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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 18, 1987 (70)Continued November 1, 1987 5 r Ty r0t:rgC 1 ! vt FTIPIC- NOVEMBER 18, 1987 SALARY RANGE FOR WATER/WASTEWATER INSPECTOR AND RELATED POSITIONS ESTABLISHED PES. NO. 87-153 Information was presented for Council review by the City Manager recommending the appropriate salary for the CC -34 Water/Wastewater Inspector position and salary adjustments for the following positions: Senior Labor -,tory Technician Treatment Plant Supervisor Water/Wastewater Superintendent Street Superintendent Council was apprised that the salaries in the sewage treatment plant and wastewater field have increased at a higher rate than many other City positions. Based on other market analyses performed recently, the following salary adjustments were proposed for Council consideration (E step): Laboratory Technicia;. II $2,160 Water/Wastewater Inspector $2,376 Senior Laboratory Technician $2,614 Treatment Plant Supervisor $3,006 Water/Wastewater Superintendent $3,457 With the expansion of the City's treatment facilities (1990+/-), additional plant personnel will be required. It was recommended that prior to recruitment for these positions, an overall salary survey again be done for all treatment plant positions. Council adopted Resolution No. 87-153 establishing the following salary ranges for Water/Wastewater, Inspector and, related positions: CLASS TITLE A 8 C Water Waste/Water Inspector $1,954.74 $2,062.48 $2,155.10 D E $2,262.86 $2,376.00 H B C Senior !ab Technician $2,50.54 $2,258.07 $2,370.98 D E $2,489.52 $2,614.00 A 8 C W/W Treatment plant Super. $2,473.04 $2,596.70 $2,726,53 D E $2,862.86 $39006.00 A- B C Water Waste/Water Super. $2,844.08`$2,98b.29 $33,135.36 D $3,298.-32 '$3,457 00 A 8,. C t; n: Street Supervisor $2,623.60 $2,754.78 $2,892 52 D E: $3,037.14 $3,.189.001 C 0 J N C T C 0 M M L N T C A T I O N TO. THE CITY COUNCIL CO :iCIL •;ESTI G DA^'E FROM: THE CITY MANAGER' SOFFICE NOVEMBER 18, 1987 SUBJECT:ESTABLISH SALARY RANGE FOR WATER/WASTEWATER INSPECTOR AND RELATED POSITIONS RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council establish the recommended salaries for Water/Wastewater Inspector and other related positions. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Attached are two memos from the Public Works Director dated September 14 and June 25, 1987, recommending the appropriate salary for the Water/Wastewater Inspector position and salary adjustments for the following positions: Senior Laboratory Technician Treatment Plant Supervisor Water/Wastewater Superintendent Street Superintendent At the time the Public Works Director justified the Water/Wastewater Inspector position, it was determined that a study would be needed to determine the appropriate salary. The September 14 memo is this study. Thirty-five agencies were contacted that were thought to have Laboratory Technician II (a benchmark position which most agencies have) and Water or Wastewater Inspector positions. Exhibit E shows 14 agencies having positions equivalent to Laboratory Technician II and Lodi's proposed Water/Wastewater Inspector positien. In order to get sufficient comparables, sewer maintenance districts and cities other than Lodi's survey cities were included. Exhibit E shows that the salary of an Inspector- position should range somewhere between 8% and 11% above the salary of a Laboratory Technician I1. Exhibit F makes the same comparison using only survey cities and it also shows a range of 8-11% differential is appropriate. The following table shows the top step salaries of those positions in the Water/Wastewater Division that are now tied to the Laboratory Technician II salary. PRESENT % DIFFERENCE TITLE SALARY BETWEEN POSITIONS Laboratory Technician II $2,160 10% Senior Laboratory Technician $2,381 15% ` Mi Treatment Plant Supervisor $2,755 15% Water/Wastewater Superintendent $3,189 yp}x In analyzing the appropriate salary for the Water/Wastewater Inspector 44444,, position, only the established surveyed cities were used. This market analysis t s. CWW12/TXTW.02M November 13, 1987 .� COUNCIL COMMUNICATION NOVEMBER 18, 1987 PAGE 2 is shown on ES.hibit F and shows that the top step salary for this position should be approximately $2,490. Because of the limited number of survey cities having equivalent positions, it was felt to be more prudent to set the salary difference between Laboratory Technician II and Water/Wastewater Inspector at 10% rather than setting the 'Water/Wastewater Inspector nosition at the market value of $2,490 which would give a differential of approximately 15%. Shown below is the same series of positions shown above with the Water/Wastewater Inspector included. Also attached is an organization chart of the Water/Wastewater Division showing the interrelationships of these positions. The salaries in the sewage treatment plant and wastewater field have increased at a higher rate than many other City positions. Based on other market analyses performed recently, the above proposed salary adjustments appear to be in line. In June of this year, the Public Works Director submitted the June 25 memo recommending a salary adjustment for the Street Superintendent. This study was completed prior to the July 1987 salary increase; therefore, it contains last year's salaries. The salaries shown in this study include top step salaries plus PERS and deferred compensation; therefore, the salaries shown in the June 25 memo cannot be compared directly to the salaries shown in the September 14 memo. However, the percent differentials are still applicable. The recommendation of the June 25 memo was that the Street Superintendent's salary should be at least equivalent to what the Water/Wastewater Superintendent's salary was at that time. Exhibit E of the June 25 memo points out that the Water/Wastewater Superintendent's salary is approximately 7% below market. The above proposed salary for Water/Wastewater Superintendent provides for an 8% adjustment and therefore appears appropriate. Exhibit D of the June 25 memo showed that the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor's present salary was about 8.8% below market. The proposed salary provides for a 9% increase and therefore it also appears appropriate. The total annual cost, including benefits, is approximately $19,000. The total salary adjustments being recommended are as follows:. CWWI2/TXTW.02M November 13, 1987 % DIFFERENCE PRESENT PROPOSED BETWEEN % INCREASE SALARY SALARY POSITIONS PROPOSE Laboratory Technician II $2,160 $2,160 0% 10% Water/Wastewater Inspector $2,376 N/A 10% Senior Laboratory Technician $2,381 $2,614 10% 15% Treatment Plant Supervisor $2,755 $3,006 911y. 15% Water/Wastewater Superintendent $3,189 $3,457 8% The salaries in the sewage treatment plant and wastewater field have increased at a higher rate than many other City positions. Based on other market analyses performed recently, the above proposed salary adjustments appear to be in line. In June of this year, the Public Works Director submitted the June 25 memo recommending a salary adjustment for the Street Superintendent. This study was completed prior to the July 1987 salary increase; therefore, it contains last year's salaries. The salaries shown in this study include top step salaries plus PERS and deferred compensation; therefore, the salaries shown in the June 25 memo cannot be compared directly to the salaries shown in the September 14 memo. However, the percent differentials are still applicable. The recommendation of the June 25 memo was that the Street Superintendent's salary should be at least equivalent to what the Water/Wastewater Superintendent's salary was at that time. Exhibit E of the June 25 memo points out that the Water/Wastewater Superintendent's salary is approximately 7% below market. The above proposed salary for Water/Wastewater Superintendent provides for an 8% adjustment and therefore appears appropriate. Exhibit D of the June 25 memo showed that the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor's present salary was about 8.8% below market. The proposed salary provides for a 9% increase and therefore it also appears appropriate. The total annual cost, including benefits, is approximately $19,000. The total salary adjustments being recommended are as follows:. CWWI2/TXTW.02M November 13, 1987 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION NOVEMBER 18, 1987 PAGE 3 Thomas A. Peterson City Manager TAP/JLR/ma Attachments CWWI2/TXTW.02M november 13, 19 PRESENT PROPOSED % DIFFERENCE TITLE SALARY SALARY BETWEEN POSITIONS Laboratory Technician II 52,160 $2,160 10% Water/Wastewater Inspector $2,376 10°,b Senior Laboratory Technician $2,381 $2,614 15% Treatment Plant Supervisor $2,755 $3,006 15M Water/Wastewater Superintendent $3,189 $3,451 8%, Street Superintendent $2,883 $3,189 With the expansion of the City's treatment facilities (19901.), additional plant personnel will be required. It is recommended that prior to recruitment for these positions, an overall salary survey again be done for all treatment plant positions. Thomas A. Peterson City Manager TAP/JLR/ma Attachments CWWI2/TXTW.02M november 13, 19 MEMOR;NDUM, City of Lodi , Pub i i c Works Depart -meat TO: City Manager FROM: Public Works Director DATE: September 14, 1987 SUBJECT: Water/Wastewater inspector Jib Specifications and Salary Range With the approval of the 1987/88 Operating Budget, a Water/Wastewater Inspector position was added to tte