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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2005-091 N.C.S. 06/20/2005 ~Zesolution No. 2005-091 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 WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND ABOLISHING DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING, WATER SYSTEM SUPERINTENDENT, AND WATER SYSTEMS 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 classification of Water Conservation Program Coordinator (as attached hereto and marked Attachment A); and, WHEREAS, the pay ranges and unit assignments for the classifications as listed below, are hereby recommended, effective with the adoption of this Resolution: Unat Classlficaton Title ~ _ Pay fRarige Per Morith . ~ Assi° riment s - a . _ _ - Water Conservation Program $4,822.04-$5,062.97-$5 316.03-$5 582.96-$5 860.29 Unit #4 - Coordinator Professional 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 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 Approved as to Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting r for on the .........24`•"•........... day of .......Jwie 20.Q5., by the ' following vote: . City Attorney AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Healy, Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt NOES: None ABSENT: Vice Mayor Harri ' ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor Council File Res. No........2005-Q9.~.........N.C.S. ATTAC~IIVIENT A C'i~ of'I'etarluma, C'allfornlac Last Revision Date: N/A Established: June 20, 2005 Classification Description Resolution Number: 2005-0 N.C.S. Classification Title: Water Conservation Program Coordinator Approved by: Human Resources Department: Water Resources 8~ Conservation FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Authority: City Council SUMMARY Manages and monitors the City's Water Conservation Program, analyzes water use patterns and identifies effective conservation measures. Prepare information, make presentations, and implement incentive programs and regulations which promote the efficient use of water. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS The Water Resources and Conservation Engineering Manager provides direction; responsibilities may include the indirect supervision of technical and administrative 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: Revise the Water Conservation program as new technologies and program elements are identified. Assure ongoing management of program components such as the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) weather stations, ultra low flush toilets and other water- saving devices, water-conserving landscaping and irrigation techniques, rebate measures, recycled water uses, commercial/industrial/institutional/residential water use surveys, water pricing, ongoing public awareness campaign and consumer education; investigate and develop methods to reduce City's flow to the wastewater treatment plant. Gather, analyze and interpret data related to water supply and use to determine cost effective program options. Coordinate the water conservation program efforts of various City departments and volunteer groups; represent the City in dealing with water conservation issues before the City Council,. Chamber of Commerce, apartment house owners, state and local regulators, and a wide range of community groups; represent the City on the California Urban Water Conservation Council. Present workshops and short training programs on conservation topics; develop strategies and time schedule for implementing program components. Operate water conservation computer programs, spreadsheets and databases. Develop activities for observance of State Water Awareness Month. Write technical reports and proposed regulations and ordinances to control the use of water. Write and administer grants for water conservation projects Update Petaluma's Urban Water Management and Urban Water Shortage Contingency Plans. Manage contracts for services and oversee procurement of conservation materials. Track, implement, and maintain compliance of Best Management Practices (BMP). Request other options for conservation goals when BMP is not cost effective or compliance is jeopardized. Conduct water audits; may install or provide advice in installing water-saving devices; coordinate with other agencies in the planning and implementation of regional conservation programs. Identify high-volume users, help them to set up a water auditing program, and monitor and evaluate results; create press releases, newsletters, flyers and other information resources on water conservation; perform related duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities: Analyze data on water consumption and identify measures that target inefficient use Use computer forecasting and water planning tools; conduct water audits. Make effective, professional presentations to a wide variety of audiences, such as community groups, schools, businesses and public commissions. Write and create technical publications, reports, grants, training curricula, graphs, brochures and other materials to inform and persuade the public about conservation related topics. Develop and administer programs that involve community participation. 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 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. The employee operates a motor vehicle to transport materials and perform job duties. 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 and practices of water conservation, ,planning and .management, including use analysis.arid fore.casting;'teehniques and equipment used ih irrigation and water distribution. Operation of various water-saving devices; xeriscape practices, water-conserving landscaping, 'irrigation practices, and drought= olerant planfing. Laws and regulatory codes applicable to water supply and demand management. Methods of creating and managing public information programs. Administrative principles and methods, including supervision, project planning and program management; the Sfate of California Urban Water .Management Planning: Act, Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, and California Urban Wafer Conservation Council's Best Management Practices for urban conservation; principles and practices of effective supervision and staff development; grant writing and,administrafion; budget preparation and' monitoring. 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 obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: A Bachelors degree with major course work in environmental. engineering; environmental studies, landscaping, water supply, or closely related field. Experience: Three years of experience in water conservation, preferably in water utility, this includes the preparation,, implementation, and coordination of water .conservation .programs. Certificates/Licenses: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record. Desirable: Certification from American Water Works Association as a Water Conservation Practitioner. Licensing from fhe Irrigation Association as a Water Auditor.