City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: February 17, 2026
From: Su Tan, Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Submitted by: Lisette Grizzelle, Human Resources Manager Subject
Classification and Compensation Plan
Recommendation
A. Approve a new job description; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-004 adopting the Classification and Compensation Plan in accordance with Government Code Section 20636(b)(1) and repealing Resolution No. 2026-003.
Background
The Human Resources is responsible for the maintenance of the Citywide Classification and Compensation Plan (Plan) which consists of various classifications specifications (job descriptions) as well as the Compensation Schedule that lists the classification titles and salaries for each classification which are attached to the Plan as Exhibit A.
New Job Description
The Human Resources Department worked in collaboration with the Health and Environmental Control Department (Department) and City Administration to address a staffing need and has received input from all stakeholders in the creation of the proposed new job description titled Environmental Health-Hazardous Materials Program Manager. The proposed reallocation of the vacant Management Analyst position to Environmental Health-Hazardous Materials Program Manager follows a comprehensive review that identified a misalignment between the current vacant classification and the Department’s regulatory mandates. The review determined that the position’s duties have evolved to require direct oversight of specialized hazardous materials programs, technical decision-making, and high-level regulatory compliance. This new position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and administering complex hazardous materials and environmental health programs; ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and providing technical leadership, consultation, and program oversight.
These responsibilities are consistent with the class specification and minimum qualifications for an Environmental Health-Hazardous Materials Program Manager and require possession of a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) certification, which will be a requirement of the proposed classification.
Requiring REHS certification ensures the position has the necessary technical expertise, professional authority, and regulatory credibility to independently oversee regulated programs, address complex environmental health and hazardous materials issues, and represent the department in regulatory, interagency, and enforcement-related settings. This requirement directly supports the department’s operational needs and compliance obligations.
Reallocating this position ensures that the title, minimum qualifications, and compensation accurately reflect the complexity and accountability of the work performed. Furthermore, this change supports the department’s succession planning by establishing a technically qualified management role. This ensures leadership continuity, preserves institutional knowledge, and maintains program stability during future vacancies in key environmental health functions. This reallocation is organizationally necessary to align the position with its actual scope of responsibility. Approval will ensure effective program administration and satisfy the Department’s current, long-term operational and legal obligations. The recommendation is to create a new job description titled Environmental Health-Hazardous Materials Program Manager, Exempt Pay Grade 36 monthly pay range ($12,875 - $15,649).
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal impact for the proposed reallocation of an existing vacant position is estimated at $72,000, the prorated amount for the remainder of this fiscal year is approximately $24,000.
Sufficient funds are available in General Fund, Health Department, Salaries and Benefits accounts for the current fiscal year and will be budgeted for subsequent years.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2026-004
2. Environmental Health-Hazardous Materials Program Manager Job Description
3. Classification and Compensation Plan Redline