Water/Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department. In order to write the job specifications and establish a salary range for this position, the Public Works Department conducted a survey of cities and districts that might have similar positions. Thi attached letter and questionnaire were sent to 35 agencies. (See Exhibits A and 5.) We received replies from 32 agencies. Of the agencies that replied, only 18 had inspector positions. Of those 18, 14 were comparable to what we were seeking in a job description and also had positions we felt were comparable to our Laboratory Technician II. Completed questionnaires are attached as Appendix 1 and the job specifications received are attached rs Appendix 2. The purpose of the questionnaire was twofold. First, we wanted to see the job specifications of other agencies to make sure that what we included in our specifications was in line with what other agencies were requiring and, secondly, we wanted to compare the salary range for the Inspector position to the Laboratory Technician II benchmark position. Job Specificaticns Attached as Exhibit C is the proposed job specification for the Water/ Wastewater Inspector. This job specification was written to meet the growing needs of the City and yet give a clear and concise description of the duties of the Water/Wastewater Inspector. In reviewing the job specifications we received, we found that the biggest percentage of the Inspectors are entitled Industrial Waste Inspector or Environmental Control Officer and deal only with industrial waste and wastewater. Our Inspecto- will additionally be dealing with the growing demand to protect our water and storm drain systems. Of the 14 Inspector positions that are listed, only three are involved with the water system. It should also be noted that in all but one of the job specifications, the Inspector was required to do laboratory testing. It is the intent of the Public Works Department that this position be supervised by our Senior Laboratory Technician who has assisted in the development and implementation of the majority of the water/wastewater programs which the In-;pectors will be monitoring. (See Exhibit D -- City Manager Septeiber 14, 1987 Page 2 1987-88 Supplemental 3udget Request which outlines the programs.) The City just received a directive from the Department of Health Services establishing a time table for the implementation of a cross -connection control program, including the training of personnel. This program will be handled by the new Inspector, therefore, it is important that recruitment for this position be started as soon as possible. Salary Range The salary was evaluated by using an internal alignment analysis and a market analysis. We used the agencies and cities responding to our questionnaire to obtain the differential between the salaries of their Laboratory Technician II and their Water/Wastewater Inspector positions. Because the proposed position is a highly technical laboratory position, it is reasonable that it be compared to the benchmark position of Laboratory Technician II. Because we were evaluating only the percentage differential, we compared only top step salaries (PERS and deferred compensation were not included). The percentage differentials in these positions are shown on Exhibit E. Depending on whether or not districts were included, the Inspector position ranged from 8% to 11% above the benchmark position of Laboratory Technician II. The market survey of the survey cities is shown on Exhibit F. There are . only five survey cities that have an equivalent Inspector position:, Livermore, Modesto, Stockton, Tracy, and Turlock. Antioch, Pittsburg, and Pleasanton are part of sanitation districts and were not included. Exhibit F shows the survey city salary comparisons along with the differential the Laboratory Technician and Inspector positions. Since all of the survey cities paid the employees' PERS, top step salary with deferred compensation was used for salary comparisons. The market analysis shows that top step salary should be approximately $2,490 or more. Based on these surveys, as well as information in and about the industry, we feel that the salary range for the Water/Wastewater Inspector should be 10% above the Laboratory Technician II position. This would make the top step salary for Water/Wastewater Inspector $2,376 per month. This proposed salary is below both the median salary ($2,521) and the mean salary ($2,487) for the survey cities shown on Exhibit F. In addition to regular laboratory functions, the Inspector will be dealing directly with industrial, commercial, and residential customers regarding billings, complaints, violations, and newly -mandated State and Federal programs. The Inspector will be preparing