chief plans, oversees, and directs the work of the Police Department, including the Field Services and Administrative Services Divisions, and animal control contracts, information technology, and other police services; assesses community needs and develops and evaluates the attainment of law enforcement goals and objectives; provides a vision for policy and direction for public safety and crime prevention through strategic planning and dissemination through the chain of command; organizes departmental staffing and controls budget; participates as a member of the executive management team; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are distinguished from the Police Captain positions that are accountable for the daily operations of one of the major divisions of the Police Department. This position is responsible for all departmental operations, including personnel, budgeting, policymaking, and planning processes. This class differs from the lower -ranking officers' class by its broader scope of responsibility, span of supervisory control, decision -making authority, and levels of interfaces.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports on critical tasks, operational initiatives, and recommendations; evaluates a diverse range of community crime statistics, law enforcement practices, public safety agencies, and financial resources in setting departmental goals and priorities. • Oversees the fire administration contract for the city for services provided by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA); coordinates law enforcement activities and programs with other agencies, including mutual aid agreements.
• Involves citizens, community groups, advisory committees, and other law enforcement and city departments in evaluating crime prevention programs, safety issues, enforcement practices, and other areas.
• Analyzes crime data and oversees initiatives to reduce crime and facilitate crime prevention programs; monitors staff response to major emergency incidents; resolves major problems or complaints related to officer conduct or sensitive community issues.
• Leads and facilitates weekly management meetings with the internal departmental team. Leads a team to interpret crime analysis data and to facilitate data -driven enforcement within the operations division; ensures work is progressing and effectively problem solving; and communicates directives to organizations both internally and externally.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Public safety laws and regulations
• Police science principles and practices
• Laws and rules governing criminal evidence, search and seizure, and arrest and custody • Penal code regulations and civil procedures
• Police Officer Bill of Rights and related Skelly procedures • Fire services and contract administration practices
• Information technology resources and applications
• Criminal law, state and federal case law, criminal procedures, department policies, and standard operating procedures related to departmental operations
Skills and Abilities to:
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply federal, state, and local law and regulations governing building and code enforcement services
• Analyze and solve complex administrative, operational, financial, political, and organizational problems • Prepare clear, concise, and complete technical documents, reports, and correspondence • Analyze and solve operational problems
• Establish, interact, and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, supervisors, management, commissions, community groups, law enforcement agencies, city council members, the media, and the public, including occasionally dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals • Operate a computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheets, database, and graphic presentation software programs
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks • Work with constant interruptions
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Master's degree with a major in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field; and ten years of increasingly responsible professional local law enforcement and related activities, including two or more years of management -level experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training) Advanced Management and Supervisory certification or equivalent professional certification
• POST Executive certification is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Regularly works in typical office conditions; the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet • Attends City Council meetings, professional and community meetings, and other off -site events • Ability to work standby or attend meetings during non -business hours. • Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear, both in person and by telephone • Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally stands and walks
• Occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 25 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

POLICE CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR
JOB FAMILY: Police/Investigation
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: NoN-Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 9410: Municipal/State/Public Agency
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Dec 2006
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Police Sergeant, the Police Civilian Investigator performs police civilian investigations involving data collection, interviewing of witnesses, suspects, victims, and specialists, the analysis of evidence, and the presentation of findings and reports that are used in the prosecution of crimes; prepares and fields press releases; serves in other special assignments; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• California Penal Code and applicable civil codes
• General investigation procedures
• Crime elements specific to particular cases
• Protocols involving sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence • Investigative tactics; effective interviewing techniques • Financial, statistical, and comparative analysis methods • Report presentation techniques
• Legal system procedures
Skills and Abilities to:
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures • Prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials • Organize and maintain accurate records and files
• Coordinate multiple cases and meet critical deadlines • Exercise sound judgment within established guidelines • Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing • Use tact, discretion, and sensitivity in dealing with sensitive situations • Operate computer hardware and utilize word processing, spreadsheets, and centralized law enforcement software applications programs and databases
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, police science, or a close related field; and three years of varied analytical and technical experience involving the investigation of civilian crimes or similar types of cases; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in both office and field settings. The noise level is moderately quiet. • Works with crimes and issues involving sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence cases and serves as a crisis negotiator, as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CON'T):

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• Investigates evidence at crime scenes
• Interfaces with victims, suspects, and repeat offenders • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear within interview and investigation settings • Frequently sit and occasionally walk and stand to access work areas and files • Stoop, kneel, or crouch to access or place records or files • Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 20 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

POLICE LIEUTENANT
JOB FAMILY: Police/Administrative Services of Field
Services
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 7720: Police And Other Law
Enforcement Officers — Not Volunteers
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia Police Management
Association (PPMA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Jan 2007
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Police Captain, the Police Lieutenant manages assigned programs, personnel, and operations for a major bureau, administrative function, or work shift; prepares and evaluates field and staff reports. This position acts as a mid -manager, assisting the Administrative Captain and Chief of Police with administrative duties. This position is responsible for supervising the Investigations Bureau, Professional Standards Bureau, and Community Outreach Coordinator, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures, handling personnel matters, performance evaluations, strategic planning, and the biennial report, and performs other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only Positions in this class are distinguished from those of the Police Sergeant in that they have a greater range of planning and administrative responsibilities than the Police Sergeant and exercise greater supervisory and judgment in the application of policies and practices. This class differs from the Police Captain class, which has a lesser breadth of policy -making authority and knowledge of administrative disciplines and has accountability for an entire division of the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs, rules, and procedures and participates in the formulation of policies and procedures; research equipment, staffing, and technology enhancements and applications in cooperation with division staff.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with inter -divisional management, departmental employees, law enforcement agencies, schools, and other public and private representatives, and responds to inquiries.
• Assists Police Captain in preparing and administering the division budget and reports the status of various accounts and expenditures to management.
• Coordinates administrative projects such as building renovation, inspections, information technology, traffic and internal affairs investigations, and jail services. • Attends professional meetings, training, and conferences and represents division in the absence of Police Captain.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs, rules, and procedures for standards of conduct, training needs, officer safety, general employee safety, the Field Training Officer (FTO) program, weapons training and usage, report writing, and reduction of civil liability; recommends policy changes given analysis of department procedures.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Police science principles and practices
• Personnel management, training, and supervisory principles and techniques • Contemporary patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigation, communications, information technology
• Federal Constitution rights governing search and seizure and Miranda applications • State laws, Penal Codes, Traffic Codes, Juvenile Codes, Business and Profession Code, Government Codes, Civil Codes, statutes, Court decisions and case law
• Local codes and ordinances, departmental policies and practices, and rules governing criminal evidence, criminal acts, arrest, and custody of prisoners or contraband • Criminal investigation methods, crime prevention principles, and law enforcement practices • Police Officer Bill of Rights
• Labor contract requirements related to work and performance standards of subordinate personnel • Self-defense methods and physical restraint techniques • Radio codes, transmission procedures, and communication techniques • Principles of human behavior
• Professional standards
• Contemporary patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigation, and related police services, including specialty assignments
• Methods and techniques to effectively prevent and deter crime, address traffic issues, and manage critical incidents
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Skills and Abilities to:
• Make presentations
• Interpret and apply state public safety laws, codes, and local ordinances • Establish and maintain effective relationships with other divisions, police management, city departments, public and private agencies, community groups, and the general public • Communicate effectively with others, orally or in writing • Exercise tact and diplomacy in maintaining self-control in provocative or confrontational situations • Think logically and maintain alertness in emergency situations • Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Science, Public Administration, or a related field. Ability to attain Advanced Supervisory and Management certification through the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Commission. Six years of progressively responsible local law enforcement work, including two years of supervisory experience at or above the rank of Police Sergeant.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Certification in protective and lifesaving equipment
• Completion of the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) • Commission Basic certificate
• POST Intermediate certificate
• Advance POST certificate
• POST Management certificate
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Frequently works in outside weather conditions and in a patrol unit • May operate specialized equipment when assigned to patrol • Exposure to extreme heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and inclement weather, as well as loud noises such as, but not limited to, sirens, alarms, and diesel engines
• These positions require the use of safety helmets, armored vests, earplugs, and other specialized equipment
• Subject to the threat of injury and life -threatening hazards as part of police safety operations • Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls • Reach with hands and arms
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CON'T):

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• Climb or scale walls, ladders, or steps, carry police safety gear • Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, or crawl, as well as walk, sit, and run • Talk, hear, and use smell
• Must be able to pull, and carry persons in emergency situations, administer first aid, and fight in self- defense
• Grasp and carry power and hand tools, and lift, carry, and move persons, equipment, and push, pull or drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

POLICE OFFICER
JOB FAMILY: Police/Field Services
EEO CATEGORY: Service Workers/Protective Service
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 7720: Police And Other Law
Enforcement Officers — Not Volunteers
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia Police Officers' Association
(POA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Jan 2007
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Police Sergeant, the Police Officer patrols an assigned area, enforces public safety laws, codes, and regulations and maintains order, prevents, detects, and investigates crime, responds to emergencies and calls for service, carries out special assignments in the protection of life and property, and performs other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are distinguished from the Police Sergeant, which serves as a first -line supervisor and has responsibility for the development, coordination, and evaluation of sworn personnel that are part of a work shift or section. Police officers may be assigned to special assignments, such as motor, traffic, K-9, detective, SWAT, field training officer, jail, bike team, VIP handling, reserves, and similar details.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Enforces federal, state, county, and city laws, regulations, and ordinances related to public safety and law enforcement.
• Patrols an assigned area of the city, in a patrol vehicle or on foot, in order to detect and prevent crime and maintain law and order; may operate a motorcycle or bicycle as part of a special assignment detail. • Gives verbal warnings and prepares citations, arrest reports, crime reports, daily observation reports, vehicular incident and pursuit forms, injury reports, collision reports, and impounded property reports. • Responds to radio messages and citizen requests for protection of life and property and public assistance and appears at crime and scenes of disorder and determines proper course of action; investigates suspicious vehicles or persons; observes situations related to stolen cars, traffic violations, and proper flow of traffic.
• Inspects premises at night and on other shifts; assists in the investigation of crimes; conducts preliminary investigations of disturbances, burglaries, thefts, armed robberies, vehicle accidents, deaths, or other types of incidents involving possible violations of public safety laws and codes. • Questions suspects, interviews victims and witnesses; books property and evidence; performs basic crime scene investigation; testifies in court regarding facts, circumstances, and violations; completes field and follow-up investigations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):

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• Takes written statements; examines conditions of accident scenes; clears scene of obstructions and damaged vehicles; notes and reports traffic hazards; provides first aid for injured persons or requests medical attention in accordance with departmental procedures. • Reports abandoned or damaged vehicles; inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment, and other public gatherings and assures that proper licenses and permits are in effect. • Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; supervises arrestees; and monitors the status of parolees and individuals on probation status, including court orders. • Participates in police briefings, exercises, training courses, and programs. • When assigned to Reserves Detail, tracks and coordinates the scheduling and training of reserve police officers.
• When assigned to Traffic Detail, enforces specialized Traffic and Motor Vehicle Codes and prepares traffic and collision reports and investigation records; sets up DUI monitoring; coordinates work with Department of Motor Vehicles and Courts; attends meetings, prepares logs, and makes presentations. • When assigned to Field Training Officer Detail, organizes, coordinates, and provides officer training in the field related to proper law enforcement surveillance, handling of traffic stops, preparation of departmental reports, and related tasks; completes training records and employee progress reports at regular intervals.
• Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and takes custody of prisoners; guards and transports prisoners; provides meals and completes daily records.
• When assigned to K-9 detail, also assists in searches of suspects and properties; trains animals and conducts exercises in proper pursuit and control methods; feeds and maintains animals in accordance with health and safety standards and prepares related activity records. • When assigned to Detective Detail, conducts crime scene investigations and pursues cases involving the collection of additional evidence, identification and interviewing of victims and suspects, and prosecution of cases within the Court system; conducts covert patrol; writes and executes search warrants; coordinates property and evidence collection with police support staff; and testifies in cases. • When assigned to SWAT Detail, responds to emergency calls involving hostages, barricaded suspects, suicide threats, bomb threats, deadly use of force, high -risk search and arrest warrant service, and related incidents involving public safety.
• When assigned to Gang Detail, monitors and investigates associations of individuals who belong to known gangs; determines means of gaining access and information from informants related to actual or planned crimes; and testifies in cases.
• When assigned to School Resource Detail, visits public schools, prepares and makes educational presentations, maintains communications with school officials, works with district staff on attendance and truancy issues, and counsels students related to lawful conduct and community standards and expectations.
• Provides escorts or guard services for parades, various public activities, or meetings.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
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Knowledge of:
• Police science principles, practices, and professional standards • Federal Constitution rights governing search and seizure and Miranda applications • State laws, Penal Codes, Traffic Codes, and Civil Codes, statutes, court decisions, and case law • Local codes and ordinances, departmental policies and practices, and rules governing criminal evidence, criminal acts, arrest, and custody of prisoners or contraband • Criminal investigation methods, identification methods • Crime prevention principles, use of police records, and law enforcement practices • Self-defense methods and physical restraint techniques • Radio codes, transmission procedures, and communication techniques • Principles of human behavior
• Contemporary patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigation, and related police services, including specialty assignments
Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate police motor vehicles, radio communications equipment, computer hardware, and firearms and weapons
• Interpret and apply state public safety laws, codes, and local ordinances • Convey clear instructions or execute commands
• Communicate effectively with others, orally or in writing; accurately recall circumstances regarding traffic incidents or crime reports
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in maintaining self-control in provocative or confrontational situations • Think logically and maintain alertness in emergency situations • Relate effectively with persons from diverse social, ethnic, political, and racial backgrounds and age groups
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Remain calm and use effective judgment in dangerous situations JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• BASIC Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) certificate • For specialty assignments, completion of all required training and certification related to the special position assignment
• Certification in protective and lifesaving equipment
• First aid and CPR certification
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Frequently works in outside weather conditions and in a patrol unit and may operate specialized equipment when assigned to patrol
• Exposure to extreme heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and inclement weather, as well as loud noises such as, but not limited to, sirens, alarms, and diesel engines
• Use of safety helmets, armored vests, earplugs, utility belts, and other specialized equipment • Subject to the threat of injury and life -threatening hazards as part of police safety operations • Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls • Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or scale walls, ladders, or steps; carry police safety gear • Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, or crawl, as well as walk, sit, and run • Talking, hearing, and using smell
• Pull and carry persons in emergency situations, administer first aid, and fight in self-defense • Grasp and carry power and hand tools, and lift, carry, and move persons, equipment, and push, pull, or drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

POLICE PROPERTY TECHNICIAN
JOB FAMILY: Police/Property and Evidence
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Paraprofessionals
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Dec 2006
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Police Services Supervisor, the Police Property Technician organizes and controls property and evidence within the police property room; stores, transport, releases, and/or disposes of property and evidence; keeps a variety of records; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Property and evidence management policies and practices • Evidence processing and inventory control techniques
• Principles of records management
• Police support and administrative functions
• Modern office procedures
Skills and Abilities to:

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• Organize and set priorities
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and others encountered in the course of work
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Operate computer hardware and use word processing and related software • Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
• Interact with city staff, other organizations, and the public JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A high school diploma or a G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by college -level course work in criminology or a related field; and three years of clerical or paraprofessional experience related to law enforcement of criminal justice.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Typically works in office conditions and in a property storage area • Noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently sit and occasionally walk and stand to access work areas, and to store and retrieve property, evidence, and files
• Stoop, kneel, or crouch to access or place property or files • Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 50 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN
JOB FAMILY: Police Department/Records
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Administrative Support
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: June 2020
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Support Services Administrator, the Police Records Technician prepares, processes, maintains, and retrieves police records, data, and reports; answers questions and provides information and assistance to other agencies and the public, in person and by telephone; provides a variety of clerical and general office assistance to Police Department personnel: and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Types up logs and forms such as memoranda, form letters, envelopes, police clearances, licenses and permits, declarations, court appearance calendars, and misdemeanor complaints • Responds to officers' requests for information by researching, collecting, and disseminating authorization information
• Monitors an automated storage queue for incoming documents and processes according to priority, proofreading documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Enters a variety of information such as personal identifiers, vehicle information, property descriptions, serial numbers, criminal offense codes, tattoos, etc. from several different types of documents into the automated RM, and performs quality control on data entered into RMS. • Assemble materials and prepare misdemeanor citation packets for court. • Retrieves, print and duplicates documents utilizing a microfilm reader, an optical retrieval system, a records management system, and hard copy files.
• Answers phone inquiries from the public and other law enforcement and governmental agencies; and assists the public, other law enforcement, and governmental personnel at the service counters. • Processes record sealings requiring research and collection of any correlating documents throughout the department, deletion of indexes, sealing, and storage of records until ordered destruction. • Coordinates with background investigators, other departmental and city personnel for processing of applicants (internal, external, and business) and sex, arson, and narcotic registrants; processes and maintains electronic and hard copy files, issues permits.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Modern office equipment and procedures
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Filing procedures (alpha and numeric)
• Basic math
• Telephone procedures and etiquette
Skills and Abilities to:
• Read, understand, and apply difficult materials
• Operate a computer keyboard with accuracy
• Proofread text and data fields for accuracy and compliance with entry rules • Work with a high level of interruption
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work • Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Work under intensive deadlines, and interact with city managers, staff, customers, the public, and others encountered in the course of work
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and completion of specialized clerical courses; one year of heavy telephone, public contact, or dispatch experience and ability to learn the geography and location of streets, landmarks, and public and private facilities in and around the City of Placentia.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in both office and field settings. In the office, the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet • When conducting field observation, the employee is subject to loud construction noise • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
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WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CON'T):
• Stoop, kneel, or crouch to access or place records or files • Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 20 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

POLICE RESERVE OFFICER LEVEL I
JOB FAMILY: Police/Field Services
EEO CATEGORY: Service Workers/Protective Service
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 7720: Police And Other Law
Enforcement Officers — Not Volunteers
PAY PLAN: Part -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Non -Represented
GRADE:

UPDATED: Feb 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Aug 2017
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Police Sergeant, the Police Reserve Officer Level I performs important community service, in support of law enforcement, involves citizens of varying occupations in police prevention patrol activities and expands channels of communication between the Police Department and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Police science principles, practices, and professional standards • Federal Constitution rights governing search and seizure and Miranda applications • State laws, Penal Codes, Traffic Codes, and Civil Codes, statutes, court decisions, and case law • Local codes and ordinances, departmental policies and practices, and rules governing criminal evidence, criminal acts, arrest, and custody of prisoners or contraband Police Reserve Officer Level I Page 1 of 3
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Knowledge of (can't):
• Criminal investigation methods, identification methods • Crime prevention principles, use of police records, and law enforcement practices • Self-defense methods and physical restraint techniques • Radio codes, transmission procedures, and communication techniques • Principles of human behavior
• Professional standards; contemporary patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigation, and related police services, including specialty assignments
• Proper care and maintenance of property and equipment Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate police motor vehicles, radio communications equipment, computer hardware, and firearms and weapons
• Interpret and apply state public safety laws, codes, and local ordinances • Prepare and present clear, accurate, and concise police reports and statistical records • Analyze solutions to law enforcement problems
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other divisions, police management, city departments, public and private agencies, community groups, and the general public • Communicate effectively with others, orally or in writing • Correctly recall circumstances regarding traffic incidents or crime reports • Exercise tact and diplomacy in maintaining self-control in provocative or confrontational situations • Think logically and maintain alertness in emergency situations • Relate effectively with persons from diverse social, ethnic, political, and racial backgrounds and age groups
• Making independent decisions and possessing problem -solving skills • Functioning in highly stressful situations
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Selected individuals will be trained at a Police Reserve Training Academy. Preference will also be given to applicants who have previously completed a Police Reserve Training Academy.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None Required
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WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Occasional field activity in inclement weather
• Exposure to conditions, such as fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, and poor ventilation, that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin
• Continuously required to bend, sit, twist, reach, stretch • Push, pull, drag, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Climb, kneel/crouch/squat
• Use feet to drive
• Use hands for feeling, simple grasping, firm grasping, and fine manipulation (both hands) • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, per POST standards • Specific hearing abilities required by the position include adequate hearing at close proximity, at a distance, and in both ears
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

POLICE SERGEANT
JOB FAMILY: Police
EEO CATEGORY: Service Workers/Technicians
FLSA: Non -Exempt
JOB CLASS CODE: 7720: Police And Other Law
Enforcement Officers — Not Volunteers
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia Police Management
Association (PPMA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Jan 2007
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Police Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant coordinates and participates in police operations relating to patrol, traffic enforcement or safety, crime prevention, investigation, special details, or related police services; participates in the training and evaluation of sworn and non -sworn personnel; supervise police officers to ensure they are enforcing local, state, and federal laws appropriately; assist with training, mentoring, evaluating officers and their performance. and performs other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are distinguished from the Police Officer as a first -line supervisor and have responsibility for the development, coordination, and evaluation of sworn personnel that are part of a work shift or section. The Police Sergeant is distinguished from the Police Lieutenant, who acts as a watch commander, or has planning and administrative responsibility for a shift or several bureaus. This position acts as Watch Commander in the absence of the Police Lieutenant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):

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• Prepares annual reporting statistics for mandated oversight agencies. • Manages all public safety technology contracts and procurements. • Manages and writes federal grant applications and is the administrator for public safety grants. • Manages the installation, testing, configuration, troubleshooting, and repairing of public safety hardware, software, and peripherals.
• Conducts complex studies and needs assessments for public safety pertaining to department needs; research, evaluate, and recommends new technologies.
• Assist with budget preparation and administration pertaining to public safety technology.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Police science principles, practices, and professional standards • Supervisory and training principles and techniques
• Federal Constitution rights governing search and seizure and Miranda applications • State laws, Penal Codes, Traffic Codes, and Civil Codes, statutes, court decisions and case law, local codes and ordinances, departmental policies and practices, and rules governing criminal evidence, criminal acts, identification methods
• Arrest and custody of prisoners or contraband
• Criminal investigation methods, crime prevention principles, use of police records, and law enforcement practices
• Police Officer Bill of Rights
• Labor contract requirements related to work and performance standards of subordinate personnel • Self-defense methods and physical restraint techniques • Radio codes, transmission procedures, and communication techniques • Principles of human behavior
• Professional standards
• Contemporary patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigation, and related police services, including specialty assignments
• Communicable disease control methods and techniques
• Search and seizure laws and how to apply them
• Advanced investigations and how to manage them
• Adult learning and how to identify, document, and train through deficiencies Skills and Abilities to:
• The operation of police motor vehicles, radio communications equipment, computer hardware, and firearms and weapons
• Coordinate, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of employees for an assigned unit or work section • Interpret and apply state public safety laws, codes, and local ordinances • Prepare and present clear, accurate, and concise police reports and statistical records • Analyze solutions to law enforcement problems
• Convey clear instructions or execute commands
Skills and Abilities to (con't):
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public and private agencies, community groups, and the general public • Communicate effectively with others, orally or in writing • Participate in employee selection and evaluation
• Monitor budgetary expenditures
• Accurately recall circumstances regarding traffic incidents or crime reports • Exercise tact and diplomacy in maintaining self-control in provocative or confrontational situations • Think logically and maintain alertness in emergency situations • Relate effectively with persons from diverse social, ethnic, political, and racial backgrounds and age groups
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Remain calm and use effective judgment in dangerous situations • Interact with citizens, business representatives, city staff, other organizations, police safety personnel, school representatives, and the public, with interfaces influenced by the position assignment • Work through complex problems and find solutions
• Proofread and correct reports
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and successful completion of the police academy. Four years of progressively responsible local law enforcement work, including some prior experience as a sworn police officer or detective.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Intermediate POST Certificate
• Supervisory certification through the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission • Certification in protective and lifesaving equipment
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Frequently works in outside weather conditions, and in a patrol unit and may operate specialized equipment when assigned to patrol
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WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CON'T):
• Exposure to extreme heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and inclement weather, as well as loud noises such as, but not limited to, sirens, alarms, and diesel engines
• Use of safety helmets, armored vests, utility belts, earplugs, and other specialized equipment • Subject to the threat of injury and life -threatening hazards as part of police safety operations • Occasionally lift or carry up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

POLICE SERVICES OFFICER
JOB FAMILY: Police Department/Patrol
EEO CATEGORY: Technicians/Paraprofessionals
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 9410: Municipal/State/Public Agency
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: June 2011
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Support Services Administrator, the Police Services Officer performs a variety of duties and works in several areas of the police department, including the jail; processes the entry and release of persons in custody, including preparing booking reports and release forms; fingerprinting, photographing, and safeguarding entrusted property; prepares reports that do not require the presence of a sworn officer; enforces parking violations; impounds vehicles; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Obtains personal history and medical information from prisoners and completes the necessary documents for booking and completes all booking paperwork.
• Feeds prisoners and inventories, books, stores, and releases property to owners and other authorized personnel.
• Assumes responsibility for the welfare and safety of all prisoners within the city jail facility and maintains physical control of prisoners; performs security, safety, and health checks of persons and the facility. • Coordinates visiting procedures, including those between prisoners and bail bondsmen, attorneys, and any other approved visitors.
• Oversees maintenance and cleanliness of the jail facility. • Releases prisoners by issuing citations, receiving bail/bond, or transportation to the county jail facility as well as other designated custodial facilities such as state prisons, etc. • Patrols an assigned area on foot or by vehicle to enforce parking regulations, and issues citations for various parking violations.
• Locates, marks, and arranges for the storage of abandoned vehicles, illegally parked vehicles or vehicles to be stored or impounded as a result of arrest.
• Receives and responds to community inquiries regarding criminal, civil, and traffic problems, as well as miscellaneous incidents; and assists the public by answering questions and referring appropriate problems to other personnel or referral agencies when appropriate.

