HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 59-25 w Attachments 2 and 3RESOLUTION 59-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LOS ALTOS HILLS CLASSIFICATION PLAN
AND SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 TO ESTABLISH A NEW
CLASSIFICATION TITLE AND SALARY RANGE FOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN AND
APPROVING THE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN JOB SPECIFICATION
WHEREAS, the Personnel Rules and Regulations and Employee Classification and Compensation Plan
documents were last comprehensively reviewed and updated in 2006 and revised in 2007, 2008,
2009, 2010, 2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,and 2016,2018,2021,2022,2023,2024;and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to establish a new job description for the position of Engineering
Technician; and
WHEREAS, the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) reqmres that the
governing board of each participating agency approve the agency's salary schedule on an annual basis;
and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends amending the Town of Los Altos Hills Classification Plan and Salary
Schedule to establish a new classification title and salary range for the Engineering Technician and
approving the Engineering Technician job specification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills that:
1.Approve and adopt an amendment to the Los Altos Hills Classification Plan and Salary
Schedule effective Fiscal Year 2025-26 to establish a new classification title and salary range
for Engineering Technician, as set forth in Attachment 2 of corresponding staff report.
2.Approve the Engineering Technician job specification of the typical duties and responsibility,
training, experience, and other qualifications required for said position, as set forth in
Attachment 3 of corresponding staff report.
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills as a regular meeting held on 18th day of September 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: TANKHA, BHATEJA, MOK, SWAN, TYSON
NOES:NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ATTEST:
RESOLUTION 59-25
BY: -------------Kavita Tan1<ha, Mayor
Town of Los Altos Hills I FY 2025-26 Operating Budget and FY 2026-2030 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2025-26 Salary Schedule
Annual Range
Minimum Maximum
City Manager-Set by Contract $ 303,960 $ 303,960
Deputy City Manager $ 166,312 $ 224,522
Assistant to the City Manager $ 139,261 $ 188,004
Management Analyst II $ 114,903 $ 155,121
Management Analyst $ 101,995 $ 137,694
City Clerk $ 142,998 $ 193,046
Admin Clerk/Technician $ 79,338 $ 107,105
Administrative Services Director $ 202,451 $ 273,309
Finance Director $ 192,135 $ 259,643
Finance Manager $ 157,297 $ 212,351
Senior Accountant $ 126,833 $ 171,223
Accountant $ 104,098 $ 140,531
Accounting Technician $ 94,306 $ 127,314
Accounting Office Assistant $ 82,915 $ 111,935
Community Development Director $ 202,451 $ 273,309
Assistant Community Development Director/Building $ 166,312 $ 224,522
Principal Planner $ 142,744 $ 192,705
Senior Planner $ 126,639 $ 170,962
Associate Planner $ 110,222 $ 148,797
Assistant Planner $ 93,283 $ 125,931
Building Official $ 144,241 $ 194,725
Deputy Building Official/Plan Examiner $ 120,486 $ 162,651
Senior Building Inspector $ 113,283 $ 152,930
Building Inspector $ 100,323 $ 135.435
Building Tect,nician $ 83,353 $ 112,527
Public Works Director & City Engineer $ 202,451 $ 273,309
Utility Engineering Manager $ 147,086 $ 198,567
Project Manager $ 138,479 $ 186,946
Senior Civil Engineer $ 138,479 $ 186,946
Associate Engineer $ 118,283 $ 159,683
Assistant Engineer $ 104,909 $ 141,628
Engineering Technician $ 90,648 $ 122,375
Public Works Inspector $ 96,931 $ 130,855
Maintenance Superintendent $ 133,740 $ 180,549
Maintenance Worker Ill $ 85,307 $ 115,164
Maintenance Worker II $ 73,559 $ 99,307
Maintenance Worker I $ 65,802 $ 88,832
Community Services Manager $ 124,726 $ 168,375
Community Services Supervisor $ 102,966 $ 139,005
Recreation Specialist $ 64,773 $ 87.443
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Attachment 2
1
Hourly Range
Minimum Maximum
salary
salary
salary
salary
49.04 $ 66.20
salary
38.14 $ 51.49
salary
salary
salary
salary
50.05 $ 67.56
45.34 $ 61.21
39.86 $ 53.81
salary
salary
salary
salary
53.00 $ 71.54
44.85 $ 60.55
salary
salary
54.47 $ 73.53
48.23 $ 65.12
40.08 $ 54.10
salary
salary
salary
salary
56.87 $ 76.77
50.44 $ 68.09
43.58 $ 58.83
46.60 $ 62.91
salary
41.01 $ 55.36
35.36 $ 47.74
31.64 $ 42.71
salary
49.50 $ 66.83
31.14 $ 42.04
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Attachment 3
Town of Los Altos Hills
Job Class Specifications
Draft September 18, 2025
Reports To:
FLSA:
Public Works Director/City Engineer or Designated Manager
Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $90,648 -$122,375
DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, the Engineering Technician provides a variety of technical and
paraprofessional support to the Public Works Department. Duties include research, drafting, construction inspection, site investigations, mapping, data entry, permit processing, and data
management to assist with the day-to-day operations of the department. The position also assists
engineers and Town staff in delivering public infrastructure projects and services.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an entry-level position in the paraprofessional engineering series. Incumbents are expected
to apply basic knowledge of civil engineering principles and related technical skills while gaining
practical experience. Assignments are performed under close supervision with increasing
independence as proficiency is demonstrated. The classification is distinguished from higher-level
paraprofessional and professional engineering staff by the narrower scope of responsibility and
level of supervision required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following)
•Perform technical and paraprofessional engineering work related to land development
review, encroachment permits, capital improvements, infrastructure design,
environmental/regulatory compliance, and field inspection services•Assist in preparing designs, plans, and specifications for public works projects such asstreets, storm drains, sanitary sewer lines, and other projects, which may involve data
collection and analysis, field surveys, performing related calculations, drafting, and cost
estimates.•Perform limited project and construction management services for various projects.•Update and maintain Public Works design and construction standards.•Investigate and resolve work orders, field problems, and complaints from property owners,
contractors, and utility providers; and recommend and implement corrective actions.•Review and process encroachment pennits; and provide customer service at the publiccounter, by phone, email, and virtual platforms.•Provide courteous and professional assistance at the public counter, by phone, email, and
virtual platforms, and answer questions about building permits and the permit process.•Regularly update the Public Works website as directed.