HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-133 N.C.S. 08/06/2007 Resolution No. 2007-133 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN BY ESTABLISHING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION,
PAY RANGE AND UNIT ASSIGNMENT OF
ASSISTANT UTILITY MANAGER
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 Assistant Utility Manager (as
attached hereto and marked Attachment A); and,
WHEREAS, the pay range and unit assignment for the classification as listed below and
the revised classification as listed above, are hereby recommended, effective with the adoption of
this Resolution; and,
Classification Title Pa Rari a Per Month Unit Assi nment
Assistant Utility Manager $6,144.67-$6451.47-$6,773.87-$7.,111.87- Unit 9 -
$7,467.20 Mid-Mana ement
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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this action is taken pursuant to Personnel Code
3.04.020 and Personnel Rules and Regulations (Rule IV- 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 Ap f~v d as o
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 6°i day of August, o n:
2007, by the following vote:
City Attom y
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Vice Mayor Nau, O'Brien, Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None ~"'7 t.
ATTEST: " ~ ~
City Clerk 1Vl yor _
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~ _ CLASS SPECIFICATION
I g 5 g Date: 08/06/07
Job Class: 09AUMG
Assistant ~Jtility Manager
Summary
Assist, manage, plan, and direct the staff, operations, maintenance, and services of the
Operations and Maintenance Division within the Water Resources and Conservation
Department. Areas of responsibility include the installation, maintenance, repair, operations,
expansion, and relocation of water supplies and distribution systems, surface water
management systems, wastewater collection systems and water recycling programs; meter
reading, testing and repair; backflow prevention and testing; utility mapping; and hydrant repair
and maintenance; to participate in planning, development and implementation of water, storm
water and wastewater infrastructure systems that meet the needs of the growing community;
ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards and operational and maintenance
requirements.
Class Characteristics
General direction is provided by the Utility Manager; responsibilities include the direct and
indirect supervision of management, professional, technical and support services positions.
The Assistant Utility Manager is distinguished from the Utility Manager in that the latter has
responsibility for the overall administration and management of the Operations and.
Maintenance Division. The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Utility Manger in
accomplishing division goals and objectives, supervising staff, and directing the day-to-day
operations and activities of the assigned areas.
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:
Assist, plan, manage, and direct the staff, operations and maintenance services of the
Operations and Maintenance Division within the Water Resources and Conservation
.Department. Areas of responsibility include the installation, maintenance, repair, operations,
expansion, and relocation of water supplies and distribution systems, surface water
management systems, wastewater collection systems and water recycling programs; meter
reading, testing and repair; backflow prevention and testing; utility mapping; and hydrant repair
and maintenance.
Analyze trends, such as population and industrial growth of area being served, to assist and
determine adequacy of current facilities and to project community demands for future facilities;
assist with development of plans to meet and serve expanding community needs such as
increasing capacity of water storage and distribution facilities, or arranging new sources of
water supply.
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Develop and implement plans to facilitate additions, deletions, and modifications to the utility
system, and work with engineering and contracted staff to determine services impacted by the
project, and how to best minimize the impact to these citizens.
Interpret and provide direction on new regulatory requirements as they impact the City's utility
analyze the impact; ensure that any operational changes are communicated to technical staff
and higher-level management.
Direct the work of staff engaged in utility system operations and maintenance such as
installation, repair and cleaning of water mains, water well testing and disinfection, and SCADA
system flow control; inspect systems to ensure they are operating properly; allocate and ensure
that work conducted is in compliance with regulatory agency requirements, and consistent with
staff certification authority.
Prepare a variety of reports, forms, correspondence arid related documentation on division
operations; ensure all mandated forms and reports are properly completed and filed in a timely
manner.
Prepare and administer division budget; approve and monitor expenditures to ensure
compliance with budget.
Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program for the utility system; monitor
program for effectiveness and make adjustments as required.
Develop and implement a safety and emergency response program for utility operations; ensure
proper training of impacted staff and first level responders.
Prepare specifications and make recommendations for new equipment; recommend the
purchase of new equipment as necessary.
Direct the implementation of a safety program to ensure a safe working environment for division
employees; review OSHA and other regulatory safety requirements and adjust safety programs
as necessary.
Select, assign, train, direct, evaluate, and discipline subordinate staff; implement hiring and
termination processes.
Coordinate the City's utilities activities with those performed by other utilities; review and resolve
operational issues.
Confer with City administrative and technical personnel and personnel of other utilities to
coordinate departmental activities.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities:
Plan, manage, and direct the operations and maintenance activities of a comprehensive
water, storm water, and wastewater utilities system.
Ensure division compliance with operational and mandated regulatory requirements.
Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and
legal documents.
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Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Prepare a variety of technical and administrative reports and documents.
Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the
business community.
Effectively present information fo senior management, public groups, and/or City Council..
Prepare and present clear and concise technical and administrative reports.
Make sound decisions and meet critical deadlines.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Communicate effectively both verbally 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 regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is
required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance;
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals,
outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of a water, storm water, and wastewater distribution,
treatment and collection system.
Principles and practices of water distribution mathematics such as; water measurements,
formulas, units and conversion factors, water pressure, calculation of dosage, feed rates and
flow rates.
Principles and practices of water distribution and water quality including sources of supply,
water quality methods,. and disinfecting techniques.
Principles and practices of utility system safety and security.
Methods and techniques of developing and implementing an emergency response program.
Methods and techniques of developing and implementing a preventive maintenance program.
Methods and techniques of monitoring and regulating chemical processes.
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Operational characteristics of materials and equipment used in utility systems including SCADA
systems, pipelines, line equipment, pumps, motors, chemical feeds, and related materials.
Rules and regulations governing utility system operations, including certification requirements and
environmental regulatory mandates.
Occupational health and safety standard practices.
Methods and techniques of analyzing and interpreting data and statistics.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Principles and practices of budget administration.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
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 of gaining such knowledge and
abilities would be:
Education:
A Bachelor's degree with major work in engineering, public administration, business
administration, or related field.
Experience:
Five years experience in the operation and maintenance of water and/or wastewater systems;
at least two years of experience must include maintenance and operations program
administrative and supervisory experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
Possession of a California Department of Health Services Grade II Water Treatment Certificate.
Possession of a California Department of Health Services Grade IV Water Distribution Certificate.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
California Water Environment Association Grade IV Collection System Maintenance Certificate is
highly desirable.
Established: 08/06/07
Resolution 2007-133 N.C.S.
Department: Water Resources and Conservation
FLSA Status: Exempt
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