PROPOSAL:
Establish Classification and Add and Delete Positions
SYNOPSIS:
As part of a restructuring of Public Affairs, staff recommends 1)
establishing a new class of Public Affairs Manager, at a salary range of $71,757
– 87,243, to oversee legislative affairs and intergovernmental relations and 2)
replacing the vacant Designated Deputy position that had been responsible for
this function with a Public Affairs Manager. This action would not increase the
staffing level of Public Affairs and would result in an annual salary savings of
approximately $7,368.
COMMITTEE:
Administrative, May 9, 2003, Recommended for Approval
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
- Add the classification of Public Affairs Manager;
- Adopt the attached class specification;
- Adopt the attached resolution amending the Salary Resolution to
establish a salary range of $71,757 – 87,243 for the new Public Affairs
Manager class; and
- In Public Affairs, delete a Designated Deputy position and add a Public
Affairs Manager position.
Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer
Background Administration of the legislative affairs and
intergovernmental relations function has been the responsibility of a
director-level Designated Deputy position. Given the broad oversight of Public
Affairs program areas provided by the Assistant Deputy Executive Officer and the
Public Advisor (Senior Public Affairs Manager), staff recommends establishing a
new manager class to oversee the District’s legislative affairs and local
government relations program. The new manager would administer the Board’s
legislative agenda and develop effective advocacy programs to achieve support
for that agenda. Additionally, the position would be responsible for performing
special assignments on behalf of the Designated Deputy or the Public Advisor to
assure efficient and coordinated day-to-day operation of Public Affairs. Proposal
Staff recommends establishing the new classification of Public Affairs Manager
at a salary range of $71,757 – 87,243. Staff also recommends deleting the
vacant Designated Deputy position currently allocated to Public Affairs for this
function. Consequently, the action recommended here would not result in an
increase in Public Affairs staffing. Resource Impacts Based on
current fifth-step salaries, this action would result in a salary savings of
approximately $7,368. Attachments
A) Resolution
B) New class specification (Public Affairs Manager)
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 03-
A Resolution of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board amending
AQMD’s Salary Resolution to establish the new classification of Public
Affairs Manager at a salary range of $71,757 – 87,243.
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District
exercises its duty to review and determine appropriate wages, hours, and other
terms and conditions of employment provided to employees.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of the South Coast Air Quality
Management District, State of California, in regular session assembled on June
6, 2003, does hereby amend AQMD’s Salary Resolution to establish the new
classification of Public Affairs Manager at a salary range of $71,757 – 87,243.
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Date
Clerk of the Board
ATTACHMENT B
TITLE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER Approved:
DEFINITION:
Under general direction of the Designated Deputy over Public Affairs or the
Senior Public Affairs Manager, plans, organizes, and manages the District’s
legislative affairs and local government relations program; acts as liaison with
and represents the District before local, state, and federal bodies and with
elected officials and their representatives; develops recommendations for and
administers the Board’s legislative agenda; may perform special projects for and
act on behalf of the Designated Deputy or the Senior Public Affairs Manager; and
does other work as required.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
This single-position management class is characterized by the responsibility
to oversee the analysis of legislation to identify concerns and opportunities in
relation to District goals and objectives, develop recommendations on the
District’s legislative agenda, and manage effective and appropriate advocacy
programs to achieve support for that agenda. The position may also perform
special assignments on behalf of the Designated Deputy or the Senior Public
Affairs Manager to assure efficient and coordinated day-to-day operation of
Public Affairs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Plans, develops, and manages the District’s legislative affairs and local
government relations program; serves a liaison with governmental
representatives; and represents the District before governmental bodies.
Oversees the review and analysis of existing, proposed, and potential state
and federal legislation; monitors and supports legislative activity to protect
and enhance District interests; coordinates the preparation of information and
testimony before legislative bodies and public entities; oversees activities of
legislative consultants; and advises management on District positions and
strategies.
Formulates recommendations on legislative policy and develops
program-implementation strategies based on analysis of data and feedback from
legislators, Board Members, community and special interest groups, environmental
and community activists, consultants, staff, and public and private agencies
regarding the understanding and perceptions of District rules, regulations,
policies, and procedures.
Maintains close working relationships with elected officials and their
representatives, agency staff, business and community representatives, and
environmental and special interest groups to obtain feedback on and support for
District programs, policies, and positions.
Represents the District by making presentations at or actively participating
in meetings, workshops, conferences, panel discussions, and other events in
support of District policies and proposals relating to air pollution control and
other related matters; oversees the arrangement and coordination of meetings and
hearings.
Directs the completion of day-to-day work, special assignments, projects, and
reports and assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinates.
Performs special assignments for and may act on behalf of the Public Advisor
or the Designated Deputy, as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE: Five years of progressively responsible experience in legislative
analysis and advocacy; OR five years of other relevant experience that would
demonstrate possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities needed
to plan, develop, and supervise a legislative affairs and local government
relations program.
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
bachelor’s degree in political science, public affairs, communications, public
or business administration, urban or environmental planning, or a related field.
SUBSTITUTION: A related master’s degree from an accredited college or
university may substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF: State and federal legislative processes; successful techniques
and strategies for effective advocacy on behalf of a governmental agency; air
quality and other environmental issues confronting large metropolitan regions;
the complex issues and special interests that exist in highly diverse
communities; correct English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary;
methods of evaluating program effectiveness; project management techniques;
principles and practices of management, organization, and supervision; and
professional report writing.
ABILITY TO: Analyze and evaluate complicated technical, legal and regulatory
issues; develop, in support of District goals and objectives, sound and
practical recommendations with respect to legislation and various organizational
issues; communicate complex information accurately, clearly, succinctly, and
persuasively, orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences; develop
effective advocacy strategies for agency programs; effectively plan, direct,
organize, and supervise the work of staff to accomplish agency goals and
objectives; handle multiple special project assignments to assure efficient and
effective coordination of day-to-day public affairs operations; establish and
maintain effective relations with all those contacted in the course of work,
including elected officials, community and civic groups, public agencies,
private organizations, and District staff.
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