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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: TALIKA M. JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DATE: JUNE 19, 2023
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 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.NEW APPOINTMENT – The following appointment has been requested by the appropriate Department Head
pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 5.7.5 Appointment:
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE
DATE
RANGE/STEP
BASE MO.
Police Amanda Larsen Police Records
Supervisor
TBD – Pending
Background
9165/01
$5,179.55
Utilities Fabian Lucarelli Assistant Water Utility
Engineer
TBD – Pending
Background
4186/01
$5,222.10
Utilities Kyle Tang Assistant Water Utility
Engineer
TBD – Pending
Background
4186/01
$5,222.10
Utilities Martin Aceves Water Distribution
Worker I
TBD – Pending
Background
5167/01
$5,334.86
Utilities Eric Guaderrama Water Distribution
Worker I
TBD – Pending
Background
5167/01
$5,334.86
Approved
City Council
June 19, 2023
Human Resources Action Items
June 19, 2023
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B. MERIT INCREASES AND/OR REGULAR APPOINTMENTS: Pursuant to Rules 4.2.4 Merit Salary
Adjustments and 5.8.2 Regular Appointment Following Probationary Period, Department Head(s) have
submitted performance appraisal(s) for the following employee(s) and recommend merit increase(s) and/or
regular appointment status as follows:
C. CLASS SPECIFICATION REVISION – The following job specifications have been reviewed and approved
by the respective bargaining units and are being proposed in order to meet the business needs of the Department:
CLASSIFICATION
BARGAINING
UNIT RANGE
STEP 1 BASE
MONTHLY
STEP 5 BASE
MONTHLY
Associate Electric Utility Engineer ACEA 4222 $7,367.39 $8,955.11
DEPT NAME CLASSIFICATION TYPE OF ACTION /
EFFECTIVE DATE
RANGE/STEP
BASE MO.
UTIL Armando Robles Street Maint Worker III Merit Increase/
01/27/2023
8174/04
$5,559.23
PW Kyle Bishop Street Maint Worker II Merit Increase/ Reg
Appt/ 05/15/2023
8163/02
$4,542.15
PD Vincent Delgado Police Officer Merit Increase/
04/06/2023
6184/02
$7,343.68
UTIL Dalton Hubler Apprentice Line
Mechanic
Merit Increase/
05/15/2023
5204/03
$8,271.69
PD Damian Rubio Police Officer Merit Increase/
04/06/2023
6184/02
$7,343.68
PD Connie Iglesias Community Service
Officer - Field
Merit Increase/
05/04/2023
9170/02
$4,781.58
PD Maria Veronica Vega Training Coordinator Merit Increase/
06/14/2023
9192/05
$6,938.30
ECD Maria Elizabeth Cortez Development Services
Assistant
Merit Increase/
05/02/2023
4174/04
$5,396.33
CR Stephanie Fultz Recreation Coordinator Merit Increase/
12/28/2022
4151/05
$4,627.23
CR Angel Mercado Senior Recreation
Leader
Merit Increase/
12/28/2022
4180/05
$3,613.28
CR Shane Castellanos Recreation Coordinator Merit Increase/
02/23/2023
4151/03
$4,197.03
AS Megan Zepeda Senior Payroll
Specialist
Merit Increase/ Reg
Appt 06/26/2023
4179/03
$5,653.30
AS Merci Rodriguez Payroll Supervisor Merit Increase/ Reg
Appt 06/25/2023
4211/05
$8,057.15
AS Faith Small HR Administrative
Assistant
Merit Increase/ Reg
Appt 06/27/2023
7166/03
$3,661.48
AS Steven Chavez HR Specialist I Merit Increase/ Reg
Appt 06/19/2023
4174/03
$5,139.36
Human Resources Action Items
June 19, 2023
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D. PROMOTIONS – The following promotional appointments have been requested by the appropriate Department
Heads pursuant to the Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 12.2 Promotion:
E. SEPARATION/RETIREMENT – The following separations is submitted for informational purposes:
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE
Police John Wachowski Police Officer 06/25/2023
Police Jonathan rush Police Officer 06/30/2023
FISCAL IMPACT:
All proposed changes were approved with the FY 2022/23. Adopted Budget and/or are able to be absorbed with
anticipated salary savings.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Talika M. Johnson Sergio Gonzalez
Director of Administrative Services City Manager
Attachment:
1. Associate Electric Utility Engineer Class Specification-redlined
DEPARTMENT NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE
DATE
RANGE/STEP
BASE MO.
