Community Service Technician - The City of Grover Beach, CA

DEFINITION:

Under direct or general supervision provides technical expertise and performs a variety of administrative, technical and/or field support tasks involving the operation, enforcement, maintenance and problem resolution of departmental and/or Citywide systems and functions; and performs related work as required. Responsibilities differ, depending upon the technical expertise required within the department or function assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Technician I is the entry and first working level in the Technician series. Incumbents work under supervision   and   learn     the    basic    assignments    of     a    functional    area     or    assist    with the conduct of the more challenging and technically difficult assignments. As knowledge and experience are gained, the work becomes broader in scope, assignments are more varied and are performed under more general supervision. The work requires the application of policies, procedures and regulations and involves frequent contact with city employees and the public. This class is alternately staffed with the Technician II class and incumbents may advance to the higher-level class after obtaining the knowledge, skills, experience, licenses and certifications, if required, that meet the qualifications for the higher-class level and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

This classification receives direct or general supervision from a Police Sergeant or higher ranking officer, depending upon assignment.