PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to request City Council adoption of a resolution revising the specification for the classification of Graphic Illustrator CTC No. 0392, as shown in the attachments.

BACKGROUND

The current specification for the classification of Graphic Illustrator has not been revised since 1985.  The specification dates back to a time before computer-aided graphic design technology was available.  In the current specification, there are references made to the use of art media such as watercolor and charcoal.  With the tremendous changes in technology and in an effort to be consistent with the industry, the Community Development department has recognized that the specification for this position is obsolete and needs to be revised.

ANALYSIS & CONCLUSION

This position is responsible to perform a variety of professional and complex computer generated graphics, illustrative, and photographic work.  These duties are primarily achieved through the use of computers, computer software programs related to graphic design, and photography.  The proposed revisions to this specification will more accurately describe the actual duties and requirements of this position, remove obsolete language, and will conform to equivalent positions in Burbank�s survey cities and other comparable agencies in the industry.  These revisions will also assist the department when it needs to recruit in this highly specialized field.

This classification will continue to be a Civil Service position and subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  This classification will not be included in the City�s Conflict of Interest Code.  The Burbank City Employees Association (BCEA) will continue to represent this classification.  The Civil Service Board approved the revisions of this specification at their regular meeting on March 2, 2005.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact from the revisions of this specification because the current salary range for the position will be maintained.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution revising the specification for the classification of Graphic Illustrator CTC No. 0392.

Respectfully submitted,

Judie Sarquiz

Management Services Director