Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinions. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:
Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of [Entity Name]’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.5 Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about [Entity Name]’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control– related
matters that we identified during the audit.
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To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
of the City of Wasco
Wasco, California
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated March 27, 2025, on our consideration of the City’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance relating to Measure X and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City’s internal control over financial reporting and compliance relating to Measure X.
Badawi and Associates, CPAs
Berkeley, California
March 27, 2025
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City of Wasco Measure X
Balance Sheeet
June 30, 2024
2024
ASSETS
Cash and investments 927,348$
Total assets 927,348$
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable -$
Total current liabilities . -
FUND BALANCE
Restricted - Essencial city services 927,348
Total fund balance 927,348
Total liabilities and fund balance 927,348$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
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City of Wasco Measure X
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024
2024
OPERATING REVENUES:
Measure X Sales Tax 3,351,443$
Total operating revenues 3,351,443
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Street and Road Construction and Maintenance:
Sidewalk Rehab and ADA Ramps Program 96,000
Road Rehabilitation - 16th Street 19,617
Palm Avenue Rehab 102,646
Palm Avenue Shoulder Paving 53,866
Traffic Calming Measures Study 60,000
Street Lighting Installation - Citywide 729,571
Maintenance of Effort Requirement for SB1 Funds 210,043 Park Improvements
Add Dog Park Amenitites to Westside Park 200,000
Park Improvements 350,000
General and Administrative 180,000
Public Safety:
Police Startup 1,827,151
Sheriff Services 3,026,439
Fire Services 650,000
Replace Old Courthouse with EOC 98,400
Neighborhood Camera Rebate Program 99,200
Flock Safety Cameras 100,000
Public Transit:
Farebox recovery ratio support 20,000
Animal Control:
Construct New Animal Shelter 996,912
Total expenditures 8,819,845
Net Change in Fund Balance (5,468,402)
FUND BALANCE:
Beginning of year 6,395,750
End of year 927,348$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
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City of Wasco – Measure X
Notes to Basic Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2024
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. Reporting Entity
Measure X – On November 8, 2016, Measure X was approved by the citizens of the City of Wasco.
Measure X created an ordinance establishing a new 1% sales tax. This ordinance stipulated that the additional sales tax proceeds were to provide funding for basic City services which were defined as essential general services, including but not limited to police, fire, streets, parks and recreation as well as other general fund services.
The financial statements of Measure X of the City of Wasco (the "City") have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The following summary of the City’s more significant accounting policies is presented to assist the reader in interpreting the basic financial statements and other data in this report.
The financial statements are intended to reflect the financial position, results of operation, and compliance of the City with the laws, rules, and regulations of Measure X. They do not present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the City in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
B. Basis of Presentation
Fund Financial Statements
The accounting system of the City is organized and operated on the basis of separate funds, each of which is considered to be a separate accounting entity. Each fund is accounted for by providing a separate set of self-balancing accounts that constitute its assets, liabilities, fund equity, revenues, and expenditures/expenses. Government resources are allocated to and accounted for in individual funds based upon the purpose for which they are to be spent and the means by which spending activities are controlled. The various funds are grouped, in the financial statements in this report, into one generic fund type and one broad fund category as follows:
Governmental Funds
Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources (other than expendable trusts or major capital projects) that are legally restricted to expenditures for specified purposes. Measure X is a Special Revenue Fund.
C. Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting
Measurement focus is a term used to describe “which” transactions are recorded within the various financial statements. Basis of accounting refers to “when” transactions are recorded regardless of the measurement focus applied.
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City of Wasco – Measure X
Notes to Basic Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2024
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued C. Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting, Continued Measurement Focus – All governmental funds utilize a “current financial resources” measurement focus. Only current financial assets and liabilities are generally included on their balance sheets. Their operating statements present sources and uses of available spendable financial resources during a given period. These funds use fund balance as their measure of available spendable financial resources at the end of the period.
Basis of Accounting – In the fund financial statements, governmental funds are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under this modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when “measurable and available”. Measurable means knowing or being able to reasonably estimate the amount. Available means collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay current liabilities. Revenues which are susceptible to accrual include property taxes and special assessments that are levied for and due for the fiscal year and collected within 60 days after year-end.
Licenses, permits, fines, forfeits, charges for services and miscellaneous revenues are recorded as governmental fund type revenues when received in cash because they are not generally measurable until actually received. Revenue from taxpayer assessed taxes, such as sales taxes, are recognized in the accounting period in which they became both measurable and available to finance expenditures of the fiscal period. Grant funds and reimbursements of expenses under contractual agreements are reported in governmental fund types and are recorded as a receivable when earned rather than when susceptible to accrual. Generally, this occurs when authorized expenditures are made under the grant program or contractual agreement. Expenditures are recognized when the fund liability is incurred, if measurable, except for unmatured interest on long-term debt, which is recognized when due.
D. Cash and Investments
Cash and investment balances of each of the City’s funds, except for funds required to be held by outside fiscal agents under the provisions of bond indentures, are pooled in order to take advantage of an effective investment strategy. Income earned from pooled investments is allocated to each of the funds based on a
verage pooled cash balances during the year. Deficit cash balances are classified as due to other funds and funded by the General Fund or related operating fund.
E. Receivables
All trade and tax receivables are shown net of an allowance for uncollectible accounts and estimated refunds due.
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City of Wasco – Measure X
Notes to Basic Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2024
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued F. Fund Balance - Governmental Funds
Fund balances of the governmental funds are presented in the financial statements based on classifications that comprise a hierarchy that is based primarily on the extent to which the City is bound to honor constraints on the specific purposes for which amounts in the respective governmental funds can be spent. Fund balances are classified as follows:
Nonspendable – Amounts that cannot be spent either because they are not in a spendable form or because they are legally or contractually required to be maintained intact.
Restricted – Amounts restricted by external sources (creditors, laws of other governments, etc.) or by constitutional provision or enabling legislation.
Committed – Amounts that are obligated to a specific purpose which are internally imposed by the government through formal action (Ordinances and Resolutions) at the highest level of decision making authority (City Council). These commitments can only be overturned by a like action.
Assigned – Amounts that are intended to be used for specific purposes that are considered neither restricted nor committed. Undesignated excess Fund Balances may be assigned by the City Council, City Manager, or Finance Director for specific purposes through the budget process or agenda items.
The assigned designation may be reversed by the City Council at any public meeting.
Unassigned – Residual positive fund balances within the General Fund, which have not been classified within the other above mentioned categories. Unassigned Fund Balances may also include negative balances for any governmental fund if expenditures exceed amounts restricted, committed, or assigned for those specific purposes.
When expenditures are incurred for purposes for which all restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned fund balances are available, the City’s policy is to apply in the following order, except for instances wherein an ordinance specifies the fund balance: Restricted, Committed, Assigned, and Unassigned.
G. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenditures/expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 9 FINAL DRAFT
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City of Wasco – Measure X
Notes to Basic Financial Statements
For the Year Ended June 30, 2024
2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS
Cash balances of the City’s Measure X are pooled with those of other funds and invested by the City to maximize investment opportunities and yields. Income earned from pooled investments is allocated to each of the funds based on average pooled cash balances during the year. Deficit cash balances are classified as due to other funds and funded by the General Fund or related operating fund. Further information regarding the City’s cash and cash equivalents pool may be found in the City’s financial statements.
Cash and investments of the Measure X at June 30, 2024 consisted of the following:
Cash in the City of Wasco pooled cash $927,348
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REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE
AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the city Council
of the City of Wasco
Wasco, California
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of Measure X of the City of Wasco, (City), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City’s Measure X’s basic financial statements and have issued our report thereon dated March 27, 2025.
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City’s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) to determine the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies and therefore, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that have not been identified. Given these limitations, during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
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To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
of the City of Wasco
Wasco, California
Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Measure X financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the entity’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.
Badawi and Associates, CPA’s
Berkeley, California
March 27, 2025
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Nancy Vera, Human Resources Manager
DATE: April 1st, 2025
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Amended Salary Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2024 -2025 in Compliance with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Requirement for Publicly Available Pay Schedules.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Staff recommends the City Council approve a Resolution Approving the Amended Salary Schedule for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in Compliance with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Requirement for Publicly Available Pay Schedules.
2) Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c) (3), no environmental review is required.
Environmental Review:
The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administr ative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
Discussion:
The Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025 was approved by the City Council during the regular scheduled meeting on June 18th, 2024. The Salary Schedule presented for Council review tonight contains the amended salary ranges for two additional positions.
The table below outlines those positions titles, the effective change, and the salary ranges proposed for the position.
The Assistant Chief of Police is responsible for the daily operations of the City of Wasco’s Police Department as second in command to the Chief of Police. The Assistant Chief of
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Police is a day shift, Uniformed, working Assistant Chief of Police. The Assistant Chief of Police must be available for emergency contact with the department and shall carry a department issued cell phone both on duty and off duty. This position is within the public safety class series and is a single position.
An incumbent of this class will be expected to work independently and exercise good judgement in implementing and monitoring various complex staff issues invo lving sensitive information including but not limited to community, governmental and interdepartmental relations, requiring considerable public contact as well as a broad knowledge of the City as a whole. Assisting in planning, directing, and controlling patrols, criminal investigation and related activity, training assignments, and organizational discipline. The incumbent receives supervision from the Chief of Police. Assistant Chief of Police is "Second in Command" of City of Wasco Police Department and answers directly to the Chief of Police. In the absence of the Chief of Police, the Assistant Chief of Police shall assume command of the entire department operation as Acting Chief.
The City Project Coordinator supports the Project Manager and City Engineer in gathering equipment, resources, and information to implement upcoming projects. The job duties include maintaining budgets and work schedules, organizing and participating in shareholder meetings, and ensuring all deadlines for projects are met. Under general direction, plans and administers the day -to-day inspection operations of all Public Capital projects as well as the Public Works Inspection of site improvements on public lands and rights of way. This is a single position, non-exempt classification and exists only in the Public Works Department. The incumbent interfaces frequently with public officials, local agencies, other public/private organizations, and the public.
Position Effective Change Salary Range
Assistant Chief of Police Creation of the Assistant
Chief of Police position
Contract - Exempt Pay
Schedule Range
$125,000.00 - $175,000.00
Project Coordinator Creation of the Project
Coordinator position
Non-Exempt Pay Schedule
Range 38
Background:
The City Council annual ly approves the Salary Schedule for the given Fiscal Year as outlined by the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL) Government Code (GC) sections 20636 and 20636.1, which define compensation earnable for State, School, and Public Agency members. Section 570.5 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) further clarified compensation earnable.
For purposes of determining the amount of “compensation earnable” pursuant to GC sections 20630, 20636, and 20636.1, payrate shall be limited to the amount listed on a pay schedule that meets all of the following requirements:
1. Has been duly approved and adopted by the employer’s governing body in accordance with requirements of applicable public meetings laws;
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3. Shows the payrate for each identified position, which may be stated as a single amount or as multiple amounts within a range;
4. Indicates the time base, including, but not limited to, whether the time base is hourly, daily, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, or annually;
5. Is posted at the office of the employer or immediately accessible and available for public review from the employer during normal business hours or posted on the employer’s internet website;
6. Indicates an effective date and date of any revisions;
7. Is retained by the employer and available for public inspection for not less than five years; and
8. Does not reference another document in lieu of disclosing the payrate.
All eight (8) requirements must be met in one salary schedule for each member’s pay, in order for CalPERS to approve the pay amount as payrate and reportable compensation earnable. All employers must comply with the compensation earnable provisions and corresponding regulations of the PERL.
Fiscal Impact:
Salary schedule ranges incorporated into 2024 -2025 Fiscal Year budget are sufficient to fund the remaining FY expense associated with these two new positions . No budget action is required with approval of this item.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Salary Schedule
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PAY SCHEDULES.
WHEREAS, in order to meet CalPERS requirements for publicly available pay schedules, the City Council must approve a S alary Schedule for all City positions (including elected and appointed po sitions), independent from the Salary Schedules included in the Memorandum of Understanding with employee groups or employment agreements; and, WHEREAS, Title 2. §570.5 of the California Code of Regulations establishes certain requirements for a publicly available pay schedule; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wasco must comply with Government Code § 20636(B)(1) and Title 2, §570.5 of the California Code of Regulations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wasco,
SECTION 1: Approves the Amended Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in order to meet the requirements of Title 2, §570.5 of the California Code of Regulations.
SECTION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or D esignee to endorse and implement the Amended Salary Schedule including implementation of the Assistant Chief of Police and City Project Coordinator positions.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on April 1st, 2025, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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VALENTIN MEDINA
MAYOR of the City of Wasco
Attest: _______________
__________________________
MARIA O. MARTINEZ
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco
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City Manager Contract
Deputy Public Works Director(s) Contract
City Engineer Contract
Assistant City Manager Contract
Finance Director Contract
Community Development Director Contract
Public Works Director Contract
Police Lieutenant Contract
Assistant Chief of Police Contract
Chief of Police Contract
City Council Member 300 $
City Clerk/Treasurer 60 $
MID MANAGEMENT ‐ EXEMPT PAY SCHEDULE ‐ BIWEEKLY
TITLE RANGE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E STEP F STEP A STEP F STEP A STEP F Senior Planner 6 $2,854.9 8 $2,997.71 $3,147.6 0 $3,304.97 $3,470.23 $3,643.72 $74,229.4 8 $94,736.72 35.6873 45.5465 City Project Manager 9 $3,074.4 8 $3,228.21 $3,389.62 $3,559.1 0 $3,737.05 $3,923.91 $79,936.4 8 $102,021.66 38.4310 49.0489 Chief Building Official 9 $3,074.4 8 $3,228.21 $3,389.62 $3,559.1 0 $3,737.05 $3,923.91 $79,936.4 8 $102,021.66 38.4310 49.0489 Sanitation Superintendent 9 $3,074.4 8 $3,228.21 $3,389.62 $3,559.1 0 $3,737.05 $3,923.91 $79,936.4 8 $102,021.66 38.4310 49.0489 Human Resources Manager 12 $3,311.6 4 $3,479.09 $3,655.4 0 $3,840.60 $4,034.75 $4,239.21 $86,102.6 4 $110,219.46 41.3955 52.9901 Information Technology Manager 12 $3,311.6 4 $3,479.09 $3,655.4 0 $3,840.60 $4,034.75 $4,239.21 $86,102.6 4 $110,219.46 41.3955 52.9901 Accounting Manager 12 $3,311.6 4 $3,479.09 $3,655.4 0 $3,840.60 $4,034.75 $4,239.21 $86,102.6 4 $110,219.46 41.3955 52.9901 Administrative Manager 18 $3,839.61 $4,031.59 $4,233.15 $4,444.82 $4,667.0 6 $4,900.42 $99,829.8 6 $127,410.92 47.9951 61.2553 Non‐Exempt Bi‐Weekly Pay Schedule
TITLE RANGE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E STEP F STEP A STEP F STEP A STEP F Utility Technician 23 1,503.12 $ 1,578.27 $ 1,657.19 $ 1,740.04$ 1,827.06$ 1,918.42 $ $39,081.12 $49,878.92 18.7890 23.9803 Animal Shelter Service Worker 23 1,503.12 $ 1,578.27 $ 1,657.19 $ 1,740.04$ 1,827.06$ 1,918.42 $ $39,081.12 $49,878.92 18.7890 23.9803 Animal Control Officer 25 1,579.21 $ 1,658.18$ 1,741.08$ 1,828.14$ 1,919.55 $ 2,015.52 $ $41,059.46 $52,403.52 19.7401 25.1940 Facilities Maintenance Technician I 25 1,579.21 $ 1,658.18$ 1,741.08$ 1,828.14$ 1,919.55 $ 2,015.52 $ $41,059.46 $52,403.52 19.7401 25.1940 Mechanic I 26 1,618.69 $ 1,699.62 $ 1,784.60$ 1,873.84$ 1,967.52 $ 2,065.91 $ $42,085.94 $53,713.66 20.2336 25.8239 Street Maintenance Technician I ‐ GF 26 1,618.69 $ 1,699.62 $ 1,784.60$ 1,873.84$ 1,967.52 $ 2,065.91 $ $42,085.94 $53,713.66 20.2336 25.8239 Street Maintenance Technician I ‐ HSR 26 1,618.69 $ 1,699.62 $ 1,784.60$ 1,873.84$ 1,967.52 $ 2,065.91 $ $42,085.94 $53,713.66 20.2336 25.8239 Water Operator‐In‐Training 26 1,618.69 $ 1,699.62 $ 1,784.60$ 1,873.84$ 1,967.52 $ 2,065.91 $ $42,085.94 $53,713.66 20.2336 25.8239 WWTP Operator‐In‐Training 27 1,659.15 $ 1,742.11 $ 1,829.21 $ 1,920.66$ 2,016.70$ 2,117.54$ $43,137.90 $55,056.04 20.7394 26.4693 Street Sweeper Operator I 27 1,659.15 $ 1,742.11 $ 1,829.21 $ 1,920.66$ 2,016.70$ 2,117.54$ $43,137.90 $55,056.04 20.7394 26.4693 Animal Control Lead 27 1,659.15 $ 1,742.11 $ 1,829.21 $ 1,920.66$ 2,016.70$ 2,117.54$ $43,137.90 $55,056.04 20.7394 26.4693 Street Maintenance Technician II 28 1,700.6 4$ 1,785.67 $ 1,874.94$ 1,968.71 $ 2,067.14$ 2,170.49 $ $44,216.64 $56,432.74 21.2580 27.1311 Billing and Collections Specialist I 29 1,743.15 $ 1,830.32 $ 1,921.82 $ 2,017.92 $ 2,118.81 $ 2,224.76$ $45,321.90 $57,843.76 21.7894 27.8095 Mechanic II 29 1,743.15 $ 1,830.32 $ 1,921.82 $ 2,017.92 $ 2,118.81 $ 2,224.76$ $45,321.90 $57,843.76 21.7894 27.8095 Administrative Assistant I 29 1,743.15 $ 1,830.32 $ 1,921.82 $ 2,017.92 $ 2,118.81 $ 2,224.76$ $45,321.90 $57,843.76 21.7894 27.8095 Facilities Maintenance Technician II 29 1,743.15 $ 1,830.32 $ 1,921.82 $ 2,017.92 $ 2,118.81 $ 2,224.76$ $45,321.90 $57,843.76 21.7894 27.8095 Sanitation Worker I 29 1,743.15 $ 1,830.32 $ 1,921.82 $ 2,017.92 $ 2,118.81 $ 2,224.76$ $45,321.90 $57,843.76 21.7894 27.8095 Transit Bus Driver 29 1,743.15 $ 1,830.32 $ 1,921.82 $ 2,017.92 $ 2,118.81 $ 2,224.76$ $45,321.90 $57,843.76 21.7894 27.8095 Wastewater Collections Specialist I 30 1,786.73 $ 1,876.07 $ 1,969.87 $ 2,068.39 $ 2,171.78$ 2,280.37 $ $46,454.98 $59,289.62 22.3341 28.5046 Water Operator I 30 1,786.73 $ 1,876.07 $ 1,969.87 $ 2,068.39 $ 2,171.78$ 2,280.37 $ $46,454.98 $59,289.62 22.3341 28.5046 Administrative Assistant II 31 1,831.41 $ 1,922.97 $ 2,019.13 $ 2,120.09 $ 2,226.08$ 2,337.38$ $47,616.66 $60,771.88 22.8926 29.2173 Wastewater Plant Operator I 31 1,831.41 $ 1,922.97 $ 2,019.13 $ 2,120.09 $ 2,226.08$ 2,337.38$ $47,616.66 $60,771.88 22.8926 29.2173 Sanitation Worker II 31 1,831.41 $ 1,922.97 $ 2,019.13 $ 2,120.09 $ 2,226.08$ 2,337.38$ $47,616.66 $60,771.88 22.8926 29.2173 Mechanic Lead 31 1,831.41 $ 1,922.97 $ 2,019.13 $ 2,120.09 $ 2,226.08$ 2,337.38$ $47,616.66 $60,771.88 22.8926 29.2173 Facilities Lead 31 1,831.41 $ 1,922.97 $ 2,019.13 $ 2,120.09 $ 2,226.08$ 2,337.38$ $47,616.66 $60,771.88 22.8926 29.2173 Payroll/AP Specialist 32 1,877.1 8$ 1,971.04$ 2,069.59 $ 2,173.08$ 2,281.73 $ 2,395.82 $ $48,806.68 $62,291.32 23.4648 29.9478 Executive Assistant I 33 1,924.11 $ 2,020.31 $ 2,121.33 $ 2,227.40$ 2,338.77 $ 2,455.70$ $50,026.86 $63,848.20 24.0514 30.6963 Billing and Collections Specialist II 34 1,972.21 $ 2,070.83 $ 2,174.37 $ 2,283.08$ 2,397.24$ 2,517.09 $ $51,277.46 $65,444.34 24.6526 31.4636 Water Operator II 34 1,972.21 $ 2,070.83 $ 2,174.37 $ 2,283.08$ 2,397.24$ 2,517.09 $ $51,277.46 $65,444.34 24.6526 31.4636 Wastewater Plant Operator II 36 2,072.05 $ 2,175.65 $ 2,284.43 $ 2,398.66$ 2,518.59 $ 2,644.50$ $53,873.30 $68,757.00 25.9006 33.0563 Human Resources Analyst I 37 2,123.85 $ 2,230.04$ 2,341.56$ 2,458.63 $ 2,581.56$ 2,710.62 $ $55,220.10 $70,476.12 26.5481 33.8828 Sanitation Supervisor 37 2,123.85 $ 2,230.04$ 2,341.56$ 2,458.63 $ 2,581.56$ 2,710.62 $ $55,220.10 $70,476.12 26.5481 33.8828 Streets Supervisor 37 2,123.85 $ 2,230.04$ 2,341.56$ 2,458.63 $ 2,581.56$ 2,710.62 $ $55,220.10 $70,476.12 26.5481 33.8828 Transit Coordinator 37 2,123.85 $ 2,230.04$ 2,341.56$ 2,458.63 $ 2,581.56$ 2,710.62 $ $55,220.10 $70,476.12 26.5481 33.8828 City Project Coordinator 38 2,176.95 $ 2,285.80$ 2,400.09 $ 2,520.09 $ 2,646.10$ 2,778.40$ $56,600.70 $72,238.40 27.2119 34.7300 Staff Accountant 38 2,176.95 $ 2,285.80$ 2,400.09 $ 2,520.09 $ 2,646.10$ 2,778.40$ $56,600.70 $72,238.40 27.2119 34.7300 Water Operator III 38 2,176.95 $ 2,285.80$ 2,400.09 $ 2,520.09 $ 2,646.10$ 2,778.40$ $56,600.70 $72,238.40 27.2119 34.7300 Building Inspector I 40 2,287.15 $ 2,401.52 $ 2,521.56$ 2,647.66$ 2,780.04$ 2,919.05 $ $59,465.90 $75,895.30 28.5894 36.4881 Code Compliance Officer I 40 2,287.15 $ 2,401.52 $ 2,521.56$ 2,647.66$ 2,780.04$ 2,919.05 $ $59,465.90 $75,895.30 28.5894 36.4881 Assistant Planner 41 2,344.33 $ 2,461.54$ 2,584.62 $ 2,713.85 $ 2,849.54$ 2,992.02 $ $60,952.58 $77,792.52 29.3041 37.4003 Homeless Outreach Coordinator 41 2,344.33 $ 2,461.54$ 2,584.62 $ 2,713.85 $ 2,849.54$ 2,992.02 $ $60,952.58 $77,792.52 29.3041 37.4003 Billing and Collections Supervisor 43 2,463.02 $ 2,586.17 $ 2,715.47 $ 2,851.25 $ 2,993.81 $ 3,143.51 $ $64,038.52 $81,731.26 30.7878 39.2939 Code Compliance Officer II 43 2,463.02 $ 2,586.17 $ 2,715.47 $ 2,851.25 $ 2,993.81 $ 3,143.51 $ $64,038.52 $81,731.26 30.7878 39.2939 Building Inspector II 43 2,463.02 $ 2,586.17 $ 2,715.47 $ 2,851.25 $ 2,993.81 $ 3,143.51 $ $64,038.52 $81,731.26 30.7878 39.2939 GIS Specialist 43 2,463.02 $ 2,586.17 $ 2,715.47 $ 2,851.25 $ 2,993.81 $ 3,143.51 $ $64,038.52 $81,731.26 30.7878 39.2939 Wastewater Plant Operator III 43 2,463.02 $ 2,586.17 $ 2,715.47 $ 2,851.25 $ 2,993.81 $ 3,143.51 $ $64,038.52 $81,731.26 30.7878 39.2939 Water Supervisor 44 2,524.5 8$ 2,650.82 $ 2,783.36$ 2,922.54$ 3,068.67 $ 3,222.10$ $65,639.08 $83,774.60 31.5573 40.2763 Lead Code Compliance Officer 45 2,587.73 $ 2,717.11 $ 2,852.97 $ 2,995.63 $ 3,145.39 $ 3,302.66$ $67,280.98 $85,869.16 32.3466 41.2833 Associate Planner 45 2,587.73 $ 2,717.11 $ 2,852.97 $ 2,995.63 $ 3,145.39 $ 3,302.66$ $67,280.98 $85,869.16 32.3466 41.2833 Information Technology & Marketing Specialist 46 2,652.42 $ 2,785.03 $ 2,924.29 $ 3,070.51 $ 3,224.02 $ 3,385.24$ $68,962.92 $88,016.24 33.1553 42.3155 Wastewater Supervisor 46 2,652.42 $ 2,785.03 $ 2,924.29 $ 3,070.51 $ 3,224.02 $ 3,385.24$ $68,962.92 $88,016.24 33.1553 42.3155 Accounting Supervisor 46 2,652.42 $ 2,785.03 $ 2,924.29 $ 3,070.51 $ 3,224.02 $ 3,385.24$ $68,962.92 $88,016.24 33.1553 42.3155 Police Non‐Exempt Bi‐Weekly Pay Schedule
Police Cadet PT Hourly 25.5000 25.5000
Community Services Officer 30 1,786.73 $ 1,876.07 $ 1,969.87 $ 2,068.39 $ 2,171.78$ 2,280.37 $ $46,454.98 $59,289.62 22.3341 28.5046 Police Records Clerk 33 1,924.11 $ 2,020.31 $ 2,121.33 $ 2,227.40$ 2,338.77 $ 2,455.70$ $50,026.86 $63,848.20 24.0514 30.6963 Police Dispatcher 36 2,072.05 $ 2,175.65 $ 2,284.43 $ 2,398.66$ 2,518.59 $ 2,644.50$ $53,873.30 $68,757.00 25.9006 33.0563 Senior Police Dispatcher 40 2,287.15 $ 2,401.52 $ 2,521.56$ 2,647.66$ 2,780.04$ 2,919.05 $ $59,465.90 $75,895.30 28.5894 36.4881 Police Activities League (PAL) Coordinator 40 2,287.15 $ 2,401.52 $ 2,521.56$ 2,647.66$ 2,780.04$ 2,919.05 $ $59,465.90 $75,895.30 28.5894 36.4881 Police Officer 44 2,524.5 8$ 2,650.82 $ 2,783.36$ 2,922.54$ 3,068.67 $ 3,222.10$ $65,639.08 $83,774.60 31.5573 40.2763 Police Support Services Manager 44 2,524.5 8$ 2,650.82 $ 2,783.36$ 2,922.54$ 3,068.67 $ 3,222.10$ $65,639.08 $83,774.60 31.5573 40.2763 Senior Police Officer 47 2,718.7 0$ 2,854.64$ 2,997.36$ 3,147.23 $ 3,304.60$ 3,469.85 $ $70,686.20 $90,216.10 33.9838 43.3731 Police Sergeant 54 3,231.73 $ 3,393.28$ 3,562.97 $ 3,741.10$ 3,928.16$ 4,124.56$ $84,024.98 $107,238.56 40.3966 51.5570 CITY OF WASCO
POSITION & SALARY RANGE LIST
EFFECTIVE 07/01/2024 ‐ 06/30/2025
DIRECTOR ‐ ANNUAL
$108,756.64
$136,844.07
$152,150.64
$152,150.64
$104,000.00 $148,200.00
ELECTED OFFICIALS ‐ MONTHLY
MINIMUM MAXIMUM
$200,618.25
$97,815.58
$108,756.64
$138,804.09 $185,075.87
$108,756.64 $152,150.64
$108,756.64 $152,150.64
$108,756.64 $152,150.64
$120,000.00 $168,000.00
ANNUAL PAY HOURLY RATE
HOURLY RATE ANNUAL PAY
ANNUAL PAY HOURLY RATE
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CITY OF WASCO
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Assistant Chief of Police Pay Range: Contract Exempt
Department: Police Established Date: 03/05/2025
Approval Date: /2025
Job Description/Assistant Chief of Police
A. POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Chief of Police, the Assistant Chief of Police is responsible for the daily operations of the City of Wasco’s Police Department. The Assistant Chief of Police is a day shift, "Uniformed, working Assistant Chief of Police. The Assistant Chief of Police must be in regular emergency contact with the department and Chief of Police and shall carry a department issued cell phone both on duty and off duty. This position is within the public safety class series and is a single position.
An incumbent of this class will be expected to work independently and exercise good judgement in implementing and monitoring various complex staff issues involving sensitive information including but not limited to community, governmental and interdepartmental relations, requiring considerable public contact as well as a broad knowledge of the City as a whole. Assisting in planning, directing and controlling patrols, criminal investigation and related activity, training assignments, and organizational discipline.
The incumbent receives supervision from the Chief of Police. Assistant Chief of Police is "Second in Command" of City of Wasco Police Department and answers directly to the Chief of Police. In the absence of the Chief of Police, the Assistant Chief of Police shall assume command of the entire department operation as Acting Chief.
B. E
SSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs administrative duties in law enforcement to include preparing and monitoring the unit's budget; overseeing equipment needs; prioritizing and assigning work and related activities; reviewing daily and monthly reports and plans for various criminal and traffic operations.
2. Coordinates with other City Staff in the identification, pursuit, and management of grant funding opportunities.
3. Confers with and makes recommendations to the Chief of Police regarding projects and programs and assists in the development and implementation of City’s strategic plan.
4. Conference with public officials and citizen groups on law enforcement problems and recommend municipal law enforcement policies.
5. Make presentations before various groups, including City Council, commissions, boards, committees, task forces, and on and off-site public meetings; participates in community events.
6. Answers difficult questions; provides information to the public, the Press, other City departments, and other agencies; recommends and coordinates corrective actions; investigates, reports, documents and resolves complaints.
7. Supervises staff including provision of timely performance evaluations; recommends and implements approved discipline; provides staff development; and maintains high standards necessary for efficient, professional operations.
8. Oversees the activities of the Police Department in patrol field operation functions.
9. Develops and reviews policies, rules and procedures for effective operation of Police Operations Services.
10. Builds and maintains respectful, positive working relationships with staff, supervisors, outside agencies and the public and provides effective conflict resolution, as needed.
11. Cross-Trains to backup other Department positions and functions as directed and performs other or related duties as assigned.
12. Performs related duties as assigned.
C.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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1. Public administration with reference to municipal administration, including principles and practices of police administration and personnel and human resources management. Knowledge of collective bargaining and employee relations.
2. Municipal government and organization.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer software and applications used to prepare and present clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
4. Ability to learn City of Wasco policies and procedures, and organization, function, and authority.
5. Ability to work cooperatively with diverse agencies, service providers, and community groups.
6. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for programs.
7. Program planning, development and coordination.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
9. Ability to do community outreach, advocacy, and public education.
10. Methods and techniques of researching funding sources and grant writing.
11. Be able to work independently and as a team.
12. Possess record-keeping techniques.
13. Principles of resource management.
14. Basic knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheet programs, and basic office equipment.
D.
PREREQUISITES:
1) Education and Experience: Any Combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications would be:
(1) A
ssociate of Arts degree in criminal justice, management or related field. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, management or related field, is preferred. (2) Must have successfully completed the Police Sergeant probationary period or an equivalent position and possess a Professional Peace Officer Certificates (POST) Supervisory Certificate.
(3) Three (3) years progressively responsible experience at the rank of Sergeant, Lieutenant, or an equivalent position. Experience in performing increasingly complex and highly responsible office and administrative support work.
(4) Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency, both oral and written, is preferred.
2) Li
censes, Registrations, Accreditation, etc. :
i) Possession of a valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator License. ii) Professional Peace Officer Certificates (POST) Supervisory Certificate.