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OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• The criminal justice system, laws relating to city jail/temporary holding facility regulations under California and Federal law
• Laws relating to criminal, traffic, and parking as described under the California Penal Code, Placentia Municipal Codes, and State Vehicle Code
• Departmental policies and procedures related to traffic investigation and traffic control • Geography of the city
• Correct English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar • Supervisory and training principles and practices
Skills and Abilities to:
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work • Remain calm and act effectively in emergency or stressful situations • Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Operate computer hardware and word processing, spreadsheets, and related software applications programs
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A high school or GED equivalent, supplemented by college -level course work in law enforcement, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field; one year of parking enforcement experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
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WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Typically works in field, office, and jail conditions • Frequently works outdoors and is exposed to variable weather conditions as well as heat, moisture, and traffic
• In working outdoors, the noise level is frequently loud when conducting traffic control on public streets • Ability to work on variable shifts or other irregular hours as assigned, including working overtime, on -call, holidays, and weekends
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently sit and occasionally walk and stand to access work areas and files • Stoop, kneel, or crouch to access or place records or files • Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 20 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER
JOB FAMILY: Administration/Communications Division
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Administrative Support
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: PCEA
GRADE:

UPDATED: Sept 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: June 2020
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Public Safety Communications Manager, the Public Safety Dispatcher receives and processes all incoming emergency and non -emergency requests for police, fire, and medical help before dispatching the appropriate units.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Receives 911 emergency calls from the public for police and fire emergency services; evaluates information to determine the location of the emergency and the appropriate personnel and equipment needed to respond; gathers all pertinent information for responding units. • Dispatches emergency units on the computer -aided dispatch system (CAD) • Maintains contact with all units on assignment to determine status and location. • Contacts county and emergency management network agencies to provide information and coordinate call responses.
• Operates a variety of telecommunications and computer equipment. • Answer non -emergency calls for assistance, screens calls, and routes calls to the appropriate person or office.
• Enters, updates, and retrieves police related data from computer and teletype networks and inputs a daily log of all calls field units were dispatched to or initiated. • Files various types of documents, records, and reports by alphabetical, numerical, and subject matter classification.
• Operates computer terminal, teletype, and radio unit to obtain or extract pertinent data. • Assists sworn field personnel by searching records and requesting information from other law enforcement agencies in conjunction with field investigations being carried out by department personnel.
• Handles public counter duties such as vehicle and record releases, restraining order acceptance, and custody violation reporting.
• Notifies appropriate coordinating agencies such as Code Enforcement, Public Works, and other government and non -government entities for response to various adverse incidents. • Responds to questions, complaints, and requests from the public in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Compiles, tabulates, records, types, and checks statistical data.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Conducts presentations to various community groups and attends community outreach programs. • Complete medical and fire trainings using the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) system.

OTHER DUTIES:
• May be required to work overtime as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Laws, codes, regulations, policies, and department procedures governing public safety dispatching, including radio, computer, and telephone communications, and associated receiving and transmitting equipment
• California Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, Motor Vehicle Code, Welfare Institutions Code, and Business and Professions Code
• Methods and strategies for effectively interacting with the public • Laws, codes, regulations, and laws governing police records management and the protection of confidential records
• Modern police records office procedures, equipment, and techniques, including principles of record - keeping and automated information systems
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation • Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment
• Fire and police codes, policies, procedures, and personnel • Vehicle codes, municipal codes, and penal codes
• City geography, including streets, major stores, and attractions Skills and Abilities to:
• Exercise judgment in determining the priority of calls and unit assignments in order to dispatch police and fire units quickly and effectively
• Effectively interact with and elicit information from agitated persons while maintaining composure when fielding urgent calls, gathering and reciting information, and giving directions in emergency situations.
• Accurately and simultaneously monitor the status of multiple calls and units • Simultaneously operate a variety of telecommunications and computer equipment, such as a computer aided dispatch (CAD) system, personal computers, telephones, radio transmitters, teletype equipment, and type at the net rate of 40 words per minute
• Access extensive reference manuals and materials to obtain accurate information • Identify the appropriate entity or department to assist the public if the issue is not under city control. • Learn the layout of the City of Placentia, including its streets, landmarks, and public and private services. • Learn and apply police records management practices and procedures as needed • Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of callers, internal staff and public safety dispatchers from other agencies, and the general public • Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
• Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Multitask, including split listening
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required. A college -level degree in criminal justice or a related field, such as communications, is preferred. One year of public contact work experience is required. Telephone or dispatch experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED (Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of appointment):
• P.O.S.T. Public Safety Dispatcher's Basic Course
• P.O.S.T. Basic Dispatcher Training Equivalency Examination, and obtain Emergency Medical and Fire Dispatch certification
• Complete the Communications Center Training program
• Complete required annual P.O.S.T. training and Continued Dispatch Education credits • CPR certification
• California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) certification WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Work in an office environment, activity can become fast -paced and high -stress • Noise level is moderately quiet, although loud at times, given the need to monitor multiple frequencies of radio frequencies and communications equipment, telephones, consoles, alarms, and security cameras on a continuing basis
• Work various shifts as assigned
• Regularly required to frequently sit, stand, reach, lean, twist, turn, grasp, feel, lift, push, pull, bend, kneel, and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Manipulate feet to operate radio microphone or console equipment • Input information into the computer for prolonged periods of time • Hear and talk with the general public, law enforcement personnel, and city staff on the telephone, radio communications equipment, and in person
• Hear and detect radio traffic, ringing telephones, and alarm tones while speaking on radio communications equipment or on the telephone
• Read computer display monitors and distinguish colors on computer display monitors • Read and understand technical manuals related to communications equipment, as well as reports, contracts, correspondence, memos, and other written materials • Exposed to continual background noise, static, and noise from radio communications equipment, telecommunications equipment, and other office equipment • Close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or keypad, and to operate standard office equipment.
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
JOB FAMILY:

EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support
Workers/Administrative Support
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: July 2022
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, the Public Safety Communications Manager supervises the communication and automation functions of a joint public safety emergency communications center and oversees the day-to-day operations, including calls for service, radio and computer aids dispatch of police, fire, and EMS units, computerized communication, and record management systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Plans, organizes, schedules, and directs the functional operations, activities and work of personnel of the Placentia Public Safety Communications Center.
• Oversees the delivery of fire, police, emergency medical, and other public safety services related to communications dispatching; coordinates communications activities and services for 911 emergency responders.
• Recommends, implements, and enforces 911 emergency communications policies and procedures that could directly impact the life and safety of emergency service personnel and the public. • Assists in developing and implementing goals, objectives, priorities, work plans, and budgets. • Establishes methods, standards, and benchmarks for providing all -hazard 911 operations. • Selects, trains, and motivates communications center staff; assesses performance; and reviews the work of staff to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures. • Oversees, maintains, and updates department records as required. • Manages the day-to-day functions of CAD/RMS.
• Monitors and maintains a variety of communications and office equipment to ensure quality of operation; recommends the purchase of supplies and equipment; coordinates repairs to equipment. • Ensures all dispatchers meet training requirements, including POST, Emergency Medical Dispatching, emergency fire dispatch, CPR, and other requirements set forth by the State of California. • Prepares a variety of analytical and statistical reports and correspondence on operations and activities. • Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive situations. • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of emergency communications; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. • Serves as a liaison with all participating agencies in the development and implementation of emergency communications contingency plans, and a liaison for public safety software and hardware infrastructure. • Conducts short and long-term strategic planning for the development, maintenance, and improvement of the city's emergency communications center.
• Ensures employee performance, quality assurance, and customer service standards are maintained, and works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Evaluates and recommends operational improvements, including streamlining of work processes.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) procedures, systems, and standard practices regarding public safety and emergency radio transmissions • 800 MHz radio procedures
• Terminology used in public safety and emergency dispatching • Statutory and case law relating to confidentiality of records and legal requirements for training, and civil liability
• Fire and police service codes, state penal codes; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Skills and Abilities to:
• Coordinate and direct the day-to-day activities of the public safety emergency communications center • Select, train, and supervise staff
• Provide training and development opportunities
• Ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner • Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards • Prepare and administer special projects, including analytical and statistical reports • Assess and prioritize emergency situations while remaining calm and using sound, independent judgment • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with all stakeholders involved with the public safety emergency communications center
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
• Interact with city staff, other organizations, and the public • Interact with developers, contractors, staff, department managers, and the general public JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A bachelor's degree in communications, business, public administration, or a related field and four years of experience performing public safety dispatch duties, including two years of experience in a public safety supervisory capacity.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current driver's license for occasional driving to attend meetings at various city facilities, professional and public meetings, and special events
o The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• First Aid and CPR certification
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Typically works in office conditions; the noise level is frequently moderately quiet to loud • Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms • Frequently sit and occasionally walk and stand to access work areas and files • Stoop, kneel, or crouch to access or place records or files • Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 50 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
JOB FAMILY: Administrative Services/Public Safety
Communications
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Administrative Support
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Public Safety Communications Manager, the Public Safety Communications Supervisor organizes, plans, schedules, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work and activities of civilian personnel engaged in the preparation, processing, maintenance, and retrieval of law enforcement records and public safety dispatch services for police, fire, and EMS on an assigned shift; prepares and presents internal management reports and statutory reports; and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Assigns, coordinates, trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of employees assigned to the Communications Division and the work of Public Safety Dispatchers on an assigned shift; assists the Public Safety Communications Manager in developing, implementing and monitoring short -and long-term plans, goals, and objectives; schedules and coordinates the assignment of bureau personnel. • Conducts performance evaluations of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets for assigned staff; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
• Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, work processes, policies, systems, and procedures to achieve the division's annual goals, objectives, and work standards. • Develops recommendations to improve Communications' operations and efficiency and coordinates activities with other divisions, departments, and agencies. • Prepares and pulls audio recordings and dispatch documents for court proceedings. • Receives, assigns, and performs audits of dispatching calls and data entered in police records as well as employee certification records.
• Develops, reviews, and updates written manuals, procedures, and instructions. • Coordinate mutual aid requests with outside agencies for police, fire, and medical operations.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Federal, state, and department regulations governing the dissemination of police records and reports and the operation of an emergency public safety dispatch center • Computer -aided dispatch and CLETS and NCIC applications • Public safety codes and regulations governing public safety communications, including the Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code, Business and Professions Code, and related requirements • Practices, procedures, systems, equipment, and techniques involved in 911 and related emergency dispatching operations and the handling of non -emergency calls • Telephone/radio recording devices and applicable laws • Radio, telephone, and console TDD equipment operations • Practices, procedures, systems, equipment, and techniques involved in classifying, indexing, processing, filing, and retrieving police records and reports
• Supervisory principles and practices
Skills and Abilities to:
• Analyze and interpret laws, standards, and department practices and solve operational and administrative problems
• Maintain confidentiality of records
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff, management, vendors, and the general public
• Remain calm and communicate distinctly and precisely in emergency situations • Think critically and provide solutions with limited information or details • Use written and oral communication skills
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Science, Public Administration, or a related field and a minimum of four years of increasingly responsible dispatching of emergency public safety services, and trainer or lead with supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Extensive work experience may be substituted for education. Previous fire department or medical dispatching experience is highly desirable.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Complete the following certifications within the first year of employment:
o POST Professional Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor certification. o First Aid/CPR certification acknowledged by the American Red Cross • Meet continuing certification standards annually to comply with legal and operational requirements. • Additional certifications in emergency dispatch or closely related are desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Work extended hours, rotating shift assignments, and various overtime hours as assigned, including on - call, holidays, and weekends
• Regularly works in an office environment; the noise level is moderately quiet, although loud at times, given the need to monitor multiple frequencies and communications by radio, telephone, and communications console
• Monitor the communications console, alarms, and security cameras on a continuing basis • Frequently sit, stand, reach, lean, twist, turn, grasp, feel, lift, push, pull, bend, kneel, and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Manipulate feet to operate radio microphone or console equipment • Input information into the computer for prolonged periods of time • Hear and talk with the general public, law enforcement personnel, fire and medical personnel, and city staff on the telephone and radio communications equipment in person and using a headset • Hear and detect radio traffic, ringing telephones, and alarm tones while speaking on radio communications equipment or on the telephone
• Read computer display monitors and distinguish colors on computer display monitor • Read and understand technical manuals related to communications equipment, as well as reports, contracts, correspondence, memos, and other written materials • Requires close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR
JOB FAMILY: Engineering
EEO CATEGORY: Service Workers/
Service - Maintenance
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 9410: Municipal/State/Public Agency
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Feb 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Dec 2006
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works, the Public Works Inspector performs skilled and detailed inspections of engineering construction, maintenance, and public works projects; interprets plans and specifications to ensure compliance with contracts and work plans; prepares and recommends change orders and cost estimates; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• State laws, engineering standards, and local codes and ordinances governing engineering construction projects
• Common engineering construction methods
• Public works inspection practices
• Proper usage of construction materials and equipment
• Safe work practices
• Engineering mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry Skills and Abilities to:
• Analyze and interpret complex engineering construction plans and specifications • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, property owners, and the public • Prepare clear and concise reports and documentation
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by college -level course work in construction and/or engineering; and three years of construction inspection experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in both field and office conditions
• Frequently works outdoors and is exposed to variable weather conditions as well as heat, moisture, traffic, and mechanical and electrical hazards
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WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CON'T):
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently sit and occasionally walk and stand to access work areas and conduct inspections of work sites • Stoop, kneel, or crouch to inspect sites
• Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 50 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER
JOB FAMILY: PUBLIC WORKS
EEO CATEGORY: Service Workers/Service -
Maintenance
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 9410: Municipal/State/Public Agency
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Sep 2025, Dec 2006
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, the Public Works Manager plans and manages the activities and operations of the Maintenance Services Divisions within the Public Works Department; coordinates maintenance programs, services, and special events with other departments, agencies, contractors, and the general public; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Public Works; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series onlv) The Public Works Manager establishes goals and priorities, ensuring the implementation of work plans by maintenance supervisors. They also indirectly lead personnel involved in streets, sanitation, parks, trees, landscaping, equipment, and facility maintenance operations. This position reports to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and works with the Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering for the coordination of capital improvements and construction projects. The Public Works Manager has broader functional, administrative, and budgetary responsibilities and decision -making authority than the maintenance supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Coordinates the organization, staffing, and operational activities of Public Works maintenance and field services, including parks and landscape maintenance, street sweeping, storm drainage, street maintenance, street lighting, graffiti maintenance, street signage, striping and legends, equipment and facility maintenance, and special events.
• Manages and oversees the Solid Waste Program for the City, including rate setting, fiscal management, personnel, consultant services, management of franchise agreement, etc. • Develops and implements goals, objectives, and procedures; sets priorities for maintenance and field services work.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates public works personnel; provides or coordinates staff certification and training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Leads, coordinates, and reviews work plans for providing field maintenance, equipment maintenance, and related services; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities and projects. • Conducts periodic inspections of field operations and work records; works with supervisory personnel and staff to identify and implement improvements in work methods and services.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Develops and administers public works program budgets; forecasts additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs monitoring of and approves expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinates public works activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Ensures the adherence to safe work practices by maintenance personnel; assumes responsibility for any hazardous waste materials generated by public works services or functions; maintains appropriate records of materials; provides employee training in the use and handling of hazardous materials. • Attends commission meetings, may attend City Council meetings, and participates in professional group meetings; stays informed of new trends and innovations in the field of street maintenance, street lighting, storm drainage, street sweeping, fleet and facility services, and parks, trees, and landscaping. • Investigates and resolves public complaints related to maintenance services. Responds to natural disasters and emergencies in the city and the need to deploy maintenance personnel.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a public works maintenance program, including streets, sanitation, fleet services, parks, trees, and landscape maintenance • Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration • Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in maintenance work • Budget preparation and administration
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, procurement regulations, requirements, and regulations • Safe work practices
• Storm drain and national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) regulations • Public contract code
• Waste and recycling, organic recycling, and edible food recovery operations and state regulations and requirements for public agencies
• Asset management best practices
Skills and Abilities to:
• Manage, plan, coordinate, and evaluate the work of supervisory, professional, technical, maintenance, and clerical personnel
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• Prepare and administer budgets
• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient street maintenance, traffic signal lighting, street lighting, storm drainage and street sweeping services, fleet maintenance, and parks, trees, and landscape maintenance services • Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports • Operate computer hardware and use word processing and spreadsheet software • Coordinate and manage projects to meet deadlines
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Skills and Abilities to (con't):
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply state and local ordinances, policies, and procedures involving public works services
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, the City Council, public and regulatory officials, community groups, contractors, and others encountered in the course of work • Exercise tact and diplomacy in conflict situations
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Observe and interpret situations
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve complex problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks • Work with constant interruptions
• Interact with officials and the public
• Deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals
• Manage and oversee multiple sections of work groups within a comprehensive public works department
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, construction technology, or a related field and six years of progressively responsible construction and maintenance management experience, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in both field and office settings. In the office, the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet • Occasionally works outdoors to conduct site inspections and attend meetings with contractors, staff, and other departmental representatives, and is exposed to loud construction machinery, wetness, humidity, and traffic hazards during field inspections
• Ability to work extended hours to oversee maintenance, repairs, and operations, including disaster response services
• Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear, both in person and by telephone • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms
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WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CON'T):
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT
JOB FAMILY: Public Works/Maintenance
EEO CATEGORY: Service Workers/
Service - Maintenance
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 9410: Municipal/State/Public Agency
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Aug 2016
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works - Maintenance, the Public Works Superintendent organizes, coordinates, and oversees designated maintenance services, programs, and contracts within the Public Works Maintenance Division and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are distinguished from lead maintenance personnel by the broader scope and diversity of maintenance functions and scope of supervision exercised involving streets, sanitation, parks, trees, landscaping, equipment, and facility maintenance operations. This class differs from the Deputy Director of Public Works - Maintenance class, which has greater accountability for capital improvements and construction projects budgetary responsibilities and interfaces with city management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Coordinates the organization, staffing, budgeting, and operational activities of Public Works maintenance and field services, including parks and landscape maintenance, street sweeping, storm drainage, street maintenance, street lighting, graffiti maintenance, street signage, striping and legends, equipment and facility maintenance, and special events.
• Leads, coordinates, and reviews work plans for providing field maintenance, equipment maintenance, and related services; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities and projects. • Conducts periodic inspections of field operations and work records; works with supervisory personnel and staff to identify and implement improvements in work methods and services. • Coordinates public works activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the City Administrator; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Ensures the adherence to safe work practices by maintenance personnel; assumes responsibility for any hazardous waste materials generated by public works services or functions; maintains appropriate records of materials; provides employee training in use and handling of hazardous materials. • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays informed of new trends and innovations in the field of street maintenance, street lighting, storm drainage, street sweeping, fleet and facility services, and parks, trees, and landscaping.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Investigates and resolves public complaints related to maintenance services and informs Deputy Director of Public Works -Maintenance of actions taken.
• Prepares and analyzes division activity, performance, safety, and other reports. • Responds to natural disasters and emergency situations in the city and the need to deploy maintenance personnel.
• Establishes goals and priorities and assures the implementation of work plans by the maintenance supervisors.
• Investigates and resolves public complaints related to maintenance services and informs the Public Works Manager of actions taken; manages responses and assigns service requests submitted electronically via the city citizen reporting tool.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration • Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in maintenance work • Principles of budget preparation and administration
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations • Safe work practices
Skills and Abilities to:
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports • Operate computer hardware and use word processing and spreadsheet software • Coordinate and manage projects to meet deadlines
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in conflict situations
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Observe and interpret situations
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve complex problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, construction technology, or a related field and six years of progressively responsible construction and maintenance management experience, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in both field and office settings. In the office, the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet • Occasionally works outdoors to conduct site inspections and attend meetings with contractors, staff, and other departmental representatives, and is exposed to loud construction machinery, wetness, humidity, and traffic hazards during field inspections
• May work in vaults and underground storage chambers
• Operate a motor vehicle and is subject to loud construction noise in particular areas such as power tools, compressors, and motorized equipment, which can range from 80 decibels to 90 decibels • Use personal protective equipment in accordance with hearing conservation standards • Ability to work extended hours in order to oversee maintenance repairs and operations, including disaster response services
• Use hands to handle, feel, or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level • Occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 100 pounds • Frequently required to stand and walk to coordinate field construction and inspection work • Ability to see within normal range, including having close range, and the ability to adjust focus, talk, hear, and use electronic touch keypads
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR
JOB FAMILY: Public Works
EEO CATEGORY: Service Workers/
Service - Maintenance
FLSA: Exempt
JOB CLASS CODE: 9410: Municipal/State/Public Agency
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: May 2017
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Public Works Superintendent, the Public Works Supervisor supervises, assigns, and participates in public works maintenance duties involving parks, streets, sewers, storm water collection, and other fleet and facility maintenance and construction services work performed by city staff or contractors; manages operations for city buildings; manages multiple contracts, including landscaping, fire and burglar alarms, tree services, HVAC, pest control, elevators, and uniforms and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class Is distinguished from the Maintenance Crew Leader in that it exercises full supervision over a larger number of employees, inspects contract work, and requires greater scheduling and project planning responsibilities. This class differs from the Public Works Superintendent class, which assigned responsibilities for the Parks or Streets Divisions and has lesser policy -making and budgetary authority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Establishes work schedules and sets work priorities for parks, streets, and facilities maintenance and construction services, including work of contractors; enforces and implements department policies and procedures within the field; assists in recommending maintenance goals, implements maintenance work plans, and completes work orders.
• Participates in the selection of maintenance personnel, including selection, evaluation, coaching, and employee development; provides or coordinates staff training; works with maintenance employees, the Public Works Superintendent or the Deputy Director of Public Works — Maintenance to correct deficiencies.
• Prepares time, material, and equipment estimates for assigned jobs; requisitions materials as required; orders parts as necessary and ensures parts ordered are received in a timely fashion; • Supervises and participates in the preparation of facilities for city-wide events; schedules recreation facilities; and plans arrangements for special city programs. • Supervises the use and operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles; ensures that tools, equipment, and vehicles are safely operated, maintained, and secured when not in use; schedules the service, repair, and replacement of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Prepares necessary records and reports; prepares project status reports; maintains records of projects, activities, and materials used; supervises the maintenance of time, material, and equipment use records.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the parks and/or streets maintenance budgets; submits budget recommendations for specific accounts; reviews and provides input on capital improvement plans.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Ornamental horticulture and landscape maintenance practices • Construction materials, equipment, and tools
• Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in custodial maintenance • Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations • Principles and practices of refrigeration and refrigerant gases and their uses • Principles of mathematics
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting Skills and Abilities to:
• Perform accurate mathematical computations
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing • Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, management, contractors, vendors, and others contacted in the course of work
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Work under deadlines with interruptions
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• High school Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent plus completion of college course work in park administration, ornamental horticulture, public administration, or a related field and five years of responsible streets, facilities, equipment, and/or parks maintenance work, including some prior lead or supervisory experience.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Public Works Supervisor through the American Public Works Association or equivalent association and Wastewater certification through the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) prior to the completion of the probationary period is required
• May be required to possess a Certified Arborist designation and/or State Pest Control Advisor's License WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Frequently works outdoors and is subject to variable weather conditions and traffic • Exposed to heat, mechanical and electrical hazards, chemicals, dust, and wetness • Available for on -call, stand-by, and emergency call service • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Sit, stand, walk, squat, kneel, climb, and crawl, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds • Install, operate, and repair equipment, and use shovels, hoes, brooms, and other power and hand tools given other job assignments
• Ability to see within normal range, ability to use close vision and adjust focus, talk, hear, and use electronic touch keypads
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST
JOB FAMILY: ADMINISTRATION/RISK MANAGEMENT
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Non -Represented
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Jul 2022
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Deputy City Administrator, the Risk Management Analyst performs professional analyses for a wide range of comprehensive risk management activities, such as general liability lawsuits and claims, property and general insurance administration, employee safety programming, loss control, and loss prevention; evaluates the effectiveness of the city's risk management program, and related insurance functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Plans, organizes, coordinates a comprehensive risk management program including asset protection, employee safety, general liability, and property and loss recovery. • Analyzes laws, legislation, and requirements pertaining to risk management and worker safety; recommends policy and procedural changes to implement adopted legislation and to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency as needed.
• Analyzes risks and prepares recommendations concerning appropriate city-wide insurance coverage; consults with and advises the city regarding the procurement of cost-effective insurance policies; works with the City's insurance Pool to ensure compliance with insurance programs provided by the Pool. • Maintains and analyzes cost and loss histories on city departments and operations; recommends changes and improvements to minimize losses.
• Coordinates the liability claims administration program; assists and coordinates with third -party administrators as required.
• Manage the City's subrogation claims by receiving incident reports for property damage, requesting information from City departments, filing claims with insurance companies or other third parties, tracking claims status, and following claims through closure. • Assessment of city facilities, programs, and operations to determine hazards, liability potential, and insurable risks.
• Ensures compliance of program operations with all federal, state, and city regulations and ordinances. • Analyzes current insurance developments and regulations and their implications for the city; hires experts to provide specialized knowledge and suggestions. • Ensures contracts, waivers, leases, and purchase documents are reviewed for proper hold harmless clauses, insurance provisions, and other conditions that could cause loss or exposure to loss. • Prepares and monitors risk management budget and strategic goals; monitors expenditures and approves requisitions.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Investigates, interprets, analyzes, and provides advice on risk issues; recommends loss prevention strategies.
• Track, assist with soliciting bids for renewals, and monitor all City liability insurance policies. • Consults with city departments and provide recommendations on risk management problems. • Assist with procuring property and excess liability insurance policies and completes annual renewals. • Provides information and recommendations to city administration, city department directors, and department supervisors regarding risk management and insurance matters.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of public sector risk management administration, including policies, procedures, best practices, and methods related to liability claims and subrogation claims • Federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to risk management, asset protection, loss prevention, insurance contracts and liability programs
• Development and implementation of programs
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence • Record -keeping principles and procedures
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer applications and equipment • Statistical and financial analysis and records management principles and practices • Policies and procedures regarding insurance claims processing and control • Techniques for effectively representing the city in contracts with insurance providers, governmental agencies, third -party administrators, and employees; program management, and budgeting Skills and Abilities to:
• Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal supervision; manage a comprehensive city-wide risk management program
• Interpret, apply, and explain risk management programs; promote safety conscious behaviors and practices
• Manage and coordinate with third -party administrators and claim adjustors • Research, analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of complex actuarial, insurance, and liability related data for completeness and accuracy
• Analyze, classify, and rate risks, exposure, and loss expectancies • Assists in the development and implementation of long range plans for reducing city losses and costs associated with general liability
• Evaluate and monitor contracts in an effective manner, ensuring proper hold harmless clauses and other conditions are in place
• Review insurance policies to determine extent of liability exposures • Evaluate and investigate claims, making sound recommendations within policy and procedural guidelines
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Skills and Abilities to (con't):
• Survey city facilities, programs, and operations to determine hazards, liability potential, and insurable risks
• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative, including analyzing, classifying, and rating risks, exposures, and loss expectancies • Prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials
• Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications and programs
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Effectively handle confidential matters
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, consultants, and representatives of all segments of the insurance industry JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current Driver's License for occasional travels to other city locations to meet with city staff as well as other professional functions and events
o The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Typically works in office conditions; the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently sit and occasionally walk and stand to access work areas and files • Stoop, kneel, or crouch to access or place records or files • Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 20 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus Risk Management Analyst Page 3 of 4
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

