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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-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: MAY 2, 2022 SUBJECT: HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS BACKGROUND: The recommended action approves Personnel Action Requests reviewed and recommended by the Personnel Board. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following action: 1)Approve the following Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable Memorandum of Understandings. 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. MERIT INCREASES AND/OR REGULAR APPOINTMENTS: DEPT NAME CLASSIFICATION TYPE OF ACTION / EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP BASE MO. A Police Connie Iglesias Police Records Specialist Merit Increase 04/04/2022 9150/02* $3,872.60 B Library Aryanna Cabrera Library Assistant III Reg Appt/Merit Increase 04/04/2022 4150/02 $3,795.03 C Library Alyssa Congdon Library Assistant III Reg Appt/Merit Increase 04/04/2022 4150/02 $3,795.03 D Library Lissete Ocampo Library Assistant III Reg Appt/Merit Increase 04/04/2022 4150/02 $3,795.03 E Administrative Services Shivali Mohan Human Resources Manager Reg Appt/Merit Increase 04/04/2022 3412/03 $9,407.15 F Utilities Stephanie Urich Power Resources Scheduler Merit Increase 04/18/2022 3430/02 $7,907.07 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 5/2/2022 Human Resources Action Items May 2, 2022 Page 2 *New salary range effective 04/17/2022. Any retro payment owed prior to 04/17/2022 will be paid at Step 02 of the prior salary rate. B. CLASS SPECIFICATION REVISION – The following job specification has been reviewed and approved by the respective bargaining unit and are being proposed in order to meet the business needs of the Department: CLASSIFICATION BARGAINING GROUP RANGE STEP 1 BASE MO. STEP 5 BASE MO. Assistant Water Utility Engineer ACEA 4186 $5,070.00 $6,162.61 C. PROMOTION – The following promotional appointment has been requested by the appropriate Department Head pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 12.2 Promotion: D. SEPARATION/RETIREMENT – The following separation is submitted for informational purposes: DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE Police Maria Paulina Ale Community Service Officer - Field 04/08/2022 FISCAL IMPACT: All proposed changes were approved with the FY 2021/22 Adopted Budget and/or are able to be absorbed with anticipated salary savings. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Bianca Muñoz Shivali Mohan Human Resources Specialist II Human Resources Manager Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved: Talika M. Johnson Sergio Gonzalez Director of Administrative Services City Manager Attachment: 1. Classification Specification – Assistant Water Utility Engineer DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE RANGE/STEP BASE MO. Public Works David Ochoa From: Street Maintenance Worker III To: Street Maintenance Crew Supervisor 05/15/2022 8184/05 $6,234.52 Page 1 of 3 Date Adopted: 12/13/2021 Rev. 5/2/2022 Range: 4186 CITY OF AZUSA ASSISTANT WATER UTILITY ENGINEER DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs a variety of field and office sub-professional civil engineering work in the research, design and construction of water capital infrastructure, improvements, maintenance, and construction projects; prepares a diverse range of engineering plans, technical specifications, calculations, studies, reports and special conditions for new developments; conducts site visits to monitor construction project progress; and performs related duties as required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents of this class perform sub-professional routine and complex engineering assignments and are responsible for independent engineering analysis and recommendations. Incumbents assist in carrying out assigned water system capital improvement designs, construction, and maintenance projects, and designs for new and upgraded water services for new developments and customers. Incumbents work under the direction of a Senior Water System Engineer, Water System Engineer, and Associate Water Utility Engineer, to perform moderately difficult sub-professional engineering work. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. Designs and prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water projects, including new developments, and capital improvement projects; reviews and updates engineering standard drawings, specifications, design criteria and technical reports; prepares project related documents; researches project design requirements and obtains necessary permits; performs complex calculations and makes estimates of time and material costs. Performs inspections of construction projects to verify conformance with plans and specifications. Investigates field conditions affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations and makes recommendations; assists in technical studies and prepares reports and recommendation related to water utility civil engineering projects, such as new developments, capital improvements, and other specialized studies. Participates in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments by checking site plans and tentative and final subdivision maps for compliance with appropriate regulations and ensures that they meet all City-imposed requirements; prepares conditions of approval and will serve letters. Assists developers, contractors, consultants, customers, and other City departments and staff at the Attachment 1 Page 2 of 3 public counter, and communicates and corresponds in writing by email and telephone; responds to records requests; calculates fees and issues water work orders. Reviews legal descriptions and maps for annexations and easements; prepares and maintains a variety of maps related to the water system; revises design plans to reflect as-built status. May assist in directing the work of engineering interns who are in training; leads the work of same as required. Performs related duties as assigned. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability 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 bachelor’s of science degree or equivalent, with work in civil engineering or closely related field,. or a Senior in college expected to graduate within the year. Possession of an Engineer-In Training Certificate issued in the State of California is desired. Knowledge and Skill Levels: Considerable knowledge of engineering principles and practices as applied to public works, including planning and development, design, and construction; methods and techniques utilized in the preparation of water utility project designs and related plans, specifications, and cost estimates; related federal and state laws, ordinances, and regulations. Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of supervision. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; keep accurate records; analyze data and information and draw logical conclusions; perform sub-professional engineering work; use and care of engineering and drafting instructions and equipment; conduct inspections of water utility projects; perform engineering calculations; prepare engineering plans; communicate effectively with a variety of personnel and establish/maintain effective working relationships; explain and apply policies and procedures; interpret and apply rules, regulations, legislation, and policies; understand and follow verbal and written directions; work independently; operate a computer and use a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, ESRI GIS, and AutoCAD. Special Requirements: Possession of a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Environmental Conditions Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting and in the field; field work may include exposure to inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, hazardous machinery, and fumes; employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures; incumbents may be required to Page 3 of 3 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 up to 50 pounds of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend; vision to inspect site conditions and work in progress. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations.