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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Job Description and Salary Range for the Position of
Utility Superintendent
MEETING DATE: October 2, 2013
SUBMITTED BY: Interim Human Resources Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving job description and salary range for the
position of Utility Superintendent.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Over the past few years, the City has embarked on an ambitious
campaign to systematically update all City job descriptions so that
they are reflective of each employee's assigned job duties. In very
few instances, this review has identified employees working above,
or below, their current classification and thus a salary adjustment has been requested. Moreover, if an
employee believes his or her job description is not current or the classification is not accurate, he or she
may request Human Resources conduct a classification audit to update the job description and determine
the proper classification.
In this instance, the employee's job description was updated in 2012 merging the Water/Wastewater
Superintendent and the Street/Drainage Superintendent to create the Utility Superintendent. The
employee requested a classification review and it has been determined that the employee has greater
authority and autonomy and, it is therefore, recommended that the pay scale for the Utility
Superintendent be increased by five (5) percent.
Staff requests Council approve the new job description and salary range for Utility Superintendent (See
Exhibit A); the new Utility Superintendent salary range would be $6,495.98 — $7,895.90 retroactive to
April 1, 2013.
The position affected by these actions is within the Mid -Management Group. Staff has met with
representatives of the Mid -Management Group to discuss these proposed changes. These proposed
changes will result in a net cost of $5,365 annually.
FISCAL IMPACT: A net increase of $5,365 annually will result from the reclassification.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funding available throu h Public Works budget.
Dean Gua co, Interim Human Resources Manager
Jo yers, Deputy City Mana er/Inter I Services Director
Bartlam, City Manager
CITY OF LODI
Revised AugustUpdated juna 20132
UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT
DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, directs, and reviews the maintenance, operation,
modification, and improvement of the City's water wellspreduGtkeR and
distribution system, wastewater collection facilities, storm water collection,and
landscape, tree and street maintenance. Responsible for the operation and
maintenance of water, and wastewater, storm water, and streets infrastructure.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from higher level personnel and exercises
general direction over lower level personnel, including front line supervisors.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Under general direction, plans, directs, and reviews the maintenance, operation,
modification, and improvement of the City's water wellspreduGtkeR and
distribution system, wastewater collection facilities, storm water collection and
pumping systems, and landscape and street maintenance. Responsible for the
operation and maintenance of water, and wastewater, and storm water collection
and pumping systems infrastructure; makes recommendations for improvement
and construction of utility infrastructurewater and wastewater faGi1,+,oma
Responsible for providing safe drinking water to the citizens of Lodi; responsible
for properly conveying wastewater to the wastewater treatment facility and
collecting and conveying storm water to the storm water pumping facilities. May
meet with representatives from Regional and State Water Resources Control
Board, California State Health Department, and other agencies regulating water
and wastewater facilities.
Benchmark and trend performance metrics that reflect the Division's productivity;
studies, plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of the water
wellspredeEtier_ and distribution system and Genservatien pregrarn, and the
wastewater collection facilities and storm water system; Coordinate and oversee
the mapping and interpretation of data related to utility infrastructure facility
maintenance; prepares and analyzes Division activities and reports, including the
Division's Annual Report.
Develops and administers landscape contracts for designated Gity faGili+,es
street medians, well sites, pumping stations, and parking lots, and ^;+„ buildings.
Develops and administers street preventative maintenance contracts, including
seals, striping and related work.
Uitilitv`^'^'er �� Superintendent
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Coordinates work of contractors and Citx/StFeet DivisieR staff regarding tree
maintenance and removal, and street, alley, sidewalk, and parking lot
maintenance. Inspects work of contractors for conformance with plans and
specifications.
Assists in the preparation and administration of the Division's budget; assumes
responsibility for a variety of personnel actions including performing evaluations,
training, and disciplinary actions.
Coordinate staff comments for development projects
Prepares and writes general correspondence and Council Communications
related to the Division's activities; prepares special reports and studies requested
by toe higher level personnel; investigates and prepares required memos and
reports of claims against the City related to the Division activities.
Handles the more difficult public citizen complaints and public relations matters.
wastewater-.,,-,,,.,-"„, Pprepares billings and estimates for repair and construction
work performed by City forces.
Oversee the Division's Computer Maintenance and Management System
(CMMS)
Confers with other City personnel and engineering consultants regarding the
effectiveness of water and wastewater operations; recommends changes in
operating procedures.
Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the City
including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the
diverse needs of its community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Water treatment and wastewater conveyance systems and facility operations
commensurate with that required for state certification; principles, objectives, and
tests used in a biochemical state certified laboratory; design and engineering of
water and wastewater systems; related public works operations as they relate to
water and wastewater systems, construction and maintenance work.
Materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in the construction, operation,
and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
Uitilitv`^'^'er �� Superintendent
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Materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in construction, operation, and
maintenance of street systems, drainage facilities, traffic control devices,
herbicides, insecticides, tree and landscape maintenance.
Safety principles, practices, and procedures.
Principles and practices of management and supervision; basic municipal
accounting and budgeting practices; report writing techniques.
Ability to:
Under general direction, plans, directs, and reviews the maintenance, operation,
modification, and improvement of the City's water wellspfeduGtien and
distribution system, wastewater collection facilities, landscape and street
maintenance, and storm and drainage facilities. Responsible feF the ,,.,eFat;,,�
'mnvm-Uccvre.
Plan, organize, assign, and supervise the work of construction, maintenance,
service, and operational personnel, and., direct construction and maintenance of
streets, alleys, storm drain systems, and traffic control devices.
Analyze Division's operations and recommend improvements; read and interpret
plans, specifications, and diagrams used in the design and construction of water
and wastewater systems; analyze and interpret federal and state regulations
„eFtai ing to the IAlater ceIPV!Ge6 r,,.,,6ieR• estimate job costs and keep neat and
accurate records
Work with other managers and division staff to plan and coordinate personnel
and equipment assignments on joint projects with other crews.
Organize and conduct Division training programs.
Establish effective and positive working relationships with employees,
contractors, the general public and officials of other governmental agencies.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the
qualifying knowledge and ability; A typical combination is:
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in utilities including
construction, maintenance and operation of water or wastewater systems, and
streets and drainage, two years of which were in an administrative or supervisory
capacity.
Education:
The completion of two years of college or the equivalent.
Uitilitv`"'^'er �� Superintendent Page 4 of 4
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid Grade III Water Treatment Operator's Certificate.
Possession of a valid Grade IV Water Distribution Operator Certificate at time of
appointment.
Possession of a valid Grade III Sewer Collection Maintenance Certificate.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License issued from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Willingness and ability to work emergency overtime and be available on call as
required.
Mobility: performance of heavy manual labor; crawl, bend, stoop, reach, and
climb on occasion.
Lifting: lifting and maneuvering various tools, equipment and apparatus
weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Vision: essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to read fine
print on labels, manuals, maps, and diagrams and with no color deficiencies to
work with color -coded wires.
Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
Hearing/Talking: frequent- hearing and talking in person. May be required to
wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions.
Emotional/ Psychological: frequent coworker contact.
Environmental: exposure to loud noise; exposure to chemicals, fumes, and
other environmental substances; work outdoors under adverse conditions such
as at night, in confined and awkward spaces, in heavy traffic, in heat, cold, and
rain.
Formatted: Underline
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-173
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND
SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF
UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve the job specification for the position of Utility Superintendent as attached hereto
marked Exhibit A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary range for Utility Superintendent is
hereby approved and shall be as follows:
UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E
$6,495.98 $6,820.78 $7,161.81 $7,519.90 $7,895.90
Dated: October 2, 2013
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2013-173 was passed and adopted by the
Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held October 2, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Katzakian, Mounce, and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
*NNIFE M. ROBISON
stant City Clerk
2013-173
CITY OF LODI
UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT
EXHIBIT A
Revised August 2013
DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, directs, and reviews the maintenance, operation,
modification, and improvement of the City's water wells and distribution system,
wastewater collection facilities, storm water collection, landscape, tree and street
maintenance. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of water,
wastewater, storm water, and streets infrastructure.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from higher level personnel and exercises
general direction over lower level personnel, including front line supervisors.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Under general direction, plans, directs, and reviews the maintenance, operation,
modification, and improvement of the City's water wells and distribution system,
wastewater collection facilities, storm water collection and pumping systems, and
landscape and street maintenance. Responsible for the operation and
maintenance of water, wastewater, and storm water collection and pumping
systems infrastructure; makes recommendations for improvement and
construction of utility infrastructure.
Responsible for providing safe drinking water to the citizens of Lodi; responsible
for properly conveying wastewater to the wastewater treatment facility and
collecting and conveying storm water to the storm water pumping facilities. May
meet with representatives from Regional and State Water Resources Control
Board, California State Health Department, and other agencies regulating water
and wastewater facilities.
