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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-199 N.C.S. 12/04/2006 Resolution No. 2006-199 N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN BY REVISING THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR AND UTILITY SUPERVISOR 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 classifications of Public Works Supervisor and Utility Supervisor (as attached hereto and marked Attachment A and B); and, WHEREAS, the revised classifications as listed above, is hereby recommended, effective with the adoption of this Resolution; and, 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. REEEI2F,NCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A prove • to Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 4`~ day of December, ~ ~for> 2006, by the following vote: f/ City A, rney AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor Nau, Toriiatt NOES: None ABSENT: O'Brien - ABSTAIN: None ~ - ATTEST: ~ - _ City Clerk zyor Resolution No. 2006-199 N.C.S. Page 1 ~ p, z U~ ATTACHMENT A ~ ~ CITY OF PETALUMA ~ CLASS SPECIFICATION ,s_ X $ 5 $ Date: 12/04/06 Job Class: 09PWSP Public Works Supervisor Summary Plan, coordinate, schedule, assign and supervise the activities and work in streets, sewers, equipment maintenance, facility maintenance, custodial services, painting, signage, fleet, lighting, the D Street Bridge and the turning basin; oversee and direct the work of assigned crews. Class Characteristics General direction is provided by the Public Works Manager. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of maintenance, technical, and clerical personnel. Incumbents may also perform journey and advanced journey level maintenance and operational duties as needed to facilitate project completion. This is the first supervisory level class assigned to direct and oversee public works maintenance and operations activities and staff. 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: Plan, organize, schedule, assign, and supervise the work of crews engaged in a wide range of maintenance and' operations work activities; coordinate and participate in the selection and evaluation of staff as required; counsel staff and take necessary disciplinary action; ensure that employees receive appropriate and adequate job-related training; resolve a variety of routine personnel administrative matters. Review and evaluate proposed projects to determine the most feasible approach, including the manpower and materials needed; make determinations and prepare cost estimates of the staffing, material, and equipment needed. for projected activities; establish work priorities and timelines and make recommendations on project implementation; prepare and present written and/or oral project recommendations. Provide technical assistance to staff pertaining to assigned functions and areas; perform journey and advanced journey level maintenance and operations duties as needed to facilitate project completion; serve as a technical resource and reference for problem areas; direct remedial actions. Conduct project inspections to evaluate progress and ensure conformance to specifications; confer with other City staff to coordinate work schedules and ensure effective and efficient operations. Resolution No. 2006-19) N.C.S. Page 2 Review or prepare plans and specifications for contract work; inspect work performed to determine compliance to standards; administer contracts. Develop, recommend and direct the implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards; develop, review, and update written instructions and schedules; coordinate activities with those of other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and contractors. Direct the response and/or personally respond to inquiries and complaints from the public; coordinate with other department and City staff to identify and resolve issues; meet with concerned citizens' organizations. Assist with preparation and administration of assigned budgets; develop budget estimates based on anticipated material and personnel needs; participate in long-term planning activities to assess future needs; research and recommend new operational methods, techniques, and equipment as appropriate; provide assistance with developing departmental and project budgets as assigned. Prepare, review and maintain a wide variety of written reports and records, including personnel records, periodic progress reports, accident reports, maintenance requests and requisitions. Monitor staff compliance with safety procedures; ensure that work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner; respond appropriately to emergency situations as necessary. Ensure that adequate resources to perform assigned activities; requisition necessary tools, supplies, materials and equipment to maintain appropriate inventories. May perform work as on-site supervisor on major projects. Perform related duties as assigned Skills/Abilities: Plan, organize, schedule, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of others. Select and motivate staff and provide for training and development. Plan and organize comprehensive public works maintenance and operations activities with an emphasis on providing timely and efficient customer service. Estimate time, materials, and labor requirements to complete assigned projects. Utilize assigned staff in a cost effective and efficient manner. Inspect work and administer contracts for work performed by others. Prepare clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials. Solve problems effectively and efficiently. Exercise independent judgment within general policy guidelines. Utilize computers effectively to help accomplish work objectives. Read and interpret plans, maps, and specifications. Resolution No. 2006-199 N.C.S. Page 3 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 regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move weight 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 frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works with use of vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles, methods, and equipment used in a variety of public works maintenance and operations areas such as streets, sewers, equipment maintenance, facility maintenance, custodial services, painting, signage, fleet, lighting, bridges and turning basins. Principles, methods, and equipment used in public works maintenance and construction trades. Principles and practices of employee supervision, including employee selection, work organization, scheduling, training and work evaluation. Basic principles and practices of budget administration. Safety practices, safe work methods, and safety regulations pertaining to public works maintenance and construction activities. Codes and regulations pertaining to public works maintenance and construction activities. Principles and practices of contract administration. The business use of computers, including standard word processing, spreadsheet and database software. Education and Experience Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Atypical way to gain such knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Specialized education or training in relevant subjects and/or college level coursework in business, public administration and engineering technology is desirable. Resolution No. ?006-199 N.C.S. Page 4 Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible public works maintenance and/or construction experience, including at least two years performing full-journey level duties. Experience as a lead worker that included some responsibility for project planning and cost control is preferred. Other Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Established: 03/90 Resolution 2006-199 N.C.S. Revised: 12/04/06 Department: Public Works Resolution No. 2006-199 N.C.S. Page 5 ATTACHMENT B ~p'L Lr ~ ~ CITY OF PETALUMA CLASS SPI1CIFiCATION Date: 12/04/06 z s 5 $ Job Class: 09UMSP Utility Supervisor Summary Direct, coordinate and supervise the