RISK MANAGER
JOB FAMILY:

EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: July 2022
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Deputy City Administrator, the Risk Manager plans, organizes, and directs a wide range of comprehensive risk management activities with city-wide implications, such as general liability lawsuits and claims, property and general insurance administration, workers' compensation, employee safety programming, loss control, and loss prevention, to ensure that the city's risk management program, loss control, and related insurance functions are administered professionally and cost-effectively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Plans, organizes, coordinates, and administers a comprehensive risk management program including asset protection, employee safety, workers' compensation, general liability, and property and loss recovery. • Analyzes laws, legislations, and requirements pertaining to risk management, worker safety, and employee training; recommends policy and procedural changes to implement adopted legislation and to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency as needed. • Analyzes risks and prepares recommendations concerning appropriate city-wide insurance coverage; consults with and advises the city regarding the procurement of cost-effective insurance policies; works with the City's insurance Pool to ensure compliance with insurance programs provided by the Pool. • Maintains and analyzes cost and loss histories on city departments and operations; recommends changes and improvements to minimize losses.
• Manages the liability claims administration program; directs and coordinates with third -party administrators as required.
• Directs the survey of city facilities, programs, and operations to determine hazards, liability potential, and insurable risks.
• Confers with legal staff regarding legal aspects of potential liability and on claims litigation. • Ensures compliance of program operations with all federal, state, and city regulations and ordinances. • Analyzes current insurance developments and regulations and their implications for the city; hires experts to provide specialized knowledge and suggestions.
• Ensures contracts, leases, and purchase documents are reviewed for proper hold harmless clauses, insurance provisions, and other conditions that could cause loss or exposure to loss. • Prepares and monitors risk management budget and strategic goals; monitors expenditures and approves requisitions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):

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• Investigates, interprets, analyzes, and provides advice on risk issues; recommends loss prevention strategies.
• Manages and administers employee safety programming and training. • Consults with city departments and provides recommendations on risk management problems. • Approves contracts, waivers, hold harmless agreements, and insurance requirements. • Provides information and recommendations to city administration, city department directors, and department supervisors regarding risk management and insurance matters.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of public sector risk management administration, including policies, procedures, best practices, and methods related to workers' compensation and liability claims • Organizational practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of ergonomic and safety programs, policies, and operational needs
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to risk management, asset protection, and workers' compensation programs
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence • Record -keeping principles and procedures
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer applications and equipment • Statistical and financial analysis and records management principles and practices • Policies and procedures regarding insurance claims processing and control • Techniques for effectively representing the city in contracts with insurance providers, governmental agencies, third -party administrators, and employees; program management, budgeting, and supervisory techniques
Skills and Abilities to:
• Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal supervision; manage a comprehensive city-wide risk management program
• Interpret, apply, and explain risk management programs; promote safety conscious behaviors and practices
• Manage and coordinate with third -party administrators and claim adjustors • Research, analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of complex actuarial, insurance, and liability related data for completeness and accuracy
• Analyze, classify, and rate risks, exposure, and loss expectancies • Evaluate and monitor insurance contracts in an effective manner, ensuring proper hold harmless clauses and other conditions are in place
• Evaluate and investigate claims, making sound recommendations within policy and procedural guidelines • Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and policies, procedures, and practices of risk management • Survey city facilities, programs, and operations to determine hazards, liability potential, and insurable risks Skills and Abilities to (con't):
• Prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials
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and programs
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Interact with staff, media, management, public officials, and others encountered in the course of work JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, industrial and labor relations or a related field. A master's degree in human resources, public administration, industrial and labor relations or a related field is preferred. Five years of experience in public sector risk management, including general liability, claims, workers' compensation, employee safety programming, general insurance administration, loss control, and loss prevention programs. Experience in a public safety setting such as fire or police is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in an office setting with controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels
• Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time • Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist • Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight • Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard
• Verbally communicate to exchange information
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CON'T):
• Speaking and acute hearing are required for customer service at the public counter and on the telephone • Vision is required for memos, letters, and invoices
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT I
JOB FAMILY: Finance
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: May 2017
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Director of Finance or Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant I performs varied and difficult professional accounting work; administers the general ledger and chart of accounts and balances and reconciles monthly accounting reports and statements involving accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fund accounting; provides technical direction to accounting staff; ensures and develops procedures according to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; and monitors internal control procedures.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series onlv) Positions in this class are distinguished from the Senior Accountant II by their responsibility for the implementation of more structured general ledger accounting and reporting processes. The Senior Accountant II requires more specialized knowledge of financial accounting systems and reporting applications and higher problem -solving skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• May provide technical direction to lower- level accounting personnel by explaining accounting procedures and answering related questions; audits transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversees and audits the work of employees responsible for cash control. • Prepares the annual audit including completion of all work in connection with the annual audit with outside auditors; prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with GFOA award standards; assists in preparing the MD&A and note sections. • Advises city departments on city financial and accounting practices, policies, procedures, and data.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application unless otherwise specified)
Knowledge of:
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and regulations related to financial accounting, budgeting, and governmental accounting practices • Financial accounting terms and applications
• Auditing principles and practices
• Operations and uses of integrated accounting, spreadsheets, word processing, and office software applications
Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate computer hardware and standard office equipment • Use integrated accounting, spreadsheet, word processing, and database software • Research and analyze accounting transactions
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for disbursements • Exercise judgment in applying accounting standards
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, consultants, contractors, and others during the course of work
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Interpret policies and procedures
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Three or more years of varied professional and technical accounting experience, preferably including local government work.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• None required
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CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Typically works in office conditions; the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Uses finger dexterity in order to operate computer hardware for extended periods of time • Constantly sit and occasionally walk and stand to access counters, work areas, and files • Stoop, kneel, or crouch to access or place records or files • Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 25 pounds • Ability to see within normal range, ability to use close vision and adjust focus, talk, and hear, and use electronic touch keypads
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT II
JOB FAMILY: Finance
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
JOB CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: May 2017
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Director of Finance or Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant II performs a variety of advanced and complex financial analysis, budgeting, and professional accounting work; prepares and maintains the city's financial accounting system and performs complex budgeting analyses involving revenues, expenditures, and related feasibility and cost analyses; provides technical direction to accounting staff; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are distinguished from the Senior Accountant I based upon the specialized knowledge of financial analyses, financial accounting systems, and specialized reporting and problem -solving that is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Prepares and reviews budget adjustments and transfers based on budgetary needs. • Keeps current on new regulations and professional standards of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other regulatory bodies and makes recommendations on how to implement new accounting procedures.
• Assists the Finance Manager with fiscal year-end close processes and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Functions as the liaison for the annual financial audit and related audits or reviews. • Prepares and reviews federal and state compliance reports, questionnaires, and similar requests for information.
• Supervises and provides technical direction to lower -level accounting personnel; explains accounting procedures and audits transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintains detailed records related to long-term debt obligations, including interest and maturity schedules, and ensures compliance with debt covenants.
• Responsible for preparing the Single Audit in coordination with outside auditors. • Review and analyze quarterly payroll records for accuracy. • Research and recommend updates to existing financial policies and/or creation of new policies • Supports the Finance Manager in reconciling procurement cards Senior Accountant II Page 1 of 3
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OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and regulations related to financial assessments, budgeting, and governmental accounting practices • Financial accounting software and applications
• Financial statements and internal controls
• Auditing principles and practices
• Operations and uses of integrated accounting, spreadsheets, word processing, and other office software applications
Skills and Abilities to:
• Prepare complex financial reports and provide reasonable assumptions related to anticipated revenues, expenditures, and cost recovery
• Provide accurate financial estimates and accounting analyses • Make accurate arithmetic calculations
• Prepare clear, concise, and complete financial documents, statements, and reports • Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, consultants, contractors, and others during the course of work
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Interpret policies and procedures
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Five or more years of varied professional and technical accounting experience, including one or more years of supervisory work and two or more years of local government experience.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• None required
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Typically works in office conditions; the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CON'T):

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• Uses finger dexterity in order to operate computer hardware for extended periods of time • Constantly sit and occasionally walk and stand to access counters, work areas, and files • Stoop, kneel, or crouch to access or place records or files • Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 20 pounds • Ability to see within normal range, ability to use close vision and adjust focus, talk, hear, and use electronic touch keypads
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
JOB FAMILY: Finance/Accounting
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Feb 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: June 2016
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Senior Accounting Technician is responsible for payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and purchasing support work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of accounting records; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are distinguished from those of the Accounting Technician by the greater scope and complexity of accounting functions, and more specialized knowledge of tax and statutory reporting requirements, and journal entries and reconciliations. This class differs from the accountant class, which requires greater accountability for professional accounting and budget reporting and knowledge of general ledger, budgeting, and internal audit functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Audits and adjusts employee timesheets and payroll records; sets up new accounts and adjusts payroll rates, deductions, and withholdings given MOU changes; works with payroll vendors to resolve software problems and update applications.
• Prepares and audits payroll reports; generates paychecks, direct deposit, and other payroll reports; runs special checks, balances unpaid, accrual earnings, and overtime payments, and calculates retroactive payments, as needed.
• Prepares federal and state payroll tax reports, including tax deposits, quarterly reports, and year-end W- 2 and fringe benefit accounts.
• Reviews and processes garnishments, rate adjustments, and payroll verification requests and subpoenas; addresses related accounting questions in working with Human Resources. • Prepares and processes business licenses and prints out balances and amounts due by account; researches, adjusts, and follows up on outstanding business license payments and net amounts owed. • Provides support for accounts receivable and accounts payable actions, including utility, aquatics, booking, property damage, lighting usage, emergency response, and other charges and accounts. • Completes and receives cross -training from other department employees in accounting methods and procedures.
• Reconciles payroll and troubleshoots items with discrepancies and reconciles all departments' payroll against the system's final output.

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OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Tax reporting requirements
• Court compliance orders related to the proper handling of garnishments and subpoenas • Payroll accounting, accounts receivable, cash reporting, accounts payable, and purchasing procedures • Business license fees and practices
• Terminology and forms used in bookkeeping and accounting work • Labor agreements, CaIPERS formulas, and employee salary and benefit schedules • Standard office practices and procedures
Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications • Make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy • Type at a rate sufficient to effectively perform job duties • Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with vendors, contractors, staff, and management • Read and interpret data
• Analyze and solve problems
• Learn and apply new information
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks • Handle sensitive information
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is highly desirable. Three years of increasingly responsible and complex clerical and technical accounting and/or payroll experience performing financial and statistical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• None required
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
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WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in an office setting with controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels
• The employee may work extended hours to meet accounting deadlines • Constantly required to sit when using computer hardware to enter and update information and to stand at the public counter and walk in accessing and distributing records • Use hands to handle, feel, or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level • Occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 20 pounds • Ability to see within normal range, including having close range, and the ability to adjust focus, talk, hear, and use electronic touch keypads
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JOB FAMILY: Various
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Administrative Support
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: July 2020
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Senior Administrative Assistant provides executive and confidential support to the City Director, Manager and/or Supervisor; performs a broad range of varied and difficult administrative, technical, secretarial, and clerical functions in support of a department or one or more divisions; administers databases, supports commissions or committees, prepares and reviews records and reports; provides technical direction or supervision to clerical and administrative support staff; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are the fourth level in the administrative support series and perform more difficult work assignments involving the administration of more specialized departmental records, staff support of major commissions or committees, the review and compilation of data for management and staff reports, and/or the completion of independent research. The senior administrative assistant directly supports a department director, and may also support supervisory, professional, and/or administrative staff and may provide technical direction or supervision to secretarial and clerical staff. The senior administrative assistant functions performed require a high level of sensitivity and tact as well as a thorough understanding of city programs, departments, commissions, and committees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Organizes, trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of office support personnel, as assigned; explains departmental procedures and policies.
• Compiles and verifies information in departmental timesheets, accrued time off records, payroll rate adjustments, and personal information change requests.
• Administers contracts and requisitions for professional services, products, and a variety of other materials; oversees payments of invoices and claims.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Program and database administration practices
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation • City organization, ordinances, rules, programs, policies and procedures, applicable to departmental operations
• Basic functions of public agencies, including the role of an elected council and appointed boards and commissions
• Word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and database software applications • Supervisory principles and techniques
Skills and Abilities to:
• Type at a proficient and effective rate to complete tasks in a timely manner. • Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and others encountered in the course of work
• Exercise tact and diplomacy
• Analyze and solve problems
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work
• Work on multiple concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions • Work under intensive deadlines
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• High school graduation, supplemented by education, training, and certification in office management, supervision, and the use of office and database software products; seven years of increasingly responsible administrative, accounting, and customer support experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some leadership or supervisory experience is desirable.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet or moderately quiet • Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear, in person and by telephone • Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk and stand and to lift and move records and documents weighing up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
JOB FAMILY: Finance
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Oct 2018
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Senior Financial Analyst analyzes financial information and prepares budgets. This role is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and adjusting the budget for the city; reconciling capital project budgets; debt service payments; banking/treasury support, bank reconciliations; support of the Director of Finance; and audit support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application unless otherwise specified)
Knowledge of:
• City government organization, functions, policies, and rules and regulations • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting, Accounting and Financial Reporting (GAAFR), Modern principles and practices of public finance administration, to include budget preparation and control and revenue projection principles • Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office products and financial operating software systems and databases
• Analytical procedures
Skills and Abilities to:
• Accurately interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations • Accurately analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Read, interpret contracts, documents, and financial transactions, and calculate figures • Research financial software system errors or omissions and coordinate corrective action • Understand, interpret, and efficiently carry out complex oral and written instructions • Work independently from general instructions and broad work expectations • Work efficiently in a fast -paced work environment subject to occasional interruptions • Demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Maintain effective work relationships with others
• Exercise discretion in confidential matters
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Interact with management, staff, vendors, consultants, brokers, the public, and others encountered in the course of work
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field and four years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience or a combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job. Municipal accounting or budgeting experience is preferred.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• None required
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
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WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in an office setting with controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels
• Constantly required to sit when using computer hardware to enter and update information and to stand at the public counter and walk in accessing and distributing records • Use hands to handle, feel, or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level • Occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 50 pounds • Ability to see within normal range, including having close range, and the ability to adjust focus, talk, hear, and use electronic touch keypads
• Continuous sitting, talking, hearing, fingering, handling, and repetitive motions of hands and wrists • Occasional stooping, bending, standing, walking, and reaching DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
JOB FAMILY: Development Services
EEO CATEGORY: Technicians/Technicians
FLSA: Non -Exempt
JOB CLASS CODE: 9410: Municipal/State/Public Agency
PAY PLAN: Part -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: June 2007
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Chief Building Official and/or the Director of Development Services, the Senior Building Inspector inspects buildings and structures to ensure compliance with building, zoning, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, energy, fire, accessibility, safety, and other standards and regulations that govern their construction, alteration, repair, and usage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Conducts field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial building projects at various stages of construction for work requiring permits to enforce building, zoning, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire, grading, accessibility, safety, and related codes and regulations. • Inspects sites and buildings before construction or alteration to determine practicability of plans, compliance with regulations, and validity of permits; inspects building sites during construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with the minimum standards of building and related codes and regulations.
• Advises property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and others on matters relevant to construction methods, materials, types of construction, occupancies, and the applicability of codes and standards.
• Investigates and resolves building and municipal code violations and complaints. • Reviews plans and specifications for buildings and related construction at the public counter; issues construction permits and certificates of occupancy.
• Interprets codes and regulations and explains inspections and construction requirements to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, rehabilitation program funding recipients, property owners, and the general public.
• Issues correction notices, writes notice of violation or substandard conditions correspondence to property owners or contractors, and recommends prosecution actions in serious situations involving non- compliance; issues citations and stop work notices, as needed. • Trains part-time and contract building inspectors in the city's inspection procedures and city layout. • Prepares field inspection and permit inspection reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):

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• Maintains records of building inspections, plans, and actions taken and monitors and completes complaint logs.
• Participates in staff and administrative meetings related to inspection activities and special projects; coordinates completion of inspections and records with Building Permit Technician.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Housing Codes and construction classifications • Federal and state requirements related to accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • Principles, methods, and practices used in various building construction trades, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, commercial and residential building construction methods and practices
• Laws, ordinances, and codes regulating building construction and zoning practices • Appropriate safety and fire prevention methods in construction practices • Building inspection trends and standards
• Construction products and applications
• Customer service techniques
Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate computer hardware and use word processing and specialized permit and building inspection software
• Exercise judgement in reviewing and interpreting building plans and engineering specifications for building and construction activities and determine compliance of plans with regulations and permits • Organize and prioritize daily inspections
• Inspect building sites during construction, alteration, or repair and enforce a wide range of building, zoning, and related codes and regulations
• Communicate effectively and courteously with property owners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and utility representatives, as well as city staff, supervisors, and management • Provide technical direction to part-time and contract inspectors • Exercise tact in persuading upset individuals to voluntarily comply with codes, standards, and regulations • Prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports • Regularly operate a motor vehicle
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret blueprints, documents, and other types of information • Analyze and solve complex problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks • Work with constant interruptions
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A high school diploma or GED or equivalent and successful completion of coursework, certification or vocational training in building technology, building construction, architecture, engineering or a related field and four or more years of experience in varied building inspection, including the application and interpretation of construction codes and building regulations.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) certification as a Combination Building Inspector, or in certification in multiple programs such as building, plumbing, electrical, or inspection practices, is desirable
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Constantly works outdoors in conducting inspections and is exposed to variable weather conditions as well as heat, humidity, and wetness
• Conducts inspections from elevated surfaces and in confined spaces • Exposed to traffic, fumes or airborne particles, and the risk of shock during electrical inspections • Noise level is frequently loud at construction sites
• Administrative and record keeping functions are typically completed within an office environment where the noise level is quiet or moderately quiet
• Ability to work on -call to respond to emergency inspection needs • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
• Occasionally climbs stairs and ladders to access rooftops and elevated inspection areas • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequent walking and standing as well as bending, squatting and kneeling • Lifts and carries inspection tools, records, or electronic devices that typically weigh less than 20 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN
JOB FAMILY: Development Services
EEO CATEGORY: Technicians/Administrative Support
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

Updated: Oct 2025
Adopted: May 2025
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Building Inspection Manager, the Senior Building Permit Technician performs advanced technical, administrative, and customer service functions related to the processing, coordination, and issuance of building permits. This classification is distinguished from the Building Permit Technician by its responsibility for complex projects, technical guidance to staff, participation in process improvements, and greater independence of judgment and decision -making. The Senior Building Permit Technician ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies, and may act as a lead to permit staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Provides customer service to the public at the building counter and over the telephone; processes building permits and applications; responds to inquiries and permit discrepancies; provides information regarding permit procedures, policies, and functions.
• Provides technical and procedural support to Building Permit Technicians and other staff; assists with training and onboarding new personnel; reviews the work of permit staff for accuracy and completeness. • Assists in the development, revision, and implementation of procedures, checklists, and standards related to permitting and public counter services; recommends process improvements. • Serves as a technical resource to customers, contractors, architects, engineers, and internal departments regarding complex or unusual permitting issues, code requirements, and plan routing. • Assists in the process of reviewing and adopting periodic updates to the City's Building Codes, Fire Codes, and all Code revisions related to the Building Division. • Calculates, reviews, and verifies complex fees and valuations for building permits, plan reviews, and other related services; reconciles and audits fee collection data for accuracy. • Schedules building inspections in cooperation with building inspection personnel after reviewing service requests.
• Tracks and reports on the status of construction projects in plan check review. • Assists customers in viewing microfiche, laser fiche, hard copies of permits, or in making copies; assists other agencies and customers with record inquiries and retrieves requested building plans and permits from archives.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Prepares reports, statistical summaries, and permit activity logs; assists with data entry and management of permit tracking software and databases.
• Processes check requests related to the Building Division including those related to "pass -through" fees related to building permits.
• Maintains building division records, including a variety of forms and logs; provides downloads of information related to the city's website.
• Prepares departmental activity records and reports, including the faxing of utility releases. • Compiles data and conducts various reporting related to the Building Division. • Supports electronic plan check and digital permit services; assists customers and staff with technical troubleshooting and submittal procedures.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application unless otherwise specified)
Knowledge of:
• General inspection practices associated with the use of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Administrative Code, Uniform Zoning Code, and the legal aspects of Code Administration and City Municipal Code
• Planning review procedures
• Application of building permit fees
• Building inspection scheduling practices
• Customer service principles and techniques
• Basic math calculations and functions
• General office procedures and protocols as well as department operations and services • Techniques for analyzing and streamlining business processes in a regulatory environment • Principles of technical training and guidance
Skills and Abilities to:
• Understand, interpret, and enforce Municipal Code pertaining to the issuance of building permits, handling of documents, and recording of fees
• Lead and support permit staff, including providing training and resolving work -related issues • Operate standard office equipment, including a computer terminal, and use permit processing, word processing, and spreadsheet software programs
• Organize and schedule inspections
• Prepare and maintain records and standard reports
• Coordinate multi -departmental reviews and resolve plan check issues or discrepancies • Analyze and solve basic work problems by applying departmental procedures • Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing • Establish, interact, and maintain effective working relations with city staff, other departmental representatives, developers, contractors, and the general public • Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
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Skills and Abilities to (con't):
• Observe and interpret situations
• Prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a fast -paced environment with frequent interruptions • Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and accuracy in dealing with sensitive materials • Type at a rate sufficient to effectively perform job duties JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

