HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-233 N.C.S. 12/15/2008 Resolution No. 2008-233 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN BY ESTABLISHING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION,
PAY RANGE AND UNIT ASSIGNMENT OF
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMIST
WHEREAS, the City wishes to keep current its Classification and Compensation Plan;
and amendments and or revisions to the Classification and Compensation Plan are effective upon
approval by the City Council; and.,
WHEREAS, the City Manager/ Personnel Officer has determined that certain duties and
responsibilities are appropriately allocated to the classification of Senior Environmental Chemist
(as attached hereto and marked Attachment A); and,
WHEREAS, the pay range and unit assignment for the classification as listed below and
the new classification as listed above, are hereby recommended, effective with the adoption of
this Resolution.
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Classiticaton"'9'itlc P~iy R~inge Per Month - ~Jnit ;~~,_i~~ tB?ient
Senior Environmental $5, ] 51.47-$5,409.73-$5,680.13-$5,964.40-$6,262.53 Unit 4 -Professional
Chemist
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve
the amendments to the Classification and Compensation Plan as written in this Resolution
including the amendment in the Competitive Service of the Personnel System.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this action is taken pursuant to Personnel Code
3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule 1V- Classification and Rule V -
Compensation) and, that the notice of this action has been properly posted.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A~roved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the I5`h day of December, ~ ~ foram:
2008, by the following vote:
City A rney
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Babbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ~
ABSTAIN: None -
ATTEST: ~ /
City Clerk ayor
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~ p,L U~ ATTACHMENT A
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_ City of Petaluma, California
CLASS SPECIFICATION
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Date: 12/ 15/08
Job Class 04
Senior Environrnent~l Chemist
Summary
Collect samples; perform laboratory chemical and biological analyses on water, wastewater,
recycled water, biosolids, landfill leachate, stormwater, river water, and industrial wastes;
perform complex field and laboratory investigations to diagnose and resolve both in-laboratory
and field problems; and perform other duties as assigned.
Class Characteristics
This is a specialized professional level class for the technical laboratory function within the City's
Water Resources and Conservation Department. An incumbent in this class performs a variety of
complex chemical and physical laboratory analyses of water, wastewater, stormwater, sludges,
and soils at the City's environmental laboratory. An incumbent in this class works under the
general supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor.
This class can be distinguished from the lower-level class of Laboratory Analyst in that the former
class performs the most advanced testing procedures and has greater record keeping and
reporting responsibilities, including quality assurance and quality control. This class can be
distinguished from the higher-level class of Environmental Services Supervisor in that the
incumbent in the latter class has full supervisory responsibilities over various regulatory programs.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Demands of the Position
The duties, skills and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties, skills and
demands.
Duties:
Perform and analyze standardized and non standardized chemical, biological, and physical
testing and analyses of water, wastewater, recycled water, biosolids, landfill leachate,
stormwater, and river water.
Develop and maintain the quality assurance/quality control programs as required by the
regulations.
Maintain and prepare a variety of technical reports.
Create laboratory tracking mechanisms that meet regulatory requirements.
Research and develop new tests to analyze wafer, domestic and industrial wastewater, gases,
sludges and soils.
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Research and solve chemical matrix problems.
Prepare and standardize chemical reagents and solutions,.
Perform collection of wastewater samples from various sources within the wastewater treatment
system.
Analyze and trace the sources of undesirable industrial wastes entering the City's wastewater
collection system.
Assemble and record test data, prepare draft charts and graphs.
Insure compliance with all requirements of agencies that certify or otherwise permit the City's
laboratory operations.
Manage outside laboratory analysis program.
Prepare budget for Environmental Lab.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Perform complex standardized and non standardized laboratory tests involving the chemical,
biological and physical analysis of water and wastewater, recycled water, biosolids, landfill
leachable, stormwater, and river water.
Operate state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and instruments.
Analyze and interpret routine test results and data.
Read and interpret a variety of meters, gauges. and recording charts.
Maintain and update routine records and logs.
Follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Establish. and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the
work.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk,
talk, hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to use hands to
finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and will frequently be required to enter data into
a terminal, .personal computer or keyboard device and operate office equipment requiring
repetitive arm/hand movement. The employee is often required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl or use the ability to smell. The employee must be able to perform a moderate
amount of physical labor, including having sufficient strength to lift, carry and/or move items up
to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to
hear alarms and respond to others without being able to see them performing the duties of
this job, the employee is often exposed to outside weather and wet conditions. Other work
conditions include exposure to unpleasant odors, mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles
and moderate noise levels. There is risk of exposure to hazardous fumes and substances.
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Special Physical Requirement:
May be required to wear respiratory protection or other safety equipment, and may be required
to wear foot, eye, and hearing protection.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles of chemistry, biology, and related sciences.
Principles and methods used in chemical, biological, and physical testing and analysis.
Practices and methods of chemical, biochemical and bacteriological testing and analysis.
Chemicals and equipment used in water quality analysis.
Laboratory and field safety, equipment, material care, and maintenance.
General concepts in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater
treatment equipment.
Laboratory and plant safety methods and procedures.
Laboratory quality assurance and quality control methods and procedures.
Various software applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, audio-visual aids,
State Water Board reporting systems, operational control and reporting software).
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities
would be:
Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in
chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, or a related field.
Experience:
Three years of experience performing duties as a chemist or equivalent, in an environmental
laboratory, wastewater or water treatment plant laboratory, industrial waste inspection facility,
and/or closely related experience.
Licenses/Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is
required.
Possession of a California Water Environment Association Laboratory (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst
Grade I certification at the time of appointment is required..
Possession of a California Water Environment Association Laboratory (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst
Grade II certification within twelve months of appointment is required.
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Additional Requirement:
Must be willing to work outside normal working hours when necessary.
Established: 12/ 1 S/08
Resolution No.: 2008-233 N.C.S.
Department: Water Resources and Conservation
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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