numerous reports and will be reviewing permit applications. Again, based on the surveys along with the actual duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician II and the Water/Wastewater Inspector, a minimum of a 10% differential appears appropriate. Cit j Manager SepteMber 1Y, 198 - Page 3 The Inspector position is one which more and more agencies are adding to their staff because of ever increasing State and Federal requirements and mandates. There will.be more recruiting for qualified personnel in the future and in order to attract and retain qualified staff, it is important that our salary be in gine with other agencies. It should be Pointed cut that several of the cities surveyed indicated they didn't have this position yet, but are now considering it. One of our major concerns is that there are relatively few certified Industrial Waste Inspectors statewide. California Water Pollution Control Association, who does the certification, reports that there are only 221 certified Industrial Waste Inspectors in the State. In order to draw qualified applicants that are certified or are capable of becoming certified, the salary must be competitive. Salary Relationships We feel very strongly that the relationship of the salaries of the existing supervisors and their subordinates should be maintained. In a memo to the City Manager on May 15, 1986 regarding the salary of the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor, we tient into great detail about the r^lationship of salaries between supervisors and their subordinates. We still feel that these relationships should be maintained. This position and the proposed salary will also necessitate salary changes for the Senior Laboratory Technician, the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor, and Water/Wastewater Superintendent. The following table shows the proposed top step salaries. TITLE Laboratory Technician II Water/Wastewater Inspector Senior Laboratory Technician Treatment Plant Supervisor Water/Wastewater Superintendent Street Superintendent PRESENT PROPOSED % DIFFERENCE SALARY SALARY BETWEEN POSITIONS $2,160 $2,160 10% $2,376 10% $2,381 $2,614 15% $2,755 $3,006 15% $3,189 $3,457 8% $2,883 $3,189* *Recommended increase under memo dated June 25, 1987 City Manager September 14, 1987 Page 4 The June 25, 1987 memo recommending a salary increase for the Street Superintendent also showed that the salary of the Water/Wastewater Superintendent was below market. It is felt that the proposed 8% differential between the Water/Wastewater Superintendent and Street Superintendent is reasonable based on the job responsibilities and requirements of both positions. The June 25, 1987 memo also showed that the differential between Street Superintendent and Wastewater Treatment Supervisor in comparable survey cities ranged from 5% to 26%. The mean and median showed the salary of the Street Superintendent 14% above Wastewater Treatment Supervisor. Therefore, if the salary recommendation for Water/Wastewater Inspector and related positions is accepted, the salary increase for the Street Superintendent must also be implemented in order to keep reasonable internal alignments in grid -management within the Public Works Department. Due to the additional supervisory responsibilities of the Senior Laboratory Technician, the job specifications and title for this position should also be modified. These are shown on Exhibit G. It is recommended that the Senior Laboratory Technician be titled Laboratory Services Supervisor. It is requested that these recommended job specifications and salaries, including Street Superintendent, be taken to the City Council in October so we can begin recruitment for the Water/Wastewater Inspector as soon as passible. lu Jack L. Ronsko Publi Works Director SB/ma Attachments cc: Water/Wastewater Superintendent (2) bcc: Street Superintendent ` (ill Cl2lIM it IIN IUAS A rt llliM M MSO Ala,w CITY OF L O D I K*- 9 fIMIN l n,whl S+.IW 1 A, NIM a11Aw,,, M,r.• Pw, I.ry.�r (Ier "All. 211 W111 ►eA 111111 DAVInM NIM to"\N tMt ant ret "Ain M $111N IAW S N PIN►1►10-1, 11 C001, CAt"ONNIA 11 7 /1 1910 (M IalV 11n, Im" 114.