Resolution No. 6715193
RESOLUTION NO. 6715
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS EX -OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, REVISING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION
OF CITY CLERK AND ESTABLISHING THE PART-TIME CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST
WHEREAS, the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of Cypress require
that amendments or revisions to the Position Classification Plan, revisions to class
specifications or salary adjustments for positions be approved by the City Council, and as
acting as ex -officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District; and
WHEREAS, as a standard practice, classifications will be reviewed and revised on
a periodic basis or as vacancies occur; and
WHEREAS, the class specification for City Clerk has been revised and is attached
hereto; and
WHEREAS, the class specification for the temporary part-time position of
Customer Service Specialist is established and attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cypress, and acting as the ex -officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, does hereby adopt the revised class specification for City Clerk and approve
the class specification for Customer Service Specialist.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress, and acting
as ex -officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, at a regular
meeting held on the 26th day of November, 2018.
M OR OF HE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE }
I, DENISE BASHAM, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the said City
Council held on the 26th day of November, 2018 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry, and Peat
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY OF CYPRESS
DEFINITION
To maintain all official City documents and records and to coordinate City Council agendas, minutes and
conduct all municipal and special elections.
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PREPARED: November 15, 2018
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: November 26, 2018
CITY CLERK
Administration Department
FLSA Designation: Exempt
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
The position is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. Receives general direction from
the City Council and administrative direction from the City Manager and exercises direct supervision over
assigned clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Schedule and prepare the City Council meeting agenda.
Coordinate all agenda reports utilizing the agenda and minutes management software.
Prepare, post and submit notices of hearings to property owners and publishers and respond to inquiries from
the press, interested parties and the general public; receive, copy and route responses to appropriate City
representatives.
Draft proclamations and resolutions for City Council approval.
Maintain municipal code.
Certify or notarize contracts and legal documents and coordinate document recordings.
Maintain official City documents and records, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, ordinances and staff
reports.
Coordinate elections with the County including voter registration, candidate nominations and the review and
filing of financial disclosure statements; advise candidates as to procedures and deadlines; coordinate the
filing of initiatives, referendums and recall actions.
Coordinate the filing of campaign financial statements, conflict of interest disclosures and similar matters.
Administer oaths or affirmations.
Coordinate commission appointment process.
Supervise, train, and assign the work of assigned clerical staff; prepare and conduct performance evaluations.
Organize, update, and manage the City's records management program.
Receive and process all liability claims against the City.
Serve as a member of the City's Executive Team, providing advice and input on a wide range of City matters.
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Attend all City Council meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
An additional reference for qualifications, requirements, powers and duties is the CHARTER, CITY OF
CYPRESS, Article V, CITY CLERK.
Expectations: Maintain effective relations with the City Council, Boards, and Commissions; conduct duties,
responsibilities, tasks, and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, professional attitude and
demeanor; support the values of: openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; outstanding
customer service; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal and environmental responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Functions and organization of California local government; principles, practices and
procedures of legal filing, retention, and reporting associated with municipal recordkeeping and general office
management practices and procedures; regulations and practices governing California Elections and the
California Fair Political Practices Commission; the Political Reform Act, the California Public Records Act and
Robert Rules of Order/parliamentary procedure; municipal budgeting; basic principles of supervision and
training; effective public relations.
Ability to: Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of the City Clerk function; understand, organize, index and
reference a wide variety of administrative records, publications and files; ensure cooperation from all operating
units in the timely submission of staff reports for City Manager review; recommend policies and procedures
and establish project objectives; efficiently operate computerized records management scanning system;
exercise independent judgement; maintain work effectiveness with frequent changes in workload and priority
of assignments to meet deadlines; learn and interpret City codes, laws, ordinances and rules; prepare and
present effective written and oral presentations as assigned; handle confidential and/or sensitive situations
with tact and discretion; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the
performance of duties; supervise, assign, direct, train and evaluate the work of assigned clerical staff.
Experience and Education: Five years of increasingly responsible administrative support work with at least
three years of municipal experience, including the conduct of elections, as a Clerk or Deputy of a
Council/Commission or other Boards, and a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business
Administration or closely related field.
License/Certification: Due to the performance of field duties which may be required, an incumbent may
drive a City vehicle in the course of business. If so, an incumbent is required to possess, provide, and
maintain a valid California driver license and proof of an acceptable driving record. Certification as a Notary
Public in the State of California is required. Designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk by the International
Institute of Municipal Clerks is highly desirable.
Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions: include, but are not limited to, the following: ability to
maintain physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; input data into a
calculator or computer; read written correspondence and other records; hear and speak with others on the
telephone or in person; frequently stand, reach, lean, twist, grasp and lift and carry a minimum of twenty-five
(25) pounds. Work is performed primarily indoors in a controlled office environment. Exposures include
computer glare and vibrations and pitch of computer and other office equipment.
CITY OF CYPRESS
PREPARED: October 18, 201896
APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: November 26, 2018
CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST
Recreation and Community Services (Part -Time)
FLSA Designation: Non -Exempt
DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of a Recreation Supervisor, assist the public at the front counter and over, the
telephone; perform general clerical work as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide front desk customer service in the Recreation and Community Service department, responding to
email, in-person and telephone requests for information and services and directing patrons to appropriate
departments and/or facilities.
Act as a front desk receptionist to the public, taking and responding to phone calls, screening inquiries, taking
messages, and answering questions and/or providing information on scheduled events and other activities.
Accept and process payments for class registration and facility rentals using specialized Recreation software.
Open, sort, and distribute mail.
Provide back-up staff support related to the responsibilities for preparing recreation program and facility
deposits and petty cash balances.
Type general correspondence, reports and forms.
Provide general data entry to maintain accurate records and files.
Copy, collate, staple and bind a variety of materials; prepare bulk mailing.
Perform other related duties as required.
Expectations: Establish and maintain effective working relationships and work cooperatively with City staff,
elected officials, other agencies and the community; deliver outstanding internal and external customer
service; communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with the public and fellow employees; solve problems
and support the City's mission, policy, goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Proper business telephone etiquette; Microsoft Office Suite applications and programs;
recordkeeping methods and basic math.
Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely with the public and staff; effectively interact with a wide variety
of patrons while maintaining a professional demeanor; operate a variety of office equipment including a
photocopier, fax machine and plotter; learn and apply appropriate policies and procedures; work with minimal
supervision.
Experience and Education: Two years of experience involving extensive public contact and a high school
diploma or G.E.D.
License/Certification: Possession of a valid California driver license.
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Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions: include, but are not limited to the following: Ability to
frequently sit, stand, reach, lean, twist, turn, grasp, lift, push, pull, bend and kneel; sit for prolonged periods of
time; read correspondence, reports or other records; hear and speak to those contacted in the performance of
duties, either on the telephone or in person. Work is performed in a controlled office environment. Exposure
to computer glare; vibrations and pitch of computer, photocopier, and other office equipment.