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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: DANIEL BOBADILLA, ACTING CITY MANAGER
FROM: TANYA BRAGG, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK
MANAGEMENT
DATE: MARCH 19, 2018
SUBJECT: CLASS SPECIFICATION REVISION – DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
SUMMARY:
The action below approves revisions to the Director of Utilities classification specification.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1)Approve the attached classification specification revisions for the Director of Utilities
position.
DISCUSSION:
Upon the retirement of the Director of Utilities, the Interim City Manager and Human Resources
reviewed the classification specification and in addition to making changes to the essential
functions so that they are a true reflection of the position, changes were made to the reporting
structure as well as the minimum qualifications for the position.
The original classification specification was last updated in 2009 and Staff recommends cleaning
up the education language and adding a Master’s Degree as a desirable.
FISCAL IMPACT:
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
3/19/2018
Classification Specification Revision – Director of Utilities
March 19, 2018
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Funding for this position and series has been included in the adopted budget for Fiscal Year
2017/2018.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Kelsey Kenz Tanya Bragg
HR/Risk Management Analyst Director of Human Resources
and Risk Management
Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved:
Louie F. Lacasella Daniel Bobadilla
Senior Management Analyst Acting City Manager
Attachment:
1) Classification Specification: Director of Utilities
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CITY OF AZUSA
DIRECTOR OF UTILTIES
DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Utilities Department;
including customer services, power resource management, water and electric operations;
serves as member of the City's management team; assumes additional responsibilities as
assigned; and performs related duties as required. See Essential Functions below for further
detail.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the
listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those
set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Oversees and participates in the hiring of department employees; plans, organizes, and assigns
work; develops and establishes work methods and standards; conducts or directs staff training
and development; reviews and evaluates employee performance; implements disciplinary action
as needed.
Establishes policies and procedures relating to department activities; ensures that policies are
administered equitably.
Plans, directs, and coordinates department services; ensures that services are provided
according to CAISO, Federal and State laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Prepares and directs the administration of the department budgets; establishes guidelines for
the development of water and power rules and regulations and the issuance of bonds; and
prepares and presents reports of a complex nature regarding water and power projects.
Guides the development of comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs for department
services, which involve assessment of needed construction or repair of City infrastructure and
other related department services; supervises and participates in utility rate studies and
develops and recommends changes to rates and fee structure.
Confers with consultants and other agencies on regulatory and legislative matters affecting
utility operations; participates in resource planning with other electric utilities including
negotiations for intergrated power resources and for participating in joint ownership of
generation and transmission facilities; directs and validates quality assurance and controls.
Directs the design of systems and facilities; oversees construction activities; compiles
estimates, contract provisions, and specifications; approves completed plans.
Advises, and otherwise provides assistance to the City Council, City Manager, Utility Board,
other City personnel and the public regarding issues related to water and power services and
activities.
Represents the Utilities Department or delegates such authority in relations with the community,
advisory committees, local, State, and Federal agencies, other utility organizations.
Stays abreast of changing industry trends, local and national economic conditions, and best
practices; implements and manages changes as appropriate.
As designated, serves as acting City Manager.
ATTACHMENT 1
Director of Utilities
Class Specification
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Performs related duties as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This position reports to the City Manager and is responsible for the development and
administration of programs designed to address primary areas of City service. The incumbent is
expected to exercise independent judgment, wisdom, common sense, and initiative in
establishing efficient and effective departmental operations consistent with City’s policies and
administrative guidelines established by the City Manager. The incumbent must also function as
a member of the City's management team and participate actively in addressing issues of
concern to the City which at times may not have a direct impact on area of specialization.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanic Engineering from an accredited college or
university; Master’s Degree in a related field is desirable; and ten years of progressively
responsible experience with electrical and water utilities, including five years of experience in an
administrative or managerial capacity planning, directing and coordinating a major division of a
government, business or utility organization.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of planning, designing, maintenance, and construction of water and electric
systems; electrical engineering; utilities maintenance programs; municipal organization,
administration, budgeting, and cost accounting; modern principles and practices of
management, personnel administration, staffing, supervision; principles and methods of
financial planning, utility rate setting, and public utility accounting; applicable regulatory codes
and laws related to the development, construction and operation of an electric and water
utilities; techniques and methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and
reports for proposed municipal facilities; electric and water utility operations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; research and prepare
complex engineering and administrative reports on a variety of subjects; establish and maintain
effective relationships with the community at large, the City Council, and other public officials;
plan, direct, and coordinate water and power programs and manage a department; select, train,
supervise and evaluate employees; represent the City in a variety of meetings; make decisions
regarding operational and personnel functions; operate programs within allocated amounts;
respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner; understand, explain and
apply policies and procedures; analyze unusual situations and resolve them through application
of management principles and practices; develop comprehensive plans to meet future City
needs/services; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; plan and
enforce a balanced budget; develop new policies impacting department operations/procedures;
interpret financial statements and cost accounting reports.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an
individual with a disability.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Drivers License and a
satisfactory driving record.
A Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California is desirable.
Director of Utilities
Class Specification
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Environmental Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting; incumbents may be required to work
extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time.
Physical Conditions
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to
stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and
twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to op erate office
equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a
computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.