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�� �IEPC)R�' � January 10, 2000 Subject Approve job specifications for the classifications of Library Outreach Specialist and Senior Library Outreach Specialist; and amend the Salary and Wage Plan accordingly. Recommendation 1) That the City Council, by resolution, approve the job specifications for the classifications of Library Outreach Specialist and Senior Library Outreach Specialist; 2) Amend the Salary and Wage Plan accordingly. Background Currently the classification of Library Outreach Specialist performs some informational outreach and liaison functions concerning library services. This proposal is to designate the current position as the entry level position (Library Outreach Specialist); and establish the classification of Senior Library Outreach Specialist to encompass greater responsibilities in initiating and planning outreach services as well as the provision of basic library services under the general direction of the Manager of Communities Libraries. It also provides an additional career ladder for those who have a baccalaureate but not a Master of Library Science Degree (MLS). The proposed revision is helpful for the Library to recruit and retain those employees who value the community as a partner in providing library services. It places more emphasis on collaborating with and understanding the community, and consequently providing more relevant library services. Discussions have been initiated with the bargaining unit (Service Employees' International Union) concerning the proposed change and new job specifications, and dialogue will continue on a few issues. The proposed job specifications and salary ranges are attached (Exhibits A and B). Fiscal Impact There is no negative fiscal impact because: 1) there is no salary change in the existing outreach classification (Library Outreach Specialist); and 2) we are replacing the existing funded vacant position of Library Services Supervisor with the Senior Library Outreach Specialist, which has a lower range of salary. The supervisory responsibilities of the existing vacant supervisory position will transfer to an existing Division Manager. The additional savings from this change will be applied to increased hours for the existing Library Assistant positions to improve direct public service. ( � % � ,� �' ��- �` Maria Rivera Pena Ed Everett Human Resources Director City Manager Attachments: 1) Exhibit A-- Job Specifications 2) Exhibit B -- Salary Exhibit CtycouncilVibrary outreach specialist I?J99 __, . . _....._._.._ _.