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Date: January 13, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Civil Service Commission
Hedieh Khajavi, Human Resources Director
By: Leallani Stewart, Human Resources Analyst | [email protected] Subject: Civil Service Commission and Human Resources – Approve Revised Class Specification for Information Technology Specialist. Expenditure: None.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and Human Resources Director that City Council approve the revised class specification for Information Technology Specialist.
FUNDING
None required.
DISCUSSION
The Information Technology Department is undergoing a comprehensive reorganization aimed at enhancing operational efficiency to support the City's growing digital needs. This strategic overhaul includes the introduction of several new class specifications as well as a revision to the Information Technology Specialist position. The class specification for Information Technology Specialist was last revised in 2014. Staff reviewed the Information Technology Specialist class specification and determined that changes were necessary to reflect the current functions of the position. The Definition, Distinguishing Characteristics, Supervision Exercised/Received, Examples of Essential Duties, Examples of Other Duties, Qualifications Guidelines, License and/or Certificate, Education and Experience, Special Requirements and Career Ladder Information Sections were revised to reflect the current needs of the position. At the meeting on December 22, 2025, the Civil Service Commission approved the revised class specification which is submitted for your review and approval.
ATTACHMENT
1. Civil Service Commission Item – December 22, 2025
1 Honorable Chair and Members
of the Civil Service Commission
City Hall
Torrance, California
Honorable Members:
Commission Meeting
December 22. 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SPECIALIST
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation of the Human Resources Director that your Honorable Body approve the revised class specification for Information Technology Specialist and forward it to the City Council for approval.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The class specification for Information Technology Specialist was last revised in 2014. The Information Technology Department is undergoing a comprehensive reorganization aimed at enhancing operational efficiency to support the city's growing digital needs. This strategic overhaul includes the introduction of several new class specifications as well as a revision to the Information Technology Specialist position. Staff reviewed the Information Technology Specialist class specification and determined that changes were necessary to reflect the current functions of the position.
The Definition, Distinguishing Characteristics, Supervision Exercised/Received, Examples of Essential Duties, Examples of Other Duties, Qualifications Guidelines, License and/or Certificate, Education and Experience, Special Requirements and Career Ladder Information Sections were revised to reflect the current needs of the position.
Respectfully submitted,
HEDIEH KHAJAVI
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
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Leallani Stewart
Human Resources Analyst
CONCUR:
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Hedieh Khajav(
Human Resources Director
NOTED:
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Brianne Cohen
Civil Service Manager
Attachment: A) Revised Class Specification Information Technology Specialist B) Existing Class Specification Information Technology Specialist C) Organizational Chart of the IT Department
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