HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-198 N.C.S. 12/04/2006 Resolution No. 2006-198 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AMIINDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN BY ESTABLISHING THE NEW CLASSIFICATION,
PAY RANGE, AND UNIT ASSIGNMENT OF
WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN
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 Water Resources Technician
(as attached hereto and marked Attachment A); and,
WHEREAS, the pay ranges and Ltnit assignments for the classifications as listed below,
are hereby recommended, effective with the adoption of this Resolution:
_ C1asslfcaton Title _ : ~ Pa:' .Rail °e;.Per'Montli. Unit Assi' nment~._,
Water Resources $5,177.47-$-$5,435.73-$5,707.87-$5,993.87-$6,293.73 Unit 3 -
Technician Clerical/Technical
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 confen-ed upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A r e a to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 4°i day of December, rm:
2006, by the following voter
City omey
AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor Nau, Torliatt - - ~ -
NOES: None ~ -
ABSENT': O'Brien _ _ _
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk ayor
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ATTACHMENT A
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a ~ CITY OF PETALUMA
CLASS SPECIFICATION
Date: 12/04/06
Is5g' Job Class:
Water Resources Technician
(Instrumentation/Electrical)
Summary
Mainfain, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot instrumentation, process controls, programmable
logic controllers, data acquisition systems, variable frequency drives, and electrical systems at
the City's Water Recycling Facility.
Class Characteristics
General supervision is provided by the Water Resources and Conservation Engineering
Manager; responsibilities may include the indirect supervision of support staff.
The Water Resources Technician is a single class advanced-journey level position. The
incumbent applies considerable expertise, technical knowledge, and skill to ensure that the
instrumentation and electrical systems at the water recycling facility are operational and meet
regulatory requirements.
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:
Maintain, calibrate, monitor, test, troubleshoot, install, and repair instrumentation, process controls,
data acquisition systems, and electrical systems.
Monitor and maintain the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and other
facility operation software systems.
Maintain, test, and repair metering and recording instruments, control apparatus, data logging
and display equipment, communications and telemeter systems, programmable logic
controllers (PLCs), heating ventilation and air conditioning units (HVAC).
Inspect, install, repair, maintain and troubleshoot electrical, electronic and associated control
systems and power circuits, switchgear, emergency systems, cathodic protection, corrosion
control, electric motors and associated equipment; perform special pump maintenance and
repairs on valve actuators, submersible pumps, diesel engine control circuits and variable speed
and level control devices.
Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair automated telemetry equipment, including calibration of
input sensors such as flow meters, level transducers, pressure transducers, analyzers, meters,
probes, and other monitoring equipment.
Design and/or redesign electronic, .hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, power circuits and
control circuits, lighting systems and associated control systems, wire or rewire new or existing
facilities, structures and equipment.
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Plan for technology upgrades and system expansion and makes recommendations for capital
investments.
Plan or assists in the planning of complex maintenance programs.
Maintain and develop files and records for electrical and instrumentation systems and
equipment in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), create and maintain
drawings; review SCADA system alarms for equipment failures, prepare special and daily reports
utilizing SCADA, CMMS, or Microsoft products or similar products; order equipment repair parts
and/or new upgraded equipment.
Prepare equipment specifications, service agreements and oversee outside contractor
activities.
Train, instruct, and assist facility staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Abilities/Skills:
Maintain, calibrate, monitor, test, troubleshoot, install, and repair instruments, electrical,
electronic, computer, telemetry, metering, and recording equipment.
Analyze, diagnose, and develop solution to system and equipment problems.
Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, PLC ladder logic, specifications, blueprints,
schematic diagrams, and equipment manuals.
Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and a variety of word processing
software applications, including SCADA systems; operate a variety of tools and equipment
used in instruction, electrical, and facility control systems.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Follow City protocols for contract work of high voltage equipment, generator maintenance,
certified flow meter calibrations or other equipment as required.
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 and hear. The employee frequently is
required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, crawl; and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee
must be able to intermittently lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less; and occasionally lift or
carry tools and materials weighing up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the
employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or hot conditions, moving
mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. Work
unusual or prolonged work hours. In an emergency work after scheduled hours, on weekends
and holidays. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud depending on
working area.
Must comply with respiratory program and Cal OSHA standards; will. be required to enter
confined spaces; will be required to wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (S.C.B.A.).
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Qualifications
Knowled e of:
Theory, practice and principles of Water Recycling Facility instrumentation, controls, data
acquisition systems, and electrical systems.
Methods, materials, tools, equipment, and practices used in the maintenance, calibration,
testing, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation, controls, data acquisition systems and
electrical systems and components.
PLC and SCADA programming as applied to systems, controls, and equipment used in the Water
Recycling .Facility.
Industrial occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
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.
An Associate's degree with major work in a related field; and
A two-year Instrument Technician degree; and or
An iSA Certified Control System Technician is highly desirable and preferred.
Experience:
Four years of journey level experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical,
electronic, telemetry, metering and recording equipment and control systems, preferably in a
manufacturing or production environment.
Modicon Quantum Concept Language is highly desirable.
Licenses/Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
A Grade III Electrical/Instrumentation Technician certificate issued by the California Water
Environment Association (CWEA) or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
Established: 12/04/06
Resolution 2006-198 N.C.S.
Revised: NJA
Department: Water Resources and Conservation
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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