Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on December 23, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on December 24, 2024, authorizing the Amendment of the Position Title of Personnel Associate to Personnel Specialist in the 2024 Public Safety Budget - (change the position title from Personnel Associate (Grade 7B) to Personnel Specialist (Grade 8D). This change shall be reflected in all budgetary records, job descriptions, and payroll documentation); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE POSITION
TITLE OF PERSONNEL ASSOCIATE TO PERSONNEL
SPECIALIST IN THE 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY BUDGET
Whereas, by letter dated December 19, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the amendment of the 2024 Public Safety Budget to change the position title from Personnel Associate (Grade 7B to Personnel Specialist (Grade 8D). This change shall be reflected in all budgetary records, job descriptions, and payroll documentation; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of aligning job titles and responsibilities to accurately reflect the duties performed by personnel within the Department of Public Safety; and
Whereas, after consultation with the Department of Human Resources and the Department of Civil Service, it has been determined that the position title of Personnel Associate (Grade 7B) requires an update to reflect expanded responsibilities and more accurately define the role within the Department of Public Safety; and
Whereas, the Department of Civil Service has formally approved the position title of Personnel Specialist (Grade 8D) as an appropriate classification for the role, with additional responsibilities assigned to the position and direct reporting to the Commanding Officer of the Personnel Division within the police department; and
Whereas, the Civil Service Commission approved the position title change to Personnel Specialist (Grade 8D) on November 20, 2024, and the Department of Human Resources completed a grading review and confirmed the classification on November 26, 2024; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to adopt the new title of Personnel Specialist (Grade 8D) to ensure the effective administration of public safety operations and maintain compliance with CSEA contractual obligations and Civil Service regulations; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section1. Purpose. This ordinance amends the 2024 Public Safety Budget to update the position title of Personnel Associate (Grade 7B) to Personnel Specialist (Grade 8D) to reflect the revised job responsibilities and reporting structure within the Department of Public Safety.
Section 2. Authorization to Amend Budget. The City Council authorizes the 2024 Public Safety Budget amendment to change the position title from Personnel Associate (Grade 7B) to Personnel Specialist (Grade 8D). This change shall be reflected in all budgetary records, job descriptions, and payroll documentation.
Section 3. Position Classification and Reporting. The Personnel Specialist (Grade 8D) position reports directly to the Commanding Officer of the Personnel Division within the Department of Public Safety. This position assumes all duties, responsibilities, and functions as defined by the updated job description approved by the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Human Resources.
Section 4. Compliance with Civil Service and CSEA Regulations. This amendment is made in accordance with the regulations and guidelines established by the Department of Civil Service and the CSEA. The title change and reclassification are consistent with the Civil Service approval granted on November 20, 2024, and the Department of Human Resources grading on November 26, 2024.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.