Benchmark and trend performance metrics that reflect the Division's productivity;
studies, plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of the water wells and
distribution system and the wastewater collection facilities and storm water
system; Coordinate and oversee the mapping and interpretation of data related
to utility infrastructure facility maintenance; prepares and analyzes Division
activities and reports, including the Division's Annual Report.
Develops and administers landscape contracts for, street medians, well sites,
pumping stations, and parking lots.
Develops and administers street preventative maintenance contracts, including
seals, striping and related work.
Coordinates work of contractors and City staff regarding tree maintenance and
removal, and street, alley, sidewalk, and parking lot maintenance. Inspects work
of contractors for conformance with plans and specifications.
Utility Superintendent
Page 2 of 4
Assists in the preparation and administration of the Division's budget; assumes
responsibility for a variety of personnel actions including performing evaluations,
training, and disciplinary actions.
Coordinate staff comments for development projects
Prepares and writes general correspondence and Council Communications
related to the Division's activities; prepares special reports and studies requested
by higher level personnel; investigates and prepares required memos and
reports of claims against the City related to the Division activities.
Handles the more difficult public citizen complaints and public relations matters.
Prepares billings and estimates for repair and construction work performed by
City forces.
Oversee the Division's Computer Maintenance and Management System
(CMMS)
Confers with other City personnel and engineering consultants regarding the
effectiveness of water and wastewater operations; recommends changes in
operating procedures.
Performs other duties related to the operation of the department and the City
including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the
diverse needs of its community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Water treatment and wastewater conveyance systems and facility operations
commensurate with that required for state certification; principles, objectives, and
tests used in a biochemical state certified laboratory; design and engineering of
water and wastewater systems; related public works operations as they relate to
water and wastewater systems, construction and maintenance work.
Materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in the construction, operation,
and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
Materials, methods, tools, and equipment used in construction, operation, and
maintenance of street systems, drainage facilities, traffic control devices,
herbicides, insecticides, tree and landscape maintenance.
Safety principles, practices, and procedures.
Utility Superintendent
Page 3 of 4
Principles and practices of management and supervision; basic municipal
accounting and budgeting practices; report writing techniques.
Ability to:
Under general direction, plan, direct, and review the maintenance, operation,
modification, and improvement of the City's water wells and distribution system,
wastewater collection facilities, landscape and street maintenance, and storm
and drainage facilities.
Plan, organize, assign, and supervise the work of construction, maintenance,
service, and operational personnel, and direct construction and maintenance of
streets, alleys, storm drain systems, and traffic control devices.
Analyze Division's operations and recommend improvements; read and interpret
plans, specifications, and diagrams used in the design and construction of water
and wastewater systems; analyze and interpret federal and state regulations ;
estimate job costs and keep neat and accurate records
Work with other managers and division staff to plan and coordinate personnel
and equipment assignments on joint projects with other crews.
Organize and conduct Division training programs.
Establish effective and positive working relationships with employees,
contractors, the general public and officials of other governmental agencies.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the
qualifying knowledge and ability; A typical combination is:
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in utilities including
construction, maintenance and operation of water or wastewater systems, and
streets and drainage, two years of which were in an administrative or supervisory
capacity.
Education:
The completion of two years of college or the equivalent.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid Grade III Water Treatment Operator's Certificate.
Possession of a valid Grade IV Water Distribution Operator Certificate at time of
appointment.
Possession of a valid Grade III Sewer Collection Maintenance Certificate.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License issued from the California
Department of Motor Vehicles.
Utility Superintendent
Page 4 of 4
WORKING CONDITIONS
Willingness and ability to work emergency overtime and be available on call as
req uired.
Mobility: performance of heavy manual labor; crawl, bend, stoop, reach, and
climb on occasion.
Lifting: lifting and maneuvering various tools, equipment and apparatus
weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Vision: essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to read fine
print on labels, manuals, maps, and diagrams and with no color deficiencies to
work with color -coded wires.
Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. May be required to
wear ear protection or hear in noisy conditions.
Emotional/ Psychological: frequent coworker contact.
Environmental: exposure to loud noise; exposure to chemicals, fumes, and
other environmental substances; work outdoors under adverse conditions such
as at night, in confined and awkward spaces, in heavy traffic, in heat, cold, and
rain.