2.72.060 Class specifications.
A. It shall be the responsibility of the personnel director or authorized representative to prepare a written description of each class or position within the city service. The description shall be known as class specifications and shall contain the following sections:
1. Class Title. A brief and descriptive designation of the type of work performed;
2. Nature of Work. A general description of the work and responsibility of the class or position;
3. Illustrative Examples of Work. Duties of the class or position listed as some, but not inclusive, examples of the typical kinds of work performed;
4. Desirable Knowledges, Abilities and Skills. A description of those factors of education and skill needed for adequate performance of the duties of a class or position;
5. Desirable Experience and Training. A description of the background of experience and training that would ordinarily prepare an employee entering into a specific class or position.
B. Necessary special qualifications may be added to a class or position where the performance of duties requires a specific license, certificate, permit, or skill.
C. The class specifications must receive the approval from the appropriate civil service board and be adopted by the council of the city. New class specifications, modification, or abolishment of existing class specifications may be made upon the recommendation of the personnel director and the appropriate civil service board with approval of the city council. Department heads may request review or new class specifications, modification, or abolishment of existing class specifications upon written request to the personnel director. (Prior code § 3.14.060)