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AGENDA TITLE:
MEETING DATE:
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Adopt Resolution Approving the Classification and Salary Range for the Position of
Watershed Program Coordinator
August 6,2014
Human Resources Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving the classification and salary range for
the position of Watershed Program Coordinator.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Public Works department is responsible for developing,
planning, organizing and administering various activities related to
watershed protection and storm water requirements. These
activities help to protect the Surface Water Treatment Facility using
the Mokelumne River as a drinking water source. The Public Works department wishes to create a new
full-time position of Watershed Program Coordinator to perform these tasks.
The Watershed Program Coordinator will work closely with Public Works staff, government agencies,
non-profits and citizens to develop and implement on-going watershed protection efforts. The
Coordinator will also direct the activities of the Storm Drain Detectives, made up of students and
volunteers, to educate citizens, conduct outreach events, and collect water samples as necessary.
Staff requests Council approve the classification and set the salary range for Watershed Program
Coordinator. Upon approval, the Public Works department wishes to conduct a recruitment to fill the
vacancy.
After review and concurrence with AFSCME, staff recommends the Watershed Program Coordinator
salary range be ($35,991.84 - ç43,748.28), which is equivalent to the salary for Park Program
Coordinator. The Watershed Program Coordinator position will be part of the AFSCME General Services
bargaining unit.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Fully-benefited annual cost for the position is approximately $75,000.
lncluded in appropriations in the Public Work's budget for FY 2014/15
Ad Post, Human Resources Manager
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APPROVE
Jordan Ayers, Deputy City
, City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-142
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND
SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF
WATERSHED PROGRAM COORDI NAÏOR
NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve the job description for the position of Watershed Program Coordinator as
attached hereto marked Exhibit A; and
BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary range for watershed Program
Coordinator is hereby approved and shall be as follows:
WATERSHED PROGRAM COORDI NATOR
$2,999.32 $3,149.28 $3,306.74 $3,472.08 $3,645.69
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-142 was passed and adopted by the
Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held Augusl6, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - HANSEN, JOhNSON, MOUNCE, NAKANiShi,
and Mayor Katzakian
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
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Clerk
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2014-142
CITY OF LODI
July 2014
WATERSHED PROGRA,M COORDINATOR
DEFINITION
U.de¡. direction, develops, plans, organizes and administers various activities
related to watershed protection and stormwater requirements in the Public Works
Department. These activities help protect the water source for the Surface Water
Treatment Facility, which uses the Mokelumne River as a drinking water source.
Coordinates the activities of the Storm Drain Detectives (student volunteers),
members of the community and various community groups, to implement
programs, outreach eventi, and educationalworkshops designed to meet the
needs of the Watershed Program; and performs related duties as required'
SUPERVIS ¡ON RECEIVED AND ED
Receives administrative direction from hig her level personnel and exercises
general direction over lower level personnel, including front line supervisors.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Out¡es mãy include, but are not limited to, the following:
Coordinates, schedules, and monitors the work of designated volunteers and
staff for the Storm Drain Detectives and other outreach activities (Coastal Clean-
up, Earth Day, etc.); conducts and/or assists in the training of volunteers and
students participating in the program;
performs administrative tasks such as purchasing materials, grant writing, record
keeping, reviewing and monitoring metered water use reports and preparing
correspondence;
Prepares draft plan documents, draft implantation plans, press releases, public
announcements, and project and grant reports;
Coordinates, designs, and prepares exhibits and displays; coordinates and
assists in the implémentation of special events; arranges the logistics for public
meetings, educational workshops and outreach events;
Participates in researching Sources of grant revenue and grant writing;
coordinates and participates in grant solicitation activities;
Attends cooperative partnership meetings and supports the Compliance
Engineer in meeting State National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
lNeOfS¡ Stormwater Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) General
Permit requirements.
Coordinates community outreach efforts related to watershed education. This
including developing añd evaluating outreach materials distributed at events such
as the CLrt¡fieO Farmer's Market and networking among agencies, organizations
and individuals.
Knowledqe of:
Workñg kr,o*l"dge of watershed issues, non-point source pollution remediation
strategiés, and wãtershed management, as well as general familiarity with
environmental regulations;
Grant writing processes, revenue collection techniques and budgeting;
Methods used in preparing displays and exhibits;
Basic personal computer software applications and the operation of peripheral
equipment; Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and ability to learn new computer applications.
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Manages and directs the Storm Drain Detective program, meets with
landowners, and coordinates outreach events.
Assists with water quality monitoring; directs volunteers through the Storm Drain
Detectives; help coilect water samples to be analyzed by students and
volunteers; and ensure all sampling is in compliance with existing QAPPs
(Quality Assurance Project Plans).
Performs related duties as required.
MINI M OUALIFICA TIONS:
Abilitv to:
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those
contacted during the course of work;
Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;
plan, organize, assess and monitor the activities of personnel, members of the
public añd community groups, and related departmental operations;
Operate personal computers and peripheral equipment, and standard office
equipment;
Accumulate and analyze data, and compile reports for budgeting and program
productivity;
Ability to work independently, establish work priorities, and manage time
effectively.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
ce and education that would likely produce the
qualifying knowledge and ability; A typical combination is:
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Fducation:mgã le"el coursework in biological sciences, natural resources management,
or related field.
Experience:
Three (3) years of work experience in water resources/watershed protection
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
ffialiforniaDriver'sLicenseissuedfromtheCalifornia
Department of Motor Vehicles.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions- Office and field environment; exposure to a variety
of weather conditions; may be required to travel from site to site.
Physical Conditions- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods. Lift 35 -50
pounds periodically. Work environment is primarily in an office setting with
regular shifts scheduled outside the office during weekdays, some weekends or
evenings for events, field trips, workshops, and presentations'
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT