§ 14-58. Interpretation of specifications.

The specifications of the various positions in the classification plan are hereby declared to have the following force and effect:

(1)

The use of a particular expression or illustration as to duties, qualifications, or other attributes, shall not be held to exclude others not mentioned, provided such others are similar in kind or quality; nor to limit the power of the supervising authority to alter the detailed tasks involved in the duties of a position. But when a substantial change of duties is made, except for limited, temporary periods, such change shall be reported to the commission with a view to a possible reclassification of the position.

(2)

In determining where a given position is to be allocated, the specifications shall be considered as a whole. Consideration shall be given to the job purpose, the specific responsibilities, duties, tasks, and qualification requirements, and to the relation of the position to other classifications as all together affording a picture of the kind of employment the classification is intended to embrace.

(3)

The commission shall prescribe minimum and maximum age requirements of applicants for appointment to particular positions. The minimum age for employment in the classified service of the city shall be 18 years.

(4)

For all classes, qualifications such as legal authority to work, honesty, and industry shall be deemed to be required even though they may not be specifically mentioned in the definitions of the positions.

(5)

The statement of necessary special qualifications in the specifications of a position, comprising an enumeration of license, registration, or other legal qualifications required for the performance of the duties of the position, shall constitute a basis and source of authority for acceptance or rejection of applications for examination for the position and also for the evaluation of the qualifications of an applicant. When such qualifications exist in state laws or city ordinances, they shall be required even though they are not specifically stated in the specifications.

( Ord. No. 2015-1300, § 2(Exh. A), 12-16-2015 )