A high school diploma or GED or equivalent and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in building permit processing, building division support, or related technical clerical work, including at least one year in a lead or advanced technical capacity.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• None required
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Possession of a valid International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification is required at the time of appointment.
• Additional ICC certifications (e.g., Plans Examiner, Building Inspector) are desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in an office setting and the noise level is typically quiet or moderately quiet • Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, controls, and standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear • Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Occasionally lifts and carries plans, permits, and other documents typically weighing less than 25 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
JOB FAMILY: Public Works/Engineering
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Aug 2022
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering, the Senior Civil Engineer supports a major section or function of the Engineering Division; performs difficult and complex professional civil engineering work to include reviewing a variety of plans, designs, and other documents for conformance to applicable codes, standards, and specifications; supervises professional and technical engineering staff as assigned; coordinates the work of the function/section assigned with other city departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Manages multiple capital improvement projects (CIP), including the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs) for selecting consultants to provide engineering design services, selection of construction support services, preparation of staff reports, preparation of bid documents, management of construction activities, field visits, and the overall completion of the project from start to finish. • Assigns, supervises, instructs, and participates in the resolution of matters related to engineering standards, drawing preparation, specifications, estimates, and a variety of designs. • Supervises and reviews various public improvement and private development plans for compliance with the city's standards and collection of bonds and fees.
• Reviews the preparation of legal descriptions and grant deeds for easements and street rights -of -way, as well as subdivision maps.
• Reviews difficult and complex engineering calculations, including hydrology/hydraulic analysis and super elevation, and other civil engineering calculations.
• Manages the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff. • Prepares correspondence, staff reports, contracts, agreements, requests for proposals, and engineering estimates related to a variety of projects and maintains related records. • Coordinates assigned function/section tasks with consultants, other engineers, developers, contracts, other City departments, and outside agencies as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of civil engineering and design principles • Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects • Laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances applicable to the area assigned, including federal and state laws/requirements
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Computer applications as they relate to the area assigned Skills and Abilities to:
• Ensure function/section compliance with applicable rules and regulations and prepare progress reports • Interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules, and regulations • Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work • Operate a personal computer and use applicable software JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field is required, and five years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience involving the design, construction, inspection, and surveying of public works projects. Previous municipal or public sector experience is highly desirable.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in the State of California with good standing is required WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Work is performed indoors in an office environment and on -site in the field • In the office, the setting is controlled, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels • When work is performed outdoors, there is exposure to the elements • Uses a computer, keyboard, and related equipment
• Sits for extended periods of time
• Uses standard drafting tools, stands, walks, reaches, bends, twists, kneels, crouches, and grasps, lifts and carries boxes of records weighing 30 pounds or less
• May walk on slippery/uneven surfaces and slopes and be exposed to construction materials and dust WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (CON'T):
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR CUSTODIAN
JOB FAMILY: Public Works/Building Maintenance
EEO CATEGORY: Service Workers/
Service - Maintenance
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 9420: Municipal/State/Public
Agency —Other
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: June 2007
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of Maintenance Services Supervisor, the Senior Custodian leads custodial work performed on city buildings and facilities by part-time and full-time custodial personnel; performs varied cleaning and maintenance tasks; orders supplies; completes daily log and reports upon status of assignments; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Modern and efficient custodial methods and cleaning techniques • Appropriate chemical solutions and their proper use, mixing techniques, and disposal • Safety procedures and proper use of equipment
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Skills and Abilities to:
• Safely operate and maintain custodial equipment
• Read, follow, and understand safety rules and procedures • Work independently without close supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, vendors, and the general public
• Use basic math
• Interact with city staff and the public
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• High school or G.E.D. equivalent, and three years of custodial experience, including building and equipment maintenance.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Frequently works indoors and is exposed to cleaning solutions and chemicals, dust, and wetness • Noise level is typically quiet or moderately quiet except when the employee is operating power equipment • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently walk and stand in work areas
• Stoop, squat, and access cleaning areas
• Lift and carry cleaning supplies, typically weighing less than 20 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR ENGINEERING AIDE
JOB FAMILY: PUBLIC WORKS
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Paraprofessionals
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Mar 1993
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, the Senior Engineering Aide is responsible for a wide range of sub -professional engineering tasks, including drafting, inspecting, traffic control, and validating engineering calculations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Survey party work
• Construction materials and plans
• Principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• Drafting methods and equipment
• Proper use and methods of adjusting transits and levels • Engineering design, cost estimates, specifications, checking engineering plans Skills and Abilities to:
• Make arithmetic computations
• Perform routing office engineering work, including drafting and checking plans of the type described • Read plans and specifications and inspect work in progress • Use logarithmic, trigonometric, and curve -data tables • Author reports of work progress and findings
• Understand and follow oral and written directions, to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public
• Understandable verbal communication, auditory, and visual comprehension (understanding and processing the written and spoken word)
• Effective communication with co-workers and the public • Short- and long-term memory recall, reading, writing, functioning independently, and accepting supervisory authority
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• An associate degree in pre -engineering, including courses in drafting, surveying, and engineering mathematics and three years of engineering, survey party, and drafting work. Additional college engineering courses may be substituted for the required experience on a year -for -year basis or additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year -for -year basis.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
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WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Frequently required to traverse uneven surfaces at field locations • Occasionally required to bend, sit, twist, reach, stretch, push, pull, drag, and lift up to 50 pounds • Climb, kneel/crouch/squat, use feet to drive, and use hands for feeling, simple grasping, firm grasping, and fine manipulation (both hands)
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus • Specific hearing abilities required by the position include adequate hearing at close proximity, at a distance, and in both ears
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST
JOB FAMILY: Human Resources
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: July 2016
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the assigned director or manager, the Senior Human Resources Analyst supports the city's human resources programs by performing a variety of professional, technical, and administrative activities such as recruiting, testing, and selection, classification, compensation, and benefits training, and safety and employee relations research.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst classification by their greater scope and complexity of human resources responsibilities, specialized knowledge of human resources laws and regulations, and supervision of staff. This class differs from the Human Resources Technician class, which is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of human resources records and related data systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Tracks and evaluates the impact of personnel -related laws and regulations and directs information to the department director and appropriate management representatives and makes recommendations; responds to questions from staff, applicants, and the general public regarding human resources and risk management practices.
• Administers classification and compensation, Workers' Compensation and safety plans and Disability, Unemployment Insurance, OSHA compliance, and similar benefits and personnel programs. • Conducts studies and analyses and makes recommendations; supports the department director with research and reports.
• Attends a variety of professional and staff meetings and maintains awareness of legislative updates and trends; represents the city and makes recommendations.
• Administers new employee orientation, open enrollment, and other presentations • Ensures that personnel, payroll, and benefits information systems are updated correctly, and that CaIPERS and COBRA benefits are appropriately interpreted and reported.

OTHER DUTIES:

Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Federal and State Equal Employment Opportunity laws and non-discrimination regulations and ordinances • ACA, CaIPERS, COBRA, HIPPA, FMLA, and related benefits and leave legislation • OSHA posting and reporting requirements
• Principles, concepts, and practices of public human resources administration, including recruitment, testing and selection programs, compensation and benefits administration, and Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance administration, training, safety, and employee relations • City Personnel ordinances, personnel policies, and labor contract provisions • Basic research and analysis techniques
• Principles and practices of sound business communications • Correct English usage, including spelling and grammar • Standard business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics applications • Human resources records management practices
• Supervisory and leadership techniques
Skills and Abilities to:
• Lead, assign, and coordinate the work of staff
• Conduct research and analyze human resources policies, practices, and programs • Plan, organize, and participate in market surveys involving employment, classification, compensation, benefits, and general personnel practices
• Draft and present study background, methodology, and recommendations as part of written and oral recommendations
• Create and evaluate spreadsheet data
• Present findings, trends, and conclusions as part of clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials
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Skills and Abilities to (con't):
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, staff, management, vendors, consultants, brokers, the general public, and others encountered in the course of the work • Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues and employee situations
• Engage in dispute resolution interactions with both applicants and employees as needed. • Organize and maintain specialized files
• Operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheets, and other application software • Operate other standard office equipment
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work
• Work on multiple, concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Work under intensive deadlines
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A bachelor's degree in human resources management, public administration, or a related field and four years of experience in recruiting and selection, compensation and benefits, personnel administration, and employee relations or as a Human Resources Generalist.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current driver's license
o The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Human Resources certification, such as IPMA-HR or PHR is preferred.

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• Occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 20 pounds • Ability to see within normal range, including having close range, and the ability to adjust focus, talk, hear, and use electronic touch keypads
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN
JOB FAMILY: Human Resources
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Administrative Support
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Placentia City Employees' Association
(PCEA)
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Mar 2022
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the assigned director or manager, the Senior Human Resources Technician performs a variety of technical and administrative duties in support of the city's Human Resources division, including ensuring accurate data entry of employee payroll and benefits information, maintaining accurate personnel files for all employees, managing the city's employee evaluation system, and assisting the department head and Human Resource Analysts as needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst classification by being primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of human resources records and related data systems. This class differs from the Human Resources Analyst class, which requires a greater scope and complexity of human resources responsibilities, specialized knowledge of human resources laws and regulations, and supervision of staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):

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• Acquires, reviews, assembles, and records information related to collective bargaining units. • Composes, research, and assembles information from a variety of sources to prepare and generate a variety of reports, such as surveys, activity reports, and Equal Employment Opportunity reports. • Assists city employees and the general public; answers a variety of questions regarding employee forms, benefits, job listings, and job applications.
• Attends to and assists with a variety of office administrative support duties, such as ordering supplies and equipment, organizing and maintaining files, and assisting with special projects; provides backup for other department office staff when needed.
• Arranges employee training schedules, tracks, and updates training records to ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Reviews and logs employee evaluations; tracks evaluations for timely submission and reports past -due evaluations to management staff.
• Assists Human Resource Analysts with research related to personnel practices and employee questions. • Generates monthly reports for employee evaluations; reviews, logs, tracks, and processes evaluations for all departments.
• Reviews and research information related to city rules & regulations, MOUs, and personnel practices to answer employee and employer related personnel questions.

Coordinates the Employee Service Awards and Outstanding Recognition Awards; prepares all documents related to presentation and orders awards.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Basic practices and techniques of public human resources administration, including recruitment, testing and selection programs, benefits administration, and Workers' Compensation administration • Federal, State and local laws and regulations applicable to human resources • City Personnel Rules, personnel policies, and labor contract provisions • Basic research and analysis techniques
• Principles and practices of sound business communications • Correct English usage, including spelling and grammar • Standard business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics • Record -keeping and filing practices and procedures
Skills and Abilities to:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, staff, management, vendors, consultants, the general public, and others encountered in the course of the work • Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials • Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential personnel issues and employee situations
• Organize and maintain specialized files
• Operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheet, and other application software Skills and Abilities to (con't):

