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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - October 15, 2014 I-04AGENDA ITEM G¡rv or Loor Gou r.¡cll. Gom M uN tcATIoN AGENDA TITLE:Adopt Resolution Approving the Classification and Salary Range for the Positions of Electrical Engineering Technician, Senior Electrical Engineering Technician, and Substation/Metering Supervisor and Approving the Reclassification of Two Electrical Drafting Technicians to Electrical Engineering Technicians and One Senior Electrical Technician to Substation/Metering Supervisor MEETING DATE: October 15,2014 SUBMITTED BY: Human Resources Manager RECOMMENDED AGTION: Adopt resolution approving the classification and salary range for the positions of Electrical Engineering Technician, Senior Electrical Engineering Technician, and Substation/Metering Supervisor and approving the reclassification of two Electrical Drafting Technicians to Electrical Engineering Technicians and One Senior Electrical Technician to Substation/Metering Supervisor. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Electric Utility department continues to analyze its operations in order to streamline processes and improve efficiencies. As a result of this analysis, EU wishes to create three new positions, Electrical Engineering Technician, Senior Electrical Engineering Technician, and Substation/Metering Supervisor and to reclassify three employees within EU into the newly created positions. There will be no overall increase to the number of allocated EU positions. Electrical Enoineerinq Technician/Senior Electrical Enoineerinq Technician: The Electrical Engineering Technician and the Senior Electrical Engineering Technician positions will perform technical engineering duties including estimating, planning and designing new electrical service installations and modifications to existing services; to forecast load for existing and future circuits; and to serve as project planner, reviewing applications and meeting with developers, land owners and other City departments. The Senior Electrical Engineering Technician is the journey level position and will perform the more complex and difficult work and will provide training and assistance to lower level positions. Substation/Meterino Supervisor: The Substation/Metering Supervisor will provide supervision and day- to-day direction to Substation and Metering staff. Staff requests Council approve the classifications and set the salary ranges for these positions and approve the reclassification of current staff into these newly created positions effective October 27,2014. ln addition, staff requests that Council approve the funding for these newly created positions and to unfund two Electrical Drafting Technician positions and one Distribution Planner position. After consulting with lnternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) they have raised no objections to these new positions. Staff recommends the Electrical Engineering Technician salary range be $69,276 .12 to $84,205.56, the Senior Electrical Engineering Technician salary range be $76,203 .72 to $92,626.20, and the Substation/Metering Supervisor salary range be $94,581 .721o $114,942.84. The positions will be part of the IBEW bargaining unit. APPROVED: r-+ first', hen Schwabauer,Manager F¡SCAL IMPACT The additional costs have already been included in the budget for FY 2014t15. FUNDING AVAILABLE: lncluded in appropriations in the Electric Utility budget for FY 2014115 Adele Post, Human Resources Manager Jordan Ayers, Deputy r/lnternal Services Director RESOLUTION NO. 2014-199 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND SALARY RANGES FOR THE POSITIONS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGI NEERI NG TECHNlclAN, AND SUBSTATIoN/METERI NG SUPERVISOR; AND APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF TWO ELECTRIcALDRAFTINGTECHNIcIANSToELECTRIcAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS AND ONE SENIOR ELECTRICAL ===========t='::y:sl?=t='i::l]iTg:151I:=:=',:SY!t=?:========== NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED that the Lodi city council does hereby approve the job descriptions for the positions of Electrical Engineering Technician, Senior Electiical Engineering Technician, and Substation/Metering Supervisor as attached hereto marked Exhibit A, B, and C respectively; and BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary ranges for Electrical Engineering Technician, Senior Electrical Engineering Technician, and Substation/Metering Supervisor are hereby approved and shall be as follows: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Step c oD Steo EStep A $5,773.01 $6,061 .66 $6,364.74 $6,682.98 $7,017.13 SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN B $6,350.31 $6,667.83 $7 ,001.22 $7,351 .28 $7,718.85 SUBSTATION/METERI NG SUPERVI SOR Ste Ste $7,881 .81 $8,274.24 $8,688.33 $9,123.75 $9,578.57 BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi city council does hereby approve the reclassification of two Electrical Drafting Technicians to Electrical Engineering Technicians, and one Senior Electrical Technician to Substation/Metering Supervisor, and shall be effective October 27,2Q14. Dated: October 15,2Q14 A I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-199 was passed 9nd adopted by the Lodi City Counôit in a iegular meeting held October 15, 2014 by the following vote: AYES: coUNclL MEMBERS _ Hansen, Johnson, Mounce' and Mayor Katzakian NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Nakanishi ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None a/ ,'*#tL)Ìr'1àÚ'za 6ftirutrenul. RoBlsoN City Clerk dL__* 2014-199 CITY OF LODI Exhibit A SEPTEMBER 2014 DEFINITION Under general direction Performs involving laying out plans for constru preparing cost estimates, obtaining RING TECH NICIAN technical engineering office and field work ction and maintenance of electrical facilities, easements and rights-of-way and performs ELE CAL ENGIN Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which includes, purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. related work, as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS that of the higher level position of Senior Electiical Engineering Íechnician in that it performs the less complex phases of cost estimating and construction planning. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED This po sition is expected to work indePe ndently with direct supervision from higher le vel classifications, such as Senior Power Engineer, Electrical Engineer and/or Senior Electri the Electric Utility Su crews, as required. cal Eng ineering Technician May coordinate fie d work with perintend ent, Construction/Maintenance Supervi sor and line EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include but are not limited to the following: prepares detailed plans of construction, maintenance or removal of electric utility infrastructure for the more simplistic electric utility work orders, including detailed sketches and instructions following City of Lodi construction standards; Determines proper cable and wire sizes, transformer sizes and combinations for given loads on the distribution system; Lists material required and determines cost of installing material; ldentifies salvage material from demolition work and coordinates proper treatmenUhandling of this material; Compiles data as to the necessity for the proposed work and estimated revenue derived from the project; Obtains easements and rights-of-way, as required; Determines proper service point locations, communicates, in writing, with the contractor and/or developer regarding construction responsibilities and costs; May assist in the design of street lighting systems, Performs field inspection for compliance with Electric utility construction standards and electric service requirements; Maintains appropriate records of electric system facilities, including updating CAD/GIS data and ãrawings to reflect as buili condition when work is completed' and Performs other duties related to the operation of the departm-ent and the City including additional duties that enable tn" department and City to meet the diverse needs of its communitY. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledqe of: Methods, materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance of electric utility infrastructure for the more simplistic electric utility work orders; Pertinent laws, codes and safety orders (e'g' G'O' 95 and 128); Principles of electric theory as applied to circuits, wiring systems' and electrical distribution sYstems; Principles of cost estimating; Mathematics commonly used in electrical systems' calculations including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; Safety practices, clearances and regulations; and Drafting techniques, tools and instruments, including geographìcal.information system-s, computer-aided design, and various forms of related technology' Abilitv to: plan,-oes¡gn and estimate costs of electric utility distribution construction and maintenanóe projects, including project management; lnspect construction work in progress for conformance with all pertinent regulations; Maintain accurate records and prepare reports; perform mathematical calculations commonly used in electrical estimating; Draw neatlY in Pencil; Follow written and oral instructions; lnterpret laws, rules and regulations; Negotiate easements and right-otway; Communicate clearly in writing; and Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with other employees and the public. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE and education that would likely provide the requlreo knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is: Experience: A minimum of three years of relevant design experience in the electric utility distribution field which includes computer-aided design experience' Education: Successful completion of college coursework, equivalent to one year, from an accredited college, university oipost-secondary institution with a course of study concentrated in math and science, including computer-aided design' LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES . L'-- ^^titpossession or a ]ã'i¡ãGssC driver's license issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. WORKING CONDITIONS : 1,.-.., !.@medinanofficesettingwithfrequentinterruptions, multiple déadlines, and peak workload periods. Position may require working with the public and attendanðe at night and/or weekend meetings, and driving a.motor vehicle. May be exposed to sãfety hazards including, fumes or odors, dust or gases, chemicals, tóxic materials, oil, and a variety of mechanical machinery' PHYSIC AL DEM NDS Essential functions may requ re maintaining physical condition necessary to see well enough to read, write an d make observations; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telePhone and i n person; bodilY mobilitY to occasionallY walk, bend, kneel, reach, stand, crouch or climb ladder; oPerate assigned equiPment and veh cles; operate office equipment requ iring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard ; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and intermittently sit while wo rking and operating vehicles and/or eq uipment. On occasion will be req uired to open and view electrical equipment.Stamina to work additional hours to meet deadlines. MaY be required to work nig hts or weekends for emergency work. .FLSA Status. NON-EXEMPT Exhibit B SEPTEMBER 2014CITY OF LODI DEFI ITION Under general direction involving laying out Plans preparing cost estimates, related work, as required. NIOR CTRIC NGIN NGT rct Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which includes, purpose, responsibilities, and Scope of work' Job descriptions are not intended to ieflect all duties performed within the job. performs technical engineering offlc9 and field work ior construction and maintenance of electrical facilities, obtaining easements and rights-of-way and performs DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Thisisanadvance@iondistinguishedfromthatofthenext tower position of Elecirical Éngineeiing Technician in that it performs the.more complex phases of cost estimating and construction planning, such as residential subdiv¡sions and three phase non-residential electric services' SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECE¡VED fly with limited direct supervision and tà provide training and assistance to lower level positions. Receives general superviiion from thJ next higher level classification, such as Senior Power Engineer and/or Electrical Englneer. May coordinate field work with the Electric Utiiity Superintendent, Construction/Maintenance Supervisor and line crews, as required SOF ES Duties may include but are not limited to the following prepares detailed plans of construction, maintenance or removal of electric utility infråstructure, such aS line extensions, underground residential/commercial áávetopments, underground main feeder systems and transformer, capacitor' switching equipment iñstallations or replacement for residential subdivisions and three phase non-residential electric services; Prepares detailed sketches of the work to be performed including special instructions for installing materials and location of poles, anchors, guys, conduit systems, vaults, servicð boxes, transformers, etc., using sound judgment when däviation from City of Lodi construction standards may be required; Determines proper conduit, cable and wire Sizes, transformer sizes and configurations for given loads on the distribution system; Prepares plans for the Electric utility's distribution system; Lists material required and determines cost of installing material; ldentifies salvage material from demolition work and coordinates proper treatmenUhandling of this material; Compiles data as to the necessity for the proposed work and estimated revenue derived from the Project; coordinates layout of subdivisions with other utilities; Obtains easements and rights-of-way, as required; Determines proper service point locations; Communicates, in writing, with the contractor and/or developer regarding construction responsibilities and costs; Designs street lighting systems and prepares construction drawings; Assists in development of material and construction standards; performs field inspection for compliance with Electric Utility construction standards and electric service requirements; Maintains appropriate records of electric system facilities, including updating CAD/GIS data and drawings to reflect as built condition when work is completed; and 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 Knowledqe of: MethodsJì.,aterials and equipment used in construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission lines; Pertinent laws, codes and safety orders (e.9. G.O' 95 and 128); Principles of electric theory as applied to circuits, wiring systems, and electrical distribution sYstems; Principles of cost estimating; Mathematics commonly used in electrical systems'calculations including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; Safety practices, clearances and regulations, and Drafting techniques, tools and instruments, including geographical.information systemi, computer-aided design, and various forms of related technology' Abilitv to: Ftañlo-es¡gn and estimate costs for the Electric Utility's distributionsystem, including project management; lnspect customer construction work in progress for conformance with all pertinent regulations; Maintain accurate records and prepare reports; perform mathematical calculations commonly used in electrical estimating; Work independently on assigned projects and work; Draw neatly in Pencil; Follow written and oral instructions; lnterpret laws, rules and regulations; Negotiate easements and right-of-way; Communicate clearlY in writing; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with other employees and the public. EDUCAT¡ON AND EXPER¡ENCE and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is: Experience: A minimum of ¡ve years of relevant design experience in the electric utility distribution field which includes computer-aided design experience' Edu on: Possess ion of an Associate's Degree or eq uivalent from an accredited college, university or Po st-secondary institution with a course of studY concentrated in math and science , including comPuter-aided design LIGENSES AND CERT¡FICATES ^_,iÍdriver's license issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. WORKING CONDITIONS I L. -- -L'@medinanofficesettingwithfrequentinterruptions, multiple déadlinei, ånd peak workload periods. Position may require working with the public and attendanòe at night and/or weekend meetings, and driving a motor vehicle. May be exposed to sãfety hazards including, fumes or odors, dust or gases, chemicals, toxic materials, oil, and a variety of mechanical machinery' PHYSICAL DEMANDS Essential functionsããì7 require maintaining physical condition necessary to see well enough to read, wiite and make observations, hear well enough to converse on the radlo, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to occasionally walk, bend, kneel, reach, stand, crouch or climb ladder; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; operate off¡"" equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use'o? a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and intermittently sit while working and operating vehicles and/or équipment. On occasion will -be required to open and view electrical equipment.' Stamina to work additional hours to meet deadlines' May be required to work nights or weekends for emergency work' .FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT Exhibit G CITY OF LODI September 2014 SUBS ATION ING SUPER VISOR Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which includes, purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION Und"r g"neral direction, assigns and supervises the activities of the Substation and Metering Sections of the Eleðtric Utility. Performs a variety of professional office and field wó* relating to construction and maintenance of electric utility systems, substations, communication network, metering and control systems' Provides supervisory direction and technical assistance and training to assigned staff, and performs related work as required DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS velworkingsupervisordirectlyresponsiblefor the activities of the Substation and Metering Sections. The incumbent must possess a thorough technical and working knowledge of power substations, electric systems, protectìon systems, reliability lompliancè, communications, metering and control systems, their components, devices and functions including computer and computer- bâsed SCADA, Oigitat fault recorder, modem, telemetry, intelligent electronic devices (lED), fiber optics, remote terminal units, programmable logic controllers, multiplexers, àigltáf subsiation technology, microprocessor-based test and process control e{uipment, system hardware, software and network components, network protocols and integration, single-phase and multi-phase configuration. SUPER VISION RECEI D AND EXE ISED Receives general direction from hig her level personnel Exercises supervision over assigned personnel EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not lim ited to, the following Develops and maintains preventive maintenance and regulatory required programs and records; recommends safety procedures, training and guidelines; acquires necessary protective gear, tools and- devices to enhance personnel and equipment safety; þerforms pré- anO post-inspections of electrical construction and maintenance tasks; Specifies special materials and equipment needed for all phases of substation and metering work within the citY; participates in the design and work order processes of electrical systems for power substations and municipal facilities; Prepares and administers the budget for assigned sections; lmplements the hazardous materials handling, recordkeeping and coordination internally and with governing agencies; Provides day-to-day direction, training and evaluation of assigned staff' prepares performance'evaluaiions and other perJonnel related documents as needed; Performs the duties of subordinate staff, as needed; and 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. MI NIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: MethodsJllaterials, and tools used in construction, maintenance and repair of power substations, transformers, circuit breakers, Surge arresters, battery Systems' capaCitor banks & associated controls, generator & appurtenances, protective relays and devices' SCADA systems, motor coñtrollers, process control and instrumentation devices, metering, éecurity & alarm systems and solid state and micro-processor systems; lnstrumentation, specialized testing equipment and precision tools; Power equipment diagnostic testing and interpretation of test results; Effective grounding system, ground potential rise,. synchronizing systems' load shedding k reclo"sing contro'i systems, phase shifters, different HV/MV bus configurations, parallel system operations, power quality analysis, instrument transformers, three-phase & single-phase power systems; Electrical and environmental codes, laws, and safety rules associated with power substation and other high and medium voltage work; Reliability standards applicable to distribution substation equipment; Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; Safe work practices and procedures; and Record keeping and reporting procedures' Ab¡l¡to: Plan, organize and suPervise the Sections; day-to-day activities of the Substation and Metering Work independentlY; Supervise, train and evaluate subordinates; Maintain work and operational records and prepare technical reports; Use tools, equipment, and software employed in the course of work in the Substations and the office; Prepare clear, concise and complete technical documents, reports and correspondence; Communicate clearly and concisely; and Work safely in an energized environment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination eq-ivale-ucation and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is: Education: Equivalent to completion of high school' Experience: Attainment of journey level status through apprentice training as an Apprentice Electrician (usually 4d month's experiencef, and, three (3) years of experience as a ¡ãurnuy level Súbstation Technician oi Electrician status which includes the construction, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of high voltage electric utility power substations, two (2) years of which were in a lead capacity. LICENS ES AND CERTIF ICATES Posses sion of, or abilitY to obta n California Department of Motor Veh a valid Class A Driver's License issued from the icles within 12 months of employment. Hazardous materials certification may be required. WORKING CONDITIONS work is generally lã-o*ed in an office setting with frequent interruptions' multiple deadlines, anO pea[ workload periods. Position may require working with the public and attendance at night and/or weekend meetings, and driving a motor vehicle' May be èxposeO to safet! hazards including, fumes-or odors, dust or gases, chemicals' toxic måterials, oil, and a variety of mechanical machinery' PHYSICAL DEMANDS Essential functionsñy require maintaining physical condition necessary to see well enough to read, write ând make observatións;'hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to occasionally walk, bend, kneel' reach, stand, crouch or climb ladder; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; operate office equipment requiring repetit¡ve hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyOoaid; 'to verbally communicate to exchange information; and intermittenly éit while working and operating vehicles and/or equipment. On occasion will be required to open and view electrical equipment. Stamina to work additional hours to meet deadlines. May be required to work nights or weekends for emergency work. FLSA Status: Non-ExemPt