staff, operations and maintenance activities of staff within an assigned section of the Operations and Maintenance Division of the Department of Water Resources and Conservation; functional areas of responsibility include the installation, maintenance, repair, expansion, and relocation of water distribution, surface water management, and wastewater collection and water recycling facilities; ensure compliance with operational requirements in assigned areas of responsibility and evaluate and determine manpower, materials and equipment required for projects. Class Characteristics 'e ~ General direction is provided by the Utility Manager; responsibilities include the direct and .indirect supervision of lower level professional, technical, and support services positions. This position is distinguished from the Utility Service Lead Worker in that the Utility Supervisor provides first level direct supervisory responsibilities over utility maintenance staff and operations within an assigned section, and the Utility Service Leader Worker provides leadership over an assigned crew. This position is distinguished from the Utility Manager in the Utility Manager has management responsibility for all division operations and activities within the Operations and Maintenance Division of the Department of Water Resources and Conservation. 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: Direct and coordinate the staff,. operations and maintenance activities within an assigned section of the Operations and Maintenance Division within the Department of Water Resources and Conservation; functional areas of responsibility include the installation, maintenance, operation, repair, expansion, and relocation of water distribution, surface water management, and wastewater collection and water recycling facilities. Review and evaluate proposed projects to determine the most feasible approach for projects including the manpower and materials needed; prioritize and make recommendations on project implementation. Determine material and equipment to be utilized on operations and maintenance projects, such as type and size of pipe and fittings, cranes: bulldozers, welders, or trenching machines. Resolution No. 2006-199 N.C.S. Page 6 Direct and supervise the work of staff performing operations and maintenance activities such as: installing, tapping, re-lining, disinfecting, testing, and connecting water mains and appurtenances; shutting down, repairing, disinfecting and testing broken water mains; flushing, cleaning, and pigging of existing water mains; pulling, resetting, rehabilitating, disinfecting and testing domestic water wells; draining, cleaning disinfecting, and maintaining distribution reservoirs; and overseeing standby emergency response duties for after hours emergencies. Supervise the operation of pumps and related flow and pressure control and storage facilities manually or through the use of a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) to maintain and/or adjust system flow and pressure requirements; control flows to meet consumer demands including fire flow demands and minimum pressure requirements. Determine, calculate and ensure proper control of chemical dosage rates for wellhead disinfections, treatment and distribution residual maintenance; investigate water quality problems in the distribution system as required. Supervise, train, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff; assist in staff recruitment and selection, conduct annual performance evaluations; recommend and implement discipline procedures. Conduct project inspections to evaluate progress and assure conformance to specifications. Confer with representatives of other utilities to coordinate work schedules for the most effective and economic repair activities. Prepare operational and technical reports and documents detailing project resources utilization, _ work .progress, and disposition of materials. Prepare budget estimates based on anticipated material and personnel needs; provide assistance in the preparation of departmental and project budgets. fi Ensure proper safety precautions to maintain a safe work environment. Perform related duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities: Direct, coordinate and supervise the operations and maintenance staff responsible for providing operations and maintenance support to the City's water distribution, storm water, and wastewater collection systems. Determine and make recommendations on staffing and materials requirements for system projects. Evaluate and determine proper control and feed rates of chemicals and materials used in utility systems. Assist in developing and administering the section's budget. Schedule and ensure assignment of duties relative to certification required for the job. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Investigate complaints and respond to common inquiries from customers. Ensure the implementation. of effective safety programs. Resolution No. 2006-199 N.GS. Page 7 Prepare technical reports. 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 will be frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee will be required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit, enter data into a terminal, personal computer or keyboard device; operate office equipment requiring repetitive arm/hand movement. The employee will 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 the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and must operate an automobile to attend various. meetings and workshops. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Qualifications Knowledae of: Operations and maintenance of utility systems. 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. Methods and techniques of implementing and administering utility safety and security programs. Methods and techniques of inspecting utility maintenance projects. Methods and techniques of monitoring and regulating chemical processes. Concepts for distribution system maintenance such as; purpose, configuration, and operation, pipe materials, water storage facilities, meters, hydrants, leak detection and repair, corrosion, flushing and cleaning, water meter testing, maintenance and repair, and maintenance of pumps and electric motors. Principles and practices of distribution system operation such as water quality, sources of supply, and safety and sanitation practices including disinfectants. Operational characteristics of materials and equipment used in water, stormwater, and wastewater systems including SCADA systems, pipelines, line equipment, pumps, motors, chemical feeds, and related materials. Rules and regulations governing water, stormwater, and wastewater system operations, including certification requirements and environmental regulatory mandates. Occupational health and safety practices. Principles of supervision, training and performance evalaution. Principles and practices of record keeping. Resolution No. ?006-199 N.C.S. Page 8 Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations in assigned program areas. 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 graduation from high school. Course work in industrial technology, supervision, and/or operations and maintenance of utility systems is highly desirable. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience performing work in the operations and maintenance of utility systems. Experience should include at least one year in a supervisory capacity. Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a California Department of Health Services Grade II Water Treatment Certificate. Possession of a California Department of Health Services Grade III Water Distribution Certificate. Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Desirable: California Water Environment Association Grade III Collection System Maintenance Certificate. Established: 03/90 Resolution 2006-XXX N.C.S. Revised: 12/04/06 Department: Water Resources and Conservation FLSA Status: Non-exempt Resolution No. ?006-199 N.C.S. Page 9