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• Operate other standard office equipment
• Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve problems
• Observe and interpret situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work
• Work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Work under intensive deadlines
• Interact with management, staff, vendors, the public, and others encountered in the course of work Resolve disputes between candidates and staff.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A high school diploma or GED or equivalent and three years of office administrative experience, including two years of experience in human resources, employment, and benefits practices. Experience in a municipal or public sector Human Resources department is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear, in person and by telephone • Reaching, twisting, and grasping objects, repetitive hand movement to operate office equipment, including use of a keyboard
• Frequently required to walk, stand, and lift records and documents weighing up to 10 pounds • Specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus, are required for reports, and work -related documents and assignments
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST (PUBLIC WORKS)
JOB FAMILY: Public Works
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: Jan 27, 2007
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works or designee, the Senior Management Analyst (Public Works) plans, organizes, and manages the administrative division of the Public Works Department, capital budgets, financial expenditures and staffing levels, operational practices, information systems, legislative analysis, and related factors on a departmental and citywide basis; creates and recommends new policies, programs, and practices; plans, lays out, supervises, and evaluates the work of administrative and technical support staff; and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Plans and administers the daily functions, operations, and activities of the department's assigned programs and services.
• Manages departmental operating budget preparation; allocates resources and administers the approved budget; participates in the development, implementation, and administration of the multi -year Capital Improvement Program; participates in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; reviews invoices for accuracy, assigns expenditures to accurate accounts, authorizes expenditures, and participates in program audits. • Directs and oversees compliance requirements related to grant administration to identify and adhere to local, state, and federal requirements, including the planning and implementing of grant programs. • Manages the Proposition 218 processes and the annual Engineer's report for the City's Landscape Maintenance District and Street Lighting District, and the annual levy assessment for the City's Transit Oriented District and Public Safety Community Facilities District. • Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities related to the Administration Division in the Public Works Department; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Oversees, designs, organizes, and conducts special studies and surveys and composes a broad range of reports, correspondence, proposals, and other materials.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such areas as budgets, capital projects, staffing, facilities, equipment use, costs, productivity, and customer service; writes or modifies policies and procedures.
• Discusses program findings and alternatives with management staff and prepares reports containing study background, findings, and conclusions.
• Plans and evaluates citywide or departmental programs, goals, and services, and the attainment of established objectives.
• Administers and evaluates complex contracts, professional service agreements, and related documentation; analyzes and reconciles financial data; evaluates interagency agreements or partnerships in cooperation with legal counsel and management personnel. • Administers assigned programs and services, depending upon departmental assignment; coordinates programs and activities with other departments; confers with other agencies, groups, vendors, and the general public; and represents the city in meetings with other agencies, associations, and professional bodies.
• Prepares, develops, and reviews staff reports related to assigned activities and services; may present information to the City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities. • Manages the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of the assigned professional, technical, and administrative support staff.
• Conducts legislative analyses for the Public Works Department and recommends the city's advocacy position on particular issues in consultation with management. • Receives and responds to requests for public information as directed by the Director of Public Works; responds to citizen inquiries or complaints on a variety of complex and sensitive topics related to Public Works and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Prepares, reviews, and completes various technical reports, articles, and correspondence, and prepares supporting recommendations and exhibits, including charts, graphs, maps, and technical resources. • Participates in the design and implementation of programs, systems, and processes to support major departmental and organizational needs.
• Provides highly complex and responsible staff assistance to the assigned management staff. • Resolves work problems and interprets administrative policies to subordinates, consultants, contractors, and the public.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application unless otherwise specified)
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of public administration and management of city operations; municipal government and departmental organization and administration • Principles and practices of supervision, organization and employee development, evaluation, and management
• Principles and practices of public sector budgeting, financial analysis and accounting, governmental accounting practices and procedures, and ability to develop, implement, and manage the department's budget
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Knowledge of (con't):
• Capital projects and budget development and administration methodologies • Project management practices; program evaluation methods • Contract administration practices in a public agency setting • Leadership techniques
• Effective business communications and proper English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Business letter writing and report preparation techniques; effective communication techniques in customer service and public relations
• Methods of making effective oral and written presentations • Grant application, implementation, and program oversight • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and regulations, including administrative policies and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility • Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including, but not limited to, specialized and standard database, word processing, spreadsheet software, and report generation computer software packages
Skills and Abilities to:
• Administer complex administrative programs and projects in an independent and cooperative manner • Analyze complex administrative, operational, and organizational problems, • Evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions
• Collect, evaluate, and interpret varied data, either in statistical or narrative form; interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Prepare clear and concise reports and other written materials; maintain accurate records and files; coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines; exercise sound judgment within established guidelines
• Manage and direct staff, including the ability to provide counseling and mediation, persuade and train others, advise and interpret regarding the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations
• Records management principles and practices
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, orally and in writing • Use tact, discretion, and sensitivity in dealing with sensitive situations • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed city officials and boards, other public agencies, employees, citizen groups, and the public • Serve as lead for any assigned commission and/or committee • Utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications programs • Use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Interpret policies and procedures
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Learn and apply new information or new skills
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
• A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four- year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field; and four years of professional and varied analytical experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Typically works in office conditions; the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently sit and occasionally walk and stand to access work areas and files • Stoop, kneel, or crouch to access or place records or files • Lift and carry records and documents, typically weighing less than 20 pounds • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SENIOR PLANNER
JOB FAMILY: Development Services/Planning
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: July 2016
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Director of Development Services and/or the Planning Manager, the Senior Planner directs, coordinates, and executes advanced planning duties, serves as project manager for development projects and studies, compiles staff reports, reviews and approves plans, and delivers presentations to the Planning Commission and other organizations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class are at the senior level in the planning classification series. The Senior Planner is distinguished from the Associate Planner and Assistant Planner by its supervisory role, greater technical knowledge, and handling of more complex planning and zoning matters of larger scale, complexity, and sensitivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Plans, organizes, assigns, and performs planning functions; reviews projects and studies performed by lower -level professional and technical support staff; establishes schedules and monitors compliance with deadlines.
• Checks staff work for completeness and accuracy and edits staff reports for completeness and accuracy; conducts performance evaluations.
• Delegates and conducts research studies and prepares reports and recommendations regarding land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, housing, and environmental needs; analyzes demographic and other data required for the planning function; participates in the review, development, or revision of the various elements of the general plan, environmental impact reports, plans, ordinances, and other policies and procedures.
• Provides information and assistance to developers, property owners, and the public regarding laws, policies, regulations, standards, and procedures with respect to the submission of plans, processing of applications, and land use permits and implementation requirements. • Assigns and routes plan checks, structural, grading, and landscape plans to staff; reviews plan checks for conformity and maintains a monthly log of plan checks processed by the department; conducts site inspections.
• Evaluates various plans and applications for subdivision, housing, commercial and industrial developments, variances, use permits, and business licenses; determines conformity with laws, policies, regulations, and procedures; recommends approval or identifies problems and assesses alternatives.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS (CON'T):
• Prepares a variety of written communications, including analytical reports, commentaries, correspondence, and drafts of revisions to local ordinances, planning policies, and procedures. • Makes presentations or prepares material for presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, and committees.
• Coordinates, reviews, and administers contracts for planning and environmental consulting services. • Prepares budget estimates for operating expenses and professional services.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application unless otherwise specified)
Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, standards, and trends in urban and local government planning • Supervisory principles and practices
• City building, zoning codes, and related municipal ordinances • Federal and state planning laws and regulations and legal precedents, including the California Environmental Quality Act
• Subdivision Map Act
• Application of land use, physical design, economic, environmental, architectural and/or social concepts to the planning process
• Architectural and engineering drafting symbols, terminology, and methods • Local government organization and the functions and practices of a municipal planning unit • Research, planning, and technical report presentation methods • Project management practices
• Budgeting techniques
• Customer service techniques
Skills and Abilities to:
• Understand and apply local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to the planning process
• Interpret maps, site and building plans, specifications, graphs, and statistical data • Make mathematical computations related to land area, floor area, and unit density • Research, analyze, and summarize planning data
• Prepare clear and concise technical documents, reports, and correspondence • Make presentations to elected and appointed officials • Exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines • Use computer hardware and word processing, spreadsheets, and related software applications • Operate office equipment
• Provide technical direction to planning support staff • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work, including developers, contractors, architects, builders, engineers, appraisers, staff, and public and private representatives
• Attend Planning Commission meetings and City Council meetings in order to make presentations and address questions
• Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks Senior Planner Page 2 of 3
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• None required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in an office setting with controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels. In the field, the employee may be subject to background construction machinery and noise at development sites exceeding 85 decibels
• Constantly required to sit when operating a motor vehicle for traffic enforcement and to stand or sit at the public counter and walk in accessing and distributing records • Use hands to handle, feel, or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level • Occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 20 pounds • Ability to see within normal range, including having close range, and the ability to adjust focus, talk, hear, and use electronic touch keypads
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
JOB FAMILY: POLICE/SUPPORT SERVICES
EEO CATEGORY: Administrative Support Workers/
Administrative Support
FLSA: Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
Adopted: June 2025
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the Police Sergeant, the Support Services Administrator performs and supervises a variety of technical law enforcement -related functions in such areas as communications, property, evidence, jail and other police services activities, and technical law enforcement -related functions; participates in the research and development activities of the Police Department; and does other auxiliary police functions as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Technical aspects of public safety operations
• Statistical analysis, systems analysis, and research methods • Effective supervisory principles and practices
• Office procedures, department policies, and the understanding of California Penal Codes Support Services Administrator Page 1 of 2
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Knowledge of (can't):
• Investigation techniques
• Maintenance equipment and procedures
• Organization or department operations, services, and policies Skills and Abilities to:
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, fellow employees, and the public
• Auditory and visual comprehension (understanding and processing the written and spoken word) • Short- and long-term memory recall
• Read, write, drive, and function independently
• Interacting effectively in group situations
• Ensure problems are resolved quickly and with compassion while maintaining policy JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• CLETS certification immediately upon hire
• First aid and CPR certification
• CSI certification
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, stretch, push, pull, drag, lift up to 50 pounds • Climb, kneel/crouch/squat, use feet to drive, and use hands for feeling, simple grasping, firm grasping, and fine manipulation (dominant hand)
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Specific hearing abilities required by the position include adequate hearing at close proximity, at a distance, and in both ears
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Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity

TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
JOB FAMILY: PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals/Professionals
FLSA: Non -Exempt
WC CLASS CODE: 8810: Officers/Clerical
PAY PLAN: Full -Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented Mid -Management
GRADE:

UPDATED: Oct 2025
PREVIOUS UPDATE: July 2022
PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the department head, the Transportation Manager plans, coordinates, and conducts varied and complex professional traffic engineering studies, projects, and transportation management and active transportation planning work; analyzes and recommends improvements to neighborhood traffic and parking management systems; analyzes traffic demand and safety problems; designs and inspects new traffic systems and improvements to traffic management centers or modifications in compliance with engineering standards; responds to and resolves citizen complaints; coordinates ADA improvements and functions as the city's accessibility coordinator; acts as staff liaison to city Traffic Safety Commission; and performs other traffic -related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department -specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. • Designs and presents recommendations to update and implement the City's Active Transportation Plans, Traffic Management Plans, Neighborhood Traffic and Parking Management Plans, Traffic Safety Improvement Projects and General Plan Mobility Element, and considers impacts upon the City's Emergency Management Plan, Economic Development Plan and regional planning practices. • Reviews commercial development and residential subdivision plans for traffic -related impacts and presents recommendations related to traffic engineering impacts, mitigation measures, and design options.
• Represents the city's interests at various professional, inter -agency, and regional transportation and traffic engineering related committees and planning organizations such as Caltrans, Orange County Transportation Authority, Transportation Corridor Agencies, Institute of Traffic Safety Engineers, and County of Orange.
• Represents the Public Works Department for traffic -related issues and projects for review by the City Council, Planning Commission, and citizen advisory boards. • Reviews and approves traffic studies, traffic impact analysis, and parking management plans for new development and other projects.
• Manages the design and construction of capital improvement projects and assists the city engineer with traffic design, management, and control issues associated with City Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs), and private/public utility and development projects in the public right-of-way.

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• Develops and manages transportation services for the City's Metrolink Station and parking structure and implements planned active transportation improvements in the City's Transit Oriented District and Old Town Placentia project area, along with expanding active transportation improvements and opportunities throughout the rest of the community.
• Addresses citizens' requests for service and complaints for traffic related issues such as investigations, surveys, studies, traffic collision analyses, and speed studies; recommends and coordinates traffic signal system improvements and repairs.
• Manages the operations and maintenance of the city's traffic signal system, including traffic signal timing, coordination, routine maintenance, and repairs, and provides technical oversight for the city's Traffic Management Center.
• Administers the Transportation Services Division operating budget and capital improvement expenditures under the guidance of the department director.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City, including various mandatory City trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• State of California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Placentia Mobility • State transportation laws and regulations, regional policies, and local planning standards, codes, and ordinances
• Familiarity with California Vehicle Code and Caltrans standard plans and specifications, and related codes and standards
• Theories, principles, and practices of transportation planning, traffic engineering, traffic management and control plans, congestion management, and loading analysis for traffic flow devices and signal control operations
• Demand management and transportation systems
• Methods of project management, budget administration, and grant funding procedures Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing • Exercise tact and sensitivity in resolving conflicts
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, governmental representatives, commissioners, vendors, contractors, consultants, City Council, and the general public • Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Analyze and solve complex problems
• Use math and mathematical reasoning
• Perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in traffic engineering or civil engineering and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible traffic engineering and/or transportation management experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, current driver's license
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil • Professional Engineers or Traffic Engineer license is desirable WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • Works in both office and field settings. In the office, there are typically controlled temperature settings, and the noise level is moderate, typically below 70 decibels • Occasionally works outdoors to conduct site inspections and attend meetings with contractors, staff, and other departmental representatives, and the noise level exceeds 70 decibels given the presence of construction equipment
• Ability to work extended hours and on standby basis
• Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear, both in person and by telephone • Use hands to handle, feel, or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level • Occasionally lifts and carries records and documents weighing less than 10 pounds • Occasionally required to stand and walk within field construction areas to investigate sites and oversee engineering inspection work
• ability to see within normal range, including having close range, and the ability to adjust focus, and use electronic touch keypads
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Placentia City CouncilOctober 7, 2025

Placentia City Council
October 7, 2025