%14 tlllcnrn► IM111,►Mt July 13, 1967 180EPT(LISIWWI.117W.02M,M „) •icliY tISTWWI iXTW.02" Ms )) P&ADD(I ISTWWI,GTW,02R,M„ { ►6S1ATE(IIS7WWI.I1TW.02M,M,.) SUBJECT, Water/Wastewater Inspector Position The City Council recently approved a Voter/Wastewater inspector position for our WalerAostewater Division. Information on similar positions from oti/ar a9encles would be very helpful to us in writing the Job specifications and establishing the salary range. Please return the enclosed sheet and other requested Informatlon In the self-addressed, stamped envelope. Ovr Water/Wastewater inspector will, among other things, develop new and iaprove existing State and Federal mandated programs, investigate illegal discharges to the d011lestie and industrial sewer systems, investigate glovndwater contamtnation, and act as liaison between Public Works and c07" rcial/Industrial users of the city's water, wastewater, and storm drain systems. Upon request, we would be happy to supply you with results of the survey. Thank you for your time and effort and if you have any Questions, call ale at (209) 333-6706. NSharon Blaufus Administrative Assistant p.a Wall �+e Ent losuret V 3 1 CIiY/DISTRICT Title of position most closely matching our hater/Wastewater Insprclor Title of direct supervisor of Water/Wastewater Inspector Monthly salary ranges effective an July 1, 1987 for; 780" TO (first Step) (Top Step) Wier/Wasteweter inspector Supervisor of Water/Wastewater Inspector Senior laboratory Technician (lob Supervisor) •labo'atory Technician •Wastewater Treatment Operator ,if there is more then one level, please give ranges of each. Does your agency pay the employee's portion of PERS? _ Yes _ No amount� Wes employee receive deferrer ompensatton? _ Yes T_ No Please attach Job specifications for Water/Wastewater Inspector (or whatever position most closely matches) and organization chart of the division where Water/Wastewater Inspector Is assigned, If ovaliahle. If you do not have a position similar to the. 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("ex 'AN,gi>L 41vee �1i'-,7n WATER/WASTEWATER INSPECTOR CIT; OF LODI DEFINITION Performs inspections and sampling of industrial, commercial, and domestic wastewater services and ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations; performs laboratory analysis of water and wastewater; collects potable water samples; enforces the cross connection control and grease interceptor and sand/oil trap inspection programs; performs other sampling, inspections, and tasks as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position requires the ability to use independent judgment in the field and to interact affectively and tactfully with water and wastewater customers. It requires a journey -level of technical skills in sampling and analysis of water and wastewater. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from the Laboratory Services Supervisor. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs the duties of the Laboratory Technicians as needed plus: Inspects and samples industrial, commercial, and residential wastewater services for billing and to assure compliance with all regulations. Enforces the cross -connection control program including reports, inspections and notifications. Inspects grease interceptor and sand/oil traps. Cleans, maintains, and repairs samplers and monitoring equipment. Assists in preparing reports to Federal and State agencies regarding mandated programs. Prepares clear and concise data summaries and written reports. Assists in reviewing discharge permit applications, building plans, and specifications for pretreatment and monitoring facilities.; Assists in calculating billings for industrial customers. Prepares the annual water usage report. =T Performs investigations and monitoring of illegal discharges into the storm and wastewater collection systems._ Investigates customer complaints. Reviews and cross checks wastewater billings to commercial and industrial K customers for appropriate fees due the City. Collects samples from test wells for the City's water system. Exhibit C MEMI, Performs related duties a_ required. QUA! IT Knowledge of: Chemistry, Microbiology, Mathematics, and the Metric System. Safety precautions in the laboratory and in the field. Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to pretreatment, cross - connection control, and other programs. Sampling and analysis of water and wastewater. General principles of wastewater treatment, wastewater collection and water systems. Ability to: Conduct detailed and accurate inspections and take representative samples of commercial and industrial facilities. Work independently and make effective judgments in the field. Deal effectively and tactfully with water and wastewater customers. Read plans and blueprints. Follow oral and written instructions. Lift and handle manhole covers and monitoring equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Experience and Education: Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is: Experience: Two—years of experience in the water or wastewater field (including laboratory and industrial waste experience) or a related position. Education: Comp etion of two years of college (A.A. or A.S. degree) including courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of a Grade I Laboratory Analyst and Grade II Industrial Waste