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Home My WebLink AboutE-3 Staff Report - Council HR Action ItemsCONSENT ITEM E-3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER FROM: TALIKA M. JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 SUBJECT: HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS BACKGROUND: This action approves Personnel Action Requests reviewed and recommended by the Personnel Board. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions: 1)Approve the following Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s). ANALYSIS: The Personnel Board reviewed the following recommendations of City Staff and approved the following actions in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules A.PROMOTION(S) – The following promotional appointments have been requested by the appropriate Department Head pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System. DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP BASE MO. Public Works Scott Henry Public Works Inspector 09/23/2019 8203/5 $6,445.57 Public Works Vidal Villagomez, Sr. Street Maintenance Crew Supervisor 09/23/2019 8184/5 $5,994.73 Administrative Services Kelsey Kenz Human Resources Manager 09/23/2019 3213/1 $7,340.28 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 9/16/19 Human Resources Action Items September 16, 2019 Page 2 B. NEW APPOINTMENT(S) – The following promotional appointments have been requested by the appropriate Department Head pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System. C. SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENT(S): The Personnel Board reviewed the following recommendations of City Staff and approved the following actions in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section 4.3 Salary Range Adjustments: D. NEW CLASS SPECIFICATION(S) – The following job specifications have been reviewed and approved by respective bargaining units and are being proposed in order to meet business needs of the Department: CLASSIFICATION BARGAINING GROUP RANGE STEP 1 BASE MO. STEP 5 BASE MO. Electric Troubleshooter IBEW 5256 $8,422.33 $10,237.40 E. SEPARATION(S) – The following separations are submitted for informational purposes FISCAL IMPACT: All proposed changes were approved with the FY 2019/20 Adopted Budget and/or are able to be absorbed with anticipated salary savings from the current year budget. DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP BASE MO. Public Works Antonio Bernal Zamora Street Maintenance Worker I 09/23/2019 8153/1 $3,674.14 Utilities Huber Ayala Water Distribution Equipment Operator TBD – Pending background results 5188/1 $5,413.04 CLASSIFICATION BARGAINING GROUP RANGE STEP 1 BASE MO. STEP 5 BASE MO. Electric Crew Supervisor IBEW 5228 $9,264.57 $11,261.14 Electric Distribution Supervisor IBEW 5243 $10,144.70 $12,330.95 Assistant Director of Utilities – Electric Operations AMMA 3557 $11,149.03 $13,551.71 DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE Econ/Community Develop Thomas Van Dorn Community Improvement Inspector 09/05/2019 Recreation Lenore Gonzales Recreation Supervisor 09/05/2019 Police Krisanto Paragas Police Officer 08/26/2019 Human Resources Action Items September 16, 2019 Page 3 Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Talika M. Johnson Sergio Gonzalez Director of Administrative Services City Manager Attachment: 1) Electric Troubleshooter Class Specification Page 1 of 2 CITY OF AZUSA ELECTRIC TROUBLESHOOTER DEFINITION Under minimal supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled work in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems; respond to electrical system emergencies and customer trouble calls as necessary to maintain or restore electric utilities services; 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. Responds to emergency calls for restoration of interrupted electric service; evaluates emergency action required on site and act to restore service with minimal inconvenience to utilities customers. Installs and maintains the overhead electrical distribution system; climbs and sets poles, installs cross arms, transformers, capacitors, street lights and other related equipment; strings, dead ends and energizes primary and secondary wires, including service conductors; trims trees. Installs and maintains underground electrical distribution system; installs conduits, cables, pull boxes, vaults, pads, transformers, risers, and related equipment. Conducts the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical substation equipment including Substation switching. Installs single and polyphase meter system; operates equipment; boom trucks, bucket trucks, and other related vehicles and power tools. Patrols overhead power lines to detect potential problem areas. De-energizes and clears fallen live electric wires from the ground, while protecting property and people. Disconnect and reconnect electric service. Confer with customers on service interruption and restoration and power quality issues. Electric Troubleshooters participate in the training of Apprentices and other assigned personnel. Performs related duties as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey-level class with advanced knowledge, skills, and experience in the identification of problems with the electric distribution system and service to utility customers. Incumbents in this class will be assigned to perform stand by duties by the Assistant Director of Utilities – Electric Operations or designee. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES Education and/or Experience Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include: A minimum Attachment 1 Electrical Troubleshooter Class Specification Page 2 of 2 of two years of experience as a journey level Line Mechanic or two and one-half years’ experience as an Apprentice Line Mechanic, that includes at least six months as a 'hot' apprentice with the City of Azusa Light & Water Department. Knowledge and Skills Advanced knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground distribution systems; tools, equipment, and methods employed in the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution lines; precautions necessary in working with high voltage lines; safety regulations and first aid; State of California Electrical Safety Orders and Public Utility Commission General Orders No. 95 & 128; principles of electrical theory as applied to circuits and wiring systems. Ability to work with energized lines of 600 volts or less and eventually graduate to working with energized lines over 600 volts; climb poles and work at heights; understand and follow oral and written instructions/directions; observe proper safety precautions and procedures; perform heavy manual tasks under varied weather conditions; lift, hoist and move a variety of materials, equipment and supplies; care for tools and equipment; perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks required in electrical construction and maintenance; prepare and maintain simple records; work at a considerable distance above the ground among high tension lines; work independently; perform complex electrical installation and repair work; identify system defects and recommend appropriate corrective action. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS These are position functions which may be changed, deleted or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a current and valid Class A California driver's license with Air Brakes Endorsement and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of Rubber Gloving Certification must be obtained within six months of appointment. Environmental Conditions Work is performed at assigned locations throughout the City of Azusa; field work may include exposure to heights, dangerous tools and equipment, high voltage, extreme weather conditions, and hazardous chemicals; 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; incumbents must have the physical ability to work alone, use both arms, hands and legs, climb poles safely, reach, bend and lift up to 100 pounds, remove manhole covers weighing up to 800 pounds using a mechanical lever, grip tools and levers, work at heights up to 75 feet and in confined spaces. Work in close proximity to energized lines and in underground electrical vaults. Ability to complete job duties while working within the parameters of equipment specifications; must be able to meet all CAL-OSHA requirements associated with the operation of line trucks and bucket trucks.