DATE: August 6, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Water Utilities Department
TITLE: RECLASSIFY AN EXISTING COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST POSITION TO A CLASS SERIES BY CREATING COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I, COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST II, AND SENIOR COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST CLASSIFICATIONS AND REASSIGNMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE (MECO) BARGAINING UNIT
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve the reclassification of an existing full-time, benefited Compliance Specialist position by establishing a new classification series consisting of Compliance Specialist I, Compliance Specialist II, and Senior Compliance Specialist in the Water Utilities Department, effective the pay period after the adoption and approval of this request.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Water Utilities Department currently has one authorized Compliance Specialist position. This position is responsible for supporting the City's regulatory compliance activities related to water, wastewater, air quality, and other environmental regulations. As this position has remained vacant, the Department has had the opportunity to evaluate and update the classification structure to better support operational needs and employee development.
In consultation with the Human Resources Department, staff is recommending the reclassification of the current single-level Compliance Specialist position to a three-level class series: Compliance Specialist I (entry-level), Compliance Specialist II (journey-level), and Senior Compliance Specialist (senior-level). This reclassification reflects the nature of the work being performed, supports a broader range of experience levels, and creates a promotional pathway within the classification series.
The proposed change will allow the Department to recruit candidates with varying levels of experience and provide a structured path for career progression. The Compliance Specialist I classification will be designe...
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