Inspector certificates issued by the CWPCA or their obtainment within two years of appointment is required. The applicant is also expected to obtain a Backflow Prevention Device Tester certificate issued by the AWWA, California -Nevada Section. -2- i H PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGE? WAT-RIAS�. E:ATER REQUEST INSPECTOR WA TrR/WASTEWATER DIVISION 1587 - 1988 Fund Code: 17-18 Account Code: Various Object Code: 101 JUSTIFICATION: X NEW Item or Program REPLACEMENT Life Expectancy - Cost Misc. Tax Trade - in Total Cost This position is a repeat request from the 1986-87 Budget, which was denied. The purpos of the position is to develop the required new programs, due to State and Federal mandates and improve existing programs. It would also lessen the burden of tasks now being performed mainly by the White Slough laboratory staff. The breakdown that follows indicates, some 1,900 manhours are needed in various programs many of which cannot and are not being adequately addressed (one man year equals 1,695 hours). Currently, 880 of these manhours are performed by the White Slough laboratory staff. These manhours nave had to be taken from the _ampling and monitoring programs at White Slough. With the addition of aninspector, these manhours would be free to allow the laboratory staff to perform the tasks they were originally intended. Additionally, there are 740 manhours that cannot be addressed with our current staff, 600 of which are mandated by the State and/or Federal governments. The remaining 200 hours currently being handled by the Water/Wastewater Superintendent or Supervisors would also be shifted to the Water/Wastewater Inspector. Since December 1986, over 180 manhours have been ut;lized in investigating just three (3) illegal industrial discharges to the domestic and industrial sewer systems. Staff work is still ongoing, with the three (3), industrial sites and may require 100 additional manhours before a final resolve. Additionally, since December 1986, the Water/Waste- water Division has conducted follow-up work and sampling of six (6) City wells, due to reported or confirmed underground fuel spills. This included over 50 manhours and $570 in outside laboratory testing fees. Illegal discharges and groundwater contamination problems are increasing every year. The Water/Wastewater Inspector would have conducted the investigations of the above occurrences, freeing other staff members for normal duties. Additionally, the inspector would act as a liaison between the Public Works Department and our commercial and industrial users in all matters relating to water usage and wastewater, and storm water discharges. The position would be assigned to the White Slough laboratory staff, under the supervision of the Senior Laboratory Technician. Salary based on Laboratory Technician ll, a study will be needed to determine appropriate salary. Brochure, picture and/or specifications attached. SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUEST Water/Wastewater Inspector Paae 2 The following is a breakdown of various programs, their purpose, current status, and estimated hours required: ESTIMATED PROGRAM REASON FOR PROGRAM WORK NOW PERFORMED BY NO. HRS/YR. WATER Cross -Connection State Health mandate Control ° Well Head Survey DWR and State Health Locate and evaluate all potential pollution sources within one mile radius of existing and .future City wells ° Domestic Well State Health and EPA Monitoring mandate ° Annual Water Meter Usaae and revenue Usage Report review by City ° Domestic Water State Health and EPA Bacterial mandates Sampling Only Not performed ° Water Conservation State Dept. of Water Program (assist) Resources mandate and City ° Consumer Complaints State Health and EPA (taste and odor) ° Backflow Device State Health :mandate Testing (9 City devices) WASTEWATER ° Inventory Storm SRWQCB Fish and Game, Discharge Connec- Woodbridge Irrigation tions, Industrial and protection of storm U;e Zones, Develop system and receiving program for and waters. carry out inspection and monitoring ° Investigate Illegal SRWQCB, EPA, Fish and Dumpings (Waste- Game, Woodbridge water and Storm I -igation Dist. Sewer or Water Well mandate Contamination) Not performed Plant Equip. Mechanic and White Slough Lab White Slough Lab White Slough Lab Water/Wastewater Div. Supervisors and Superintendent Water/Wastewater Super- visor b White Slough Lab Service contract (Cost $350) Not Performed Street and Water/Waste- water Supee.ivsors and Superintendents and White Slough Lab 280 :M 80 2C 240 80 60 10 200 100 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUEST Water/Wastewater Inspector Page 3 ESTIMATED PROGRAM REASON FOR PROGRAM WORK NOW PERFORMED BY NO. HRS/YR. WASTEWATER (continued) Inventory and Estab- Reduce City maintenance Not performed 100 lish Permit System needs, verification for Grease S Oil of proper 0/M procedures Traps & inspections Sample Collection SRWQCB, EPA and City White Slough Lab 350 and preparation mandate for industrial b commercial billings Groundwater Monitor- SRWQCB, State Health Not performed 40 in (White Slough and EPA mandate property) ° Pretreatment Program SRWQCB, EPA and City White Slough Lab, Water,' 140 A b Premit Applica- Ordinance mandate Wastewater Superinten- tion Program (new dent and existing users) Plan check review Protection of Clty Sys- Water/Wastewater Super- 140 of new industrial tems, City Ordinance intendent and commercial dev- mandates and State elopments for Water Health and Wastewater re- quirements 'tE.e., grease or sand & oil traps, backflow dev- ices, monitoring stations, etc.1 Final inspections of above installations ° Review and Cross Verify appropriate Not Performed 40 Check commercial revenue being collected b industrial waste- by the City. Approxi - water billings mately $2,000-5,000 is being lost annually due to incorrect billings pH monitoring of Protection of City White Slough Lab .30 domestic and indus- systems trial sewers TOTAL 1,910 hrs/yr Q 1� This program will continualiy expand as pretreatment standards are promulgated on other industries in Lodi. The EPA regulations add additional uses each year (recently added were four (4) foundries in Lodi). SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUEST Water/Wastewater Inspector Page 4 It should be apparent that the Water/Wastewater Division is rapidly falling behind in mandated programs and improving existing programs. Without the requested Water/ Wastewater Inspector, the City of Lodi will fall farther behind in its efforts to protect our groundwater, potable water system and the receiving waters of California. ASince the requested position can only cover 1700 hours, approximately 200 of these hours will still have to be picked up by lab and supervisory staff. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SURVEY COMPARING Lodi Mean Mid quartile mean Median Mean Mid quartile mean Median Survey Cities 2693 2672 2685 WITHOUT DISTRICTS 2557 2547 2556 2160 2423 2426 2472 2368 8.5% 2338 8.0% 2238 8.3% Exhibit E v LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: II & WATER/WASTEWATER !NSPECTOR (BENCHMARK) LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II COMPARED % BELOW CITY/ DISTRICT INSPECTOR TITLE SALARY SALARY TITLE INSPECTOR Central Contra Costa Source Control Specialist $3543 $2792 (Lab Tech) 26.9% Dublin San Ramon IW -Backflow Prev. Insp. 2864 2455 (Lab Tech) 16.7% EBMUD Wastewater Control 3119 2504 (Lab Tech II) 24.6% inspector 11 Hayward Wastewater Source 2773 2610 (Lab Tech) 6.2% Control Inspector a '.ivermore Water Reclam. Plant 2916 2916 (WRP Analyst) 0111. Source Control Inspector Merced Environmental Control 2346 1958 (Lab Tech) 19.8% Officer II Modesto Industrial Waste 2590 2293 (Lab Tech) 13.0% Inspector II Monterey Regional Industrial Waste Inspector 2601 2489 (Lab Tech) 4.5% San Luis Obispo Industrial Waste Inspector 217: 2067 (Lab Tech') 5.4% San Mateo Industrial Waste Inspector 2770 2704 (Lab Tech 11) 2.4% Stockton Environmental Control 2521 2183 (Lab Tech) 15.5% Officer II Sunnyvale Industrial Waste Inspector 3020 2751 (Lab Tech) 9.8% Tracy Environmental Control 2286 2028 (Lab Tech) 12.7% Inspector Turlock Industrial Waste Inspector 2173 2173 (WQ Analyst) 0% Lodi Mean Mid quartile mean Median Mean Mid quartile mean Median Survey Cities 2693 2672 2685 WITHOUT DISTRICTS 2557 2547 2556 2160 2423 2426 2472 2368 8.5% 2338 8.0% 2238 8.3% Exhibit E v RESOLUTION NO. 87-153 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REVISED SALARY RANGES FOR SELECTED PUBLIC WORKS CLASSIFICATIONS RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby establish revised salary ranges for selected Public Works Classifications commencing the pay period beginning November 30, 1987, as shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and thereby made apart hereof. Dated: November 18, 1987 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 87-153 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 18, 1987 by the following v.,te: Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Pinkerton, Reid, Snider and Olson (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Alice M. Reimche City Clerk 87-153 REVISED SALARY RANGES FOR SELECTED PUBLIC WORKS CLASSIFICATIONS 11 TALE LE A EPI WASTEWASTE INSPECTOR $1,954.74 $2,052.48 $2,155.10 S2,2624.86 V4 , '176, 00it LABORATORY TECHNICIAN 12,150.54 $2,2458.07 12,370.98 $2,499,52 $2,614.00 T 1,g; 41 - PL 44' T.-q;qpvI Sor, tT,.;;0A, ir, t-, ��2 t7. WERWENDEENT 76 - 7,1 la i VI ---------- all III aaj