Police Brandon Saenz From: Police Officer
To: Police Corporal
06/11/2023 6106/06
$9,837.88
Police Michael Munoz From: Police Officer
To: Police Corporal
06/11/2023 6106/05
$9,369.41
Police Benjamin Cypher From: Police Officer
To: Police Corporal
06/11/2023 6106/05
$9,369.41
Police Mario Corona From: Police Officer
To: Police Corporal
06/11/2023 6106/06
$9,837.88
Adopted 11/18/2019
Revised 06/19/2023
Range: 4222
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CITY OF AZUSA
ASSOCIATE ELECTRIC UTILITY ENGINEER
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of electrical engineering duties and
responsibilities related to the planning, design and systems analysis of assigned
engineering projects, including substation, distribution, Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA), and to provide technical assistance to higher level staff within the
division; conducts routine to complex customer and capital improvement design and
construction projects; plans, designs, and reviews the construction of projects; performs
project inspections, and project management as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journey-level professional class in the Electrical Engineering class series. Work
performed by incumbents requires Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate and incumbents
are responsible for carrying out assigned electrical power system capital improvement
designs, construction and maintenance projects and projects for new and upgraded
electrical services for customers. Incumbents perform routine to complex professional
engineering work requiring professional training and experience. Incumbents may also be
responsible supervising the work of assigned professional and technical staff.
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.
Prepares preliminary and final plans, designs, cost estimates, schedules and specifications
for electric utility projects including substation, distribution, street light, SCADA, computer
control systems; review and update engineering standard drawings, specifications, and
design criteria.
Performs a variety of engineering related studies, calculations, and analysis related to load
projections, and distribution, system planning, and system protection; organize data and
information. Prepares engineering reports; supervises the collection and management of
data; conducts studies; investigates complaints of safety issues and makes
recommendations
Performs contract administration of projects including the technical review and approval of
project plans, designs, and construction; evaluates project proposals and recommends
award of contract.
Performs inspections of construction projects; makes field inspections of existing structures
Attachment 1
Class Specification
Associate Electric Utility Engineer
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to determine adequacy and estimate stabilizing requirements; meets with contractors to
resolve items of non-compliance.
Investigates complaints, conducts technical studies and prepares reports and
recommendations related to electrical engineering projects, such as capital improvement
projects, and other specialized studies.
Reviews and approves proposed residential, commercial, and industrial developments by
checking site plans and tentative and final subdivision maps for compliance with
appropriate regulations; prepares conditions of approval.
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. A Bachelor’s degree from an
accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering or electric
utility related field and two (2) years of electric utility engineering related experience.
Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power
Systems is desirable.
Knowledge and Skill:
Knowledge of principles and practices of electric power system engineering and project
administration; techniques related to electrical system and load analysis and planning;
controls engineering, load research, distribution planning; budget preparation and
administration; electric utility distribution engineering design, construction and work
methods; field inspection procedures; methods, materials and techniques used in the
design and construction of a wide variety of electric utility projects; principles of advanced
mathematics and their application to engineering work; recent developments, current
literature and sources of information regarding electrical engineering; office procedures,
methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as
work processing, spreadsheets, databases, and computer aid drafting (CAD) ; pertinent
federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; keep accurate
records; analyze data and information and draw logical conclusions; perform professional
engineering work; use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment;
conduct inspections of projects; perform engineering calculations; conduct traffic surveys;
Class Specification
Associate Electric Utility Engineer
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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;
Special Requirements:
Possession of a California Class C Driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate is not required, but desirable.
Environmental Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting and in the field; field work may
include exposure to inclement weather conditions, hazardous machinery, and fumes;
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
operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination
including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange
information.