3) Ability to Pass a comprehensive background investigation, required medical/physical examination, and any subsequent examination that may be required.
4) Physical Abilities and Work Environment:
i) F ull range of movement included but not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling., physical strength, endurance, fitness and condition to apprehend and control an individual and respond to other situations. Must be able to perform repetitive motion and fine manipulation tasks for long intervals of time. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Strength and mobility to operate a motor vehicle and take command at an incident or emergency scene; strength and stamina to perform in a law enforcement capacity; vision to observe emergency scenes and investigations and to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone and/or radio.
5) Other:
i) Employees in this position may be required to work holidays, weekends, and irregular hours. 186 of 200
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ii) All City of Wasco employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” through State and local laws (CA Government Code Section 3100-3109). As Disaster Service Workers, all City employees are expected to remain at work or report to work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. The duties and responsibilities are essential job responsibilities and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels required for this position.
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this position description.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: City Project Coordinator Pay Range: 38 Non-Exempt Department: Public Works Established Date: 03/26/2025
Approval Date: 4/1/2025
Job Description/City Projects Coordinator
A. POSITION SUMMARY:
The Project Coordinator supports the Project Manager and City Engineer in gathering equipment, resources and information to implement upcoming projects. The job duties include maintaining budgets and work schedules, organizing and participating in shareholder meetings, and ensuring all deadlines for projects are met. Under general direction, plans and administers the day -to-day inspection operations of all Public Capital projects as well as the Public Works Inspection of site improvements on public lands and rights of way. This is a single position, non-exempt classification and exists only in the Public Works Department. The incumbent interfaces frequently with public officials, local agencies, other public/private organizations, and the public.
B. E
SSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans, organizes, coordinates, administers and supports the work of the Engineering Division.
2. Assist the Project Manager and City Engineer in the development of project management documents such as project budgets, project schedules, scope statements and project plans.
3. Prepares project plans and specifications. Ensure all project deadlines are met.
4. Coordinates procedures, and work standards for program evaluation; prepares a variety of studies and reports related to current and long-range City needs and develops specific proposals to meet them.
5. Coordinates activities, including planning, estimation, scheduling inspection and monitoring work being performed.
6. Prepares or reviews reports for the Public Works Director, Deputy Public Works Director, City Engineer, Project Manager , and City Manager ; works closely with public and private organizations or individuals to explain or coordinate proposed programs.
7. Promotes good public relations in dealing with public complaints and inquiries.
8. Coordinates the work of the division with other City divisions and departments, outside agencies, or concerned citizen groups.
9. Ensures compliance of division activities to pertinent City codes, regulations and guidelines; monitors developments related to division activities, evaluates impact, and implements policy and procedure improvements.
10. Provides technical assistance to staff; prepares and maintains written reports, records and correspondence; integrates new program activities.
11. Coordinates the review of City Council requests and problems identified by the Public Works Director, City Engineer, Project Manager, or Deputy Public Works Director.
12. Inspects street repairs, storm sewer facility repairs, and reconstruction work done for other departments and divisions.
13. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless quality customer service.
14. Performs related duties as assigned.
C.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform , or quickly learn, each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Knowledge of and/or ability to:
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1. Public contract code regulations; public administration principles and practices; principles, practices, and equipment used in Public Works construction and maintenance; civil engineering principles.
2. Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development,
3. I mplementation; pertinent federal, state, and local regulations; grant application administration.
4. C omputer applications related to the work include but not limited to: AutoCAD Civil 3D, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and pavement management software.
5. Participate in City-wide crisis and disaster management training and implementation.
6. Work cooperatively with staff, contractors, and consultants and monitor project performance.
7. E ffectively implement approved programs; determine economic use of staff, equipment, and forecast long and short-term service requirements.
8. Work with others in the Public Works Department to develop and implement goals, procedures, work standards, and management controls; when appropriate, make public presentations.
9. Prepare clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials .
10. Exercise independent judgment within general policy and supervisorial guidelines.
11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
12. Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
D. PREREQUISITES:
1) Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the city. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities is:
i. E
xperience – Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in project management, construction management or related fields including both field and office work.
ii. Education – Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Associate’s degee or Bachelor’s degree. Course work in Project Management, Civil Engineering, business administration, or related field is preferred.
2) Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency both oral and written is preferred.
3)
Licenses, Registrations, Accreditation, etc.:
i) Possession of a valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operators License with a driving record acceptable to City.
4) Ability to Pass a comprehensive background investigation, required medical/physical examination, and any subsequent examination that may be required.
5) Physical Abilities and Work Environment:
i) For office duties, sit at a desk and operate a computer, phone and other office equipment for extended periods of time. Stand, walk, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, push, pull, and lift up to 25 lbs. Have the manual dexterity to use keyboard equipment and make manual adjustments to restraint and safety equipment. Ability to speak and hear clearly in order to effectively communicate via telephone and two-way radio.
ii) For field duties, drive a motor vehicle and be able to sit for lengthy periods of time in the driver seat. Work in climatic conditions such as high heat, dense fog, and freezing cold. Drive in traffic with attendant hazards. Stand, walk, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, push, pull, and lift up to 50 to 75 lbs. Have the manual dexterity to make manual adjustments to restraint and safety equipment
6) Other:
i) Employees in these positions may be required to work holidays, weekends and irregular hours. ii) All City of Wasco employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” through State and local laws (CA Government Code Section 3100-3109). As Disaster Service Workers, all City 189 of 200
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employees are expected to remain at work or report to work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. The duties and responsibilities are essential job responsibilities and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels required for this position.
I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this position description.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: M. Scott Hurlbert, City Manager
Nancy Vera, Human Resources Manager
DATE: April 1st, 2025
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Approving the City of Wasco Social Media Policies, and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Endorse and Implement the Social Media Policies.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Staff recommends the City Council approve a Resolution Approving the the City of Wasco Social Media Policies , and authorize the City Manager or designee to endorse and implement the Social Media Policies, and
2) Find that this action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; the refore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
Environmental Review:
The staff has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
Discussion:
On March 18
th, 2025 City Staff presented the City Council with Social Media policies for Staff Members, Elected / Appointed Officials, and a policy which outlines how comments on the Official City of Wasco social media site(s) / account(s) will be managed.
Based on the review of the City Council an Ad Hoc Committee was established in order to help staff with the development of the social media policies. With the help of the appointed Ad Hoc Committee Members the policies were reviewed and redefined. The following changes were made to the social media policies:
STAFF REPORT
City of Wasco
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Policy: Changes Made to the Policy
Exhibit “A”
Elected and/or
Appointed Officials
Removed “disciplinary” and added “as established
herein” to sections C and D.
Corrected the word “company” to “city” within section D.
Created a new section titled Violation of Policy. Detailing the action that will be taken for a violation of the policy.
Exhibit “B”
Staff Members and
Volunteers
Addition of “as establish in the City of W asco Personnel Policy” within sections C and section D.
Corrected the word “company” to “city” within section D.
Exhibit “C”
Comments on the
Official City of Wasco
social media site(s) /
account(s)
No changes.
Fiscal Impact:
No anticipated fiscal impact associated with the approval of the City of Wasco Social Media Policies.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Social Media Policies, Exhibits A, B, and C.
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ESOLUTION NO. 2025 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF WASCO APPROVING THE CITY OF WASCO SOCIAL
MEDIA POLICIES AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO ENDORSE AND IMPLEMENT THE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES.
WHEREAS, The City of Wasco, recognizes the important role that social media plays in communicating with members of our community; and
WHEREAS, The City of Wasco also recognizes that proper and responsible use of social media is critical to limiting misunderstanding and potential resulting liability from the City’s use of this technology; and
WHEREAS, To assist in making responsible decisions about the use of socia l media, the City has established guidelines for appropriate use of social media including policies for:
a) Elected and Appointed Officials, including Council Members. b) Staff Members including volunteers and part-time employees. c) General guidelines for managing comments from the public placed on the City’s social media site(s).
N
OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wasco as follows:
SEC
TION 1: The City Council hereby approves , subject to final approval, corrections, and legal verbiage acceptable to City Manager or designee and the City Attorney , the proposed Social Media Policies attached hereto as Exhibits “A”, “B”, and “C”.
SEC
TION 2: Authorizes the City Manager or Designee to endorse and implement the Social Media Policies and file said policies with the City Clerk. -o0o-
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025 - was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Wasco at a regular meeting thereof held on April 1st, 2025, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARTINEZ, MEDINA, SALDAÑA, RAYA, REYNA AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
__________________________________
VALENTIN MEDINA
MAYOR of the City of Wasco
Attest: _______________
__________________________
MARIA O. MARTINEZ, CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Wasco
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City of Wasco
Social Media Policy
A. Purpose
To establish guidelines for the use of personal social media site(s) / account(s).
B. Scope
This policy applies to all Elected and / or Appointed Officials.
C. Policy
In the rapidly expanding world of electronic communication, social media can mean many things. Social media includes all means of communicating or posting information or content of any sort on the Internet, including to your own or someone else’s web log or blog, journal or diary, personal web site, social networking or affiliation web site, web bulletin board or a chat room, whether associated or affiliated with City of Wasco, as well as any other form of electronic communication.
Ultimately, you are solely responsible for what you post online. Before creating online content, consider some of the risks and rewards that are involved. Keep in mind that any of your conduct that adversely affects fellow members, customers, suppliers, City employees, people who work on behalf of City of Wasco or City of Wasco’s legitimate business interests may result in disciplinary action as established herein.
At City of Wasco, we understand that social media can be a fun and rewarding way to share your life and opinions with family, friends and co-workers around the world. However, the use of social media also presents certain risks and carries with it certain responsibilities. To assist you in making responsible decisions about your use of social media, we have established these guidelines for appropriate use of social media.
D. Guidelines for Appropriate Use of Social Media
Ensure your postings are consistent with the City of Wasco Statement of Ethics Policy and the City of Wasco’s Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Policy. Inappropriate postings that may include discriminatory remarks, harassment, and threats of violence or similar inappropriate or unlawful conduct will not be tolerated and may subject you to disciplinary action as established herein.
The City of Wasco prohibits taking negative action against any Elected and / or Appointed Officials for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation.
Any Elected and / or Appointed Officials who retaliate against another fellow members, customers, suppliers, City employees, people who work on behalf of City of Wasco or City of Wasco’s legitimate business interests for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation will be subject to disciplinary action as established herein.
Always be fair and courteous to fellow associates, customers, members, suppliers or people who work on behalf of the City of Wasco. Also, keep in mind that you are more likely to resolve work- 195 of 200
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related complaints by speaking directly with your fellow members, City of Wasco staff, or by following our Personnel Policy than by posting complaints to a social media outlet. Nevertheless, if you decide to post complaints or criticism, avoid using statements, photographs, video or audio that reasonably could be viewed as malicious, obscene, threatening or intimidating, that disparage customers, members, associates or suppliers, or that might constitute harassment or bullying. Examples of such conduct might include offensive posts meant to intentionally harm someone’s reputation or posts that could contribute to a hostile work environment based on race, sex, disability, religion or any other status protected by law or company City policy.
Make sure you are always honest and accurate when posting information or news, and if you make a mistake, correct it quickly. Be open about any previous posts you have altered.
Remember that the Internet archives almost everything; therefore, even deleted postings can be searched. Never post any information or rumors that you know to be false about the City of Wasco, fellow employees, members, customers, suppliers, and people working on behalf of City of Wasco.
Maintain the confidentiality of City of Wasco and private or confidential information. Do not post internal reports, policies, procedures or other internal business-related confidential communications.
Express only your personal opinions. Never represent yourself as a spokesperson for the City of Wasco. If City of Wasco is a subject of the content you are creating, be clear and open about the fact that you are an Elected and / or Appointed Officials and make it clear that your views do not represent those of City of Wasco, fellow employees, members, customers, suppliers or people working on behalf of City of Wasco. If you do publish a blog or post online related to the work you do or subjects employed with the City of Wasco, make it clear that you are not speaking on behalf of the City of Wasco. It is best to include a disclaimer such as “The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of City of Wasco.” Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to a City of Wasco website. Respect financial disclosure laws.
E. Violation of Policy
Elected or Appointed Officials who violate the rules established in this Policy, or commit the adverse actions contained in the Wasco Personnel Policy, Section 13.02, via social media activity, shall be subject to the following:
1. Receive a Notice of Violation and request removal of offending content.
E.F. Using Personal Social Media at Work
Refrain from using personal social media while on equipment we provide, unless it is work- related as authorized by the City Manager or consistent with the City of Wasco’s Equipment Policy. Do not use City of Wasco email addresses to register on social networks, blogs or other online tools utilized for personal use.
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City of Wasco
Social Media Policy
A. Purpose
To establish guidelines for the use of personal social media site(s) / account(s).
B. Scope
This policy applies to all regular full or part time employees, volunteers, Mid-Management, and Director Level employees.
C. Policy
In the rapidly expanding world of electronic communication, social media can mean many things. Social media includes all means of communicating or posting information or content of any sort on the Internet, including to your own or someone else’s web log or blog, journal or diary, personal web site, social networking or affiliation web site, web bulletin board or a chat room, whether associated or affiliated with City of Wasco, as well as any other form of electronic communication.
Ultimately, you are solely responsible for what you post online. Before creating online content, consider some of the risks and rewards that are involved. Keep in mind that any of your conduct that adversely affects your job performance, the performance of fellow employees or otherwise adversely affects members, customers, suppliers, people who work on behalf of City of Wasco or City of Wasco’s legitimate business interests may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination as established in the City of Wasco Personnel Policy.
At City of Wasco, we understand that social media can be a fun and rewarding way to share your life and opinions with family, friends and co-workers around the world. However, the use of social media also presents certain risks and carries with it certain responsibilities. To assist you in making responsible decisions about your use of social media, we have established these guidelines for appropriate use of social media.
D. Guidelines for Appropriate Use of Social Media
Ensure your postings are consistent with the City of Wasco Statement of Ethics Policy and the City of Wasco’s Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Policy. Inappropriate postings that may include discriminatory remarks, harassment, and threats of violence or similar inappropriate or unlawful conduct will not be tolerated and may subject you to disciplinary action up to and including termination as established in the City of Wasco Personnel Policy.
The City of Wasco prohibits taking negative action against any employee for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation. Any employee who retaliates against another employee for reporting a possible deviation from this policy or for cooperating in an investigation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination as established in the City of Wasco Personnel Policy.
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Always be fair and courteous to fellow associates, customers, members, suppliers or people who work on behalf of the City of Wasco. Also, keep in mind that you are more likely to resolve work- related complaints by speaking directly with your co-workers or by following our Personnel Policy than by posting complaints to a social media outlet. Nevertheless, if you decide to post complaints or criticism, avoid using statements, photographs, video or audio that reasonably could be viewed as malicious, obscene, threatening or intimidating, that disparage customers, members, associates or suppliers, or that might constitute harassment or bullying. Examples of such conduct might include offensive posts meant to intentionally harm someone’s reputation or posts that could contribute to a hostile work environment based on race, sex, disability, religion or any other status protected by law or company City policy.
Make sure you are always honest and accurate when posting information or news, and if you make a mistake, correct it quickly. Be open about any previous posts you have altered.
Remember that the Internet archives almost everything; therefore, even deleted postings can be searched. Never post any information or rumors that you know to be false about the City of Wasco, fellow employees, members, customers, suppliers, and people working on behalf of City of Wasco.
Maintain the confidentiality of City of Wasco and private or confidential information. Do not post internal reports, policies, procedures or other internal business-related confidential communications.
Express only your personal opinions. Never represent yourself as a spokesperson for the City of Wasco. If City of Wasco is a subject of the content you are creating, be clear and open about the fact that you are an employee and make it clear that your views do not represent those of City of Wasco, fellow employees, members, customers, suppliers or people working on behalf of City of Wasco. If you do publish a blog or post online related to the work you do or subjects employed with the City of Wasco, make it clear that you are not speaking on behalf of the City of Wasco. It is best to include a disclaimer such as “The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of City of Wasco.” Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to a City of Wasco website. Respect financial disclosure laws.
E. Using Personal Social Media at Work
Refrain from using personal social media while on work time or on equipment provided by the City, unless it is work-related as authorized by your manager or consistent with the City of Wasco’s Equipment Policy. Do not use City of Wasco email addresses to register on social networks, blogs or other online tools utilized for personal use.
F. Media Contacts
Employees should not speak to the media on City of Wasco behalf without contacting the City Manager’s Office or the IT & Marketing Specialist. All media inquiries should be directed to them.
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City of Wasco
Social Media Policy on Public Comments
A. Purpose
To establish guidelines for comments on the Official City of Wasco social media site(s) / account(s).
B. Scope
This policy applies to all comments on the Official City of Wasco social media site(s) / account(s).
C. Definitions
“Social media sites” means content created by individuals, using accessible, expandable, and upgradable publishing technologies, through and on the internet. Examples of social media include, but are not limited to, Facebook, “X” formally known as Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, TikTok, Blogs, RSS, YouTube, LinkedIn, Delicious, and Flickr.
“City social media sites” means social media sites which the City establishes and maintains, and over which it has control over all postings, except for advertisements or hyperlinks by the social media site’s owners, vendors, or partners. City social media sites shall supplement, and not replace, the City’s required notices and standard methods of communication.
“Posts” or “postings” means information, articles, pictures, videos or any other form of communication posted on a City social media site.
D. Policy
In the rapidly expanding world of electronic communication, social media can mean many things. Social media includes all means of communicating or posting information or content of any sort on the Internet, including to your own or someone else’s web log or blog, journal or diary, personal web site, social networking or affiliated web site, web bulletin board or a chat room, whether or not associated or affiliated with City of Wasco, as well as any other form of electronic communication.
At City of Wasco, we understand that social media can be a fun and rewarding way to share instant information with community members and others throughout the world. The policy below establishes guidelines for comments on the Official City of Wasco social media site(s) / account(s).
E. Guidelines
Communication shared through the City of Wasco social media account(s) should be free of Discrimination & Harassment. The following content are examples of items that shall be restricted or removed from the City of Wasco social media if comments or interactive communication is permitted on a City social media site:
a. Profane, abusive, harassing, intimidating, threatening, vulgar, obscene, and offensive language or content.
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b. Confidential Information.
c. Comments unrelated to the post.
d. Sexual content or links to sexual content.
e. Solicitation of commerce, religious, social or political causes. f. Comments in support of, or opposition to, political campaigns, candidates or ballot measures.
g. Conduct encouraging illegal activity.
h. Content that promotes discrimination against any category protected by federal or state laws, including but not limited to, race, age, religion, gender, marital status, or physical or mental disability.
i. Content that violates or compromises the safety or security of the public or public systems.
j. Comments or communication that violate the Brown Act. k. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; or content that violates the legal ownership interest of any other party.
These guidelines shall be displayed to users or made available by hyperlink on all City social media sites and websites. Any content removed based upon these guidelines must be retained for 30 calendar days from the date on which the content is removed. Any content removed should include the time, date removed, and identity of the poster when available.
The City reserves the right to implement or remove any functionality of its social media sites, when deemed appropriate by the City Manager or his/her designee. This includes but is not limited to information, articles, pictures, videos, or any other form of communication that is posted on the City’s site.
F. Additional Facts
Social media is used by the City to promote transparency and to engage with community members. We make every effort to respond to questions and comments in a timely manner during regular business hours, however these social media resources are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing an emergency, please contact 911. To report a non-emergency incident, call the City's Police Department dispatch at 661-758-7266.
*In the event of a crisis or disaster situation, the City's official website www.cityofwasco.org and our Reverse 911 system will be used to distribute timely updates. 200 of 200